Chance of a Lifetime

Kate Clayborn

When research scientist Kit Averin and her two closest friends win the lottery, Kit quietly uses her share to purchase a fixer-upper and build the stable home she has always wanted. Her plans become complicated when Ben Callahan, a contractor returning home to care for his injured father, enters her life while pursuing a business opportunity connected to her work. As they restore the house together, a slow-burning attraction grows alongside Kit’s suspicions about Ben’s motives and the secrets surrounding her sudden fortune. Blending thoughtful romance with themes of family, friendship, trust, and the search for belonging, this warm, character-driven novel launches a trilogy about the unexpected ways luck can change a life.

Kate Clayborn

When Greer finds herself struggling with a college photography course, unexpected help arrives from Alex, a celebrated globe-trotting photographer—and the brother of her best friend. Their growing connection draws Greer, a spirited woman reclaiming the education and opportunities she once missed, into a romance shaped by undeniable chemistry and deeply rooted anxieties. As Alex encourages her to let others in, Greer must confront the pressure of loved ones’ expectations and learn that accepting help need not mean surrendering her independence. A heartfelt, refreshing friends-to-lovers story, this installment of the Luck of the Draw series explores vulnerability, second chances, friendship, and the courage to pursue a life of one’s own.