Look Up, Handsome

Look Up, Handsome is a heartwarming Christmas romance set in the charming town of Hay-on-Wye, where Quinn Oxford, the owner of the only queer bookshop in town, is determined to save his beloved shop from closure. When romantic novelist Noah Sage arrives in town, Quinn is initially distracted by his good looks and charm, but as they spend more time together, Quinn realizes that Noah is hiding a secret that could threaten the future of the bookshop. With the help of their friends and family, Quinn and Noah must navigate the challenges of small-town life, their own personal struggles, and the pressures of running a business during the holiday season. Along the way, they discover the true meaning of Christmas and the power of love and community.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 26 September 2024
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

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. Its cozy and quaint and cutesy and very demure ! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ NetGalley Reviewer Quinn wants to save his bookshop,the last thing he needs is to fall in love… Hay-on-Wyes only queer bookshop is always a hive of activity. So when its 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 doesnt need. Noah has a history with Hay and its one hed rather not face. But when the snow leaves him stranded,hes left with no choice. Hay is a small town,meaning Quinn cant help but bump into Noah wherever he goes. And as the two grow closer together,is it possible that Noahs 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 ‘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 .
Look Up, Handsome is a cozy and quaint world that I would love to live in. It's a charming and demure place that I can't help but fall in love with. The story follows Quinn Oxford, the owner of Hay-on-Wyes' only queer bookshop, who is determined to save his beloved shop from closure. When romantic novelist Noah Sage arrives in town, Quinn is initially distracted by his presence, but as the snow leaves him stranded, he is left with no choice but to confront his past. Hay is a small town, and Quinn and Noah are forced to bump into each other wherever they go. As they grow closer together, Noah's feelings towards Hay begin to thaw, and Quinn is faced with the challenge of saving his shop and finding love. The book is a perfect festive romcom for fans of Casey McQuiston and Alexis Hall, with tropes such as small town, forced proximity, grumpy x sunshine, bookshop, and seasonal romance. Readers have praised it for its adorable holiday romcom vibes, Hallmark movie vibes, and cute small town Wales setting. The conflict of the bookstore being taken away adds stakes to the story, making it more than just a typical romance. Overall, Look Up, Handsome is a heartwarming and charming book that will leave readers feeling warm and fuzzy inside.

Weight: 266g
Dimension: 129 x 197 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780008659585