{"product_id":"napkins-and-other-distractions-9781538774663","title":"Napkins and Other Distractions","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis steamy romance follows two men that find themselves working together after a one-night stand--and explores the balance between career and relationships while also dealing with mental health issues--perfect for fans of Casey McQuiston and Anita Kelly. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e On paper, they're a disaster. In the sheets, they're a perfect match. \u003cbr\u003e ​​ \u003cbr\u003e Kent Lester is proud of the joyful, thriving learning community he's created as principal of Lear Elementary School. But six years after his divorce, he's ready to focus on his personal life and spread his bisexual wings. Things get off to a rocky start when Kent's first date is an uptight control freak -- although that doesn't stop them tangling some sheets.​ \u003cp\u003e Vincent Manda never seems able to move past the friend zone, and besides, he's not sure anyone can handle his OCD. But that night with the bearded, older Kent revealed a side of Vincent he'd never experienced before. And he's equal parts scared of and desperate for a repeat.​ \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e When Lear's test scores take a nosedive, Kent finds himself under the microscope. Forced to implement new software to monitor and collect school data, he's horrified to discover that Vincent is working on the project. With his last install ending less than ideally, Vincent's job depends on this one succeeding -- and butting heads with the principal won't help. Vincent and Kent need to view each other in a new light, but that could change their futures forever. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eNow with bonuses! A new epilogue and artwork of the characters. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Wardell\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Forever\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/14\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeries:\u003c\/b\u003e Teachers in Love #3\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 320\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.25w x 0.80d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781538774663\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWriting as \u003cb\u003eM.A. Wardell\u003c\/b\u003e, LAMBDA Literary Award nominee Matt writes spicy queer rom-coms.​ His goal is to tell adult gay love stories with a diverse representation of flawed and damaged characters who find healing through love. Matt loves rom-coms and has always wished for better representation, so he's writing the stories he wishes existed. The queer men in his stories are flawed and messy. Helping them find their HEA is Matt's passion.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Forever","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45484220154037,"sku":"9781538774663","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/3485\/7909\/files\/img_9638887f-563e-45ab-8b24-9b227155ea2a.jpg?v=1749569326","url":"https:\/\/thirstbooks.com\/products\/napkins-and-other-distractions-9781538774663","provider":"Thirst Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}