{"product_id":"napkins-and-other-distractions-paperback","title":"Napkins and Other Distractions - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eWardell\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNow with bonuses! A new epilogue and artwork of the characters. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This steamy romance follows two men who find themselves working together after a one-night stand--and explores the balance between career and relationships while also dealing with mental health issues--from an author whose \"stories are sweetness and spice wrapped into a big, warm hug\" (Alice Oseman, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eHeartstopper\u003c\/i\u003e). \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e On paper, they're a disaster. Between the sheets, they're a perfect match. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Principal Kent Lester is proud of Lear Elementary School, but seven years after his divorce, he's finally ready to focus on his personal life. Things get off to a rocky start with his first date--although that doesn't stop them from spending the night together. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Vincent Manda never seems to be able to move past the friend zone, and besides, he's not sure anyone can handle his OCD anyway. But hooking up with Kent was a revelation, and he's both scared and hoping for a repeat. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e When his school buys new computer software, Kent's alarmed to discover that his one-night stand is working on the installation. Even if Kent and Vincent can make a success of this big project, it won't erase the memories of their disastrous, not-cute meet cute. But could their sizzling sexual chemistry convince them to try a second date? \u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWriting as \u003cb\u003eM.A. Wardell\u003c\/b\u003e, LAMBDA Literary Award nominee Matt writes spicy queer rom-coms.​ His goal is to tell adult gay love stories with a diverse representation of flawed and damaged characters who find healing through love. Matt loves rom-coms and has always wished for better representation, so he's writing the stories he wishes existed. The queer men in his stories are flawed and messy. Helping them find their HEA is Matt's passion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.86 x 7.96 x 5.33 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 14, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44379276181606,"sku":"9781538774663","price":25.71,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/D9laYhKbiM9781538774663.webp?v=1768918352","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/napkins-and-other-distractions-paperback","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}