Lucky Charm (Lucky Trilogy) [Mass Market Paperback]

Carly Phillips (Author)

Book Description

Series: Lucky Trilogy | Publication Date: October 1, 2008

Long ago, as revenge on a Corwin who stole her son's fiancée, a witch proclaimed an eternal curse that every Corwin male who married for love would be destined to lose his woman and his fortune…

Derek thought he could outsmart the long-standing Corwin curse by breaking up with Gabrielle, his first love—and marrying someone else. Now, divorced and broke, all he has left is his teenage daughter and a healthy respect for ancient sorcery. But then Gabrielle returns, determined to defeat the curse and rekindle their passion. But will her stubborn streak and her unwavering love be the lucky charm Derek so desperately needs?

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

Phillips launches a trilogy about the Corwin cousins and a long-standing curse. Derek Corwin is determined not to fall in love and trigger the curse against all Corwin men, so he rejects his high-school sweetheart, Gabrielle, and marries a woman he got pregnant on a one-night stand. Years later, divorced and seeking to reconnect with his preteen daughter, he is stunned to discover his enduring feelings for Gabrielle when she returns to Stewart, Massachusetts, as a well-known author famed for debunking paranormal claims. But evil forces are at work in the town, and Gabrielle must determine whether they are truly paranormal, or simply the result of human malevolence. --Lynne Welch

About the Author

Carly Phillips started her writing career with Harlequin Temptation in 1999 with Brazen, and she’s never strayed far from home! Carly has since published sixteen books, including the New York Times bestsellers Summer Lovin’ and Hot Stuff. Carly lives in Purchase, New York, with her husband, two daughters and a frisky soft-coated wheaten terrier who acts like their third child. When she’s not spending time with her family, Carly is busy writing, promoting and playing online! --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: HQN Books (October 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0373773315
• ISBN-13: 978-0373773312
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #542,177 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

New York Times bestselling author Carly Phillips tossed away her legal briefs and a career as an attorney to become a stay at home mom. Within the year, she turned her love of reading into an obsession with writing. Over 25 published novels later, Carly writes sexy contemporary romances, striking a balance between entertainment and emotion, and giving her readers the compelling story they have come to expect and enjoy.

Carly is a New York Times bestseller, USA Today Bestseller and Publisher's Weekly bestseller. The triple play earned her a spot on Romance Writers of America's coveted Honor Roll. In 2002, Carly's novel, The Bachelor, became Kelly Ripa's "Reading with Ripa" pick on Live with Regis and Kelly, making it the first romance ever chosen on a nationally televised bookclub.

Carly received her undergraduate degree from Brandeis University and is a graduate of Boston University School of Law (J.D.). To date, Carly has over twenty-five novels to her credit, all available wherever books are sold.

When not writing or playing online, Carly loves to read, to knit, and to spend time with her family. She lives in Purchase, New York with her husband, two daughters and two soft-coated wheaten terriers who act like their third and fourth children.

For more information, visit Carly's always updated web site at www.carlyphillips.com where she has monthly contests, excerpts and much more.

Customer Reviews

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14 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars DISAPPOINTING...., October 6, 2008

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This review is from: Lucky Charm (Lucky Trilogy) (Mass Market Paperback)

How enthused can one be when the male character (Derek) rejects the main character (Gabrielld) because he believes in a curse? He dumps her, marries someone else and has a child with her and Gabrielle not only does not move on, but still wants him (he is now divorced). Gabrielle was pathetic. This is the only Carly Phillips book that I did not like.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars silly contemporary romance....., June 1, 2010

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This review is from: Lucky Charm (Lucky Trilogy) (Mass Market Paperback)

Other reviewers have continually stated Lucky Charm is "an easy read" and they are right. Predictable storyline, predictable mystery, generic romance as well as bedroom scenes. Hero and heroine are both pretty lame, and the storyline is way far fetched and easily forgettable.

Another reviewer mentioned that it is a book you don't have to "think about" when reading-and sadly that's true. Average at best. Is the book equivalent of getting mediocre takeaway-it fills you up but never truly delights the tastebuds. About the only good thing I could say about it is it's a good book if you have pressing personal issues and just need to "zone out". 2.5 stars

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars So-so storyline, chemistry lacks some, December 21, 2008

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Susie (Alabama, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lucky Charm (Lucky Trilogy) (Mass Market Paperback)

After seeing the book cover with the gorgeous guy on it, I couldn't wait to read Lucky Charm. What I found was a lackluster storyline and the chemistry between hero and heroine needed a boost. I didn't take to the two characters that well. The premise of the story kinda turned me off as well. The hero dumped the heroine years ago because of his belief in a family curse. That would have turned off anybody else from reuniting with him, but the heroine wants him back. Also, the fact that neither one of them, when they were younger, professed to the other that they loved the other. The story just didn't feel believable enough for me. I give it 3 1/2 stars.