Treat yourself to an “outrageously sexy” (Entertainment Weekly), “fabulously fun” (Jill Shalvis) second-chance romance from the New York Times bestselling queen of hockey romance! Lilah isn’‘t sure what hurt worse: the day Ethan left her to focus on his hockey career or the day he came back eight years later. He might think they can pick up just where they left off, but she’’s no longer that … just where they left off, but she’’s no longer that same girl and never wants to be again.
“I couldn’‘t stop turning the pages of this sexy, second-chance romance.” — Amy E. Reichert, author of The Coincidence of Coconut Cake
“Hunting sparkles in this well-plotted contemporary.” — Publishers Weekly
“If you love rom-coms, don’‘t miss this second-chance romance novel.” — Hello Giggles
What readers are saying about The Good Luck Charm…
“Sexy rom-com at its finest!”
“Helena Hunting is the queen of romantic comedy.”
“Easily my favorite book Ms. Hunting has written.”
“My fave read from Helena Hunting yet.”
“Just as good as the Pucked series.”
“This was awesome!”
“Refreshing, light, swoony, and sexy.”
this sexy, second-chance romance.” — Amy E. Reichert, author of The Coincidence of Coconut Cake
“Hunting sparkles in this well-plotted contemporary.” — Publishers Weekly
“If you love rom-coms, don’‘t miss this second-chance romance novel.” — Hello Giggles
What readers are saying about The Good Luck Charm…
“Sexy rom-com at its finest!”
“Helena Hunting is the queen of romantic comedy.”
“Easily my favorite book Ms. Hunting has written.”
“My fave read from Helena Hunting yet.”
“Just as good as the Pucked series.”
“This was awesome!”
“Refreshing, light, swoony, and sexy.” this sexy, second-chance romance.” — Amy E. Reichert, author of The Coincidence of Coconut Cake
“Hunting sparkles in this well-plotted contemporary.” — Publishers Weekly
“If you love rom-coms, don’‘t miss this second-chance romance novel.” — Hello Giggles
What readers are saying about The Good Luck Charm…
“Sexy rom-com at its finest!”
“Helena Hunting is the queen of romantic comedy.”
“Easily my favorite book Ms. Hunting has written.”
“My fave read from Helena Hunting yet.”
“Just as good as the Pucked series.”
“This was awesome!”
“Refreshing, light, swoony, and sexy.” this sexy, second-chance romance.” — Amy E. Reichert, author of The Coincidence of Coconut Cake
“Hunting sparkles in this well-plotted contemporary.” — Publishers Weekly
“If you love rom-coms, don’‘t miss this second-chance romance novel.” — Hello Giggles
What readers are saying about The Good Luck Charm…
“Sexy rom-com at its finest!”
“Helena Hunting is the queen of romantic comedy.”
“Easily my favorite book Ms. Hunting has written.”
“My fave read from Helena Hunting yet.”
“Just as good as the Pucked series.”
“This was awesome!”
“Refreshing, light, swoony, and sexy.”uck Charm…
“Sexy rom-com at its finest!”
“Helena Hunting is the queen of romantic comedy.”
“Easily my favorite book Ms. Hunting has written.”
“My fave read from Helena Hunting yet.”
“Just as good as the Pucked series.”
“This was awesome!”
“Refreshing, light, swoony, and sexy.”more
More Than His Good Luck Charm
She was the girl he fell in love with in high school. She’s always been the one for him. Too bad he let her go.
Lilah is in the process of finalizing her divorce. She’s a nurse, taking some classes at the local college and getting her life back on track after it derailed.
Ethan plays for the NHL. He’s been a traded and he’s moving back to his home town.
Disaster strikes and it brings Lilah and Ethan back together. He dumped her eight years ago over the phone and this is the first time she has seen him since. The pain and hurt still lingers for both of them. But the love they both shared, it never went away.
Ethan’s determined to fix what he broke eight years ago. It may not be an easy road, but he’s willing to do whatever it takes. Lilah has built up walls to protect her heart. Being broken again just isn’t an option.
Finding your soul mate when you are just a kid seems impossible. These two belong together because apart, they are only half of a whols. Now it’s up to them to forgive, start fresh and move forward to their forever that was always meant to be.
I’m so completely in love with The Good Luck Charm, Helena NEVER fails to amaze me with her writing, her books. They always manage to blow me away and leave me in complete and utter awe.
I want to throw out the fact that I bought this beauty on paperback and read it through paperback and that’s a first for me, my PB’s go on my shelf never to be touched again but I HAD to read this one, I wanted to feel the pages on my fingers and smell the scent of a new book, such a magical feeling so thanks for that Helena.
Lilah and Ethan have quickly pushed their way up to the top of my favourite couple list.
Lilah is struggling to cope with her love life. Being abounded a couple times and divorced she’s beginning to feel like she’ll never find what she’s after. She’s a lovely character but she’s a little bit of a pushover when it comes to a certain someone but as soon as she realises she becomes sure of herself and puts her foot down and that’s what I loved most about her. She decided to think about herself, her heart and her feelings before anyone else and it’s damn well deserved, that woman deserves all the happiness.
Ethan, oh man. This guy is handsome, charming and an incredibly sexy hockey player. He’s the kinda guy every woman could ever want. After losing the main person in his life after being drafted he’s never been able to recover, never been able to commit. He was a tad arrogant and cocky but soon gets put in his place. The love her has for THE woman is incredible, what we see him do for her is the sweetest. I want me an Ethan.
The relationship between Lilah and Ethan has been interesting. They go through difficult times and happy times like most couples but yet they’re so different in a way. They’ve definitely got a place in my heart that’s for sure.
I just want to say the fact that the name Lisa was in this book (even if was just a mistake for Lilah’s name) made me smile so big because I don’t think I’ve read a book with my name in before, that’s super freaking awesome.
This book is a second chance romance. It’s angsty with a mix of happiness and a dash of sadness. It’s the perfect mixture for the perfect book. It’s got all the feels, SO. MANY. FEELS.
Helena freaking smashed it with this book. You know that feeling you get when you read a book and it consumes you, it takes up your whole time and you never want it to stop? That’s what The Good Luck Charm was like for me, it’s what all of Helena’s books do to me and that’s one of the main reason I love this woman and her books.
I’ve read a lot of books this year but The Good Luck Charm is definitely one of the best of 2018 by far!
I absolutely loved this book! Fun and flirty with past heartbreak to forgive and present and future love to share. Outstanding! And this can be read as a complete standalone. An awesome read!
*4 Stars*
ARC kindly received in exchange for an honest review.
I sped through this one as I have started to learn I will do with Helena’s books. (I’m still fairly new to her). I really liked Lilah as a main character and I will say that Ethan was likeable as well, even if sometimes I found him a little too much.
I love the idea of exploring the one that got away, the one that broke your heart all those years ago, so when Ethan is suddenly back and Minnesota and he and Lilah are thrown in each others paths again, this becomes quite the interesting story to watch unfold.
There are some great secondary characters in this one as well, including Carmen, Lilah’s sister. I wouldn’t mind getting a book about her in future to be honest.
I could totally understand Lilah’s feelings and her wants, needs and fears. Helena wrote her so well. For the most part this is a fairly angst free book, and I sped through it nice and fast. There was a twist near the end that I really did not see coming at all, and that was dealt with really well also.
All in all, another fun and easy read from Ms Hunting.
Good Luck Charm is a great summer/beach read. The characters had depth and a wonderful connection. The story was emotional without being too emotional. Lilah and Ethan had a wonderful second chance live story.
With plans for a future with Ethan, Lilah had her dream life ahead of her. Years later she’s crossing paths with the love of her life, her best friend and the one that shattered her heart. Now she’s angry, but the closeness they shared as kids is still in her bones. Their friendship was everything and she doesn’t know if she can handle it being taken away again. She’s finally back on track with her life plan. She had goals within her reach and Ethan’s return puts a big hurdle in her path.
With the seconds chance Ethan and Lilah are given, she’s happy and euphoric to be with the love of her life again. With plans to move slowly she feels things are good. But Ethan’s presence and love are so consuming she finds herself getting lost in their time together. Seeing the sports star in his element and how his status has changed him in ways, she’s highly attracted to the before and after Ethans. And for Ethan having Lilah back in his life is the best thing to him since he was drafted. And now she’s his Good Luck Charm…but with that status comes a level of stress Lilah can’t handle at the moment. Being held as the reason for a win or possibly blamed for a loss?? That’s too much weight on anyone’s shoulders.
Good Luck Charm was a wonderful story of second chances and friendship. The characters shared a deeply layered connection filled with emotion and passion. Their story was a relatable one; in which one partner sacrifices so much of themselves to support the other and also showed strength when Lilah made it clear she couldn’t hold that burden. When she realized she needed to put herself first and Ethan needed find his strength in being his own “good luck charm”.
This was a wonderful story and the perfect summer/beach read.
4.5
The Good Luck Charm is Helena Hunting’s newest standalone romance. I’m a huge fan of Helena’s and I don’t even read her synopsis’ anymore, I just get the book. I always know I’m going to get all the feels when I read one of her books. The writing is top notch, the characters well developed and witty and the storyline addicting. The Good Luck Charm delivered all of that plus extra heat and a little more angst. Ethan left home eight years ago. He was chasing his dream of playing professional hockey, but he left the love of his life. Now he’s back home and he wants her back. Lilah moved on with her life. She has a job she loves, friends and a sister who she’s close with. Even a nice house and a dog. She doesn’t want to hear Ethan’s excuses. She’s still so mad at him for the way he ended things. He’s not going to be deterred though. He’s going to romance her and win her back. Lilah can’t stop the way she feels about Ethan. They have so much history and it’s not all bad. Her body is way ahead of her mind though. She tries to fight it, but fighting Ethan is worthless. He’s the love of her life. But when he starts to need her more and more and she starts to lose herself again, she has to do something. Is she just Ethan’s good luck charm? Is he using her? I really enjoyed the relationship between Ethan and Lilah. They are both hard working, determined and a little crazy! I love the relationship she has with her sister and Ethan’s parents added in another layer which I really loved. Second chance romances are my favorite and this one made me laugh, cry, get mad, swoon and had me saying “I didn’t see that coming!” Looking forward to more from Helena!!
“Nothing you say is going to change the past.”
“It could change the future, though.”
“This isn’t a hockey game, Ethan. It’s a kiss, which will hopefully also lead to some scoring.”
“You’re a lifesaver. Pineapple flavored.”
“I prefer the green-apple ones.”
I love second chance romances – and this cover!! I can’t get over it! There are some laughs and angst and lots of swoon-worthy moments! Happy reading, you’re going to love it!
Another sports second chance romance that I definitely fell head over heels for. I couldn’t get enough of this book. I couldn’t get enough of it.
This book is another book that kept my emotions ping ponging. I was up and down so much, I felt like I was on a hilly roller coaster. Giggles, sadness, and angst for one, please. I seriously thought for sure I was going to need a mood stabilizer with this one.
Ahhhh, the characters in this book. Almost perfect. Hunting did a great job and not just developing these characters, but also at building their chemistry. I love when I can feel the chemistry with the characters. I am not just talking about the hero and heroine either. I could feel the chemistry between all of the characters. They each had a unique bond with one another.
This book is part growing up, part moving on, part finding yourself in someone else, part lifetime bonding, and part self discovery. There couldn’t be a better recipe for this one. This is hands down my favorite book of this author’s, even though I haven’t read all of her books yet.
The Good Luck Charm is nothing short of fantastic! This book had Helena Hunting written all over it and she nailed it with this second chance romance!
Ethan and Lilah have known each other almost their entire lives, and like two pieces of a puzzle, just fit together so perfectly. Everything about their love was perfect and sexy, the two of them were complete fire. But when Ethan’s love of hockey sends him to the big leagues, their relationship comes to a crashing halt. A number of unfortunate incidents bring Ethan and Lilah back together, and it’s truly tough for Lilah to move past the heartache and see what could be.
The Good Luck Charm captured my attention from the first page. Angst, love, sexiness, redemption and most of all, friendship, were just some of the emotions that poured out of this book. Ethan and Lilah were beautiful characters who showed what true love is. There is nothing better in this world than finding your soulmate <3
Helena Hunting delivered when it came to The Good Luck Charm, she could have easily written a story very similar to the Pucked series, but this is very different, still brilliant in it’s own right!
Lilah and Ethan’s second chance at love didn’t go as I expected, it was much more authentic than over the top. I genuinely thought that Ethan was a total self righteous and self serving for a good portion of the book. I wanted to throttle him and be like look here man. Get. It. Together.
Too be fair Lilah allowed, if not encouraged Ethan’s self serving attitude for quite a while, but once she finally put her foot down, she did with a vengeance and stood her ground, when she could have easily fallen back into that same holding pattern they were in.
The Good Luck Charm had some heavy emotions to deal with, namely regret and fear that were balanced perfectly with humor and hot sex to bring you a new hockey player to fall in love with. Fate brought these two back together after almost a decade apart, and I think any one of us would be scared to risk our heart at that point.
Get ready to fall in love with Ethan and Lilah in The Good Luck Charm! Things heat up on and off the ice!
I love a sports romance and when you throw in second chance romance as well, this girl has to have it! Helena Hunting captivated me from very beginning. Lilah and Ethan’s chemistry and pull towards each other was perfection.
Lilah and Ethan were high school sweethearts and so in love. It all changed when Ethan left to pursue his professional hockey career. Lilah stayed behind close to Ethan’s family. Ethan has returned after being gone for 8 years. The pull between these two is still strong but Lilah is hesitant to trust him again.
I loved these characters and their story. This was a fun quick read that I couldn’t put down. If your looking for a fast paced second chance romance full of emotion and steam, look no further. I highly recommend this book.
The Good Luck Charm is custom made for second chance romance lovers. Helena Hunting gives us some tension mixed with humor, and adds hockey to satisfy sports romance addicts like me. It’s a great combo.
Ethan and Lilah fell in love in high school. Ethan had his sights set on the NHL even back then, and they had their lives planned out together. Unfortunately, Ethan changed the rulebook after graduation and abruptly broke things off with Lilah. Eight years later, circumstances give them a shot at a do-over, but Lilah isn’t eager to hand over her heart to Ethan again.
I respected Lilah for picking herself up after having her heart trampled on and pursuing her own dreams. Her life hasn’t been the easiest, but she seems to have endless compassion. Her connection with Ethan’s parents is heartwarming. I really related to Lilah’s struggle to balance work and her own needs with the demands of those she loves.
What female doesn’t love to feel wanted by their man? Ethan makes it clear that he both wants and needs Lilah in his life. However, he’s too needy for my taste. A little vulnerability is sexy; desperation is not. He loves so intensely to the point of suffocation. I can’t deny the fact that Ethan is a total romantic, though, and his incredibly nurturing nature ups the swoon factor tremendously. I loved the wooing, even though I wouldn’t have minded more groveling on Ethan’s part.
Ethan and Lilah have wonderful chemistry, and I savored their romance reboot. At the same time, Ethan’s strained relationship with his father creates some nice tension.
Some elements of the plot are glossed over and rushed, which is a shame because I think they could have made the story more impactful. In the end, though, this is a very enjoyable second chance romance with lots of warmth.
Recommended for fans of:
Candy
Superstitions
Second Chance Romance
Hockey
I voluntarily read an early copy of this book.
Man, I love a good second-chance romance! Especially one that requires some major groveling and lots and lots of work toward making a go of it again! And wow, does The Good Luck Charm deliver on all fronts!
Lilah is having a terrible, no good, very bad day—and that day gets worse when she lays her eyes on one Ethan Kaye after eight years. Eight long years. Eight years to “get over” the heart break that Ethan dispensed when he left to focus on hockey. Sure, Lilah’s moved on, really and truly—well, maybe her head moved on, her heart is another matter.
Ethan’s been traded to Minnesota. It’s his chance to get the magic back—back in his hockey play and hopefully in his relationship status. It’s the second chance he never expected, and he’d love nothing more than to have Lilah back in his arms again.
But it’s not going to be easy—they have some massive issues to tackle. Especially when it seems that Ethan’s superstitions have taken over and Lilah is wrapped up in them.
Ethan is such a man, so truly oblivious to the havoc that he wreaked! But, damn it, he was just too damn loveable not to forgive. Oh, and hot AF too, so that’s an added bonus. And Lilah, wow. I loved how she had a bit of a “come to Jesus” moment, and that she stood her ground. Finally putting herself first. And that Ethan finally realized that Lilah was more important to him than anything.
The Good Luck Charm is a bit of slow-burn, filled with angst, and lots and lots of love.
Say hello to another swoon worthy romance! Helena brings back the heavy in the best way with The Good Luck Charm. A young romance ended too soon. A woman with a second broken heart and a man with a second chance.
Ethan regrets the decision he made years ago to leave his first love behind. But its a tough choice for a young man between what if and what could be. He choose his dream career and left Lilah wondering just where they went wrong. Now he’s back in town and it could be for good. He has to put some demons to rest before his life takes another turn downhill. Lilah’s had the worst day filled with divorce papers, a second father’s medical scare and now her first love is back in town. There’s too much history for them to get along now. But Ethan’s got more than just reconciliation on his mind.
The light-hearted humor and wit that any HH fan knows is definitely present in TGLC. Ethan and Lilah, whether they’re fighting or reminiscing, have the ability to outwit and go head to head with one another. But Hunting takes us back to her original romance feels of heavy story lines. These two have so much to get through from their past. Ethan’s betrayal towards Lilah is built in layers of young ignorance. As Ethan tries to win back Lilah he unknowingly slips back into his old habits of depending on “rituals” to win games. Soon Lilah feels as if she’s not just a woman to Ethan any more, but instead that he is with her out of habit in order to further the career he originally left her for.
Prepare for love and heartbreak with this new romance. Lilah has to fight tooth and nail to decide what she truly wants and deserves. A failed marriage after a broken heart and a family that had abandoned her and her sister left her with a rough start. There’s solace to Lilah’s work but it too holds secrets. Ethan has to fight for the future he wants, be it Lilah or hockey. With twists and turns and hope for the future this romance has got it all. Fun, sex, laughter, heartbreak, sadness, and the reality of true love.
The Good Luck Charm is a sexy and exciting second chance romance from author Helena Hunting. The Good Luck Charm follows the story of Lilah and Ethan. Lilah is busy trying to live the dream. Her day starts off a total mess. From destroyed clothes to divorce papers, the last thing she ever expected was to see a ghost from her past. Lilah hasn’t seen or heard from Ethan in over 8 years and the pain is just as fresh when she sees him again. He wants her forgiveness, but she doesn’t know if she can let go of the past. Ethan will stop at nothing to try and have Lilah by his side again. And just when things seem to be going his way, fate throws in another curve-ball. Will history repeat itself once again or are Lilah and Ethan in it for the long haul?? There’s only one way to find out.
Stories like this are totally my jam. I just can’t get enough of the separated lovers reunited by chance. And this one was just fantastic. I was sucked in to Ethan and Lilah’s story from the first page. The tension between the two of them was just so palpable. I could tell that there was something still there; something worth fighting for and I couldn’t wait to see just how their story was going to play out. Now, the road to happily ever after was not an easy one for them. Leliah had a lot of hurt and pain to work through. But, I loved how genuine Ethan seemed. He thought he was making the best decision at the time and now is grabbing on to his second chance like his life depends on it.
The Good Luck Charm is a terrific read from beginning to end. I’ll be the first to admit that the pacing is a bit slower than the books I normally gravitate to, but for this book, I think the slower pacing worked. I got a good feel for the characters, their story, their connection and all that was lost. I got to see them work to rebuild what was lost. Whether circumstances were right or wrong, these two had some real growing up to do and priorities to get straight. I really enjoyed seeing how far they came and couldn’t help but find myself rooting for them.
The Good Luck Charm is fun and sexy with a great mix of sweetness. This story will suck you in and keep you begging for more. Neither character is perfect and I found them both very easy to relate to. Their story is one of first loves and fighting for that second chance. It is a story of forgiveness and heart. A story of communication and a love that even years can’t take away. The Good Luck Charm is a solid four star read for me and just the book I was looking to spend my afternoon with.
Helena Hunting is synonymous of guaranteed delicious moments with her luscious books and light reading and with The Good Luck Charm was no different, starting with this wonderfully attractive cover that conveys the atmosphere of the book very well.
Lilah is a lonely and needy girl who is focused on her career as a nurse, on a bad day, when everything is going wrong, she finds herself again with her past and discovers that she was not prepared to face the love of her life after years without see him.
Ethan and Lilah had one of those perfect teenage love that makes everyone sigh, always glued together, they had plans for the future until after a bad decision because of his career in hockey and from a distance Ethan decided to abandon his loved one in the worst possible way. Now he is back and determined to regain her at all costs because he knows that a love like theirs can not die and that Lilah is his only luck charm.
When we read the synopsis and the details that I spoke up, we ends up thinking that it is with another book of hockey star wanting a second chance to have done foolish decision in the past ….but…..that is not what I see reading.
Helena Hunting got me through this totally unpredictable plot, the way she led the maturation of Lilah and the way she became strong was striking and beautiful to accompany . I never imagined that she would react the way she reacted and that even when she reached the end she would come across the whole turn-around that happened.
I liked everything very much, even though I found an exaggeratedly sticky male character who even got me bored sometimes but….. I loved the way that he showed to Lilah that he also grew up. So cute !
5/5 stars
If there’s something Helena Hunting does perfectly it’s the fun and light romance. This may be hockey and it may be romance, but this is completely different than what you’re used to with the Pucked series. Think less rom-com and more sweet romance.
Ethan Kase is back in town and he hasn’t seen or spoken to Delilah in eight years. But an unfortunate event has them thrown together whether they want to be together or not.
Delilah is keeping her distance and protecting her heart. Ethan has broken her before and she refuses to let him do it again.
But what’s a second-chance romance without a little romance and a lot of sex? Ethan will do whatever it takes to keep Lilah. He knows what life is like without her and he doesn’t want to experience that ever again.
Join Ethan and Lilah as they navigate the waters of true love and soulmates, family drama, and rekindling a romance that should have never ended.
Ethan is sweet, funny, and sexy and he’s back home to win the Cup and win the girl.
“I promise I’ll keep my tongue to myself from now on, unless otherwise requested.”
Helena Hunting gives us a little something different with her latest release, The Good Luck Charm. If you are familiar with the wonderfully talented Ms. Hunting then you’re well aware that she likes to play on the more angsty side of romance. With this sexy new standalone, she gives us something different, something refreshing, light, swoony, and sexy. Lilah and Ethan’s story took my world by storm and I fell HARD for the couple. This laugh out loud, charming and witty second chance romance was so damn good. It was fast-paced, easy to read, and just brought a huge smile to my face.
If you haven’t noticed by now, I’m a HUGE fan of this author and I’ve read EVERYTHING she has ever put out into the world, so I was so EXCITED to see this pop up! Once the first page was turned I was instantly addicted. Addicted to her words, these characters, and the charming and lovely storyline. I had so much fun immersing myself into this world. My heart is so full of love for Lilah and Ethan. Their happily ever after was just what I needed. If you’re looking for a low angst, HIGH FUN romance with emotion, humor, and heart, look no further than The Good Luck Charm by Helena Hunting. You will NOT be disappointed!
I’m really not sure where to begin I love Helena Hunting’s Pucked Series but The Good Luck Charm blew me away and has become one my favourite reads from this very talented author because let’s be honest what’s not to love about a sweet second chance romance set in the world of hockey.
Lilah and Ethan grew up together but when it came to choosing his career or Lilah his father convinced him to choose his career so he broke up with the only girl who has even stolen a piece of his heart. Lilah has still remained close to Ethan’s Family they are more like parents to her than her own have ever been but the night she finds out Ethan’s father has had a stroke she also finds out Ethan has been traded back to their home town hockey team will she allow him back into the heart he broke once before or will she keep her heart safely locked away …..
I loved Lilah and Ethan the chemistry and banter between them was perfect, the story was believable and as always the writing was flawless. The Good Luck Charm is a fun, sweet steamy read that has plenty going on to keep you turning the pages.
In Helena Hunting’s latest, The Good Luck Charm, childhood sweethearts Lilah and Ethan are suddenly reunited when Ethan is traded back to the hometown hockey team. These two have a lot of history to deal with before they reach their HEA. Their journey is the fun part of the book. This is at times not an easy read, but definitely worth it for the ultimate resolution. Besides, Ethan is very sexy!
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this novel.