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Jackpot! [Kindle Edition]

Jackie Pilossoph
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (106 customer reviews)

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Book Description

If your mother offered you 8 million dollars to have a baby, would you do it?

Jamie Jacobson doesn't have a lot of faith in love, except when it comes to her Jimmy Choo shoes. Her brother Danny has two loves; his barely existent acting career and his ability to pick up women. But life is about to take a wild turn for these two dysfunctional but lovable siblings now that their mother has just won the lottery.

Frankie, a longtime widow has wanted grandchildren for years. Now she's prepared to pay cash for them. When Frankie presents her son and daughter each with a contract promising $8 million dollars if he or she can produce a child in the next twelve months (DNA tested, of course), Jamie and Danny each begin a frantic search for a person to help them reproduce.

Come along on their desperate, outrageous and hilarious journeys where fake seductions, ovulation kits and a tarot-card reader are replacing condoms, the pill and fun, meaningless hook-ups. They hit a couple big bumps in the road that have nothing to do with their lack of diaper changing experience, but a lot to do with their hearts.

Now they face the choice of their lives. Give in to love? Or go for the JACKPOT?


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About the Author

Jackie Pilossoph is also the author of the novels, HOOK, LINE AND SINK HIM and FREE GIFT WITH PURCHASE. A graduate from Boston University with a Masters degree in Communication, Jackie currently writes for various magazines, has a weekly newspaper column and is working on another novel. She lives with her family in Chicago. To learn more: www.jackiepilossoph.net

Product Details

  • File Size: 427 KB
  • Print Length: 323 pages
  • Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1461135079
  • Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B005J7M5SO
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
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  • Lending: Enabled
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #29,994 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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This book was a light hearted fun read, very enjoyable. MariaL  |  42 reviewers made a similar statement
Each time I put the book down, I couldn't wait to open it up again and when I was finished I wanted more. Bonnie Schoenberg  |  19 reviewers made a similar statement
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29 of 30 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars What a prize! August 9, 2011
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This story was entertaining, engaging, moving and a great read!! Characters were well thought out and truly fun to hang out with as they attempt to secure their own personal Jackpot. I loved this author's first book, (Hook, Line & Sink Him), and it looks like she's hit the jackpot again!
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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Pure fun and enjoyment January 3, 2012
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Jackpot is one of the most fun books and fastest reads I have experienced in a long time. I started reading it on an airplane on my way to Mexico and couldn't put it down for the entire trip. I found myself laughing out loud at parts. The story is light without being fluffy and deals with issues of human nature in a humorous, yet realistic, way. Each time I put the book down, I couldn't wait to open it up again and when I was finished I wanted more. This is the second book I have read by this author, and I can't wait for her next one.
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25 of 27 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars loved JACKPOT! January 8, 2012
Format:Paperback
There is a immense level of skill involved when writing a book that is both funny and thought provoking at the same time, I have to say that Pilossoph did it in perfect unison in her second novel JACKPOT!. The question is this: Could you produce a child to get $8 million dollars? Well, that is just what Jamie and Danny Jacobson had to consider when their mother, Frankie, presented the question after she won big on the lottery. JACKPOT! will make you laugh, think and hope that love can actually conquer all. It has depth and humor wrapped into an original story that keeps you turning pages. I was told once by an author that a reader must truly relate to the characters in a book in order to completely appreciate a story. I have to say that statement has resonated with me. All the books that I have loved have had compelling and captivating characters. JACKPOT! is one of those exceptional books! I look forward to reading Pilossoph's other book HOOK, LINE AND SINK HIM and hope this fascinating talent continues to write spectacular books for years to come.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Odd Premise but I LOVED it!
I really enjoyed this story and will be reading the others written by this author. One reviewer said the characters were "selfish". Read more
Published 10 hours ago by Susan Heider
5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful romantic comedy
This is a story worth reading, The plot is light hearted and a quick read. Give it a try soon.
Published 17 hours ago by Karen Legg
4.0 out of 5 stars Jackpot another winner!
While I will withhold comments on the controlling, manipulative mother, I really enjoyed Jackpot. Jamie and Danny are competing against each other for a silly reason but mature... Read more
Published 19 hours ago by Ellen F.
4.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining!
Although the subject felt a bit cliche to me, the author wrote the story with such wit I couldn't put the book down. Read more
Published 5 days ago by Krysia W.
4.0 out of 5 stars Love wins again!
Very engaging and fun read. You really feel connected to these characters and want to see them happy. Really a feel good book that I couldn't put down!
Published 1 month ago by Michele L Zeiters
3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing
I really didn't like this book. I wasn't able to finish it because I found the characters unlikable. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Shelbia
5.0 out of 5 stars Great story
This book started a little slow but after about 15 minutes I couldn't put it down. The plot was unique and interesting. A good twist that has you cheering for the main characters. Read more
Published 1 month ago by code4food
5.0 out of 5 stars I know a family just like this!
I love this story. I know a family that this story could very well have been written about. I think the reality of such things happening are hilarious and sad. Read more
Published 1 month ago by A. Sudler
3.0 out of 5 stars Pretty Good Story
Interesting plot. Slow in places. Really annoying angst. I felt like the main characters were young 20 something's rather than 30 something's who had lived independently for... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Booknmypurse
4.0 out of 5 stars Jackpot !
This is a Fun, Fast and an Easy read. It was mostly predictable but enjoyable and kept me entertained. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Susanna T.
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More About the Author



Jackie Pilossoph is the author of FREE GIFT WITH PURCHASE, JACKPOT! (published in 2011) and HOOK, LINE AND SINK HIM (published in 2010). FREE GIFT WITH PURCHASE and JACKPOT! are both currently being shopped in Hollywood for feature films.

Pilossoph, who holds a masters degree in communication, has been writing novels and screenplays for 10 years. She is also a weekly columnist for the Pioneer Press and a freelancer for online magazines and corporations.

She lives with her family in Chicago (and loves that city!!) and is currently working on her next novel, I'VE GOT ISSUES.




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