It's hard to prove Mom wrong when she's found Mr. RightDumped by his boyfriend and stuck in an unfulfilling job, jaded NYC ghostwriter Sam Carmichael can't be more miserable. Until the eve of his thirty-fifth birthday when his mother, Gloria, arrives with a present from the past.Years ago, exasperated by Gloria's matchmaking, Sam promised his mother that if he wasn't coupled up by thirty-five, he would do whatever she wanted to find a boyfriend. Sam was joking; his mother was not.Gloria swoops in creating new dating profiles, re-doing his wardrobe, and setting him up with a parade of bizarre matches. When his mom zeros in on sexy and passionate artist, Finn Montgomery, Sam intends to prove her wrong and stop her interfering for good. But when it comes to finding love, does mother really know best?Readers are falling for My Mother's Ridiculous Rules for Dating:'"A hug of a book" -if you're looking for something that will make you laugh and feel good, this book is it!' Reader Review'I loved the main character and seeing his relationship with his motherand all the dates. It was witty and funny and very easy to read.' Reader Review'This was such a funny and cute readThe banter is top tier and the friends, family dynamics are spot on.' Reader Review'There are multiple dialogues that will make you burst into laughter, mainly the dialogues between Sam and his mother.' Reader Review'It's a lighthearted and positive novel that I loved.' Reader Review'This book is a delight!... Gloria is my favorite character, but I love all of them. They are all so well written!' Reader Review'This was such a cute read. I loved Sam's relationship with his mom, his friends, and his communityI laughed out loud at some of the shenanigans his mom put him through.' Reader Review'A fun, lighthearted read with plenty of humor and quirky, over-the-top characters.' Reader Review

"[A] brilliantly written LGBTQ+ take on the classic small-town romance." —BooklistHigh school wasn''t the right time or place for their relationship to grow, but now, fifteen years later, a chance encounter changes both of their lives forever.No one in the charming river town of New Hope, Pennsylvania, needs to know that Vince Amato plans on flipping The Hideaway Inn to the highest bidder and returning to his luxury lifestyle in New York City. He needs to make his last remaining investment turn a profit . . . even if that means temporarily relocating to the quirky small town where he endured growing up. He''s spent years reinventing himself and won''t let his past dictate his future.But on his way to New Hope, Vince gets stuck in the middle of nowhere and his past might be the only thing that can get him to his future. Specifically Tack O''Leary, the gorgeous, easygoing farm boy who broke his heart and who picks Vince up in his dilapidated truck.Tack comes to the rescue not only with a ride but also by signing on to be the chef at The Hideaway for the summer. As Vince and Tack open their hearts to each other again, Vince learns that being true to himself doesn''t mean shutting down a second chance with Tack—it means starting over and letting love in."A gay romance as quaint and enchanting as its setting. Readers longing for an idyllic escape will appreciate this breezy contemporary." —Publishers Weekly

'What a gorgeous, gorgeous book. Funny, warm and touching.' Reader ReviewWhen style is everything, will Ethan learn that true beauty is on the inside?Chase Myles can throw together a swinging dinner party or redecorate an entire townhouse with jaw-dropping elegance. Followers scroll his Insta and see effortless workouts, exotic travel, and an adoring boyfriend. The world believes Chase is a style icon. The world is mistaken.Ethan Wells is actually the one who knows what to wear, what to eat and how to do it but he's happy staying behind the scenes producing their hit LGBTQ show Myles of Style. When Chase walks off set just before the Pride live TV show that will make or break Ethan's career, Ethan thinks it's just another tantrum until Chase's Instagram shows him partying hard in Abu Dhabi.Out of options, Ethan drives up to rural New York to convince Chase's estranged twin, Beau, to pass him off as Chase for a week, but Ethan finds a hairy, rugged mountain man who couldn't be more different from his social butterfly, influencer brother.Can Ethan transform Beau into the star of the show and fool his bosses and Chase's followers? And when Beau turns out to be kind, romantic and everything that Chase is not, does he really want Chase back, anyway?A gorgeously uplifting queer romance that is a love letter to NYC, featuring a fake-fake boyfriend, opposites attract and a vintage convertible full of elderly drag queens, don't miss the feelgood read of 2023! Fans of Casey McQuiston, Boyfriend Material and Beth O'Leary will love this.Readers are falling in love with The Problem with Perfect:'This book made my heart sing. If you're a fan of rom-coms and makeoversthen this book will probably make your heart sing, too.' Reader Review'From start to finish, The Problem With Perfect was an absolute gem of a story. The characters had me laughing out loud.' Reader Review'I loved it!... The story is warm and affectionate and includes lots of diverse characters.' Reader Review'Fun, fun, fun, fun, fun. This book was a lot of fun!' Reader Review'What a delight this book was!...Beau though!!! Can I marry a fictional character? I'm obsessed with Beau.' Reader Review'Funny and charmingLoved Uncle Clams and the senior drag queens.' Reader Review'Hilarious and endearing. Highly recommended!' Reader Review'A heartwarming little romance bookThe drag queens steal the show.' Reader Review'What a gorgeous, gorgeous book. A funny, warm and touching novelfull of deeper meaning.' Reader Review'Fresh, relatable, and fun!... This cast of found family was PERFECTION!' Reader Review'Sweet and fun, with lots of heart and leaves you with a warm, happy feeling.' Reader Review'A celebration of queer love, Pride, and living your best lifeThe supporting characters are all amazing, and the book is a joy to read.' Reader Review'This was a fun, sweet read. I loved how the book was unapologetically queer.' Reader Review'A delightful read that was fun and lighthearted, but with some important messages in it.' Reader Review'This is a real fun book that reminds its readers that no one is perfect, embrace the messy and never be afraid to be yourself.' Reader Review

It's hard to prove Mom wrong when she's found Mr. RightDumped by his boyfriend and stuck in an unfulfilling job, jaded NYC ghostwriter Sam Carmichael can't be more miserable. Until the eve of his thirty-fifth birthday when his mother, Gloria, arrives with a present from the past.Years ago, exasperated by Gloria's matchmaking, Sam promised his mother that if he wasn't coupled up by thirty-five, he would do whatever she wanted to find a boyfriend. Sam was joking; his mother was not.Gloria swoops in creating new dating profiles, re-doing his wardrobe, and setting him up with a parade of bizarre matches. When his mom zeros in on sexy and passionate artist, Finn Montgomery, Sam intends to prove her wrong and stop her interfering for good. But when it comes to finding love, does mother really know best?Readers are falling for My Mother's Ridiculous Rules for Dating:'"A hug of a book" -if you're looking for something that will make you laugh and feel good, this book is it!' Reader Review'I loved the main character and seeing his relationship with his motherand all the dates. It was witty and funny and very easy to read.' Reader Review'This was such a funny and cute readThe banter is top tier and the friends, family dynamics are spot on.' Reader Review'There are multiple dialogues that will make you burst into laughter, mainly the dialogues between Sam and his mother.' Reader Review'It's a lighthearted and positive novel that I loved.' Reader Review'This book is a delight!... Gloria is my favorite character, but I love all of them. They are all so well written!' Reader Review'This was such a cute read. I loved Sam's relationship with his mom, his friends, and his communityI laughed out loud at some of the shenanigans his mom put him through.' Reader Review'A fun, lighthearted read with plenty of humor and quirky, over-the-top characters.' Reader Review

"[A] brilliantly written LGBTQ+ take on the classic small-town romance." —BooklistHigh school wasn''t the right time or place for their relationship to grow, but now, fifteen years later, a chance encounter changes both of their lives forever.No one in the charming river town of New Hope, Pennsylvania, needs to know that Vince Amato plans on flipping The Hideaway Inn to the highest bidder and returning to his luxury lifestyle in New York City. He needs to make his last remaining investment turn a profit . . . even if that means temporarily relocating to the quirky small town where he endured growing up. He''s spent years reinventing himself and won''t let his past dictate his future.But on his way to New Hope, Vince gets stuck in the middle of nowhere and his past might be the only thing that can get him to his future. Specifically Tack O''Leary, the gorgeous, easygoing farm boy who broke his heart and who picks Vince up in his dilapidated truck.Tack comes to the rescue not only with a ride but also by signing on to be the chef at The Hideaway for the summer. As Vince and Tack open their hearts to each other again, Vince learns that being true to himself doesn''t mean shutting down a second chance with Tack—it means starting over and letting love in."A gay romance as quaint and enchanting as its setting. Readers longing for an idyllic escape will appreciate this breezy contemporary." —Publishers Weekly

'What a gorgeous, gorgeous book. Funny, warm and touching.' Reader ReviewWhen style is everything, will Ethan learn that true beauty is on the inside?Chase Myles can throw together a swinging dinner party or redecorate an entire townhouse with jaw-dropping elegance. Followers scroll his Insta and see effortless workouts, exotic travel, and an adoring boyfriend. The world believes Chase is a style icon. The world is mistaken.Ethan Wells is actually the one who knows what to wear, what to eat and how to do it but he's happy staying behind the scenes producing their hit LGBTQ show Myles of Style. When Chase walks off set just before the Pride live TV show that will make or break Ethan's career, Ethan thinks it's just another tantrum until Chase's Instagram shows him partying hard in Abu Dhabi.Out of options, Ethan drives up to rural New York to convince Chase's estranged twin, Beau, to pass him off as Chase for a week, but Ethan finds a hairy, rugged mountain man who couldn't be more different from his social butterfly, influencer brother.Can Ethan transform Beau into the star of the show and fool his bosses and Chase's followers? And when Beau turns out to be kind, romantic and everything that Chase is not, does he really want Chase back, anyway?A gorgeously uplifting queer romance that is a love letter to NYC, featuring a fake-fake boyfriend, opposites attract and a vintage convertible full of elderly drag queens, don't miss the feelgood read of 2023! Fans of Casey McQuiston, Boyfriend Material and Beth O'Leary will love this.Readers are falling in love with The Problem with Perfect:'This book made my heart sing. If you're a fan of rom-coms and makeoversthen this book will probably make your heart sing, too.' Reader Review'From start to finish, The Problem With Perfect was an absolute gem of a story. The characters had me laughing out loud.' Reader Review'I loved it!... The story is warm and affectionate and includes lots of diverse characters.' Reader Review'Fun, fun, fun, fun, fun. This book was a lot of fun!' Reader Review'What a delight this book was!...Beau though!!! Can I marry a fictional character? I'm obsessed with Beau.' Reader Review'Funny and charmingLoved Uncle Clams and the senior drag queens.' Reader Review'Hilarious and endearing. Highly recommended!' Reader Review'A heartwarming little romance bookThe drag queens steal the show.' Reader Review'What a gorgeous, gorgeous book. A funny, warm and touching novelfull of deeper meaning.' Reader Review'Fresh, relatable, and fun!... This cast of found family was PERFECTION!' Reader Review'Sweet and fun, with lots of heart and leaves you with a warm, happy feeling.' Reader Review'A celebration of queer love, Pride, and living your best lifeThe supporting characters are all amazing, and the book is a joy to read.' Reader Review'This was a fun, sweet read. I loved how the book was unapologetically queer.' Reader Review'A delightful read that was fun and lighthearted, but with some important messages in it.' Reader Review'This is a real fun book that reminds its readers that no one is perfect, embrace the messy and never be afraid to be yourself.' Reader Review