The Lottery Winners Series by Elizabeth Lennox

Miserable job. Horrible boss. Every day it seems to get worse. Daisy, Ivy, Marilee and Tony work at “Janice’s”, a truck stop diner in Kentucky. The owner uses any excuse to dock their pay, steals their tips and just makes their lives miserable. One day, they go out and, just as a fluke, combine their money and buy a lottery ticket. Sipping cheap wine and staring at the stars, they dream about what they would do if they won... moreMiserable job. Horrible boss. Every day it seems to get worse. Daisy, Ivy, Marilee and Tony work at “Janice’s”, a truck stop diner in Kentucky. The owner uses any excuse to dock their pay, steals their tips and just makes their lives miserable. One day, they go out and, just as a fluke, combine their money and buy a lottery ticket. Sipping cheap wine and staring at the stars, they dream about what they would do if they won. The following morning, they wake up to find…they won! They’d won the massive jackpot! $1.6 BILLION dollars! After taxes, they are now each worth over $200 Million! This is the story about how they spend that money…and how they decide to make the world a better place. less

Ivy had always loved capturing images, scenes and human emotions on film. The light, the clouds, the sorrow or happiness…the world was a picture waiting to happen. So when she was the one captured – by terrorists no less, she wasn’t exactly sure what to do. One thing she wasn’t going to do – call her friend’s brother. As a Navy SEAL, Gunner had always irritated her. She couldn’t quite define why, but Ivy was determined to get out of this mess on her own... moreIvy had always loved capturing images, scenes and human emotions on film. The light, the clouds, the sorrow or happiness…the world was a picture waiting to happen. So when she was the one captured – by terrorists no less, she wasn’t exactly sure what to do. One thing she wasn’t going to do – call her friend’s brother. As a Navy SEAL, Gunner had always irritated her. She couldn’t quite define why, but Ivy was determined to get out of this mess on her own. Gunner, Daisy’s brother, heard about Ivy’s predicament and immediately formed a plan. The annoying, obnoxious, sexy Ivy was going to accept his help this time. Never before had he considered a jungle rescue to be sexy. Then again, he’d never been doing it with Ivy before. But then Ivy is pregnant and… Throw a grenade at him, and Gunner knew what to do. Twenty terrorists trying to blow up a building? Gunner was your man. But a pregnant Ivy? He was stunned. Thrilled. Amazed and…and so many emotions. But first he had to convince the stubborn woman to marry him! less

Ms. Scarlett was making her crazy! Marilee knew that Ms. Scarlett and her grey haired posse were organizing all of the pranks that kept happening in town... moreMs. Scarlett was making her crazy! Marilee knew that Ms. Scarlett and her grey haired posse were organizing all of the pranks that kept happening in town. But why was it that, every time Marilee tried to hide the pranks, the annoying, all-seeing and irritating Emerson, the new sheriff, arrived with his brooding eyes and annoyingly broad shoulders?! It was almost as if the man had a sixth sense for when she was going to make a fool of herself and he showed up to enjoy the show! Emerson thought Marilee was adorable and sexy and…odd. But he couldn’t resist her. All of those lush curves and gorgeous smiles. He might not understand the lovely Marilee, but he was falling for her. And he wasn’t sure he cared! less

To flirt or to slap? It all started so…innocently? Mischievously is probably a better word. Skye fell in love. Hard! Mark was big and tall, muscular and charming. In bed he made her scream. Out of bed, he made her laugh. He was the perfect guy! But…he was a SWAT team member. He dove into the most dangerous situations without a second thought. So far, he’d come out of each mission alive, but…what about that one time when he didn’t? Skye was in too deep. She needed out... moreTo flirt or to slap? It all started so…innocently? Mischievously is probably a better word. Skye fell in love. Hard! Mark was big and tall, muscular and charming. In bed he made her scream. Out of bed, he made her laugh. He was the perfect guy! But…he was a SWAT team member. He dove into the most dangerous situations without a second thought. So far, he’d come out of each mission alive, but…what about that one time when he didn’t? Skye was in too deep. She needed out. She loved Mark too much to wait around for that phone call. Mark woke up one morning, diamond ring in his pocket…only to find Skye gone. Not just gone, but he couldn’t find her. Until fates conspired and he moved from New York to LowPoint, Kentucky. He not only found the woman he couldn’t forget, but he also discovered that he was about to be a dad. Of babies! Yes, plural! Twins! Could they figure out how to move forward? Could Skye learn to live with the danger of his occupation? less

Tony had felt protective of the gorgeous Julia from the moment she’d stepped into his restaurant asking for a job. Ten years later, those feelings had morphed into something more. Something deeper. But with Tony’s history, he couldn’t allow himself to fall in love. The risk was just too dangerous. Julia had loved Tony for so long, she couldn’t remember a time when she hadn’t felt this way. Tony was brilliant and creative, charming and kind... moreTony had felt protective of the gorgeous Julia from the moment she’d stepped into his restaurant asking for a job. Ten years later, those feelings had morphed into something more. Something deeper. But with Tony’s history, he couldn’t allow himself to fall in love. The risk was just too dangerous. Julia had loved Tony for so long, she couldn’t remember a time when she hadn’t felt this way. Tony was brilliant and creative, charming and kind. He could also make her crazier than anyone she knew! So when a kiss revealed that they were both feeling something stronger than friendship, Julia was eager to explore this new world with Tony. Everything seemed perfect but…why was he pulling away? What had happened in his past that wouldn’t allow him to savor this happiness? less

Love lost is so much sweeter when it is found... Small town baker Jane fell in love with high school heart throb Caleb the first time she saw him in high school. He was her first...everything! And then...he betrayed her. Or so she thought! Caleb had loved Jane for so long, he didn't know how to love anyone else... moreLove lost is so much sweeter when it is found... Small town baker Jane fell in love with high school heart throb Caleb the first time she saw him in high school. He was her first...everything! And then...he betrayed her. Or so she thought! Caleb had loved Jane for so long, he didn't know how to love anyone else. From the moment he saw her in the high school audience, he'd fallen head over heels for her - even getting an after school job at her mother's bakery, just to be close to her! But she thought he'd betrayed her! Medical school was hard and it was easy to just...let things simmer. But he let things simmer for too long. And she was gone. Years later, he once again took a job just to be close to her. As a renowned trauma surgeon, he could have any job in the country, but he wanted to be near Jane. A tragic accident brought Jane back to him and Caleb was determined to make this chance work. He wouldn't mess up this time! Surrender is a short novella of about 20k words. less