Napkins and Other Distractions (USED)

A heartfelt and steamy LGBTQ+ romance about second chances, mental health, and finding love where you least expect it.

Now featuring a new epilogue and bonus character artwork, Napkins and Other Distractions is a warm, funny, and emotionally honest romance perfect for readers who love heartfelt queer love stories with depth and spice.

Kent Lester has spent years focused on his career as principal of Lear Elementary School, but after a difficult divorce, he’s finally ready to open himself up to love again. One awkward first date unexpectedly leads to a night of incredible chemistry—and a connection he can’t quite forget.

Vincent Manda is used to being overlooked. Struggling with anxiety and OCD, he worries that relationships will always be complicated. But his night with Kent felt different—comforting, exciting, and real.

Then fate intervenes.

When Vincent shows up at Kent’s school to install new computer software, both men are forced to confront the disastrous first impression they left on each other… and the undeniable attraction that still lingers beneath the surface.

Balancing humor, emotional vulnerability, and sizzling romance, Napkins and Other Distractions explores mental health, healing after heartbreak, and the courage it takes to let someone truly know you.

Why readers love Napkins and Other Distractions:

❤️ A sweet and steamy LGBTQ+ romance with emotional depth
🧠 Honest representation of OCD and mental health struggles
😂 Filled with humor, awkward moments, and heartfelt chemistry
📚 A comforting romance about second chances and vulnerability

Perfect for fans of:

Heartstopper, queer contemporary romance, workplace romance, and emotionally rich LGBTQ+ love stories.

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