{"product_id":"the-lonely-date-k-c-carmine-9798355524050","title":"The Lonely Date: MM Contemporary Romance Novella","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn 18k prequel story to the Blindfold Date where we get to meet Brian and Ernesto at a pivotal moment 12 years earlier as students at the same university. The Lonely Date can be read as a standalone but the HEA happens in the novel, where the two men meet again on a blind date. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBrian has always dreamt of a professional football career. Years of dedication and hard work have brought that goal within arm's reach, but now he's facing a new battle-with his sexuality he can no longer repress. Coming out-or even experimenting-would endanger his prospective career. After a devastating accident, Brian finds himself being led through doors he was reluctant to open before.\u003cp\u003eE has always struggled with intimacy. As a gay geek on the spectrum, his love life has consisted of a series of haphazard and unrewarding anonymous encounters. After a hopeless crush on a fellow student, E faces a tough decision: step out of his comfort zone and reach for what he wants, or face a life alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Geek\/Jock novella from Pursuit of Love series. Book 1.5\u003cbr\u003eThis short novella can be read as a standalone if you haven't read the novel. Angst + steam. The MCs HEA happens in The Blindfold Date.\u003cbr\u003ePlease use the look inside feature to check the content warnings before reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e K. C. Carmine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 8355524055\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798355524050\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/30\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 126\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.29lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.27d","brand":"K. C. Carmine","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44070102139135,"sku":"9798355524050","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_cfb4a4a3-5923-4fc2-83a5-528c65770224.jpg?v=1685428365","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-lonely-date-k-c-carmine-9798355524050","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}