Lucky Chica
A Novel
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4.0 • 2 Ratings
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- $11.99
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- $11.99
Publisher Description
When Rosie Caballero wins the largest lottery jackpot ever, her life turns upside down as she navigates the dizzying world of wealth and fame.
Rosie hates her nagging boss, her "ditch-me" dating history, her second-hand wardrobe and third-rate job—nothing is easy. She can't even afford to pay for her dog Tootie's food. But then, Rosie wins an incredible 600 million dollars in the lottery.
Suddenly thrust into a life of luxury, Rosie spends thousands on diamonds, makeup, clothes, and promises. She parties like a celebrity and even meets the hottest actor on the planet, Brad Merritt, who sweeps her off her feet and seems too good to be true. But he's not the only one vying for her attention (and money)—former boyfriends, larcenous advisors, and paparazzi all swarm around her in this dizzying new world.
In this insightful and humorous tale from Cuban American author Berta Platas, Rosie must navigate the opportunities and pitfalls that come with her change of luck. Between shopping sprees and photo shoots, she has to find out who she can trust—and what money can (and just can't) buy. Lucky Chica is a relatable contemporary romance about hitting the jackpot, making changes, and finding love.
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Platas's second wish fulfillment fantasy chica-lit novel (after Cinderella Lopez) follows the craziness that ensues as Cuban-American Rosie Caballero's humdrum world undergoes an extreme makeover after she wins $600 million in the lottery. Rosie shares her megabucks with her grandmother and her lovable cousin Cheeto, and begins plotting how to best spend her riches, gradually transforming her dumpy self into a smart, curvy J-Lo celebrity sort, pursued by the tabloids much like heartthrob actor Brad Merritt, who, in a magical twist of fate, becomes her boyfriend. But Rosie's newfound status also attracts envious schemers, ex-boyfriends and the glaring media spotlight. Platas depicts Rosie and crew's gilded ascension with a giddiness that's pure escapist fun.
