Look Up, Handsome
Look Up, Handsome by Jack Strange is a contemporary fiction novel published by HarperCollins Publishers Limited on September 26, 2024. This 361-page book centers around Quinn, the owner of Hay-on-Wye’s only queer bookshop, who is determined to save his beloved store from closure. As he navigates the challenges of running the shop, he encounters Noah, a romantic novelist with a complicated past in the town, leading to unexpected emotional developments.
Readers will find a cozy and emotional holiday romance that explores themes of love and community within the backdrop of a small town. The story unfolds as Quinn and Noah’s paths continually cross, prompting them to confront their feelings amidst the looming threat to the bookshop. With elements of LGBTQ+ romance and workplace dynamics, Look Up, Handsome offers a narrative filled with warmth and connection, perfect for those seeking a festive read.
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‘Do you ever just read a story and know that you could happily exist in the world on page? Well Look Up, Handsome is the world that I think I would love to live in. It’s cozy and quaint and cutesy and very demure!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ NetGalley Reviewer
‘Cozy, queer, and Christmas-y, Look Up, Handsome reads like a love letter to bookstores’ Laurie Gilmore
‘A cozy and emotional holiday romance’ New York Times
Quinn wants to save his bookshop, the last thing he needs is to fall in love…
Hay-on-Wye’s only queer bookshop is always a hive of activity. So when it’s threatened with closure, its owner Quinn Oxford is determined to do whatever it takes to save his beloved shop.
That is until romantic novelist Noah Sage arrives in town. Gorgeous, brooding and clearly unhappy to be there, Noah is the distraction Quinn doesn’t need. Noah has a history with Hay and it’s one he’d rather not face. But when the snow leaves him stranded, he’s left with no choice.
Hay is a small town, meaning Quinn can’t help but bump into Noah wherever he goes. And as the two grow closer together, is it possible that Noah’s feelings towards Hay will thaw? Can Quinn have a real-life romance and save his beloved bookshop? Or will he need a Christmas miracle…
The perfect festive romcom for fans of Casey McQuiston and Alexis Hall!
Tropes:
- Small Town
- Forced Proximity
- Grumpy x Sunshine
- Bookshop
- Seasonal romance
Readers cannot get enough of Look Up, Handsome
‘Heartfelt and hilarious. Jack Strange writes smart and zesty romance with a kick’ A. J. West
‘An adorable holiday romcom that checks all the boxes’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘The ultimate cute cosy Christmas romcom with all the Hallmark movie vibes combined with cute small town Wales’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A great queer Christmassy romcom… full of strife, tension and lots of feels’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I absolutely adored this book, it was so cute and so heartwarming that I didn’t want it to end’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘The conflict of the bookstore being taken away was a nice contrast to the romance, it gave the story stakes beyond your typical romcom’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Similar vibes to a Hallmark Christmas movie’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Super sweet, cosy and heartwarming’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A quick easy read that was inviting and heartwarming. Reading this reminded me of books by Alexis Hall.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘If you need something cosy to read to keep away those cold winter nights then this book is it’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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