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10 Things That Never Happened

Alexis Hall

"Brilliance on every single page."--CHRISTINA LAUREN, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, for Boyfriend Material

What if one impulsive lie gave you the second chance you never knew you needed?

From USA Today bestseller Alexis Hall, 10 Things That Never Happened is a laugh-out-loud, slow-burn queer rom-com brimming with British wit, workplace tension, and unexpected heart.

Sam Becker's job isn't glamorous, but the quirky team he manages feels like home. Even his boss, the cold and calculating Jonathan Forest, has become a part of his strange little routine. Then comes a clumsy accident, a panicked lie about amnesia, and one very guilty billionaire whose icy exterior starts to thaw.

Jonathan shows up with soup, softness, and something dangerously close to care. As Sam fakes forgetfulness to keep the peace, their chemistry becomes impossible to ignore. But a relationship built on a lie can only last so long and Sam's running out of time to tell the truth.

A delightfully fun spinoff to the bestselling London Calling series, this witty, emotionally layered romance delivers on the tension of enemies-to-lovers, the comfort of found family, and the quiet thrill of discovering someone might actually see you.

"The apotheosis of the rom-com."--Entertainment Weekly, A+ Review, for Boyfriend Material

"Delicious, ridiculous, and often poignant." --Talia Hibbert, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, for Husband Material

"Every once in a while you read a book that you want to SCREAM FROM ROOFTOPS about. I'm screaming, people!"--Sonali Dev, award-winning author, for Boyfriend Material

Book Details

  • Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca
  • Publish Date: Oct 17th, 2023
  • Pages: 400
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 8.19in - 5.35in - 1.10in - 0.80lb
  • EAN: 9781728245102
  • Categories: Romance - Romantic ComedyComing of AgeHumorous - General

About the Author

Hall, Alexis: -

USA Today bestselling author Alexis Hall writes books in the southeast of England, where he lives entirely on a diet of tea and Jaffa Cakes. You can find him at http: //www.quicunquevult.com/, on Twitter @quicunquevult, and on Facebook at https: //www.facebook.com/quicunquevult

Praise for this book

"Fans of grumpy/sunshine romances will eat this up." -- Publishers Weekly
"Enemies-to-lovers romance between a grinning nihilist sunshine and a deeply withdrawn sensitive grump..., perfect for romance lovers and newbies alike." -- Library Journal
"Sam Becker enjoys almost everything about his job managing a bed-and-bath store, except for his awful boss, Jonathan Forest. While confronting said boss, Sam hits his head and--well, the details don't matter when the result is that he fakes amnesia to avoid being fired and moves in with Jonathan so that he can be looked after. The screwball setup of Alexis Hall's 10 Things That Never Happened (Sourcebooks Casablanca, $16.99, 9781728245102) leads to a poignant love story, told through Sam's amusing first-person voice. The close perspective puts the reader shoulder-to-shoulder with Sam, who is actually holding some important stuff back. Closed-off Jonathan is a typical workaholic, yet the attraction between the two housemates grows and becomes impossible to ignore despite the boss-employee taboo. The authentic emotion at the center of this romance will win readers' hearts and make them care deeply about these characters and their hopeful happy ending." -- BookPage
"Alexis Hall's new rom-com might have a zany setup--a guy fakes amnesia!--but its authentic emotion will win readers' hearts." -- BookPage