
Book 1 of 3 in Chance of a Lifetime
Beginner's Luck
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
HEA means happily ever after: they end up together, for good.
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.













