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Jodie Slaughter
About this listen
Jodie Slaughter's latest rom-com, Play to Win, is a sizzling romance where a winning lottery ticket is meant to be a new start but instead becomes a second chance at love.
Miriam Butler’s life is going nowhere in the slowest, most excruciating way possible. Stuck in the same barely-paying job she’s had since she was sixteen and spending every night sleeping in the spare twin bed in her mother’s house, her existence might be hilarious if it wasn’t so bleak. One trip to her favorite corner store upends everything when she finds herself the winner of a Mega Millions Lottery Jackpot. Unfortunately, not even life-altering roses come without their painful thorns. Hers just so happen to be in the form of an estranged husband who has the right to claim his share of her money.
It’s been eight years since Leo Vaughn has had a conversation with his wife. When she calls out of the blue, practically begging him to come back to Greenbelt, the last thing he expects her to tell him when he gets there is that she’s come into a whole heap of money. She offers him a life-changing proposition of his own. Take a lump sum, finally sign the divorce papers, and be done with her for good. Only, a forever without her is the last thing Leo wants. So he gives a proposition of his own. One that won’t cost her nearly as many millions, but will buy him the time to do the one thing he’s been hungry to do since he left—win her back.
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Critic reviews
Book Riot, "25 of the Best Romance Books for Summer 2023"
She Reads, "Most Anticipated Romances of Summer 2023"
"I adore Jodie Slaughter’s books and writing style so this had to make the list."—CULTURESS, "15 anticipated romance books to add to your 2023 TBR"
"Slaughter’s exploration of the importance of communication and self-healing, and thoughtful consideration of the socioeconomic pressures on Black families will resonate. Devoted series fans will find plenty to enjoy."—PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
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- eunice
- 07-21-23
Whining, whining, and more whining
I really anticipated this book after Bet On It, but it just did not meet expectations. Most of the book was just Mary whining and Leo whining back, and don’t get me started on the “whoa is me, I won the lottery,” attitude Mary refused to let go. Not to mention the books ending was predictable as soon as she never served those papers. The main characters in the story were just annoying, I only finished because I couldn’t get the credit back.
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