How to Lose the Lottery by Jay McKenzie

‘Heartwarming, nostalgic and poignant’ Lucy Clarke

Buy a lottery ticket Win your wildest dreams Lose everything…?

One lucky ticket is about to change everything

Edie and Ron have been together for nearly fifty years, keeping each other afloat by the skin of their teeth. They’ve always been ordinary – until something very extraordinary happens.

Winning the lottery is everything they’ve ever wanted – well, almost.

Because for the last twenty years, Edie and Ron have been running from a secret that tore their family apart. And when you can suddenly buy everything you’ve ever wanted, you realise that the only thing you really want is the one thing money can’t buy.

Join Edie as she finally takes control. She’s had enough of playing the hand she’s been dealt – it’s time to risk it all.

About the Author: Jay McKenzie grew up in the North East surrounded by storytellers and Catherine Cookson novels. She has worked as a holiday rep, a performing arts teacher, a life model and a street theatre performer in Greece, Indonesia, Singapore, South Korea and Australia. Jay also writes short fiction and has received publication and recognition in a number of literary magazines. She has a penchant for knitwear and lives with her husband, daughter and too many cardigans.

26 Mar 2026
 

How to Lose the Lottery by Jay McKenzie ISBN 9780008765279