The Build-a-Boyfriend Project: A Charming Queer Romance of Love Lessons, Simulated Dates, and Blurring Lines Amidst the Pursuit of Dreams and Self-Discovery

The Build-a-Boyfriend Project: A Charming Queer Romance of Love Lessons, Simulated Dates, and Blurring Lines Amidst the Pursuit of Dreams and Self-Discovery

by Mason Deaver

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Perfect for you if...

  • You enjoy queer romance with genuine chemistry and banter that doesn't rely on instant attraction.
  • You like watching characters sabotage themselves professionally and romantically, then have to own it.
  • You appreciate trans representation woven naturally into a love story rather than as the whole plot.

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  • You prefer romance where the deception is minor or gets resolved immediately without consequences.
  • You want a high-heat steamy book. This is sweet with steamy moments, not erotica.
  • You're looking for a workplace romance that doesn't involve actual workplace conflict and stakes.

About this book

Mason Deaver's adult romance debut follows Eli Francis, a journalist stuck in an assistant position at the online magazine Vent. Overlooked for promotion and working alongside his ex, Eli is pushed by his roommates to date. When a blind date with Peter Park goes disastrously wrong, Eli's boss suggests he write an article about teaching Peter to be a better boyfriend through a series of simulated dates. Eli agrees to the plan but has his own agenda: he secretly intends to interview Peter about growing up queer in the South and coming-of-age dating in adulthood, hoping the piece will finally earn him the promotion he deserves. In exchange, he will help Peter improve his dating skills. As Eli and Peter spend more time together, they grow closer and the boundaries between their simulated dates and genuine connection begin to blur. Eli must confront his deepest fears to become the writer he wants to be and find the love he has always needed. The novel features trans representation and combines sweet and steamy elements in a queer romance.

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