A FANTASTIC AUDIOBOOK EXPERIENCE!

I felt a whole gamut of emotions with this wonderful book and world that Kristen Ashley has created. I love that in this Colorado Mountain series, K.A. has lingered in the town of Carnal. In the previous book, "Sweet Dreams" with Lauren and Tate's story, we see that Carnal was establishing the beginnings of community and belonging among the people who were slightly oppressed by the corrupt police department. But, no one had experienced that suppression more than Ty Walker, a half Black man who was targeted and set up for a crime he didn't commit all due to his skin color & a hidden, malicious agenda. Lexie Berry enters his life unexpectedly and ends up being his greatest tonic for dealing with the loss of freedom, power and his blood thirst for vengeance.

Now, with any of K.A. books, this one provides fantastic hero/heroine chemistry with a sexy, badass Alpha-male and a fun, beautiful, classy, and just a little goofy heroine. After reading one of K.A.'s books, I always come away feeling like she has solved the gender war, as she celebrates complete masculinity in the male leads, and a lovely, strong femininity in the heroine. And, in that respect, I loved both Ty and Lexie...I mean the pair smoldered together! Their sex appeal and connection was powerful and simply perfect.

This book also made me feel completely sad with a awful sinking feeling in my stomach, at times, because of the theme of prejudice in relation to people of color. There are also some very rocky parts of the H/h relationship that seriously conjured up my tears. Yet, the moments of elation and triumph for Ty and his beautiful sunshine, Lexie, were amazing!

This book progressed and built itself up in stages both in their relationship with one another and their involvement with their friends from town. OMG, there are so many powerful moments in this book. I will always remember Ella's (Lexie's mother figure) talk with Ty about coping with generational racism and how to deal.....OMG...POWERFUL!!!!

The villains are pure evil and they get their just reward in the end. But, a murder is left unsolved and that pushes readers forward into the next book WHICH I'M DYING FOR THE AUDIOBOOK TO BE RELEASED!!! Lastly, the epilogue was emotional, and superb. Not everyone gets their HEA, but those who really work hard at it definitely reach their HEA, including Ty and Lexie.

Narrator: Emma Taylor is a gifted and talented narrator. SHe was excellent in every accent and male/female role she took on. The only small complaint I have is about Officer Pena...I thought she laid on the Mexican accent way too thick. Otherwise, Emma T. is pretty close to perfect, as a narrator, in my book.

OK, the only negative and this is a big one for me is that I HATE it when the F-word is inserted in the middle of Jesus Christ. I think it's awful, disrespectful and unnecessary. I've never heard anyone talk this way in real life and I wish K.A. could use another string of curse words for her male leads to use that is not so offensive to a wide part of the population. I know it's completely jarring and offensive to me.

But on a positive note.....CAN'T WAIT FOR CHACE AND FAYE'S STORY IN BREATHE!!!!

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So Glad This Series is on Audible!!!

I think this series keeps getting better and better. I love all of Kristen Ashley's other audiobooks, but I think this is my favorite series so far. Great character development and writing, good back stories, heartwarming romance with some thrills. It has a bit of everything. This is book 3 in this series, and although you don't need to begin with book one, I'd start with The Gamble and then listen to Sweet Dreams since some characters and places from those books referenced. Over all a great listen.

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Kristen Ashley = PERFECTION. Again!

What made the experience of listening to Lady Luck the most enjoyable?

I just fell in love with everyone in this book. But my oh my the lead characters are so HOT!This book has the mystery, romance, bromance, intensity, comedy and more romance I just love in a great book?

Who was your favorite character and why?

Ty Walker of course. Mr. Sexy himself.

Which scene was your favorite?

The parole officer visits the Walker home. I won't say anything so you can experience it yourself, but that was where I was pacing the floor.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

I Don't have a tag line but I have the two lead characters casted in my head.Ty Walker - Grey's Anatomy, Jesse WilliamsLexi Berry - Sophia Bush

Any additional comments?

Lauren Ashley is an automatic download. I have bought a loved everything she puts out on audible. Please keep them coming! :-)

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BEST SO FAR - KEEP 'EM COMIN'

I thought this was the best of the Colorado Mountain series. I absolutely fell in love with both Ty and Lexi, both strong characters. The story had most of everything I enjoy in a good listen; drama, suspense, bad guys, really bad guys, really good guy, good and loyal friends, and somewhat explicit sex. I think KA could have done better in the sex department, describing it in more intimate, glasses steaming detail, but it was all right. I liked that most of the good guys from previous books in this series were still an important part of this one and I also liked that new characters were introduced. But, above all, the strong H/H did it for me, especially Lexi. I don't like to listen to a story where the heroine is "mamby-pamby", indecisive, co-dependent and not her own person. Lexi was none of these; she was strong, "through sass" and determined, yet nurturing.

Can't wait until the next in the series - Breathe; just hope it's as captivating as this one.

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22+ hours are not enough!

It's always bittersweet when I finish listening to KA's Carnal series, it's like anything I listen next will be a let down. I particularly liked the diversity in characters in this one and hope to see more of it in future stories. There maybe be a formula to the way KA writes but I find all the stories unique and engaging. Now let's have a WOC in a lead!

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Great

If you could sum up Lady Luck in three words, what would they be?

Interesting couple ..........I really like this author

What other book might you compare Lady Luck to and why?

Love Kristen Ashley

What does Emma Taylor bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

I like the way she changes voices

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Hot lovers

Any additional comments?

Easy reading

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Best book ever!

Would you listen to Lady Luck again? Why?

Just for the pure enjoyment!

What did you like best about this story?

Everything!

What about Emma Taylor’s performance did you like?

Good voice!

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Book made me laugh, cry, worry, and celebrate!

Any additional comments?

I enjoyed this book more than any book I have heard or read in a long time. I have listened to it so fast (no stops just listened)! That I acutally went back and listened to it again. The story is terrific!

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WELL, SHE DID IT AGAIN. GREAT STORY

BUT NOT REAL PLEASED WITH THE LANGUAGE. THE READER DID AN EXCELLENT JOB.. THE STORY WAS ASTONISHING.

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Great to read, even better to listen.

This is one of my favorites in the Colorado Mountain series. It is gritty, carnal and sensual. The entire story from Ty and Lexi meeting to the epilog makes it hard to put down OR stop listening.

It carries through with one of the reasons I love Kristen Ashley books. It starts off with a unique situation of Lexi picking Ty up. The story continues with their coming together, and them recognizing they connection and commitment to each other. It is set against a background of deception and corruption (by others). It is a well woven and complex story. I’d like to say more but I don’t want to include any spoilers.

Emma Taylor does an excellent job of narration. The voice she creates for Ty is awesome. Deep, gravely, just like the book describes. Her pacing and acting of the characters is first rate. I found many things to do so I could listen more. . . . longer drives to work, really clean carpet. . .

Now, when is Breathe coming out???? Please!

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Get Lucky and Listen to this

This is one of my favorite of the Colorado Mountain series and I can't really explain why. The narration is very good (not great but credible), the story follows KA stories to a T, there is a bit too much extraneous material (which is also her penchant) and I was not THAT fond of Lexie but didn't hate her either. I guess the draw is Ty, his struggles and his determination to be true to himself. I have to REALLY like a book that goes this long in order to finish it MUCH LESS listen to it twice. And I've listened to this book at least twice and will again. Even knowing all the story, it's still a lovely and strong book.

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