The Second You're Single: A Novel

Sora Reid is a freelance writer who believes in inertia and hates Valentine's Day. She meets Jack Mann, a muscle-bound baker, and they have instant attraction, but Sora knows she can't #gosolo AND get the guy. She wants to empower her followers to stay single, but relationships always end.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 01 May 2023
Publisher: St Martin's Press

Sora Reid, a freelance writer, embodies the concept of inertia, standing apart from her family of ambitious individuals. Her Japanese-American mom constantly hints at losing weight, while her almost-married sister pressures her to find a date for the wedding. Despite her reluctance, Sora finds solace in minimal input and minimal expectations, as this way of life suits her best. However, one thing disrupts her steady routine: her intense dislike for Valentine's Day. She questions the commercial love machine and wonders why people expect extravagant gestures when staying home with a package of bacon and a bottle of tequila can be equally satisfying. Sora has experienced betrayal in the past, and her heart feels like a delicate Japanese ceramic bowl with gold-filled cracks, reminding her of the fragility of relationships.

When Sora's pledge to stay single resonates with her readers, inspiring them to embrace the #gosolo movement, she desires to empower her followers. She believes that finding love should not be an impossible task. Unexpectedly, Sora's path crosses with Jack Mann, a muscle-bound baker from her elementary school days. Their encounter at the grocery store sparks an instant attraction, but Sora faces a dilemma. She cannot pursue a solo journey while also pursuing a relationship with Jack. She knows that relationships inevitably end, and she cannot let down her readers who have placed their trust in her.

As Sora grapples with her conflicting desires, Jack continues to confound her expectations of love. He shows her a side of himself that she never knew existed, and she finds herself falling deeper into his charm. But as they spend more time together, Sora begins to question whether love can truly be as simple as she once believed. She wonders if Jack is truly different from the others, or if he will follow the same predictable pattern as those before him.

In the end, Sora must make a decision that will shape her future. She must choose between her desire for independence and her growing affection for Jack. Will she follow her heart, or will she stick to her principles? Only time will tell, but Sora knows that she must be true to herself, regardless of the outcome.

Weight: 236g
Dimension: 207 x 136 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781250842268