Elly Vine

BOOK REVIEW: The Lottery Winner Widows Club by @ellyvineauthor - A @squadpod2021 featured book - My third read from @lucyvineauthor - this time under the name Elly Vine - might be my favourite. Darker and more thrilling than her usual rom-com fare, The Lottery Winner Widows Club is still filled with her hallmark wit, heart and soul. It feels more grown-up, more ambitious, and I've loved every moment of it. Paula is the focus of this tale, which floats somewhere between being a dark comedy and a crime/thriller. She's having quite the week, having found out she's won the lottery and lost her husband in the space of 24 hours. It's a lot to comprehend - and it becomes even more confusing when a trio of women turn up, claiming they've all also won the lottery - and they've all killed their husbands. There's only one problem: Paula didn't kill hers. And so begins a whirlwind of Paula discovering a new life: one without her husband, one where she's rich beyond her wildest dreams, and one where she has these mysterious, intriguing friends to contend with. This is a gripping novel, not least because you'll instantly feel for Paula, and you'll likely come to love the other women of the Lottery Winner Widows Club too. There are plenty of characters to absolutely hate, too, but you'll have to read to find out more about them. I gasped out loud at times, and my heart broke in moments for the traumas these women have loved through - there are emotional themes here, and despite the frequent levity, Vine isn't afraid to get dark. There are some surprising twists and turns too, with the narrative never feeling slow or letting up. You'll be gripped from start to finish, and desperate to know more about Paula and her new friends in general. Such a strong 'debut' from Elly, and I really hope Lucy Vine continues writing more daring, thrilling fiction. The blend of comedy and crime without falling into 'cosy' territory is seriously refreshing, and I'd love to read more. 🪧 Thanks to @wildfiredoesbooks for providing a copy of the book. It's available now in hardback, ebook and audio. #bookblogger #bookstagram #bookreview #bookrecommendation

Book Review 💫 Hello all! I have a book review for you thriller/comedy crime lovers today… This was such a gripping and thrilling novel full of humour and serious topics in perfect balance. Lucy’s (Elly’s) ability to create characters with depth and relatability is something to behold. Her humour is infused throughout each chapter and the plot and pacing kept me gripped throughout! I was entirely obsessed with Pauline and co. If you’re looking for a book which thrills and well as amuses, that showcases women getting their own back on horrendous husbands and men, pick this up. Ps. What would you do if you won £20million+ on the lottery? 👀 Love Bec x #bookreview #thelotterywinnerswidowsclub

I cut my hair even shorter just to spite @salmaelwardany and went to a Pat Butcher bottomless brunch. It was glorious you guys. Anyway, I have a rank cold but I’m excited for these lovely things coming up. More info and tickets on my Linktree in bio. LOVE YOU BYE

Tonight we chatted with the gorgeous Elly Vine about all things #bookish If you missed it you can catch up here and definitely pick this book up!!

What are you up to this week? Come hang out!!! I am v needy!!!!!

I don’t go outside a lot but I did this last week. It’s been so nice!! Thank you so so so much for making my pub week feel so special @wildfiredoesbooks @rachhartbooks @headlinebooks @agent_dianab @dhhlitagency @therosiewalsh @kirsty_greenwood @kate_gray_author @narrative_london @snowhawkindustries @isabelle_broom @kayrib23 @paigetoonauthor @liz_fenwick 📚📚❤️❤️ #TheLotteryWinnerWidowsClub is OUT NOW!! ❤️❤️📚📚

Happy publication day to @ellyvineauthor as the funny, quirky deliciously twisty Lottery Winner Widows Club lands on our shelves today! The story of Paula who’s life is turned upside down with the unexpected death of her husband, £20 million 💶 landing in her bank account and the fortuitous arrival of Teddy, Audrey and Ivy into her life. This book will keep you gripped, make you laugh out loud and cheer - it’s a fantastic read! #bookstagram #theauthorslounge #comedycrimebooks #publicationday #bookreviewers

‘A fabulous read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘What characters, what unexpected twists’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A fun and joyful book’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Lottery Winner Widows Club by @ellyvineauthor is out now in hardback, ebook and audiobook! 🥂 For your chance to hit the jackpot and win a signed hardback copy plus a box of Marc de Champagne truffles to enjoy over the Easter bank holiday: 🪙 Make sure you’re following @headlinebooks and @ellyvineauthor . 🪙 Comment below to tell us why you like the sound of this book! UK only, 18+. Competition closes 11.59pm BST on 30th March 2026.

Happy publication day 🥂 The Lottery Winner Widows Club by @ellyvineauthor is out in the world today 🍾 A fabulous filthy rich sisterhood, made so by their husbands winning the jackpot who then mysteriously dropped dead ☠️ A riotous romp sounds like the perfect way to describe and praise this one! I met @lucyvineauthor at a book signing where she was interviewing another author. I remember thinking how absolutely hilarious and witty she was, and this book is par for the course 😮‍💨 It’s a dark, twisty, delicious saga of wholesome female friendship ❤️‍🔥 Can’t wait to yap about it more soon 💛 @headlinebooks 💚 QOTD: do you like longer book titles or prefer short ones? 🗡️

Some of the loveliest humans ever read and quoted for #TheLotteryWinnerWidowClub (OUT ON THURSDAY!!!! PLEASE PREORDER I WILL LOVE YOU FOREVERRRR) Thank you so much gorgeous people, I’m forever grateful ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

📚 OMG THE BOOKS ARE HERE!! 📚 The finished hardback copies of The Lottery Winner Widows Club are in my hands, and I love them sooo much 😭😭😭 Tried to do a photo shoot with the dogs but only Teddy was interested. Showed her the dedication and she was like yeah cool whatever. She’s so unbothered. She’s out 26 March and I would love you forever and ever if you preordered ❤️❤️❤️

What exactly is The Lottery Winner Widows Club? Listen to this exclusive early extract from the audiobook to find out 🎧 Available to request now on NetGalley as an ebook or audiobook. #Audiobooks #CrimeFiction #Fiction