LUCK OF THE DRAW
Book ID/图书代码： 14780018C00055
English Summary/英文概要： Zoe feels like she might just be the least deserving lottery winner ever. Nearly a year since she won the jackpot, Zoe’s still reeling from the remorse she feels—not just from the win, but from the life she lived before it, particularly in her work as a cutthroat corporate attorney. But when Zoe has a late-night surge of inspiration for a “guilt jar” that will help her atone for her sins, she’s led to the doorstep of Aiden, the gruff, grieving brother from the last wrongful death case Zoe handled.
Aiden may not have any use for Zoe’s apologies, but as it turns out he does have use for her—as the fake fiancée he needs to help him play the role of stable family man in his efforts to purchase a rural campground from its traditional, family-oriented current owners. Converting the campground into a wilderness rehabilitation facility is Aiden’s tribute to his late brother and his top priority, and he figures there’s nothing wrong with exploiting Zoe’s guilt, especially when he figures she’s probably better at lying than he’ll ever be.
But six weekends playing the happy couple is more than just a test of their acting skills—it’s a test of the inconvenient attraction that’s brewing between them, and soon enough Zoe’s wondering if she can ever forgive herself enough to embrace her future, while Aiden’s asking whether he can ever move on from his brother’s death with a woman he holds at least partially responsible for it. When their cover is blown, throwing all of Aiden’s plans into jeopardy and exposing Zoe to a new round of shame, both have to decide whether they can get past the ugly circumstances that brought them together.
Chinese Summary/中文概要：
中了彩票后，一个年轻女子回到学校——在《马到成功》的作者的这部浪漫故事中，主人公在爱情中获得了意想不到的教训。
和她的两个最好的朋友一起中彩票不仅给格里尔·霍桑带来了财富，还让她得以追求推迟已久的教育。她终于要向她的过度保护的大家庭证明她是独立的——直到一个粗心的错误危及了她的毕业计划。幸运的是，镇上有个人可以帮忙.....
参加环球旅行的摄影记者亚历克斯·艾维林只计划在城里参加他妹妹基特的婚礼。但是，当漂亮、善良的格里尔需要一个摄影项目的协助时，他却无力拒绝。向格里尔展示他的职业热情为他们俩点燃了一种新的激情。但是一个不断的流浪者能留在一个雄心勃勃的女人身边吗……或者亚历克斯和格里尔都把他们都太过虑了? (Sandy)
Awards/获奖情况：Praise for LUCK OF THE DRAW
“In the hands of a lesser author, this setup could be preachy and heavy, but Clayborn’s characters are bright and nuanced, her dialogue quick and clever, and the world she builds warm and welcoming. Zoe and Aiden slide into love, healing themselves along the way.”— The Washington Post
“Part of the Chance of a Lifetime series, Luck of the Draw is a sumptuous read that, at its heart, is about guilt and forgiveness. Zoe is a remarkable lead: tough, vulnerable, and self-aware. Aiden is equally compelling; his inscrutable surface hides a cacophony of feeling. Watching them grow to need one another is a masterclass in the genre. The progression feels achingly real, and in some ways surprises the reader as much as the characters themselves. Underpinning the romance are Zoe’s friendships and Aiden’s relationships with his colleagues and parents, which are given their due. In short, this is a perfect romance, born of tragedy and guilt, and flouring in love and forgiveness.”– RT Book Reviews, 5 Stars, Gold Top Pick
“[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.”—HEA USA Today (happyeverafter.usatoday.com)
“This book is going at the top of my favorites list for 2018…Clayborn gave me a story of two imperfect and deserving characters who get together for the wrong reasons and quickly fall in love for all the best reasons.”—Smexy Books (smexybooks.com)
"Poignant, romantic and charming, Luck of the Draw proves Ms. Clayborn is no one-hit-wonder and that luck has nothing to do with her talent.”—All About Romance (allaboutromance.com)
“Luck of the Draw has lighthearted moments to balance the emotional ones, though readers shouldn’t be surprised to find themselves shedding a few tears too. The author draws you into a complex world navigating grief, friendship and love in a page turning and thoroughly enjoyable read.”– Harlequin Junkie (harlequinjunkie.com)
“The book is filled with sadness and loss, a heroine and hero that are racked with guilt and are perfectly mismatched. Clayborn’s prose is outstanding and I loved every single moment of the emotional roller-coaster. The writing is luscious and had me so wrapped up in the characters’ plight to work through their issues.”—Frederick News Post
The New York Times Book Review is considering LUCK OF THE DRAW (Lyrical 4.24.18) for inclusion in their June 3 issue.
Recommended reading in CBC article on “How romance novels are getting a makeover in the Trump era” (May 12, 2018)
About the Author/作者介绍： 凯特·克莱伯恩 (Kate Clayborn) 是六部小说的广受好评的作者。 她的作品登上了《纽约时报》、《华盛顿邮报》、《奥普拉杂志》、《娱乐周刊》、《书页》等。 白天，她从事教育工作，到了晚上（有时是清晨），她会写一些当代浪漫故事，讲述聪明、坚强、时尚的女主人公，她们与真正的朋友，复杂的家庭一起面对世界。 她与丈夫和他们的狗住在弗吉尼亚州。Kate Clayborn lives in Virginia, where she’s lucky enough to spend her days reading and talking about all kinds of great books. At home she’s either writing, thinking about writing, or--during long walks around her fabulous neighborhood--making her handsome husband and sweet-faced dog listen to her talk about writing.
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Rights Status/版权销售情况：Simplified Chinese/简体中文：AVAILABLE
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Sales in other countries/其他国家销售情况：Rights Sold: Bulgarian (IBIS), Danish (Flamingo)
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