Louisiana Lucky: A Novel

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From the critically acclaimed author of The Young Wives Club, a heartwarming story about friendship, heartache, and self-discovery (Karen White, New York Times bestselling author), comes a charming novel reminiscent of the works of Mary Alice Monroe and Kristy Woodson Harvey, about three sisters who win a huge lottery prize and learn what it truly means to be lucky.

Lexi, Callie, and Hanna Breaux grew up in small-town Louisiana, and have always struggled to make ends meet. For years, theyve been playing the lottery, fantasizing about how much better life would be if they had the money.

For Lexi, it means the perfect wedding; for Callie, it means having the courage to go after her career dreams; and for Hanna, it means buying a house that isnt falling apart and sending her bullied son to private school. When the incredible happens and the Breaux sisters hit it big$204 million dollars bigall their dreams come true. Or so they think. Because its actually not a clichmoney isnt the answer to everything, and it often comes with problems of its own.

Heartfelt, engaging, and featuring characters youll root for from the first moment you meet them, Louisiana Lucky is a satisfying page-turner from a rising star in womens fiction.

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Engaging the author credibly catalogues the way money changes everything, for better and worse [a] tasty treat. * Publishers Weekly *
"Pennell inspires relatable wishful thinking about what to do with lottery winnings, and its hard not to root for the sisters to find their way. Those looking for a fun summer escape novel will enjoy." * Booklist *
"A novel that transports, inspires and surprises." * MyNewOrleans.com *
"The plot propels itself along adeptly with chapters alternating among the sisters perspectives. The characters are . . . endearing, even when you sense their paths are leading to misadventure." * Ruston Daily Leader *

Author Bio

Julie Pennell was born and raised in Louisiana. After graduating from college, she headed to New York to work at Seventeen magazine. She currently lives in St. Louis with her husband and two young sons, and is a contributor to St. LouisMagazine. Her writing has also appeared in Today,InStyle, andRefinery29. She is the author ofThe Young Wives ClubandLouisiana Lucky.