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Luck of the Draw

Book 2 in the series:Chance of a Lifetime

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In "Luck of the Draw" by Kate Clayborn, Zoe, a former corporate lawyer who won the lottery, embarks on a redemption tour to apologize to those she feels she has wronged. When she encounters Aiden, a man grieving the loss of his brother, he proposes a fake engagement to help him secure a campground. As they navigate guilt, grief, and deception, both Zoe and Aiden find themselves on a journey of self-discovery and healing, forming a deep connection along the way. The book is a blend of enemies-to-lovers and fake fiancé romance, filled with humor, heartfelt moments, and complex characters who are dealing with past mistakes and emotional baggage.

Characters:

The characters are complex, with Zoe dealing with guilt and Aiden pathing through grief, both evolving through their fake engagement.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is engaging with a balance of emotional depth and lighthearted moments, making it relatable and poignant.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot centers on Zoe's search for redemption after a career in law that led to personal guilt, alongside her involvement in a fake engagement with Aiden who is processing his brother's death.

Setting:

The setting enriches the story, taking place mainly at a summer camp which serves as a significant backdrop for character interactions.

Pacing:

The pacing allows for deep character development and a slow build to the relationship, keeping the reader engaged.

Notes:

Zoe quits her job as a lawyer after winning the lottery.
She feels guilty about her past cases, especially one involving a wrongful death settlement.
Zoe embarks on a redemption tour to apologize to those she wronged.
She meets Aiden O'Leary, the brother of the man who died in the case she worked on.
Aiden initially treats Zoe with disdain but later proposes a fake engagement.
Aiden wants to use the settlement money to buy a campground for recovering addicts.
The story deals with heavy themes like grief, guilt, and the consequences of addiction.
The novel features alternating perspectives between Zoe and Aiden.
Kate Clayborn's writing is described as tender and sensitive, immersing readers in the characters' emotions.
The secondary characters in the story, including Zoe's supportive friends, play a significant role.
Despite the heavy topics, the book balances emotional depth with moments of humor and light-heartedness.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Content warnings for Luck of the Draw include themes of drug abuse, loss, grief, and emotional turmoil related to addiction and wrongful death.

Has Romance?

Romance is a central element of Luck of the Draw, characterized by deep emotional connections and development between the main characters.

From The Publisher:

Buying a lotto ticket with her two best friends didn't change Zoe's life. Only following her heart would do that . . .

Sure, winning the lottery allows Zoe Ferris to quit her job as a cutthroat corporate attorney, but no amount of cash will clear her conscience about the way her firm treated the O'Leary family in a wrongful death case.

So she sets out to make things right, only to find gruff, grieving Aiden O'Leary doesn't need-or want-her apology. He does, however, need something else from her. Something Zoe is more than willing to give, if only to ease the pain in her heart, a sorrow she sees mirrored in his eyes .

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Aiden doesn't know what possesses him to ask his family's enemy to be his fake fiancée. But he needs a bride if he hopes to be the winning bid on the campground he wants to purchase as part of his beloved brother's legacy. Skilled in the art of deception, the cool beauty certainly fits the bill.

Only Aiden didn't expect all the humor and heart Zoe brings to their partnership-or the desire that runs deep between them. Now he's struggling with his own dark truth-that he's falling for the very woman he vowed never to forgive.

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