Regret Me Not

Pierce Atwater is a man with no job, no wife, and no life who is full of self-pity. He heads for Florida, where he has a month to pull his head out of his ass before he ruins his little sister's Christmas. Harold Justice Lombard the Fifth is at his own crossroads and decides to be friends with Pierce, who becomes more dependent on Hal's optimism to get him through the day. When Hal starts getting him through the nights too, Pierce must look inside for the knight he used to be before Christmas becomes a doomsday deadline of heartbreak.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 200 pages
Publication date: 25 January 2019
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press

Pierce Atwater, once a self-proclaimed knight in shining armor, found himself in a pit of despair. Jobless, divorced, and without any semblance of a life, he wallowed in self-pity, unable to be decent even to the one family member he still spoke to. With nowhere to go, he decided to head to Florida, hoping to turn his fortunes around in the last month before Christmas.

Harold Justice Lombard the Fifth, on the other hand, was at a crossroads of his own. He could continue living as Hal, a flamboyant massage therapist in training, or allow his parents to dictate his life. Hal, after a chance encounter with Pierce, saw something special in him and believed they were fellow unicorns out to make the world a better place.

Despite Pierce's misgivings about his age and his negative outlook, he couldn't resist Hal's overtures of friendship. As they embarked on an unexpected journey together, Pierce found himself increasingly dependent on Hal's unwavering optimism to get him through each day. But when Hal started to help Pierce through the nights as well, Pierce knew he had to confront the knight he used to be before Christmas became a deadline of heartbreak instead of a celebration of love.

Through their experiences, Pierce and Hal encountered a range of existential dilemmas and endless trips to the ubiquitous Target store. Pierce began to see the world through Hal's eyes, appreciating the small joys and finding hope in even the most mundane moments. As Christmas approached, Pierce realized that he had the power to change his own destiny and create a brighter future for himself.

With Hal by his side, Pierce faced his demons head-on and discovered the strength within himself to overcome his past mistakes. He rediscovered his sense of purpose and his ability to love and be loved. In the end, Christmas became a celebration of love and renewal, as Pierce and Hal embraced the possibilities of a new beginning.

Their journey together taught them that true friendship and optimism can transform lives, even in the darkest of times. Pierce and Hal emerged from their adventure stronger and more resilient than ever before, ready to face whatever challenges lay ahead. And as they parted ways, they knew that their connection would always be a source of light and inspiration for each other.

Weight: 280g
Dimension: 153 x 229 x 8 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781640809703