Jack Strange
Author of romantic comedies
Look Up, Handsome
The most heart-warming, romantic and laugh-out-loud
romcom you need to read in 2024.
Quinn wants to save his bookshop, the last thing he needs is to fall in love…
Hay-on-Wye’s only queer bookshop is always a hive of activity. So when it’s threatened with closure, its owner Quinn Oxford is determined to do whatever it takes to save his beloved shop.
That is until romantic novelist Noah Sage arrives in town. Gorgeous, brooding and clearly unhappy to be there, Noah is the distraction Quinn doesn’t need. Noah has a history with Hay and it’s one he’d rather not face. But when the snow leaves him stranded, he’s left with no choice.
Hay is a small town, meaning Quinn can’t help but bump into Noah wherever he goes. And as the two grow closer together, is it possible that Noah’s feelings towards Hay will thaw? Can Quinn have a real-life romance and save his beloved bookshop? Or will he need a Christmas miracle…
The perfect festive romcom for fans of Casey McQuiston and Alexis Hall!
Tropes:
Small Town
Forced Proximity
Grumpy x Sunshine
About Jack
Jack Strange is a writer from Wales, writing romantic comedies and mystery, both with gay male leads. In his day job, Jack works as both a journalist during the week, and a bookseller on the weekends, and somehow finds the time to fit in writing stories with representation, fun, and love at the forefront. With a degree in English Literature and Creative Writing, Jack enjoys being creative, whether it be hosting podcasts, writing articles, or creating characters.
Jack's first novel is a Christmas rom-com, called Look Up Handsome. It is scheduled for September 2024 publication with HarperCollins imprint, One More Chapter. His next rom-com novel, 25 Days in Athens, is scheduled for a 2025 release, with HarperCollins imprint One More Chapter.
Jack lived in Vancouver, Canada, before moving back home to Wales. He lives with his boyfriend, and their three cats, Bali, Mrs Moo, and Dolly. When he isn't writing, he's reading and sharing his reads on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. You might also find him reading tarot cards online and at festivals.
