Hey friends, 

This spring has been… a lot. Between writing, mental health ups and downs, and an actual tornado (yes, really), I’ve been balancing life and words one coffee cup and candy stash at a time. But the good news? I’ve got updates, a free novella for you, and a book hangover question I need your answer to!

🎁 First Things First: Want a Free Novella?

If you're curious about my Gamer Boy series—or if you’re not sure whether to dive into the new box set—I've got a perfect little intro for you.

• 💘 Play With My Heart is a free novella and the official prequel to the Gamer Boy series. It gives you a sweet glimpse into the world of Team NoMad and teases what’s coming in the final book, Win My Heart.
• 👉 [Download it here]

It’s nerdy, flirty, full of feels—and 100% yours.

✍️ Writing Update: Click of Fate is Halfway Done!

I'm so happy to say that HEA #3—Click of Fate is almost halfway written! 🥳

Luke and Stella have been keeping me company at my desk during long days and late nights, and I’m really loving where their story is headed. That said, this month hasn’t been all smooth sailing.

Mental health is something I’ve always been open about, and lately, I’ve felt a dip—low motivation, some familiar waves of depression, and just the general struggle of trying to keep moving forward. Add in two weeks of spring break and a literal tornado that passed our house by just yards, and yeah… it’s been a lot.

We came out safe (just a roof replacement needed), but emotionally? It rattled us all. And it made writing—well—extra hard.

But I’m still here. Still writing. Still cheering on these characters and you, my readers. And I’m giving myself some grace, even when it’s hard.

❓ Fun Question: Let’s Chat!

📚 What’s the last book that gave you a total hangover?

 You know the one—you finish it and you just sit there, like, “What now? How do I move on?”

 Drop your answer in the comments or message me—I love hearing what’s wrecked your heart (in the best way).

💫 Other Things I’m Loving

📖 What I Read: Quicksilver by Callie Hart – HOLY sh!t. This book wrecked me. The audiobook is a must.

🎬 What I Watched:

• Twisters (Glenn Powell… enough said).
• A Netflix documentary on the Joplin, MO tornado.
•  I watched both less than a week before the tornado hit our town. 😳 Creepy timing, right?

🎶 What I’m Listening To: Ordinary by Alex Warren. It's been on repeat and I’m not even sorry.

That’s the latest! I’ve got more Click of Fate progress coming soon, and yes—the paperback of the Gamer Boy Box Set is in the works! Thanks for sticking with me, and if you haven’t grabbed your free novella yet—go get it. 💛

Until next time,

 Lauren