Second Chances in New Port Stephen by TJ Alexander (Afterlight November 2023 Exclusive box)

After a disastrous career scandal, a comedian retreats to his hometown for the holidays. Things take another turn when he runs into his high school ex, now a busy single father. But rather than avoiding him, his ex is intrigued by his reappearance and the two rekindle their relationship. With their feelings growing, they must decide whether to leave the past behind or create something new together.

The book at a glance:

• Adult standalone contemporary romance
• M/M romance; trans man and cis man main characters; gay, genderqueer, lesbian, and cishet side characters
• You'll love this if you like... second chance romance, holiday romance (but make it Florida), and returning to your hometown vibes

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