3.75-4 stars. This was a cute book! The Last Days of Lilah Goodluck is a standalone book by Kylie Scott. It is Lilah and Alistair's story. Lilah goes to her friend's bachelorette party, where there is a hired fortune teller. She is too busy having fun with her friends to have her fortune read and doesn't put much stock in it anyway. However, on her way walking home, the fortune teller, an older women, nearly gets hit by a car and Lilah saves her from disaster. As a repayment, the fortune teller tells her this, “Be quiet and listen: He is cheating on you. The name of your soulmate is Alistair George Arthur Lennox. You will be passed over for the promotion. The winning numbers are 5-8-12-24-39-43. And I’m very sorry to tell you this, but you will die next Sunday.” Lilah thinks it's silly ramblings, but she gets home to find her live-in boyfriend cheating on her. Then she happens to run in to Alistair in public. Alistair is the illegitimate son of the King of England. His life is tabloid fodder and he is constantly in the news. So Lilah knows who he is. And the other premonitions also start to come true. She decides to create a bucket list of sorts of things she wants to experience, just in case she only has days to live. She tells Alistair of the fortune teller's predictions and though he doesn't believe them, he wants to help her. They become friends and then more as they spend the week together leading up to Sunday. But will that truly be the date Lilah dies?

This book was charming, unique and whimsical. I really liked Lilah and Alistair. The book took place over a week, but their romance seemed slow burn with plenty of time to get to know each other and fall in love. Alistair was the grumpy, silent type at first until he lets his guard down with Lilah. She herself was a charming librarian who spoke her mind. She was just what Alistair needed in his life.

Overall, this book had the perfect recipe for romance. It was sweet, sexy and witty with a touch of magic. I enjoyed it and look forward to more from Kylie Scott in the future!

Lilah Goodluck works as a librarian, and on a night out celebrating her best friend's birthday she saves the life of a fortune teller named Good Witch Willow. In exchange she is given 5 predictions, the winning lottery numbers, her boyfriend is cheating on her, she will be passed up for a promotion at work, her soulmate is a famous man named Alistair George Arthur Lennox, and she will die next Sunday.

She is skeptical about these predictions until the next day she gets passed up for the promotion, gets home and catches her boyfriend cheating on her, and she crashed her car into the one and only illegitimate son to the King of Britain Alistair George Arthur Lennox. She shares her woes with him at a bar and he is still not convinced but they strike up a friendship in the meantime. Lilah starts compiling a bucketlist of things to do before she dies and Alister helps her. Neither can fight fate and destiny and friendship quickly turns into feelings, but there time together is running out.

I want to scream at the top of my lungs about how much I love this one. The romance in this one was beautiful. Alister was so swoon worthy, and he treated Lilah so well. The characters were so well rounded, they had their flaws, but they also brought out the best in each other. The steamy scenes were so well written, and sexy in all the best ways. The pretty woman shopping scene was probably my favourite. The exploration of the family dynamics was really interesting and the only aspect I wish we had more of. It was truly such a wonderful story.

I wish Kylie Scott wrote a little quicker because I swear, her novels do not disappoint. More similar in style to her last book End of Story than to her rock star or alpha male romances, a little more sweet than salty, but just as good. Lilah has led a pretty safe life as a librarian until she starts to believe the good witches predictions when she branches out to try new things. Leaving any fears behind, she sasses her supposed soulmate and starts trying new experiences and realizes that she is actually enjoying life. It doesn’t hurt that Alistair is drop dead gorgeous, has a Scottish accent, and doesn’t seem to want to leave her alone in case the prediction about her death were to come true. This totally unique premise had me hooked from the start and riding along on their reluctant relationship satisfied my need for something different. It didn’t hurt that the book was just too dang good to put down.

I can’t think of a single thing I didn’t like about this book. The pace was great and Lilah’s bucket list items kept the book moving along. Alistair was a hunky hero with a dramatic backstory which added an interesting twist to their romance, and the side characters were quirky and interesting. Honestly, the more I think about this one, the more I realized how much I really liked it!

I am so grateful that NetGalley let me read the ARC of The Last Days of Lilah Goodluck by Kylie Scott. I wasn’t sure what to expect when I read the synopsis but it was impossible not to immediately fall in love with Lilah.

When Lilah meets Good Witch Willow and is told - along with other predictions that ultimately come true- that she will fall in love with royalty and die within the week, Lilah is highly doubtful. But when she meets Alistair and they start to connect, she is forced to accept the possibility that she may be living her final days. Lilah decides to fulfill as many of her dreams as she can in the short span of a week, and a huge perk is that Alistair comes along for the ride.

This is a laugh out loud, heartwarming book about an “ordinary”, lovable woman who is thrust into an extraordinary situation. I loved every minute of Lilah’’s story.

Lilah attends her friend's birthday party where Willow the Witch is in attendance. She doesn't really have any interest in Willow telling the future to her. She winds up having an interaction with Willow afterwards and Willow bestows upon her some insights into her life. Lilah thinks that Willow is not all there in the head and starts to go on about her life. When things that Willow told her start to come to fruition, Lilah starts to figure out what the odds of Willow being correct are. She meets Alistair and really starts to wonder what is going on. She does explain to him what Willow said and he is dubious at best. Their relationship does not start out with roses and sunshine. He is aloof and she is struggling with her mortality. They both regroup several times to get their heads on straight with each other. I did like their story and found myself really enjoying their journey. I had hoped for a bit more of an epilogue. I received an ARC from NetGalley for my honest review.

This is such a fun book with a novel premise. Lyla saves a good witch, who then gives her predictions, including one that her life will end soon. Lyla then runs into Alistair, the illegitimate son of the British king and there is a connection with the Playboy prince. It’s really fun to see how Lyla uses the predictions in a way to restart her life in a way that would make her happy. I love the chemistry between Lyla and Alastair, and the story kept me engaged from start to finish.

First 5🌟 of 2024

After months of slumpiness, I finally found the joy of reading again thanks to Lilah and Ali(stair) 🥺🤧

"The name of your soulmate is Alistair George Arthur Lennox. What a mouthful."

To thank Lilah for saving her life, Good Witch Willow gives Lilah five predictions about her future, two of which are her soulmate's name (who happens to be an illegitimate British prince with a Scottish brogue)... and that she'll die in 10 days.

"Don't believe everything you see on the gossip sites."
"Like I follow you online. Come back when you're Beyoncé."

This book is HILARIOUS. If I wasn't laughing out loud, I was smirking or smiling. THE BANTER, PEEPS! *chef's kiss* If you love (blunt) sarcasm, you’ll love Lilah’s humor and relatability as well as how the characters interact with each other. Special mention for Ali's mom whose dramatics almost made me choke on my tea 😂

"Do not misuse my number."
"As if I would misuse your number. What am I to do, Ali, text you pictures of my feet?"

And the romance... SWOON! Alistair is such a caring protector (my kryptonite). He is so in tune with Lilah’s feelings, always checking in when he catches her overthinking. He arranges to take her on dates (effort = hot!), and stocks up on things he thinks she might like. His take-charge attitude swept me (and Lilah) off my feet so many times. And then he hit us with *THE NICKNAME* 🥵 and the dirty talk 🥵 and the spice 🥵🥵

"I don't like the idea of someone going through my things."
"I'm going through your things."
"That's different."

Alistair was such a goner for her (he falls first and hard, imo!) but had the hardest time with vulnerability and communicating his feelings, which made him come across as a royal äss at times. I loved how Lilah handled those fights. She stayed true to herself and her boundaries. Their relationship built up so naturally that it didn’t feel like instalove at all, despite them knowing each other for only a week.

On top of all that, this book is a love letter to books and readers. Honestly, I could fangirl about Lilah and the book all day, but I’ll just go nurse my book hangover now. Go buy yourself a copy; thank me later 😉

Thank you to Graydon House for granting me an advance reading copy through Netgalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

(Review posted on Feb 6th on all platforms linked)

This book was the definition of fun! The characters were amazing, their banter so fun. It was entertaining. It was frustrating. It was adorable. It was a fast passed fun read. I loved the story line and how it unfolded. Totally unrealistic but 100% amazing. A breath of fresh air - a wonderful, lighthearted read!

When Lilah saves a life, she is rewarded with 5 predictions about her life. When they start coming true, she begins to worry that the final one, her premature death, will come true. When she runs into bad boy, royal, Alistar, who helps her with her bucket list, she finds it more and more difficult to deny his charm. Will they be able to remain just friends? And will all 5 predictions come true?

Thank you NetGalley for this advanced reader copy.

GENERAL INFO

The Last Days of Lilah Goodluck

Year Pub/Re Pub: 2/6/24, Read 2/4/24

Format: eBook, 283 pages.

🙏🏾Thanks to NetGalley and Graydon for this ARC! I voluntarily give my honest review and all opinions expressed are my own.

Setting: LA

Genre: Contemporary Romance, Adult Fic ,Women's Fic

Tropes: destined to be, witches, royal romance

HEA/HFN ending: HEA

BOOK DESCRIPTION

Synopsis/Plot Summary: Lilah saves a witch from doom and she predicts several things that actually come true for her.

M/F-M/M-M/M/F-etc: M/F


CHARACTER DESCRIPTION

Lilah Goodluck-librarian

Allistair George Arthur Lennox- British prince

Goodwitch Willow-predicts Lilah's death

H /h RELATIONSHIP INFO

OW/OM/Exes: Lilah's ex bf-caught cheating on her

AUTHOR OVERVIEW

Kylie Scott-1st time author for me

PERSONAL OVERVIEW

Overall Rating: 4 ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Do You Recommend This Book: yes

Will You Re-read This Book: yes

Would You Read More Books by this Author: yes

Thanks to netgalley for the eARC of this book. 3.5 stars. I don't know if this genre is for me. Had to suspend a little but of disbelief. Loved the quick pace and dialogue, plus size MC. Always enjoy a real person/ famous person romance. However this romantic connection was a little quick. Book is enjoyable but I wanted a bit more.

I really enjoyed this fun and light royal romance! It felt like a fairytale. I started reading this author's rock star romance series and she has been a must read for me ever since!

After saving the Good Witch Willow, Lilah is given a variety of predictions about her life including the same of her soul mate, winning lottery numbers, and the shocking news that her life may be coming to an end extremely soon. At first, Lilah is suspicious of the predictions but things start coming true.

Alistair (Lilah's predicted soul mate) literally crashes into Lilah's life. The two instantly connect. I loved their chemistry and banter. I loved how Alistair helped Lilah with her bucket list and the spice was hot!

I really enjoyed this book and definitely recommend it.

En bref, j'ai beaucoup aimé l'histoire de Lilah, impossible de poser ce roman avant d'en connaitre les tenants et les aboutissants et j'ai adoré les personnages, la façon dont ils vont se rencontrer, apprendre à se connaitre et à s'apprécier. Les prédictions de Good Witch Willow se réalisant les unes après les autres, Lilah est convaincue qu'elle va mourir dans moins de 8 jours... sauf qu'Alistair est de plus en plus déterminé à l'empêcher et à savourer ces quelques jours qu'ils ont ensemble si ça devait se produire. Le final est pour le moins drôle et intense, j'ai adoré ce que l'autrice fait vivre à ses personnages et la manière dont le tout se termine. Une belle lecture en bonne compagnie !!

When Lilah Goodluck saves the life of Good Witch Willow as they’re crossing a busy L.A. street, the last thing she expects is five unwanted predictions as a reward. Who gives someone the winning lotto numbers then tells them they’ve only got a week to live? And who believes in that nonsense anyway?

To be honest, I was very skeptical going into this book because I had absolutely disliked one of the other books by the author. But it's safe to say that this was unique and enjoyable!

When Lilah gets a timeline of her death, she is petrified and finds ways to prevent or at least be okay with it. Enter Alistair, the illegitimate son of the Bristish king. Honestly, I didn't think the psychic aspect could blend this well with the Royal plotline, but surprisingly, it did a pretty good job of blending in.

I really enjoyed Alistair & Lilah's banter, especially the meet-cute and few other unexpected encounters after that. Also, I was glad the prophecy wasn't useless in this plot as it was in of the author's previous ones.

<i>Thank you, Netgalley, and Publisher for the arc in exchange for an honest review.<i>

"The Last Days of Lilah Goodluck" is an adorable yet steamy contemporary rom-com with a (very small) touch of the paranormal and a lot of funny and snarky banter. I don't normally love the instalove trope, especially in contemporary romance, but here it worked. Kylie Scott manages to have Lilah and Alistair's connection build over the course of their nine day romance versus having it start out as an end all be all thing, and that allows it to work for me.

Lilah is witty and practical, Alistair tries ever so hard to be aloof, but he simply doesn't know what to make of Lilah. I love that there is honesty between them from the start - even if he thinks her story of Good Witch Willow is ridiculous at first. There is no third act break-up, which is always a refreshing change. And Scott does a wonderful job of integrating the secondary characters. I especially loved Lady Helena and her touch of the wacky.

Overall, a really good read. 4.5 stars, rounded up to 5. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a complimentary ARC of this book. The opinions herein are my own.

I absolutely loved this book! Read it in one sitting, it kept me laughing so much!

Lilah saves a palm reader from being hit by a car and in return she's given 5 things that will happen. After the first two things happen, she buys a lotto ticket. She meets Prince Charming and sets the final two in process.
The characters have an amazing banter that is sweet and spicy. This is a super fun book to read and I just really enjoyed it. The crazy storyline, the spice, the crazy families and vulnerabilities.

Thank you to NetGalley, the author and publisher for a temporary, digital ARC in return for my review.

* 4.5 Stars *
This was a cute, funny and quick read. I honestly had an all around good feeling while reading Ali and Lilah’s story. The babbling and sarcasm from Lilah made me love her character from the beginning, Ali really didn’t stand a chance once he met her. I enjoyed the little twist that Good Witch Willow threw into the mix; even though we knew how things would end with a HEA I loved seeing Ali and Lilah nervously cram as much as they could into a short period of time.

I’ve enjoyed the other Scott books I’ve picked up and with the premise of this one, I sort of dragged my feet since I wasn’t sure if I’d like it or not…. Well, if you’re feeling the same, worry no more - it’s brilliant! Totally deserving of a 5-star rating! My favourite of her books so far!

It started out in an interesting way, at a party with a psychic who Lilah avoided (for obvious, doubting reasons), but leaving the party Lilah saves her from being hit by a car, so Good Witch Willow gives her all of the answers as thanks - her soulmate’s name, that she’s not getting the promotion, the lotto numbers… and that she’s only got 9 days left!

Reading the whole story with the main character spending her last 9 days to her fullest, having just met her soulmate at her end, and not sure if she believes what the psychic predicted (but three things having come true within a day), it’s quite an interesting situation, while watching the book percentage go up as we approach day 9 and the relationship between her and the soulmate change… I’m not going to say anything about how Scott handles it because you absolutely have to read it and this is such a gem, and my brain was certainly cranking out so many different scenarios and one definitely ended up coming true.

Super well-written and I’m an even bigger Kylie Scott fan now after reading this book than I was before (and I was definitely a big fan)! Completely and totally recommend this to all - it’s totally unique and sure to get anyone out of a reading slump because it’s so totally different and thought provoking!

I received an advance copy from NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing (Graydon House), and this is my honest feedback.

This had everything to be a hilarious chick lit read, and it managed to be that for a lot of it, but from some point I stopped caring so much for what would happen.

There are two tropes ongoing: Lilah knows she's going die after a bunch of other predictions for her came true, including meeting the illegitimate son of the British king and millionaire Alistair—who she likes calling Ali just to tick him off. The second trope is exactly that, dating the member of the British royal family, and all the drama that comes with it, including the shenanigans from firm, the paparazzi... I think it was this latter trope that didn't entertain me as much, even though it was thanks to it that we get to know the best character in the book, Ali's mother.

Talking about characters, the romance isn't that swoonworthy. There wasn't any high point for me to list here, but I don't hate them. They're a couple, and this is their getting together, that's it. I'm so relieved there wasn't any drama about that either. They have their doubts, there's the problem that they've only just met, but it's all dealt without wasting our times. Yay.

Now, the characters have a tendency to be exaggerated to try to be funny, and while it doesn't always work, it never gets to irritating either. Plus, as I said, I'm in love with Lady Helena and all the crazy stunts she pulls. She's the most memorable part of this book, for sure. But I think the author tries to give her parents a crazy dynamic as well, and that didn't work for me. I was expecting a lot of the scene Ali and Lilah need to talk to her parents, but it had such a weird flow, plus her mother seemed to have a different voice each scene she appeared, which made me wonder again if it wasn't forcing too much her reactions at this point.

Lilah never forgets she's going to die, it's not a part of the plot that is left behind as the romance buds, but I also think it was weird how it sits back for some moments when she gets closer to the date the witch predicted it would happen. I didn't want drama, but the execution didn't feel right as it was either.

I enjoyed this book, but I lost my fascination over it just as suddenly as I fell in love with it in the beginning. However, I liked the ideas from this author and will love to read whatever she's working on next.



Honest review based on an ARC provided by Netgalley. Many thanks to the publisher for this opportunity.

When I picked up The Last Days of Lilah Goodluck, I really wasn't sure what I was going to get. Sure, I knew it would be well-written with a great storyline because....well, Kylie Scott! But, I wasn't sure if this would be a happy read or a sad one given the title and the description. It could've gone either way truthfully. What I do know is that I'm SOOOOOOO glad I read this story because it was so much fun! It was whimsical, funny, super witty, interesting, and sexy. Scott delivered a story that was unique and thoroughly enjoyable.

The colorful characters were an absolute hoot. Lilah was sassy, spunky, and someone I could totally see being my best friend. Alastair was guarded and reserved, but protective with a heart of gold. He hid his true self from the world only to reveal it to Lilah when the time was right. Lady Helena was a force of nature and Dougal was a sweet surprise. Add in Good Witch Willow and Alastair's friends and you have a cast of characters that thoroughly entertained.

Scott delivered a unique story that made me question what items I'd want to check off on my list if I knew I would die in one week. There was so much about it that I adored beyond just the characters as mentioned above. From the romance to the witty dialogue to the bucket list items to the beautiful setting to the "what ifs". I devoured this story and found myself smiling through it all. I wasn't sure how it would end but Scott wrapped it all up perfectly. If you love books by Meghan Quinn, Lucy Score, and Helena Hunting to name a few, you will gobble this one up. I loved it so much that I never wanted it to end. This is the kind of book that will leave you feeling lighter and happier. Once released, I highly recommend one-clicking this baby! 5 stars

I loved this book so much. A snarky, librarian heroine + an uptight not exactly acknowledged royal with big abandonment issues meet after she has recieved a prediction from a witch that says she’ll be dying in a week.
I love chaos being introduced into an orderly persons world. Alastair does not have time for any of this nonsense. Lilac cannot possibly believe that a witch has told her the truth about her future. Until the things start happening.
I love the wish list and his friends and how Lilah just cracks him wide open.
It’s fun and banter and when the slow burn ignites, it’s HOT!