As Luck Would Have It

by Zoe May

'A hilarious and charming read that had me turning the pages until I’d devoured the whole book in one sitting… Sweet, heart-warming and full of gorgeously escapist descriptions… A must-read.' Daily Express, 5 stars

Natalie Jackson might keep up appearances on Instagram, but in reality her fiancé has just jilted her after the birth of their baby and she’s moved back in with her mum. Life isn’t exactly going to plan!

So when she enters the village raffle for the holiday of a lifetime, she thinks she has no chance of winning. But her name is pulled out – and, as luck would have it, so is a ticket bought by her childhood nemesis: Will Brimble.

Surely a romantic holiday for two is the worst idea ever…right?

Perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Sophie Ranald and Lindsey Kelk.

Readers LOVE As Luck Would Have It:

'You'll be rooting for Natalie and Will through every page of this delightful second-chance romance. Perfect holiday reading!' Sophie Ranald, author of the bestselling Sorry Not Sorry

‘I soon became addicted… I couldn’t get enough of this story and I had to keep reading… Zoe May has done it again!!’ Ginger Book Geek

‘I had a smile plastered on my face the whole time… A perfect holiday read.’ Goodreads reviewer

‘A laugh-out-loud read that will have you hooked and begging for more… Will stay with me for the long haul.’ HayleyReviews10

‘Devoured it in a day and thoroughly enjoyed it!’ The Bookish Gurl

‘A pure celebration of friendship and second chances… An absolutely perfect read for summer.’ Girl Meets Book

‘Delightful… Literally had me laughing out loud.’ Goodreads reviewer

‘A great romantic summer read… I was pulled into the story immediately.’ Goodreads reviewer

‘The perfect summer read.’ Goodreads reviewer

‘Such a cute book!! Loved every second of it… You will not want to put it down.’ Reader review

‘Wonderfully written with lots of love, fun and laughter.’ Reader review

• ISBN13: 9780008321628
• Publish Date: 4 July 2019
• Publish Status: Active
• Publish Country: GB
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
• Imprint: HQ Digital
• Edition: Digital original
• Format: eBook (EPUB)
• Pages: 384
• Language: English
• URL: http://harpercollins.co.uk

Reviews

[Lynn]

As Luck Would Have It is a quick read with a short timeline. Packed with witty dialogue, Natalie and Will's journey to a happy ending is eventful, as these childhood sweethearts reunite at a local charity fund-raiser!

Told from Natalie Jackson's point of view, we discover how she and Will ended up back in Chiddingfold, the town where they grew up. To the outside world, Will Brimble used to have it all; a dazzling journalistic career and an equally impressive marriage to an heiress. Now he's rebuilding his life, close to where his widowed mother lives. Natalie runs her PR business from her childhood bedroom after the father of her young daughter abandoned them both. As a single parent, she doesn't have time for relationships any more until fate steps in.

The narrative takes off at the charity event, a fun mix of chaotic humour before the focus shifts to Morocco. I admit, I much preferred the latter as Natalie and Will navigate the awkwardness of their situation. Along with the insightful descriptions of the North African backdrop, Ms May highlights the emotions of the former sweethearts and their self-consciousness especially when the trip is far from what they expected.

The epilogue ties everything up with a pleasurable ending but for me, it's the memories of Morocco which will linger.

Anyone looking for an escapist romance will enjoy As Luck Would Have It. It's perfect for a summer day, whether on the beach or in your favourite reading place. Alternatively, I highly recommend you pick up another novel by Ms May.

***Review copy generously received courtesy of the publisher***