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inspired by taylor and travis?!!!!!

- childhood friends to lovers
- brothers ex best friend
- dual pov
- NFL player & aspiring signer
- forced proximity
- fake dating
- no spice

this was a cute & quick read full of everything you love in a typical romance!! I enjoyed this story and it's fun pop culture inspiration. I wish we had gone deeper into the details, sometimes it just felt like I was being told what was going on (I did this, then this..), and I would have loved to see more happen with her family & brother. While miscommunication doesn't bother me as much as it does to others, there was a bit too much in this book. I did love the lucky charm theme throughout the story, it was sweet and something I related to!

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC 💓

This was such an enjoyable, quick read that I was able to finish in one day (to be fair, I simply didn't want to wait to finish it). While Stone and Emerson ticked me off a few times, with their miscommunications, I really enjoyed the characters and Stone was such a gentleman. This was my first book by Anne-Marie Meyer, and it will not be my last.

Thank you to the author, NetGalley and Sweet Escape Publishing, LLC for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Stone is a famous football player for the Tennessee Tigers and Emerson is a budding musician who works in a coffee shop.
Growing up, Stone was best friends with Emerson’s brother Cayden, until Stone was offered the football scholarship Cayden had dreamed off. This lead to the end of their friendship. Fast forward a few years later, Stone is at the top of his game whilst Emerson is facing eviction. Her best friend Tilly manages to find her a new apartment which seems too good to be true. Especially when it turns out Stone will be her neighbour. After being reunited, Emerson’s friend Tilly suggests the two fake date to help Emerson get discovered as a singer.

I was rooting for Stone and Emerson from the start. It felt slow burn between them but their chemistry was great! Their relationship felt very natural. I liked that they were able to move on from what happened in their past. Stone and his Lucky Charms were so sweet. He was a great mmc always looking out for Emerson and you could really tell he cared for her. It was hard to put this book down as I was so immersed in their story, I read it in a day!

Thank you to NetGalley for sending me a copy to review.

Lucky Charm was a fun book to read. A budding song writer/singer, Emerson and an all star football player Stone, who just happens to be her high school crush, and let's not forget about her best friend and manager Tilly, that comes up with some crazy ideas. Tilly convinces Emerson to sublet an apartment, that just so happens to across the hall from Stone, although she doesn't know that when she agrees to move-in, Tilly's first idea and her second is for Emerson and Stone to pretend they are in a relationship to get Emerson more visibility for her budding career. It was fast read and kept my attention all the way through, all the characters were very likable and I wanted to be friends with them.
Anne-Marie Meyer is a fairly new author for me and I will continue to read her books.

Thank you NetGalley for the gifted ARC. This was a very cute and quick read. The author dedicated the book to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce for inspiration. I can completely see where she got the idea with an aspiring singer songwriter and NFL star.

Their love story began in high school where Stone had a crush on his ex-best friend’s little sister and Emerson had a feelings for Stone too. They lost touch and were reconnected when Emerson moved into the apartment next door to Stone. They decide to start up a fake relationship to provide Emerson with som visibility and help get her a music contract.

I recommend this book to all those swiftie lovers at there. It was a very sweet read with a happy ending.

I was really excited when I read that it was inspired by the relationship between Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift but when I started reading it it was nothing like it, maybe similar in their professions (?)
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Emerson is the younger sister of Stone's best friend in high school but at the end of senior year things change and not only do they distance themselves but a story of hate begins.
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Several years later, Stone is in the life of his dreams, he is one of the best players in the league and is about to win another super bowl with his team when he discovers who his new neighbor is.
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All the emotions that he had been covering up for years begin to come out and when he learns that she has problems being discovered by a music producer, he offers to help her by pretending to be a couple.
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This is a story of second chance, fake relationship between enemies who form a truce and become friends and something more
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I really wanted to know what her songs were about, the writer describe how magical is when she arrives on stage and looks like she starts to sing but she doesn't say anything about the lyrics and that would have been very good considering that she sings pop country music to the best Taylor Swift style, besides I am a fan of a lyric that tells a story and I feel that there was much more to write about it, about other characters too, I feel that it fell short in so many parts.
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But I still really enjoyed this book, and keep picturing the scenes so beautiful written.
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Thanks to Anne- Marie Meyer Sweet Scape Publishing LLC for give me a copy of this beautiful book in exchange for my honest and voluntary opinion

"Lucky Charm" by Anne-Marie Meyer is a charming and heartwarming romance that will sweep readers off their feet. Meyer's delightful storytelling brings to life the budding romance between aspiring singer and protagonist, and NFL receiver Stone Walker.

The premise of fake dating between neighbors adds an element of fun and intrigue to the story, setting the stage for a delightful romp filled with humor and heartfelt moments. The chemistry between the characters sizzles off the pages, making their journey from fake relationship to real love all the more satisfying.

What sets "Lucky Charm" apart is its exploration of second chances and the power of love to heal old wounds. As the protagonists navigate their complicated pasts and uncertain futures, readers are drawn into a tale of forgiveness, redemption, and self-discovery.

Overall, "Lucky Charm" is a delightful and uplifting read that will leave readers with a smile on their faces. Meyer's witty dialogue, endearing characters, and swoon-worthy romance make this a must-read for fans of contemporary romance.

Looking for a football star & singer romance because you have Travis Kelce+ Taylor Swift fever too? Lucky Charm by Anne-Marie Meyer is here! It was a fast paced read with touches of complex feels.

Star receiver of Tennessee Tigers, Stone Waters get a surprise of his lifetime when his estranged best friend's sister and his crush Emerson moves into the condo opposite him. Emerson is trying hard to make a name in music industry but she didn't have much success. Her best friend and manager Tilly proposes a fake dating but will they able to hide their true feelings?

This book is a low spice one. Stone and Emerson have a long history. Emerson's family hate him and blame him for being drafted into the NFL while their son couldn't and they immediately stopped being a sanctuary for Stone from his abusive home. Emerson don't know what to believe and all these years later, the feelings are murky too. Emerson doesn't have a stable mindset. Most of her actions seemed pretty immature and impulsive to me. She went hot and cold on Stone. She is obviously confused about how to deal with her feels. She is torn between the ideas her family put in her head and Stone's caring protective behaviors. I loved Stone more. He was focused on his career. He feels he isn't good enough for Emerson but he also wants to do everything to help her succeed. The beginning of the story was so good. I expected to see more of their fake dating life. It felt like everything wrapped up quickly in last few chapters. Emerson talked a lot about her family's issues with Stone but we didn't see any conflict in the pages. Her brother didn't even have an appearance. There were lots of back and forth between Stone and Emerson. I left the story with a sense of missing links and incompleteness.

I reviewed an early copy voluntarily

This was a cute, quick read involving Stone & Emerson. Stone has always had a crush on Emerson, his ex best friend's sister. After a falling out with his best friend, he moved away and left the whole King family behind. Fast forward a few years and Emerson moves in across the hall from Stone who is now an NFL player. Emerson is aspiring singer who has yet to get her big break. She is still hurt by Stone up and leaving. But then her manager has a brilliant idea to help Emerson get noticed & signed: She needs to "fake" date Stone.

Overall, I thought this was pretty cute. It's a clean story, no spice. I really enjoyed Anne-Marie's writing style. I feel like some of the sub plots didn't wrap up and the ending felt a little rushed. I feel like the book could've been a little longer to help wrap things up a little better. The fake dating really only lasted for a day. But the epilogue was super sweet and I love how things ended between the two. If you miss the spice, there is a spicy bonus scene you can read!

Thank you to NetGalley and Sweet Escape Publishing for the ARC.

I really enjoyed this book. I'm not sure if it's supposed to be based on Taylor swift but I definitely enjoyed the possibility of this inspiration. I love a fake dating turn romance trope! It's not quite E2L as Stone and Emerson are both too sweet to really be enemies, it's very cute and doesn't have the typical Playboy storyline. I did feel at times that a little more world building and outside characters might have helped it feel a little less rushed in places but overall I really liked it and would recommend!

If you’re looking for a super sweet, kisses-only, friends-to-lovers rom com, welcome to your perfect read. Did I hate her family? Yes, yes I did. Did I want to beat the two leads with their own excuses? Yes, yes I absolutely did. Did I enjoy this? Yes, yes, and yes again.

2.75/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
thank you to netgalley for the arc!

stone is a NFL football player with a rough past that was scouted in high school while emerson is a hopeful singer that moved to nashville to pursue her dreams. emerson just so happens to be the sister of stone's ex best friend who now blames him for ruining his life and stealing his scholarship. there is no way they can be together, but when they choose to fake date as a PR move things take a turn!

lucky charm is inspired by taylor swift and travis kelce's love story, which really made me excited to read the book! although it was inspired, it does have it's own story and overall it was very easy to read and very bingeable.
overall, this read like a wattpad fic to me, which i don't think is at all a negative thing! it was quite predictable and the miscommunication trope was a little bit too much for me.

Absolutely LOVED this book! I couldn’t put it down and finished in a day! Anne Marie Meyer knows how to tug at your heart strings. (That's one of the reasons I love her.) Having read other stories she has written, I went into this book excited to see what would happen and I was not disappointed!

Can you fake dating your high school crush?

Emerson King thought her luck was changing by being able to sublease an apartment near downtown Nashville but she never expected to find out that her brother ex-best friend Stone Walker was living in his grandmother’s apartment across the hall.

Receiver Stone Walker was coming off winning the Super Bowl but finding out the sister of his former best friend was trying to make it as a singer/songwriter in Nashville but she needed some help to build up a following and catch the eye of the record companies. Maybe they can pretend to date to give her the visibility that he has as a professional athlete?

I loved that Stone finally got to date his high school crush when her family hates him when they feel that he got the chance at a scholarship that her brother felt should have been his and they hate him for it

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book from the author and NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Lucky Charm by Anne-Marie Meyer
Rating: 4/5
Publication Date:23 April 2024
Tropes: Fake Relationship, Forbidden Romance, Slow Burn.

This quick read focusses on Emerson, an up and coming singer, and Stone, an NFL player. Back in high school Stone had a big old crush on Emerson, but life unfortunately had other plans for them. Years later, they’re thrown back into each other’s orbit and so the romance ensues.

This was a cute read. I understand it’s based off of a current pop culture couple, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, but I could be wrong, I’m no Swiftie.

This was overall a cosy read, the couple was cute and the dynamic interesting. If you’re into slightly cheesy romances, then this one is for you.

Thank you to NetGalley and Sweet Escape Publishing for a copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.

This was a really sweet romance. It was a fast read. The characters were great and it had all my favorite tropes. What really stood out was the end option of spicy or not spicy. Very Hallmark vibe which I also love. This is my first read by Anne-Marie Meyer but definitely not my last.

4/5 stars!! I loved the play on Taylor and Travis. The vibes were great and I loved the banter. It seemed a little rushed and could’ve used a little more character building, but I love the read overall, it was quick easy lighthearted and super cute

4/5 stars. It was a nice super quick read. I finished reading it in one day. This book is released April 23 2024. Thank you to Anne-Marie Meyer, Sweet Escape Publishing and Netgalley for the opportunity to read an advanced copy of this book.

What a sweet romance! It's a nice easy quick read. I loved the Taylor Swift/Kelce vibes!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this arc in exchange for an honest review!

I really enjoyed this story, including the spicy extra option at the end! (There was a non-spicy option as well) It was a really sweet and touching romance between the characters, and the fake-dating trope mixed with a lucky charm, and She/He's-off-limits trope didn't disappoint! If you're looking for a quick, HEA romance that gives you all the cozy happy vibes, then this is an excellent choice.