We’re days away from the release of Click of Fate, and I’m riding the emotional rollercoaster of final edits, release prep, and full-on summer chaos. 😅

I got the story back from my proofreader late Tuesday night, and I’ve been deep in formatting mode ever since, prepping everything so I can upload the ebook to Amazon. I had grand plans to be more organized for this release… but life, as usual, had other ideas.

Between my upcoming signing event, kids starting summer break, and—you guessed it—softball, it’s been nonstop. The next two weeks? Just a blur of sunscreen, tournaments, and camp drop-offs.

But even in the middle of all that? This book makes me so happy.

📚 Pre-Order Before Release Day!

You can pre-order Click of Fate now for just $3.99, but heads up—that price won’t stick around. It’ll go up a bit after release, so if you’re planning to grab it, this is your chance!

🛒 Click here to pre-order 

I’m hoping to hit a pre-order record with this one, and if you’re a reader who loves a swoony, trope-filled romance with heart and heat—you’re gonna want this one in your Kindle lineup.

💘 A Little Teaser From Luke Farley Himself:

“She’s like gravity. I don’t know how to move when she’s around, but I know I want to be closer.”

 — Luke Farley, Click of Fate

Honestly? He surprised me. And I love it when that happens.

📝 Behind-the-Scenes: What Surprised Me Most

When I started writing Click of Fate, I didn’t expect Luke to fall so hard for Stella, so fast. I figured I’d be dragging them to their HEA with a lot more resistance, especially from him.

But Luke? He was all in. He knew she was worth it and just… showed up. Steady, smitten, and ready to put in the work. I didn’t have to force it—he was already halfway there. And I think that makes their story even sweeter.

☀️ Summer Reading + Real-Life Chaos

We kicked off summer break in full force over here with… four softball tournaments in a row. 😳 And somewhere in between, I challenged my 9th and 5th grade daughters to a summer reading challenge—which means I need a summer TBR too.

So far, my list includes:

• Bourbon & Proof by Victoria Wilder
• Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid
• Rewind It Back by Liz Tomforde
• With a Vengeance by Riley Sager

Got a must-read I need to add? Drop it in the comments—I love hearing what you’re obsessed with right now.

😂 Just for Fun: Meet My AI Author Doll

So remember a few newsletters ago when I told you I was mildly obsessed with Lemon8? Yeah, well... it escalated.

I found a ChatGPT prompt that creates a Limited Edition AI Doll version of yourself, and of course I had to try it. After a few tweaks, this beauty was born—and honestly, she cracks me up. 

Thanks for following along with all the fun (and chaos) as we inch closer to release day. I cannot wait for you to read Click of Fate—it’s swoony, spicy, and full of the kind of hope and healing that makes me love writing romance.

See you next week on release day! 🥂

 —Lauren