{"product_id":"9781668002452","title":"Lucky","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eLucky\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Marissa Stapley\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eREESE’S BOOK CLUB PICK\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNEW YORK TIMES \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eBESTSELLER\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA thrilling roller-coaster ride about a heist gone terribly wrong, with a plucky protagonist who will win readers’ hearts.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhat if you had the winning ticket that would change your life forever, but you couldn’t cash it in?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eLucky Armstrong is a tough, talented grifter who has just pulled off a million-dollar heist with her boyfriend, Cary. She’s ready to start a brand-new life, with a new identity—when things go sideways. Lucky finds herself alone for the first time, navigating the world without the help of either her father or her boyfriend, the two figures from whom she’s learned the art of the scam.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWhen she discovers that a lottery ticket she bought on a whim is worth millions, her elation is tempered by one big problem: cashing in the winning ticket means she’ll be arrested for her crimes. She’ll go to prison, with no chance to redeem her fortune.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAs Lucky tries to avoid capture and make a future for herself, she must confront her past by reconciling with her father; finding her mother, who abandoned her when she was just a baby; and coming to terms with the man she thought she loved—whose dark past is catching up with her, too.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThis is a novel about truth, personal redemption, and the complexity of being good. It introduces a singularly gifted, multilayered character who must learn what it means to be independent and honest...before her luck runs out.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e“An electric story about an unconventional heroine who is on the run from her past with a winning lottery ticket that could change her future forever. But here’s the catch . . . she can’t cash it in! I loved all the twists and turns of this adventure, not knowing where Lucky was going to end up next.”\u003cbr\u003e — \u003cb\u003eREESE\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eWITHERSPOON\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A wild and deeply satisfying rollercoaster ride through the world of a con artist with a heart of gold. Propulsive and affecting, \u003ci\u003eLucky\u003c\/i\u003e is the most fun I’ve had reading a book in quite a while.”\u003cbr\u003e — \u003cb\u003eTAYLOR JENKINS REID\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eMalibu Rising\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eDaisy Jones \u0026amp; the Six  \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Stapley’s gorgeous writing cuts to the bone, and her grifter heroine, both vulnerable and fierce, is driven by a genius premise. With equally compelling alternate timelines, Stapley takes readers on a gripping, heart-wrenching journey of resilience, hope, and redemption. A stunning read!”\u003cbr\u003e — \u003cb\u003eSAMANTHA M. BAILEY\u003c\/b\u003e, #1 bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eWoman on the Edge\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A fun page-turner.”\u003cbr\u003e — \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eToronto\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e Star\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Meet Lucky Armstrong, an unconventional heroine who is on the run from her past with a winning lottery ticket that could change her future. A story of survival, redemption, and forgiveness, \u003ci\u003eLucky\u003c\/i\u003e explores the power of second chances. A riveting caper full of heart, I loved this book!”\u003cbr\u003e — \u003cb\u003eKARMA BROWN\u003c\/b\u003e, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eRecipe for a Perfect Wife\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Who can you trust when everything you’ve ever known is a lie? That’s the fundamental question in Stapley’s fourth book, a Bonnie-and-Clyde meets \u003ci\u003eGone Girl\u003c\/i\u003e tale of family and the search for stability.”\u003cbr\u003e — \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A criminal with a winning lottery ticket scrambles to elude arrest in this thrilling adventure. . . . Stapley raises the stakes through Lucky’s increasingly desperate moves while adding depth via flashbacks to Lucky’s childhood, which was full of scams and disappointments, and through Lucky’s gradual reckoning with the truth. This page-turner packs in more than its share of heart.”\u003cbr\u003e — \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A grifter on the run who wins the lottery is only the opening gambit of this high-fueled twisty tale through the life of Lucky, daughter of a con artist who seemed doomed to make her father’s mistakes. Will the money save her and provide her with redemption or lead her down darker paths? You’ll want to put this on your to-read list immediately.”\u003cbr\u003e — \u003cb\u003eCATHERINE McKENZIE\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eUSA Today \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eI\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e’l\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003el \u003c\/i\u003eNever Tell\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“With an original premise, a gutsy-yet-vulnerable heroine, dodgy villains, and bad choices galore, Marissa Stapley's highly entertaining \u003ci\u003eLucky\u003c\/i\u003e is sure to wow readers. Fast-paced, skillfully crafted, and beautifully written, this book had me stay up late and get up early to find out what would happen to that winning lottery ticket. I loved it!”\u003cbr\u003e — \u003cb\u003eHANNAH MARY McKINNON\u003c\/b\u003e, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eSister Dear\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This fun romp, with deeper themes of identity, family ties, and the meaning of truth in a life built on lies, kept me greedily turning pages late into the night. Perfect for book clubs—or anyone looking for their next unputdownable read.”\u003cbr\u003e — \u003cb\u003eCOLLEEN OAKLEY\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eYou Were There Too\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Stapley’s novels are always filled with strong, intriguing women and \u003ci\u003eLucky\u003c\/i\u003e is no exception. Lucky Armstrong is the flawed, fascinating character at the heart of this gripping novel, and as we follow the twists and turns of her adventures, we’re not sure where she’s going to take us—but it’s a hell of a fun ride.”\u003cbr\u003e — \u003cb\u003eELIZABETH RENZETTI\u003c\/b\u003e, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eBased on a True Story\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eShrewed\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Stapley has created a complicated woman just as magnetic and compelling for her readers as she is for the people she fleeces—and luckily, readers will only get richer by being swept away with her story of curious fortunes.”\u003cbr\u003e — \u003cb\u003eKERRY CLARE\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eWaiting for a Star to Fall\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“An honestly moving and propulsive book about the art of the con, \u003ci\u003eLucky\u003c\/i\u003e has the pathos of \u003ci\u003ePaper Moon\u003c\/i\u003e and the bite of \u003ci\u003eThe Grifters \u003c\/i\u003eshot through with real heart and humour. Even though she’s one charming criminal, you’ll root for Luciana ‘Lucky’ Armstrong—a vibrant, sexy, full-blooded character—to get what she (really) deserves in life, which is for her luck to never run out.”\u003cbr\u003e — \u003cb\u003eLISA GABRIELE\u003c\/b\u003e, bestselling author of\u003ci\u003e The Winters\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“[A] rollicking road-trip novel . . . With Lucky’s traumatic childhood with her conman father revealed in flashbacks, it’s no wonder the TV rights were sold to Disney with Stapley tapped to write the pilot. . . . This book club pick will no [doubt] lead to lively debates on duplicity, truth, luck, nature vs. nurture in child-rearing, and how to spot a con from a mile away.”\u003cbr\u003e — \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eZoomer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A page-turning novel . . . Stapley brings up interesting questions about punishment, redemption, and forgiveness, as the story unfolds in a delicious manner. \u003ci\u003eLucky\u003c\/i\u003e is a ride with a badass friend who just happens to be that much smarter and sneakier than anyone else around.”\u003cbr\u003e — \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eQuill \u0026amp; Quire\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A compelling and thrilling road-trip novel about a talented grifter whose past comes back to haunt her.”\u003cbr\u003e — \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e49th Shelf\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781668002452\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40953254183118,"sku":"9781668002452","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/O_1314c8fb-0180-46ef-8703-e1b4cbe6b464.jpg?v=1646252647","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781668002452","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}