The Merriest Misters
A delightful holiday rom-com!
by Timothy Janovsky
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Pub Date 1 Oct 2024 | Archive Date 1 Oct 2024
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Description
'There is no one I trust more to deliver the holiday spirit wrapped up in perfectly-timed comedic gold than Timothy Janovsky' ALICIA THOMPSON
'The Merriest Misters is endlessly inventive and just plain magical!' R. ERIC THOMAS
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Saving Christmas? Easy!
Saving their relationship? Not so much . . .
Patrick Hargrave and Quinn Muller have been married for less than a year, but their passionate romance is cracking under the pressures of domestic life. That's until Christmas Eve, when Patrick wakes Quinn up with: 'I think I've killed a man.'
When Quinn realises that the 'burglar' Patrick knocked out is none other than Mr. Claus himself, the couple soon find themselves looped in by a harried elf to (red) suit up and save Christmas!
But, as the sun rises on Christmas morning and the sleigh takes them back to the North Pole instead of New Jersey, they're in for a massive shock. The couple must assume the roles of Santa Claus and the first ever Merriest Mister, or Christmas will be cancelled . . . permanently.
With Christmas - and their marriage - on the line, Patrick and Quinn agree to make a go of it for one year. But can running a toy shop together save their relationship, or will Patrick and Quinn be stuffing coal in each other's stockings by next Christmas?
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Readers are LOVING The Merriest Misters:
'Holiday spirit abounds, with lots of whimsy and room for creativity...I'm not even that big of a holiday book reader, but I admittedly was starting to check the forecast in hopes of cooler days. Break out the hot chocolate!'
'A joyfully queer romcom'
'Queer people deserve this type of heartwarming, healing holiday story and I'm so glad to see books like this being published. Feel like it would be the perfect read to cosy up with a hot chocolate on Christmas Eve!'
'I absolutely adored this book, it was like Santa Clause the movie but make it LGBTQ+'
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781035412518 |
| PRICE | £10.99 (GBP) |
| PAGES | 320 |
Available on NetGalley
Featured Reviews
Jaq O, Reviewer
Thank you Netgalley and Headline for my ARC copy.
4.5⭐️. I absolutely adored this book, it was like santa clause the movie but make it LGBTQ+. It was such a beautiful story of growth and love and all things Christmas.
Jenni Y, Reviewer
Whenever I pick up a @timothyjanovsky book, I go into it expecting a lighthearted comedy (it must be the sweet covers?!) and I end up getting a beautiful, hard-hitting, well-written, emotional story, and this one was no different!
Patrick and Quinn’s marriage is in trouble. Patrick is struggling as an architect, Quinn as a teacher and they’re saddled with an unmanageable mortgage on a ‘fixer-upper’ house which neither has the time or money to actually fix. This all changes on Christmas Eve, when the men accidentally cause Santa Claus to quit his job and Patrick has to take up the reins! But whilst Patrick is thriving as Santa, Quinn is forced into the archaic supporting role of Mrs Claus, and he realises he has to do some serious life evaluation…
This one was a very emotional read; marriage in trouble is a trope I really enjoy and watching these two navigate the rocky road to happiness was wonderful. I loved the flashbacks interspersed throughout of their younger, happier selves and I also appreciated the wonderful array of diverse side characters. There was a lot of thought put into this book around traditional gender roles and how they’re subconsciously enforced… Quinn doing his best to subvert these was great to read about.
Read The Merriest Misters for:
✨ Accidentally becoming Santa Claus
✨ Dismantling gender stereotypes
✨ Marriage in trouble
✨ Exploring queer relationships in a heteronormative world
✨ Struggles with parental figures
✨ Reindeer are simply the best listeners
✨ Marriage looks different for everyone
✨ Love can look like whatever you want it to
Thank you to NetGalley, Headline Eternal and the author for an ARC of this book! It’s available on 1st October 2024!
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