When Things Happen Together (paperback pre-order)

Shipping from March 2026.

'A strong new voice in queer fiction.' - Chris Gill, Lambda Literary Awards finalist of The Nowhere

'A truly appealing and engaging novel. Clayden-Lewis takes us on a travelogue-worthy exploration of Australia.' - Rainbow Book Reviews

'When Things Happen Together is a must-read queer travel and romance novel.' - Vacationer Magazine

Two travellers on the ultimate Australian road trip. Two numbers that will change their lives forever.

Thomas is in need of a change. Being an aspiring artist from London, he hopes a working holiday in sunny Australia will be the muse he’s been waiting for. But it isn’t Australia’s vast landscapes that are his source of inspiration…

After a string of unromantic dates, Thomas meets Bruce, a handsome Irish traveler with alluring almond eyes. The more time the pair spend together, however, the more they start seeing the numbers 1122 everywhere.

Are the numbers just a coincidence, or is something greater at play? Is Bruce really who he says he is, or is there more to him than he’s letting on?

A story about seizing the moment, finding a sense of home, and embracing love when it comes knocking.