After the events that transpired in high school Everly couldn’t leave town fast enough and it would be a decade before she returns. After receiving an invitation to the kiss lottery her curiosity is piqued so she returns fully expecting to feel the wrath of the whole town and in particular the man who was her best friend when they were growing up.

When they were in high school Beckett wasn’t sure how to handle the situation, he found himself in when it came to Beckett, and it is one of the biggest regrets in his life. Now that she is back it brings up all the feelings between them that haven’t diminished over time, but this time around he isn’t about to make the same mistakes.

The banter between was humorous and the eclectic cast of townspeople only enhanced this second chance at love.

Really enjoyed this book! A fun romcom with heart, humor, and heat. The writing carries emotional depth and her writing has grown from book to book. Love this series and cannot wait for more!

This was a cute little novella that’s perfect for Valentine’s Day. The MMC is sexy but brooding and he is super swoon worthy also. The small town vibe is cute and I really liked it.

It was fast paced due to it being a novella but it was really good. No third act break up which I like. I’d love to know a but more about them like a follow up novella as they were a super cute couple!

3.7 Stars for this book.

Not my first Ilsa Madden-Mills, probably won't be my last either.
I thought this was a very sweet read.
I can only imagine how torn Beckett must have felt as a teen.
I'm glad he finally got his head screwed on proper to want to get the girl, his gestures were cute.

Many thanks to Netgalley, Author and publisher for the opportunity to read and share my thoughts.

I enjoyed this book but wished that Everly was a little less whiny at times. I loved that Beckett was flawed and admitted his mistakes. She goes back to her home town when she gets an invitation (which never happens) to the kiss lottery. She wants to know who sent it and confront Beckett for putting her as the villain in his book.

Things don’t go as smoothly as she thought when old feelings emerge and they end up becoming close again. Add in the reasons why he pushed her away, the ghost mystery and an all around great group of people and you have yourself a great book. I can’t wait to see what happens next. I received an ARC and this is my honest, voluntary review.

This was a very quick read as it is a standalone novella. Book was well written, cute and fun to read.

Beckett and Everly were best friends in school and were fairly inseparable from a young age. Everly always thought they'd be more but in high school Beckett started to pull away. When it got out that Everly had serious feelings for Beckett, even though she was dating his best friend, things fell apart for everyone. Beckett pushed Everly away and Everly ran. She hasn't been back in ten years. When she gets a mysterious invitation to the town's "Kiss Lotter", she decides to return home and cover it for her travel blog. And of course on day one she runs into Beckett. It would seem Beckett still "hates" Everly based on him making her the villain in his latest thriller but not all is as it seems. Someone sent Everly an invitation to come back home but she has to figure out who also while trying to reconcile her feelings with the town, her past and Beckett.

Good humor, great characters and a quick read.

THE KISS LOTTERY by Ilsa Madden-Mills is an adult, contemporary, stand alone romance story line focusing on author Beckett Whitfield, and travel pod-caster Everly Davis

Told from dual first person perspectives ( Everly and Beckett) THE KISS LOTTERY focuses on the town of Rose, Tennessee’s annual Kiss Lottery . Everly Davis left Rose Tennessee ten years earlier; a high school betrayal broke not only heart but her soul, and in this, her return comes with emotional memories of the past, and another heart break from the man she once loved. An anonymous invitation to the Kiss Lottery finds Everly matched with our story line hero, a match that brings with it reconciliation but secrets from the past.

The world building focuses on the rekindling romance between Everly and Beckett, high school sweethearts torn apart by betrayal, secrets and lies. Their reconnection brings with it memories from the past, a rehashing of high school antics, loves and losses. Beckett has never stopped loving the woman he pushed out of his life but life and everything it had to offer was quickly spiralling out of control.

The relationship between Beckett and Everly is a second chance romance. Beckett is determined to reclaim everything he lost, and Everly is struggling to make sense of the past. The lone $ex scene is intimate and passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

There is a large ensemble cast of secondary and supporting characters. As with all small towns, there is the local gossip, mean girl, busy bodies, family and old friendships,

THE KISS LOTTERY is a story of secrets and lies, friendships and forgiveness, acceptance and love. The quick paced premise is endearing, entertaining and captivating; the romance is fated; the characters are fun, sassy and charismatic.



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After leaving her small town ten years ago, they say you can’t go home, but will that be true for Everly? She left Rose, Texas, after high school and after her diary was posted in the town. Her best friend, the one who cared for her after her mother’s death, Beckett Whitfield, won’t talk to her. He had also made her the villain in his last book. She received an anonymous valentine inviting her to the Kiss Lottery, an annual event in Rose. Who would send this to her and why? She had no intention of entering the lottery, but when she first meets up with Beckett, she decides to enter. What will happen when they are paired together for the lottery? She plans to broadcast her podcast “Travels with Everly” from her hometown. She is confused when she hears Beckett defending her to the mean girl from her high school years, when he had once encouraged her to leave town. Will there be a chance to right the wrongs of the past…maybe a chance for them after all? I received an advance review copy at no cost and without obligation for an honest review. (paytonpuppy)

Thank you to Netgalley & Ilsa Madden-Mills for the e-arc, this review is entirely my own honest opinion.

Fast-paced, lighthearted novella - perfect if you want something quick, funny and cute with a happy ending.

So I did enjoy this novella, it took around an hour to read and I loved all of the characters. Although one that confused me was the "ghost-hunting" storyline. It just felt like a random trope that really wasn't needed, I wish that the author focused more on the actual kiss lottery aspect - maybe show them having dates, or even showing how Everly does her podcast. There was no mention of the ghost part in the synopsis, although it was enjoyable.

As for the characters, it felt predictable but predictable isn't always bad. It didn't feel like there was much character development, but there was a really cute Romance between Everly and Beckett. I love second chance romances and this was one of those.

I really would recommend reading this, I did enjoy this and I found myself smiling a lot.

I have a love the relationship with Beckett. He is FINE but he was telling her he never hated her after literally naming the villain in his novel after her.

The Kiss Lottery was a sweet Valentine's Day themed novella from Ilsa Madden-Mills with a cute set up and story.

Everly is back in her hometown and not so happy to see Beckett. The two of them have history that includes a falling out and him naming latest book after her. Despite it all they still have a connection and undeniable chemistry. Ilsa did a nice job building their relationship back up and making the reader excited to see their HEA.

As a novella this is on the shorter side, but the story doesn't feel rushed or lacking. I really enjoyed this and can't wait to read whatever Ilsa writes next.

I really enjoyed this delightful second chance romance. Everly Davis and Beckett Whitfield have been best friends since they were kids. Beckett was always there for her when times were bad. After Beckett discovers a secret, he pushes her away, into his buddies arms. When something happens during senior year, he turns his back on her for good, making her leave her small town, looking for a place to belong. Now ten years later, a mysterious invitation brings her home to the towns annual Valentine event, The Kiss Lottery. Beckett stayed in town, becoming a famous author. When he included a character similar to Everly she is hurt but mostly angry, and she wants to let him know. But when they finally see each other, old hurts fall away, and they slowly reconnect. Everly is receiving more anonymous gifts and notes, making her feel things she never expected. Now she is reconnecting with her old friends, having fun, and trying to help a quirky resident solve a mystery for her. To top it off, she and Beckett are matched for the Kiss Lottery! Beckett has regretted how he treated Everly. Now that she is home, he will do whatever it takes to make her fall back in love with him and stay forever. But when she learns his secret, will she stay or run again breaking both their hearts? I really adored this enchanting, and sizzling story. Beckett is so swoony as he pursues Everly, and she is funny and adventurous keeping him on his toes. I also loved small town coziness, and all the quirky friends, family, and residents who are so hilarious, supportive, and a bit meddlesome, helping them make the Kiss Lottery even more entertaining, and the story even more heartwarming. You don't want to miss this hilarious, and hopeful romance about letting go of the past, and finding where you belong with family, friendships, and that forever love.

Sara Ney delivered in this new romance book. She is a comfort author, who provided exactly what I expect of her books in the best of ways. I loved this book and highlight recommend everyone to pick it up.

3.75 🌟
Spice: open door

I didn't hate it, but I didn't love it. The audio is great, the characters are cute and funny. I loved the second chance aspect and the small town. The part that threw me was towards the end when this seemingly 'random' secret was revealed. It seemed out of place.
Overall, it was a very cute, quick read.

Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for the arc in exchange for an honest review.

This was a super cute, small town, friends to enemies to lovers story!

I loved the history between Everly and Beckett! I felt like having little bits of their backstory throughout the book helped with the pacing!

The friend group had me cracking up and I couldn't wait to see what antics they would get up to next!

While things were a little predictable, it was overall a very fun read! I can't wait to see more from the town of Rose

4.5 ⭐⁣
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Everly hasn't been home for the last 10 years because of a heartbreak. She's now a successful podcaster. She received an anonymous mail for her to join the famous Kiss Lottery in her hometown. She had no choice but decided to join. There's a certain someone she doesn't want to see especially since she was the villain in his bestseller book. Beckett is now an author and the one who broke Everly's heart. They were childhood friends. They both got paired up for the Kiss Lottery. How are they going to overcome this tension? Will it be awkward? Or chemistry with lots of tension? 😏 You'll have to read to find out. ⁣
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I listened to the audiobook from Netgalley. It was by Sebastian York and Savannah Peachwood! Immediately Yesss!!!⁣
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TROPES:⁣
Small town⁣
Second chance⁣
Banter⁣
Childhood friends turned enemies to lovers⁣
Ex-boyfriend's friend

Fun, quick read. This novella about a second chance for Everly and Beckett is a lot romantic and a little funny. They were inseparable when they were younger, despite her dating his best friend, but they haven't spoken in 10 years. A Valentine's Kiss Lottery is the perfect way to get her back to town. Add in some interesting friends, some people who never moved past high school, and a small town. Good story for Valentine's Day but not so focused on that that it wouldn't be good to read at any time.

I LOVED THIS BOOK SO MUCH! It was such a fun experience!
I had a great time reading this story. Both characters are just adorable. They seemed so real to me! The banter, the witty dialogs, the CHEMISTRY. OMG SO MUCH CHEMISTRY! It’s a light reading novella with great secondary characters, small town mysteries, meddling neighbors and a lot of kissing.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

The Kiss Lottery by Ilsa Madden-Mills 💌💋

What to expect:
▪️small town
▫️second chance
▪️friends to enemies to lovers
▫️cute banter
▪️Valentines day novella

This was such a cute, fun small town Hallmark-esque rom-com romance, and perfect, faced paced book for Valentines day!

Everly and Beckett were best friends, she had a crush on him, but when an incident occurred some feelings got hurt and years later Everly ended up as a villan in Becketts book.

This was so sweet, and with the back drop of the small town,Rose, all of the silliness and high school drama just fit. The fact this was a novella too was perfect. Nothing was dragged out, we got right to the point and it made me so happy.


Thank you so much to NetGalley for and eARC in exchange for an honest review.

3.75 ❤️‍🔥

This was a sweet Valentine's day novella. Perfect for those who love a nice and well done second chance romance with lovely friends to lovers and a nice twist of kiss lottery.
It's heart warming and angsty and can be read in one sitting. I highly recommend it