The Fate Factor by Lauren H. Mae (June 10, 2025) Thank you to @laurenhmae for the #gifted advanced digital copy of this charming, heartfelt blend of magical realism, emotional healing, and a love letter to coastal Maine.
At a rooftop party, Noel jokingly channels her eccentric grandmother’s flair for “psychic” readings – but when a handsome stranger asks for one, something strange and startling happens. She has a real vision about his life. His work. And their future romance. Terrified, she shares everything except the romantic part and disappears into the night.
Two years later, Noel is still grieving the loss of her beloved grandmother – and her artistic spark. When her boss insists she take time off, Noel retreats to the cozy coastal Maine cottage she inherited. She’s hoping to find peace. Inspiration. Herself.
What she doesn’t expect? To run into Jamie (the man from that rooftop party) again. He’s at a professional crossroads of his own, and he sees Noel’s reappearance as fate. But Noel is still wary. Are her visions destiny…or just possibility?
This book is everything I love about magical realism: whimsical but grounded, mysterious without losing the emotional core. Noel and Jamie’s chemistry is palpable, their connection slow-burning and deeply tender. There’s madcap fun, rich character growth, and just the right amount of spice. And if you’ve read Road Trips and Wish Lists, this one dials up the heart, humor, and chaos in the best possible way.
Book: 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
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