Lucky Stiff
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Barbara Bellesi Zito's debut novel is a darkly funny, quirky tale that will enchant, amuse, and get you thinking about modern values. Larry will win your heart as fast as he wins the lottery-in an instant.
Larry Sortino is a lucky guy.
Never mind that he's just been laid off. Or that his wife is having an affair with his best friend. Now that he's hit the lottery for millions, he's done with all that nonsense.
Any day now he'll claim the money. Or at least tell someone about it. Maybe. He just needs a little time to think.
When Larry's old girlfriend reappears, he wonders if he might have a second chance at happiness after all. As a nosy journalist tries to get the scoop on who this reluctant lottery winner is, Larry knows he needs to figure it all out quickly. But will this lucky stiff end up a big loser?
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The old adage, "be careful what you wish for," takes on new life in Lucky Stiff. Barbara Bellesi Zito shows us the perilous and hilarious track we find ourselves on when the thing we (think) we want most, finds its way to us. Laugh-out-loud funny!-Ashleigh Renard, author of Swing
In Lucky Stiff, Barbara Bellesi Zito tells the story of Larry Sortino, a CPA in possession of an enviable windfall--except "lucky" Larry wants no part of it. Larry endures entertaining twists and turns as he navigates his big break and attempts to discover if he's lucky, or not. With a sharp wit and deft voice, the author offers clever commentary on work life, marriage, and our fixation with wealth. Lucky Stiff is a sure-footed debut novel not to be missed.-Charlotte Rains Dixon, MFA, Author of Emma Jean's Bad Behavior, writing teacher and coach
Lucky Stiff is a tragically comic romance that points out the absurdity of not knowing your own worth. Larry is a magnificent and unforgettable character who is both entirely unique and startlingly familiar. I couldn't stop reading, and as I finished the last page, I couldn't stop smiling. A joy of a novel!-Rachel Eve Moulton, author of Tinfoil Butterfly
What do you do when you win the lottery? Larry Sortino finds out in Barbara Bellesi Zito's delightful and tension-filled romp through a winner's decision-making process. With charming good humor, the story twists and turns, and leaves the reader guessing until the last moment. Well-drawn and likable characters populate the book. LUCKY STIFF is an escape into what-if, and a thought-provoking read that reminds us that having wealth can be fun, but it brings angst and responsibilities as well.-Patricia Barletta, award-winning author of the Auriano Curse series
Barbara Bellesi Zito's Lucky Stiff takes us through the ups and downs of one man's struggle to grapple with his new fate. The story made me reflect on my own choices and what I would do given the chance to change it all. Bellesi Zito captivates us through her descriptive prose while keeping us laughing along the way. If you want to be thoroughly entertained, this is the novel for you!-Blayr Austin, comedy writer
