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

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About the product

Featured book: Second Chances in New Port Stephen by TJ Alexander 

This is a single purchase of one of our past book only boxes and will not subscribe you to any of our subscription products. 

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.

Our Afterlight Exclusive edition is an exclusive B-format hardback, digitally signed by TJ Alexander and features:

  • A redesigned cover with artwork by Kay Fine and design by Chloe @no0nedesigns
  • Foil embossing on the hardback by Pinapali
  • Stencilled edges by Chloe @no0nedesigns

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

Items included in the box:

  • Modern Romance Bookcase 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle with artwork by Olivia Gibbs and designed by Chatty Nora
  • Bewitched B-format book jacket inspired by Pride & Predjudice and designed by Carmen di Mauro
  • Author letter with artwork by Felix @ grayskyluna

Photo credit: @wickedly.bookish

About the Author

TJ Alexander is a critically acclaimed author who writes about queer love. Originally from Florida, they received their MA in writing and publishing from Emerson College in Boston. They live in New York City with their wife and various houseplants.

Content warnings for Second Chances in New Port Stephen

  • Content Warning

    • A main character who is a recovering alcoholic, is sober, and does not backslide/relapse
    • A main character whose mother died in a car accident a few years prior to the events of the book
    • Mentions of racism, transphobia, homophobia

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