Brown, Erik J. - Lose You to Find Me

In Lose You to Find Me, Erik J. Brown delivers a heartwarming and poignant story of self-discovery, friendship, and the enduring power of love.

Blurb:

Tommy Dees is in the weeds—restaurant speak for beyond overwhelmed. He’s been working as a server at Sunset Estates retirement community to get the experience he needs to attend one of the best culinary schools in the world. And to make his application shine, he also needs a letter of recommendation from his sadistic manager. But in exchange for the letter, Tommy has to meet three conditions—including training the new hire.

What he doesn’t expect is for the newbie to be an old crush: Gabe, with the dimples and kind heart, who Tommy fell for during summer camp at age ten and then never saw again. Unfortunately, Gabe doesn’t remember Tommy at all. The training proves distracting as old feelings resurface, and the universe seems to be conspiring against them.

With the application deadline looming and Gabe on his mind, Tommy is determined to keep it all together—but what if life isn’t meant to follow a recipe?

LGBT Themes:

• Exploration of LGBTQ+ identity and relationships in contemporary society.
• Navigating the challenges of coming out and finding acceptance.
• The power of love and friendship to overcome personal struggles.

Relevant Tags: LGBTQ+, Fiction, LGBTQ+ Contemporary Fiction, Romantic Comedy, Queer, Identity, Self-Acceptance, Love, Friendship, Coming Out, Erik J. Brown, Lose You to Find Me

Awards & Recognition:

• Finalist for the 2023 Lambda Literary Award for Best Gay Romance

• Target Keywords: LGBTQ+ contemporary fiction, romance, queer, identify, self-acceptance, love, friendship, coming out
• Meta Description: Embark on a heartwarming and poignant journey into the world of self-discovery and love in Erik J. Brown's captivating novel, Lose You to Find Me, as a young man navigates the complexities of love, loss, and the search for one's true self.

Additional Notes:

• Lose You to Find Me is a standalone novel and does not require prior knowledge of the author's other works.
• The novel has been praised for its sensitive portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters and themes, as well as its heartwarming and inspiring message.

Title: Lose You to Find Me

Author: Erik J. Brown

Genre: Fiction, LGBTQ+ Contemporary Fiction, Romantic Comedy

Pages: 384

Publisher: Berkley

Release Date: May 3, 2023

Weight: 400 grams

Size: 152 x 234 x 25 mm