{"product_id":"in-the-case-of-heartbreak-paperback","title":"In the Case of Heartbreak - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCourtney Kae\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWith a gorgeous beachfront mansion, salty ocean breeze, steamy nights, and \u003ci\u003eALL\u003c\/i\u003e the summertime feels, this funny, sexy queer rom-com is a celebration of summer love, as a cinnamon roll of a pastry chef finds his indie rocker crush suddenly within reach. Perfect for fans of Casey McQuiston, Roan Parrish, Alexandria Bellefleur, Ruby Barrett, and Alexis Hall!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBen has been baking his mother's cinnamon rolls at the family café for years. He's been quietly in love with Adam Reed, his musician-slash-mechanic neighbor, for just as long. But Ben's done waiting behind the pastry case. Despite his fear of failure, he's entered a make-or-break competition to build his recipes into a national brand. He's going to take charge of his business instead of nearly tanking the café--again. And he's going to finally confess his feelings for Adam. ON LIVE TV. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eExcept his big plans get punched down before they even half-rise. Soon Ben is dashing down the coast to his grandma's 80th birthday party on the beach, hiding his broken heart in Maywell Bay, California. Sun, sea, and fresh breezes should blow in something new--except they don't. They blow in Adam Reed, grinning like a pirate and stealing the show as the musical entertainment hired by Grandma for her big bash. Grandma's signature Heartbreak Tea is the only remedy, and Grandma's tea could take the paint off a fence. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut there's a burn of truth along with the booze in his bottle, and Ben has a decision to make. Can he take the sweetness in front of him, and brave the bitterness that comes after? Or is a little sea salt just what this cinnamon roll needs? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSalty cinnamon rolls? Ew. Ben would \u003ci\u003enever\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eIn the Case of Heartbreak\u003c\/i\u003e shines in its range--the warmth, peace, and coziness of its charming beachside town setting and the sweetness and sizzle from its dynamic romance between Ben and Adam.\" --Carlyn Greenwald, author of \u003ci\u003eSizzle Reel\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e \"Like the most delicious cinnamon roll, \u003ci\u003eIn the Case of Heartbreak\u003c\/i\u003e is warm and gooey and the ultimate comfort treat. I devoured this book!\"\u003ci\u003e --\u003c\/i\u003eAlicia Thompson, bestselling author of\u003ci\u003e Love in the Time of Serial Killers\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCourtney Kae\u003c\/b\u003e (she\/they) is the author of sweet and steamy romance novels that give her queer little heart great joy. She lives in Southern California with her family, cats, and dehydrated houseplants. Find her on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok at @court_kae and online at CourtneyKaeBooks.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 8.2 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 25, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51758694498592,"sku":"9781496738974","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/7ef6a8d66b18b33574fc5fd68810bd1a.webp?v=1780132897","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/in-the-case-of-heartbreak-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}