{"product_id":"twice-in-one-lifetime-jonathan-hubbard-9798998836602","title":"Twice In One Lifetime","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"The past gave him regrets, the present gives him a choice.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat if you could live your life again-with every memory intact-and finally make things right?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMichael \"Tripp\" Carson, a man burdened by 58 years of regret, awakens in 1980 in the body of his teenage self. With a second chance to rewrite his story, Tripp learns that even when the past is familiar, the heart can take him down paths he never dared before. But the cost of living twice is steep, and the ripple of his choices spreads further than he ever imagined.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTone \u0026amp; Genre: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA YA\/NA coming-of-age story blending LGBTQ+ romance with the emotional realism, suspense, and nostalgia of 1980s small-town life. Comparable to Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda, They Both Die at the End, and Replay.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries Themes: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe series explores themes of second chances, identity, and love, focusing on Tripp's bisexuality and his evolving relationship with his best friend, Robbie, in an era when being true to oneself was dangerous. It delves into the bonds of family (both inherited and chosen), the deep scars of trauma, and the constant battle between fate and free will.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Characters: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTripp Carson: \u003c\/strong\u003e Living his second life, striving to protect those he loves while rediscovering who he is.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRobbie Davis: \u003c\/strong\u003e Tripp's steadfast and tender best friend, who grounds him in the present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLauren Masters: \u003c\/strong\u003e Tripp's sharp-witted, loyal confidant and voice of truth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoug Barrett: \u003c\/strong\u003e A loyal friend offering a balance of humor and quiet strength.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScott Graves: \u003c\/strong\u003e Tripp's innocent yet wise cousin and moral compass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMark Carson: \u003c\/strong\u003e Tripp's brother, a mirror of who Tripp might have become without a second chance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGabriel: \u003c\/strong\u003e A mysterious, otherworldly figure who forces Tripp to confront the cost of his new life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries Arc (5 Books planned): \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwice in One Lifetime: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e Tripp awakens in 1980 and begins learning what it means to live again.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Price of Living Twice: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e The cost of his choices rises as secrets deepen and dangers return.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis Lifetime's Truth: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e The weight of honesty threatens the fragile family Tripp has built.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhen One Lifetime Isn't Enough: \u003c\/strong\u003e An impossible hurdle to overcome.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnother Lifetime's Promise\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy It Stands Out: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis unique twist on the \"do-over life\" trope blends small-town nostalgia with raw emotional stakes. At its heart, it is a love story that affirms queer identity, appealing to crossover readers of YA romance, family drama, and suspense. The series culminates not in erasing regret, but in fulfilling the promise of love, fatherhood, and forgiveness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jonathan Hubbard\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798998836602\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Flying Titanic Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/03\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 452\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.14lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 1.01d","brand":"Jonathan Hubbard","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48801125466367,"sku":"9798998836602","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/twice-in-one-lifetime-jonathan-hubbard-9798998836602","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}