Lucky: The series, by Garrett Leigh

 

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Three gritty, heartfelt bestselling novels set within the Lucky world, chock full of your favourite MM romance tropes.

Lucky: Dominic Ramos is a Premiership football player with a secret. There are no trophies for being gay in his game. Locked into his rep as the meanest defender on the pitch, keeping his secret is soul-crushing, but love has no place in his sport, even if his soft heart craves it. Meeting rent boy Lucky once was risky, twice pushes Dom’s courage to the limit. Losing Lucky seems inevitable, but his tight grip on his image counts for nothing when Lucky starts to fall.

Rent boy to lover. Hurt/comfort. Sports romance. Angst. Addiction.

Cash: Cash is a car mechanic with a secret. Head down, sleeves up, he hides from the past as much as his shattered heart, until a reluctant stumble into a Tottenham bar ends in the one night stand of his dreams. United by a cause that’s broken Cash before, Cash and Rae are drawn together. They have more in common than they ever imagined, but with Cash haunted by the past, and Rae so tangled in the present, it’s not long before love isn’t enough to keep them alive.

Friends to lovers. Romantic suspense. Angst. Hurt/comfort. Found family.

Jude: Single dad Isha has spent the last year watching his BFF get his happily-ever-after. He’s proud of Dom, but…it hurts to see him so free while Isha’s love life is still on lockdown. Only Isha’s ex-wife knows the secret that he’s kept caged for so long—that he’s queer too, and he’s lonely. For a control freak like Isha, letting Jude under his skin is an existential meltdown, but Jude’s not in the market to be anyone’s queer crisis, not when he’s facing troubles of his own. Unlocking their lives could push both men apart forever, but it might be a risk worth taking if sharing is the key to their happy future.

Friends to lovers. Single dad. Hurt comfort. Disability rep. Found family. Angst.

All three novels guarantee a happily-ever-after.

My Rating - 5 Stars!

Lucky, The Series, is a fabulous collection of three Garrett Leigh romances. 

I previously read and reviewed each book in this collection, so I have added those individual reviews below. 

Basically, this is a must read set of three powerful, memorable stories. Each book is amazing in it's own rite and you're missing out if you haven't read these yet. 

The writing is stellar, with complex characters, amazing storylines and a flawless writing style. 

If you are familiar with these stories, here's your chance to own the collection. And if you haven't yet read the Lucky series, buy this now. You won't regret it. 

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My Rating - 5 Stars!

First I must say thank you to Garrett Leigh for having created such an amazing book as Lucky.

Dom's a pro-football (soccer) player, who is living a lie, the worst kind of lie. He's a gay man pretending to be straight and it's killing him slowly. Then one night he meets Lucky during a Grinder hook-up and there's just something about the man that consumes Dom.

Lucky is a homeless student, who is just trying to survive his life on the streets. He spends some nights with his fellow pansexual friend, but also spends a lot of nights on the streets. The one thing that helps him sleep is finding solace in the drugs he takes. He is a survivor, but he's struggling and drowning in his struggles.

Dom and Lucky have an amazing, gut-wrenching, complicated relationship. One that proves that there's strength in love. Their story is raw, real, thought-provoking and powerful! It is written with heart, depth and soul.

I love these men, absolutely love them. Their bond is as powerful as can be, and they way that they each need each other and always find one another is riveting and accomplished. Their own struggles to find and accept love is breathtaking. And the complications they face are remarkably written.

With Lucky, Garrett Leigh has written an exquisite and memorable romance. I know I will be adding this to my re-read often list.

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My Rating - 5 Stars!

Cash has everything I've come to expect from a Garrett Leigh book. There's depth, fantastic characters, excellent writing and a great plot. 

I've never heard of fox hunting, or sabbing, so this aspect of the story is all new to me. That said, the author does a wonderful job of explaining what it is, as well as the dangers and corruption that's involved. It's both fascinating and upsetting, as well as informative.

Cash and Rae are so perfect together. Both are complex characters who have strong opinions. Their relationship is emotional and the chemistry is hot. Their tale consists of risks, actions, danger, and suspense, in addition to their budding relationship. 

I love Cash. It's completely riveting and had me hook, line, and sinker. And to make it even better, we get appearances by Dom and Lucky! As usual, Garrett Leigh has created a wonderful romance in which I became completely invested in every feeling and moment. 

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My Rating - 5 Stars!

Garrett Leigh's Jude gets off to a good start, with a fun meet que. In fact, it's fun that they get to know one another because of Isha's ex. 

Jude and Isha are two complex men, who slowly worked their way into my heart. By the end, I absolutely adore them together. They are both wonderful men on their own, and even better together. True to a great romance, these two men improve when together, enriching each other's lives. 

I definitely didn't love all the reptile talk, as I am easily grossed out by these animals. The author does a great job with all of it though. Jude's knowledgeable and passionate about his job. As for Isha's kids, I love how well they mesh with Jude. They naturally bond which is always fantastic in a romance involving children.

The angst is well written, as Isha struggles to combine his kids with his hook-ups. As a parent, I appreciate Isha's apprehension and enjoy this issue. Isha is definitely annoying at times with his hesitation, but it works for him. Being a well developed character, the reader can easily see how fitting these reactions are for him.

The medical issue seems to be written with a whole lot of knowledge, as well as care and heart. It flows seamlessly into the story and works well in every way. It's always interesting to read about a character with a realistic disability, and this one gave me new things to think about regarding epilepsy. 

As always, it's enjoyable to get appearances by former characters, which always endears me to a series. These other men are key parts of these characters' lives and it's fitting to have them around.

The relationship in Jude is a hard fought win, and the epilogue is amazing. Garrett Leigh has once again won over my heart with this series. It's another recommend read by me.