I loved this book - it had me giggling from the start.

It’s one of those that gives you the warm fuzzy feels while still having the spice.

Will definitely be reading more from the author.

Getting Lucky by Hannah Murray was a fun, spicy read with plenty of banter and steamy moments. The plot was engaging and kept me hooked, though I would’ve liked a bit more depth in the storyline. Overall, it’s a fast-paced, entertaining romance perfect for fans of fiery chemistry.

This was a super quick read. I didn’t know it was a short story when I requested it, but it was fun and light. The length accelerates everything and doesn’t allow for much side plot or character development, but it also doesn’t allow for a contrived or silly third act breakup so that’s a win.
If you’re looking for a short and pretty spicy read, this is a good choice. Finn and Darby’s connection is believable and they’re both warm and friendly characters - they’re a good fit.
3 stars.

Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC of this book. I enjoyed this quick story with alot of spice and a hea. I found the main characters to be likable and to have good chemistry. There was an element of insta-love but it was supported by a previous connection so it did not feel totally unbelievable. The side characters were hilarious, Darby had a great group of friends! I will definitely read Hannah Murray's other romances!

I loved this novella. I had it finished in one sitting, I loved the banter between darcy and finn. I couldn’t wait to see how this story ended and wanted more even after it was over. This was my first book by Hannah and i plan to read even more.

I first of all want to thank Netgalley and Victory Editing for providing me with this arc in exchange for a honest review.

From reading the description I thought this would be a fun book of romance and spice; however I was mistaken. If I had realized right away that it was only a short 8 chapters, I probably wouldn’t have requested the arc at all. The pacing is very unrealistic. The FMC is a hot mess and someone the MMC is still head over heels for her. Doesn’t make much sense. Somehow they are falling in love and spending every minute together within a day of meeting each other. It just seems very rushed. I prefer deeper character development and growth and there wasn’t any of that here. There was a cute drooling dog though, so that’s a plus.

I really really enjoyed this one!

I’ve not read any of Hannah’s books before and this was a great dive into her work! I’ve definitely found a new fave author and need to add more of her books to my tbr!

This story is fun, light hearted and I really loved the writing style. The characters leapt off the page for me and Darby was loveable and chaotic against Finn’s accepting and fun loving attitude.

Really recommend as a quick read if you enjoy spicy rom-coms!

ARC provided by Victory Editing via NetGally
Publish Date: 3/18/25

This was my first time reading a book by This author. This book was an ok ready for me.

Darby needs a date to her grandparent anniversary party so her family won't try and play matchmaker. Finn gets mistaken for a uber driver and has had a thing for Darby for over a year.

The pros are that this book was laugh out loud funny. The banter with Finn and Darby is top notch. I really liked Finns dog Humphrey.

The cons were the intimate scenes. Some of them were kind of cringe to me. I think for me I like the more dominate male in the bedroom when I read.

I would recommend this book to a friend solely on the banter. This is a fast read and has HEA with no cheating or other woman drama.

This was a quick read and a cute story. There is definitely insta love, but it works in the short time span of of book. The biggest downside for me was that the dialogue was really hard to get into. There were times when I just could't picture people saying what they were. Overall, I like the idea and the plot.

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What a cute and quick read.
It was so good.
Darby has a huge family and is always getting sucked into the drama of having such a big family.
She has no idea that Finn has been interested in her since see her dress catch fire a year before.
An act of god, as she calls it, has Darby and her 3 best friends drunk and in the car of a stranger, Finn. Thinking he is their rideshare.
The chemistry and banter was cute af. The spice was good. Would recommend to anyone looking for a quick, spicy, cute HEA.

a huge thanks to Netgalley and Hannah Murray for allowing me to read this as an ARC!

This was a cute book and fun to read -- lots of spice for a little novella, loved it!

A few items:
- A few reviewers on Goodreads did mention how it was odd that the POV seemed to switch oddly between Darby and Finn. I also noticed this but wasn't overly bothered by it.
-As a female reader, the description of Darby was much more vivid (yes, she has big tits) and I wanted more description of Finn. Tell me more about those biceps. He's hairy but not sasquatch... leaves a lot of room there.
-I'd put the author's note about the setting in Michigan at the front. I honestly didn't know where the book took place until they talked about watching the Tigers game.
-Also, this is super small, but it talked about it being oppressively hot but then she wore a long sleeve and long dress to the party? That didn't track for me

Finn is adorable. I love how he is so crazy over Darby. Their chemistry is great and the spice is definitely nice, but even better is the banter and the humor. I love that he just goes all in and goes along and he gets what he has wanted all along. Darby's friends are fun and so helpful. Her grandparents are one of a kind. The writing is well done. The story is a good fit for the connection between Darhy and Finn. I really have enjoyed this unexpected romantic comedy.

I received an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

I enjoy Murray's works. They're fun and put a different spin on romances. There always seems to be something unexpected or fresh in her plots. Getting Lucky was funny and enjoyable. Several mishaps occurred that made me laugh. There's also a wheezy, drooly Bulldog so that was a plus. A little insta-romance'y but it's a shortie so what do you expect? Darby's friends are truly characters that stand out on their own and I would love for them to get their own books.

The POV switches within chapters, which caught me off guard. That seemed to be an editorial choice but the name of the FMC and MMC were at the top so it was obvious and not a big deal. Just an FYI if that's a pet peeve.

Happy and cute, this was the story I needed. I enjoyed the fake dating trope and how Murray crafted the main characters. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

at 150 pages, i got through this in two evenings but could easily have devoured in one sitting. this was such an enjoyable read. i related strongly to the FMC and i too, fell for the MMC. i love a good meet cute moment and ultimately was sat giggling, kicking my feet and twirling my hair for it. it felt fresh and fun to read their quick witted banter. the epilogue was such a nice touch added on to the end too, i really liked the wrap up in that!

Cute story loved the whirlwind romance the changing of povs threw me off but all in all it’s a great book.

2.5/5 stars

I was quite hooked at the beginning and overall it was a fun read. Light, lots of spice, in fact you even have a shelter doggie. Not to mention that the main character is the perfect example of how a man can be cute and also super sexy.

However, I must say I was expecting more. There were some scenes that could've had a lot of potential and we didn't get a chance to see in first person! We were only told what happened and that was such a shame. I liked Finn a lot and his doggie too, but I needed more depth and complexity. If this book had been longer and things hadn't happened so fast, I would've loved it.

The setup to the book is very simple - Darby needs a date to her grandparents’ anniversary party and accidentally gets into Finn’s car outside a bar while drunk, thinking that he’s the driver to a ride she booked. (He’s not. And it’s not creepy because she’s with a group of her friends.) Instant chemistry, and they go on dates and hook up and by the end of the book they’re at the aforementioned party.

Hannah Murray’s books are fun and breezy and all her characters and locations feel lived in, and there’s very little angst. The dialogue is sparkling, and I loved that we got to experience two people getting to know each other and having fun at the same time. I always appreciate that Murray’s books are very well-written for the fun, escapist, sexy times that they are!

Third person, Dual POV, however the POV seemed to change mid chapter with no warning on occasion so it got a little confusing at times.
This was very insta-love, aside from the Epilogue the whole story took place over 5 days. This was pretty cringey throughout, which is not really my thing.

This was an absolute delight! If you're looking for a fun, easy read full of humor and spice, Getting Lucky is for you.