Jackpot — Rebecca Rogers Maher

In this raw, moving short novel for readers of Jill Shalvis, Molly O'Keefe, and Karina Halle, two kindred spirits share a winning lottery ticket -- and discover what it really means to get lucky.
 
Holly Ward is stretched to the breaking point, raising her young son alone and working long hours for minimum wage at a local superstore. Sure, she's noticed the new guy with the easy grin and warm brown eyes, but she's learned the hard way that relationships aren't worth the pain. Still, when he invites her to split a lottery ticket, she figures a little innocent fun couldn't hurt. The last thing she expects is to score big, which is exactly what happens . . . in more ways than one.
 
From the moment he meets Holly, Ray Lopez is drawn to her quiet dignity and openhearted beauty. And when they hit the jackpot together, he's thrilled that the single mom can give her kid a better life. The only problem is the chaos surrounding them: lawyers and reporters swarming, friends and family angling to get their cut. In all the chaos, Ray discovers an oasis of calm and passion in Holly. But with the stakes higher than ever, winning her trust could cost him everything.

Praise for Rolling in the Deep
 
“Intense . . . [a] charming story . . . For as fast as this book reads, there is a very well-developed cast of supporting characters who help to bring both Holly and Ray to life. . . . Their connection to each other jumps off the page.” -- Library Journal
 
“Vivid and realistic.” -- Dear Author
 
“[An] inspiring romance . . . If you are looking for . . . a book with a lot of heart and feeling, you've got to read Rolling in the Deep.” -- Obsessive Book Nerd
 
Includes a special message from the editor, as well as an excerpt from another Loveswept title.