Never Been Kissed by Timothy Janovsky
Could his perfect first kiss still be out there—with the boy he never forgot? In this heartwarming LGBTQIA+ romantic comedy novel, a nostalgic summer, a drive-in theater, and a second chance at love spark an unforgettable coming-of-age romance. Wren Roland has always dreamed of the perfect first kiss—the kind that sweeps you off your feet and feels like a movie moment. On the eve of his birthday, he writes to every boy he almost loved before he came out, hoping to finally move on. He doesn’t expect any replies. When Derick Haverford—Wren’s first big crush—shows up as the drive-in theater’s new social media intern, Wren’s world flips upside down. As they work together to save the beloved local landmark, old feelings resurface. Maybe the happy ending Wren’s been dreaming of isn’t just for the screen. A feel-good LGBTQ+ coming-of-age romance perfect for fans of Red, White & Royal Blue, Boyfriend Material, and What If It’s Us.
"Never Been Kissed is the kind of story that sweeps you into the nostalgia of sweet summer days, drive-in nights, and second chances at first lovesEqual parts a love story and a journey of queer self discovery, this was exactly the book I needed in my life. Sweet and sincere, nostalgic and hopeful, this is a romance that will be impossible to miss." - Laynie Rose Rizer, East City Bookshop
"A tribute to movies, drive-ins, and figuring out who you truly are, NEVER BEEN KISSED is a pitch-perfect second-chance summer romance. Watching Wren and Derick navigate their past and their present while fighting for their community and what they believe in will make you want to cheer. This book made my queer heart so very full and deeply happy: everything a rom-com should be." - Anita Kelly, author of Love & Other Disasters
"Janovsky's voice and Wren's character leap off every hilarious page in this fresh, sweet, and swoony love story that blends coming-of-age comedy with the nuances of exploring sexual identity. You will root for Wren and Derick to find each other as much as you root for Wren to find himself in this tender treasure of a book. Never Been Kissed has my whole heart!" - Alison Cochrun, author of The Charm Offensive
"A tribute to movies, drive-ins, and figuring out who you truly are, NEVER BEEN KISSED is a pitch-perfect second-chance summer romance. Watching Wren and Derick navigate their past and their present while fighting for their community and what they believe in will make you want to cheer. This book made my queer heart so very full and deeply happy: everything a rom-com should be." - Anita Kelly, author of Love & Other Disasters
"Janovsky's voice and Wren's character leap off every hilarious page in this fresh, sweet, and swoony love story that blends coming-of-age comedy with the nuances of exploring sexual identity. You will root for Wren and Derick to find each other as much as you root for Wren to find himself in this tender treasure of a book. Never Been Kissed has my whole heart!" - Alison Cochrun, author of The Charm Offensive
Timothy Janovsky is a queer, multidisciplinary storyteller from New Jersey. He holds a degree in theatre and dance from Muhlenberg College. His work as a humor writer has been featured on Points in Case, The Broadway Beat, and Well Mannered Grump, and his fiction short story debut was published by Voyage YA Journal. When he's not daydreaming about a young Hugh Grant, he's writing the queer rom-coms he wished he had as a teenager. Never Been Kissed is his first novel.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781728250588 |
| ISBN 10 | 1728250587 |
| Title | Never Been Kissed |
| Author | Timothy Janovsky |
| Series | Boy Meets Boy |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Sourcebooks, Inc |
| Year published | 2022-06-03 |
| Number of pages | 288 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |