Although I'm always gravitating towards them - I think because of the almost hate-to=love feel to them (my romance kryptonite), I find second chance romances to be tough. This is because I’m almost always still mad at the person who left in the past (usually the guy) when the heroine is ready to forgive him. This definitely was the case for me in the beginning of THE GOOD LUCK CHARM. But once I got further into the story, I became completely engrossed in Lilah‘a complicated emotions about her past and now present relationship with Ethan.

Also, while I generally can’t stand the inevitable Big Break part of a romance, I found it necessary here, and I really liked how Lilah and Ethan fought to create balance and ultimately sustainability in their relationship. Their love for each other was apparent. But they needed to work through their past feelings and present goals and learn to communicate and love without being overly consuming. Because of all that work, the end of this book was so satisfying and happy making for me. And I could completely believe in a HEA for them.

3.5 Stars rounded up.

Love Triangle Factor: None
Cliffhanger Scale: Standalone

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The Good Luck Charm is a sexy and exciting second chance romance from author Helena Hunting. The Good Luck Charm follows the story of Lilah and Ethan. Lilah is busy trying to live the dream. Her day starts off a total mess. From destroyed clothes to divorce papers, the last thing she ever expected was to see a ghost from her past. Lilah hasn't seen or heard from Ethan in over 8 years and the pain is just as fresh when she sees him again. He wants her forgiveness, but she doesn't know if she can let go of the past. Ethan will stop at nothing to try and have Lilah by his side again. And just when things seem to be going his way, fate throws in another curve-ball. Will history repeat itself once again or are Lilah and Ethan in it for the long haul?? There's only one way to find out.

Stories like this are totally my jam. I just can't get enough of the separated lovers reunited by chance. And this one was just fantastic. I was sucked in to Ethan and Lilah's story from the first page. The tension between the two of them was just so palpable. I could tell that there was something still there; something worth fighting for and I couldn't wait to see just how their story was going to play out. Now, the road to happily ever after was not an easy one for them. Leliah had a lot of hurt and pain to work through. But, I loved how genuine Ethan seemed. He thought he was making the best decision at the time and now is grabbing on to his second chance like his life depends on it. 

The Good Luck Charm is a terrific read from beginning to end. I'll be the first to admit that the pacing is a bit slower than the books I normally gravitate to, but for this book, I think the slower pacing worked. I got a good feel for the characters, their story, their connection and all that was lost. I got to see them work to rebuild what was lost. Whether circumstances were right or wrong, these two had some real growing up to do and priorities to get straight. I really enjoyed seeing how far they came and couldn't help but find myself rooting for them.

The Good Luck Charm is fun and sexy with a great mix of sweetness. This story will suck you in and keep you begging for more. Neither character is perfect and I found them both very easy to relate to. Their story is one of first loves and fighting for that second chance. It is a story of forgiveness and heart. A story of communication and a love that even years can't take away. The Good Luck Charm is a solid four star read for me and just the book I was looking to spend my afternoon with.

Second chance romance with a twist.
Wonderful storyline, hot and romantic.
Ethan is the best book boyfriend I've had in a long time. Hockey plays a role too. I love hockey. Hope this is the start of a series because it was fabulous 💗

This was my very first dip into the Helena Hunting pool and, oh, how sweet it was! Good Luck Charm was a delightful gem of a second chance romance, a sweet and swoony love story that I just adored. Now I'm just sitting here wondering why I haven't read her books sooner!

I'm typically a girl that's all about angsty reads that tug at my heartstrings and pummel my emotions. But sometimes a girl just needs to lighten things up with a refreshing, lighter, more heartfelt storyline. Good Luck Charm was exactly what I needed. Ethan and Lilah were so delicious together, so magnetic, just so darn right. Their story is a wholly relatable one, their chemistry is off the charts, the steam factor between them is SMOKING, and their happy ever after delivered everything my little romantic heart was craving.

Don't get me wrong, this sugary sweet second chance romance is not without conflict. It's actually nicely peppered with a small dose of drama and difficulty. But the good outweighs the bad in this story and it was a refreshing change of pace from all the angsty love stories I've read lately. Ethan and Lilah's second chance romance concentrates more on the giddy feels of their reunion, on forgiveness, on the steamy sensuality that oozes between them rather than on all the heartache that once was. The funny moments, the sharp banter, the decadent longing all come together in this book, packing a deliciously romantic punch and I was so into it.

Good Luck Charm is a heartfelt story, a feel good account of characters who finally get it right. I thought it was so sweet and so unputdownable and so satisfying. There were moments of jealousy or a perfectly placed memory that certainly satisfied my craving for angst, but it was all done so perfectly, never bogging down the story with unnecessary drama or heavy emotion. This story is swoony and sexy and super sweet and I really liked it a lot. I so enjoyed my first Helena Hunting romance and I can't wait for more.

I really loved this book. The relationship issues were complicated and important and weren't solved in a blink or or a conversation or anything but through serious thought and serious work

Helena Hunting is a new author to me, but after reading this book and her last release I have become hooked! I immediately went out and purchased a few books from the Pucked series and will grab some more after I read those. What does this tell you? She is a gem of an author with fantastic stories and everyone should read them! I loved this cute romance and think it would make a perfect addition to anyone's beach bag this summer!

4.5 stars!

When I first saw this book on NetGalley, the applications to read this were already closed, however in early July I was granted a wish by the publisher to have the opportunity to read this!! It was my first ever wish granted on NetGalley and I was so pumped to start reading.

The Good Luck Charm by Helena Hunting follows Lilah and Ethan in this dual POV second chance novel. They dated in high school and were completely inseparable until Ethan was drafted into the NHL. Despite the fact that he broke up with her, she has stayed very close to his family for the past eight years. An NHL trade sends Ethan back home and a family emergency sends him directly to Lilah.

The attraction and feelings are still there for both of them, but Lilah can't fully trust him yet. Just when she's starting to figure out how to really let him into her life again, she watches an interview with him stating that she is his good luck charm! So, is this reunion really about getting back the one that got away or is it about stepping up his hockey game?

I was on and off the fence with this one. At first, I loved the story of Lilah and Ethan getting back together because they are so perfect with each other! Plus, the little memories of their past are adorable! However, the way Lilah would always give in to Ethan despite what was in her best interest started to drive me nuts. I mean, she would specifically say how she shouldn't do something, but just do it anyway!

At about 85% or so, the novel really picked up for me and even though I wasn't sure how I felt about it until this time, this really drove it home for me! I loved this little "twist" that the author decided to add - I definitely did not see it coming! Overall, I think fans of Helena Hunting or fans of second change romance novels will really enjoy this one. 4 stars!