One night can change everything…
The crew at Boston’s Brazen Head
Pub hasn’t been very lucky in love. Can a mysterious visitor inspire them to
look past old hurts and misconceptions and give romance a chance? One Lucky
Night is a collection of five sexy interwoven novelettes by Aria Kane,
Grace Teague, Ana Blaze, Constance Phillips, and Melinda Dozier.
Lucky Break by Aria Kane
Four years ago, chef Derek Chase
walked out of Andrea Rivera’s life after a tragedy neither of them were
prepared to deal with. When she’s called to the Brazen Head to repair a
dishwasher, old sparks ignite buried feelings.
Lucky Star by Grace Teague
When her life is threatened by a
mugger, Charlotte Price realizes she's in love with her best friend, Tommy
Leung. The Brazen Head seems like the perfect neutral place to confess her
feelings, but nothing goes according to plan.
A New Tune by Ana Blaze
When it comes to dating, Holly Hall
has one unbreakable rule: no musicians. Not even gorgeous ones. Especially not
gorgeous ones. Dating them only leads to heartbreak. So why did she let
singer-songwriter Cian O’Neill kiss her? And why is she thinking about doing it
again?
Lexi’s Chance by Constance
Phillips
As a bartender, Sean Whelan meets
all kinds of women every night, but none turn his head the way that Lexi has.
She’s been playing cat and mouse with him for weeks. Tonight, Sean’s determined
to get Lexi to quit teasing and take a real chance on him.
Drink or Dare by Melinda
Dozier
A bachelorette party Drink or Dare
game pairs paramedic students, Rachel Robertson and Killian Whelan, in a
flirting match. Soon, the dares threaten to turn their academic rivalry into
something much more.
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REVIEW
One
Lucky Night – An Anthology – 3.75 stars
This
is a romantic collection of five, interrelated short stories
revolving around one, snowy night in an Irish pub in Boston. Each
character meets an eccentric old man, gets lucky in love, and has
some hot sex. This is a lovely collection which is like comfort food
for the heart. Think shepherd's pie, chicken pot pie, and boxty
accompanied by a pint of Guinness.
Lucky Break by Aria Kane – 3
stars
New
adults try to fix the mistakes of the past, and rekindle their first
love. The plot is fairly complex to tackle in a short story, and deep
rooted issues are resolved rather quickly. The heroine is both
adorable, and strong. This feels more like an excerpt from a larger
story, and I was left wanting the rest.
Lucky Star by Grace Teague – 4
stars
This
is a friends to lovers storyline, which centers around two new
adults. After being mugged, Charlotte turns to her friend Tommy for
comfort, and then struggles trying to tell him she feels more than
friendship for him. It's an engrossing story with a very satisfying
ending. I cheered for Charlotte as she stumbled through her dilemma.
A New Tune by Ana Blaze – 4
stars
Holly
fights her attraction to Irish, folk singer Cian every step of the
way. She's been burnt before, and doesn't plan to make the same
mistake twice. Fortunately for us, Cian is not only charming, but
also has the luck of the Irish. The author lets us in on the
beginning of what promises to be a wonderful relationship. Cian is a
delightful morsel, and it's fun watching him seduce Holly.
Lexi’s Chance by Constance
Phillips – 3 stars
The
most flirtatious bartender at the pub struggles with his attraction
to the most self-sacrificing woman he has ever met. These two people
are polar opposites who find both common ground and love.
Unfortunately, Sean and Lexi come across more as caricatures than
people, and their attraction was a little hard to understand. It's a
cute story for those who like classical romantic archetypes.
Drink or Dare by Melinda Dozier –
4 stars
A
bachelorette party provides the perfect excuse for two competitive
students to explore their attraction to one another. The party game
is fun, and I wish there had been even more details on the dares. The
hero is wearing a kilt, which automatically adds bonus points to this
review! It's a cute story, which proves once again that anger and
love are closer emotions than we think.
About the Authors
Aria Kane is a recovering
mechanical engineer and romance writer. As a military brat, she grew up all
over the country, but now lives in sunny Florida with a 60 lb mutt who thinks
he's a chihuahua.
Grace Teague lives in Pittsburgh
with her spouse, children and a cat named Mr. Sushi.
Ana Blaze lives near Washington DC
with her charming husband and three cats who firmly believe they are royalty.
Ana is a member of Romance Writers of America.
Constance Phillips lives in Ohio
with her husband, two ready-to-leave-the-nest children, and four canine kids.
Her perfect fantasy vacation would involve hunting Dracula across Europe with
her daughter, who also digs that kind of stuff.
Melinda Dozier teaches English to
middle schoolers by day and writes at night. She lives in Guatemala, Central
America with her college sweetheart and three sons.
