Best of Luck

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On sale Jun 25, 2024 | 304 Pages | 9781496739414
IN PRINT FOR THE FIRST TIME FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF GEORGIE, ALL ALONG!
Winning the lottery is the biggest ticket to freedom Greer Hawthorne’s ever had.

Until her best friend’s brother comes to town . . .


Greer Hawthorne’s winning lottery ticket doesn’t just bring her wealth, it also means her chance at a long-postponed education. She’s finally on the cusp of proving to her big, overprotective family that she’s independent—until a careless mistake jeopardizes her plan to graduate. Lucky for her, there’s someone in town who may be able to help . . .
Alex Averin plans to show up for his sister’s wedding, then quickly get back to his job as a world-renowned photojournalist. But when gorgeous, good-hearted Greer needs an assist with a photography project, he’s powerless to say no. Showing Greer his professional passion ignites a new one, and rouses instincts in Alex he thought he’d long set aside.

Can a ceaseless wanderer find a stopping place alongside a woman determined to set out on her own . . . or are Alex and Greer both pushing their luck too far?
Praise for Kate Clayborn’s Chance of a Lifetime Trilogy
 
"A warm and lively romance" The New York Times Book Review on Luck of the Draw
 
"Clayborn's characters are bright and nuanced, her dialogue quick and clever, and the world she builds is warm and welcoming." The Washington Post, 5 Best Romances of the Year for Luck of the Draw
 
"This book is hilarious and moving and sexy, with a focus on strong female friendship, guilt that's hard to let go of, and one of the most realistic, and ultimately romantic, fake fiancé setups I've ever read." —Buzzfeed, Best Romances of the Year for Luck of the Draw
 
"What if you and your two best friends all went in together on a winning lottery ticket? The romance between Kit, a no-nonsense scientist who dreams of her first real home, and Ben, a recruiter and builder (I promise, it works) is emotional and real. Plus, I adored Kit's strong relationship with her two best friends." O, The Oprah Magazine, Best Romances of the Year, on Beginners Luck
“Hilarious and moving and sexy, with a focus on strong female friendship, guilt that’s hard to let go of, and one of the most realistic, and ultimately romantic, fake fiancé setups I’ve ever read.” —Buzzfeed on Luck of the Draw
 
“Aiden and Zoe's eventual bonding feels earned.”—Refinery29 on Luck of the Draw
 
“Clayborn’s characters in this story are intelligent and subtle, with quick and smart dialogues, in a world that is warm and welcoming.” —The Frisky on Luck of the Draw
 
“[Zoe and Aiden] are intriguing and relevant characters that drive this layered and memorable love story, and Kate Clayborn delivers a smart, sexy and sublime enemies-to-lovers romance with Luck of the Draw.” —USAToday.com on Luck of the Draw
 
“Clayborn is a thoughtful, talented writer with a gift for complex characters and individual arcs…The complexity of the relationship that slowly builds between the two is breathtaking…An incredible achievement.” —Bookpage on Best of Luck
 
“Luck of the Draw and Best of Luck were both absolutely stunning. Both drew me in and I loved every moment of reading them. Kate writes flawed characters who remain flawed after they’ve found love.” Smexy Books on Kate Clayborn’s “Chance of a Lifetime” series
Kate Clayborn is the critically acclaimed author of contemporary romance novels. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Oprah Magazine, Entertainment Weekly, Bookpage, and more. By day she works in education, and by night (and sometimes, by very early morning) she writes contemporary romances about smart, strong, modern heroines who face the world alongside true friends and complicated families. She resides in Virginia with her husband and their dog, and can be found online at KateClayborn.com.

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IN PRINT FOR THE FIRST TIME FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF GEORGIE, ALL ALONG!
Winning the lottery is the biggest ticket to freedom Greer Hawthorne’s ever had.

Until her best friend’s brother comes to town . . .


Greer Hawthorne’s winning lottery ticket doesn’t just bring her wealth, it also means her chance at a long-postponed education. She’s finally on the cusp of proving to her big, overprotective family that she’s independent—until a careless mistake jeopardizes her plan to graduate. Lucky for her, there’s someone in town who may be able to help . . .
Alex Averin plans to show up for his sister’s wedding, then quickly get back to his job as a world-renowned photojournalist. But when gorgeous, good-hearted Greer needs an assist with a photography project, he’s powerless to say no. Showing Greer his professional passion ignites a new one, and rouses instincts in Alex he thought he’d long set aside.

Can a ceaseless wanderer find a stopping place alongside a woman determined to set out on her own . . . or are Alex and Greer both pushing their luck too far?

Reviews

Praise for Kate Clayborn’s Chance of a Lifetime Trilogy
 
"A warm and lively romance" The New York Times Book Review on Luck of the Draw
 
"Clayborn's characters are bright and nuanced, her dialogue quick and clever, and the world she builds is warm and welcoming." The Washington Post, 5 Best Romances of the Year for Luck of the Draw
 
"This book is hilarious and moving and sexy, with a focus on strong female friendship, guilt that's hard to let go of, and one of the most realistic, and ultimately romantic, fake fiancé setups I've ever read." —Buzzfeed, Best Romances of the Year for Luck of the Draw
 
"What if you and your two best friends all went in together on a winning lottery ticket? The romance between Kit, a no-nonsense scientist who dreams of her first real home, and Ben, a recruiter and builder (I promise, it works) is emotional and real. Plus, I adored Kit's strong relationship with her two best friends." O, The Oprah Magazine, Best Romances of the Year, on Beginners Luck
“Hilarious and moving and sexy, with a focus on strong female friendship, guilt that’s hard to let go of, and one of the most realistic, and ultimately romantic, fake fiancé setups I’ve ever read.” —Buzzfeed on Luck of the Draw
 
“Aiden and Zoe's eventual bonding feels earned.”—Refinery29 on Luck of the Draw
 
“Clayborn’s characters in this story are intelligent and subtle, with quick and smart dialogues, in a world that is warm and welcoming.” —The Frisky on Luck of the Draw
 
“[Zoe and Aiden] are intriguing and relevant characters that drive this layered and memorable love story, and Kate Clayborn delivers a smart, sexy and sublime enemies-to-lovers romance with Luck of the Draw.” —USAToday.com on Luck of the Draw
 
“Clayborn is a thoughtful, talented writer with a gift for complex characters and individual arcs…The complexity of the relationship that slowly builds between the two is breathtaking…An incredible achievement.” —Bookpage on Best of Luck
 
“Luck of the Draw and Best of Luck were both absolutely stunning. Both drew me in and I loved every moment of reading them. Kate writes flawed characters who remain flawed after they’ve found love.” Smexy Books on Kate Clayborn’s “Chance of a Lifetime” series

Author

Kate Clayborn is the critically acclaimed author of contemporary romance novels. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Oprah Magazine, Entertainment Weekly, Bookpage, and more. By day she works in education, and by night (and sometimes, by very early morning) she writes contemporary romances about smart, strong, modern heroines who face the world alongside true friends and complicated families. She resides in Virginia with her husband and their dog, and can be found online at KateClayborn.com.