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Book 1 of 3 in Chance of a Lifetime

Beginner's Luck

by Kate Clayborn

Spice 3 out of 5, Steamy3/5 · Steamy: Open door

Three friends win the lottery. Cautious scientist Kit plans to keep her life exactly the same, until a newcomer makes her want to take a chance.

Spice
3/5
Burn
Slow
Pages
~246
Ending
HEA

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How spicy is Beginner's Luck?

Beginner's Luck is a 3 out of 5 on our spice scale: steamy (open door). On-page sex scenes, a handful of them, with some detail. Spice supports the plot. Spice starts around the middle.

  • Steam: Open door
  • Burn: Slow burn
  • When: Spice starts around the middle
  • Pairing: One man, one woman
  • POV: Dual POV (both leads)
  • Ending: Happily ever after

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  • Addiction / substance abuse
  • Child abuse (past or present)
  • Mental illness / anxiety / depression

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    Beginner's Luck: quick answers

    How spicy is Beginner's Luck?

    Beginner's Luck is a 3 out of 5 on our spice scale: steamy (open door). On-page sex scenes, a handful of them, with some detail. Spice supports the plot. Spice starts around the middle.

    Is Beginner's Luck a standalone?

    No. Beginner's Luck is book 1 of 3 in Chance of a Lifetime. It is the place to start. The series is complete.

    What tropes are in Beginner's Luck?

    Beginner's Luck features smart / nerdy heroine, opposites attract. It is a slow burn M/F romance that ends with a happily ever after.

    Does Beginner's Luck have content warnings?

    Our notes for Beginner's Luck include: addiction / substance abuse, child abuse (past or present), mental illness / anxiety / depression. This list may not be complete; check the author's own content notes if anything is a hard limit for you.

    What should I read after Beginner's Luck?

    If you loved Beginner's Luck, try Rule by Jay Crownover, Love Lettering by Kate Clayborn, Bringing Down the Duke by Evie Dunmore. They share its smart / nerdy heroine and opposites attract energy at a similar spice level.