Books with author Manning

What would you do if the most popular guy in high school asked you for a favor?Ryan’s dad calls him a smartass. People at school call him a weirdo. He wants to be known as someone’s boyfriend, but it only happens in his dreams. Until he’s stuck getting closer to a desperate jock who will never return the pesky feelings that crop up when they hold hands. Luke is a typical jock. He’s good looking, popular, and maybe a bit cocky. When his hotshot attitude brings trouble, the straight athlete finds himself the last place he ever expected: a gay relationship. To make matters worse, his boyfriend seems to hate him half the time. So why is Luke drawn to him anyway?At first, this pair is better at fighting than flirting. But by the time the whole school learns about their coupling, their act is almost believable enough to fool everyone… including the guys putting on the show. Can they become the real thing before the only word left to say is goodbye?F.N. Manning's debut novel One Little Word is a sweet gay romance for fans of Dating Nashville and Bill Konigsberg. If you like humorous LGBT books with pretend boyfriends, enemies becoming friends, and secret relationships, you'll be dazzled by this charming coming-of-age novel.Buy your copy of this whirlwind gay love story today!

Before One Little Word brought a sarcastic nerd and clueless jock together, they were strangers...Ryan is a pretty interesting guy. He’s smart, a decent baker, and other things too. But right now? He’s on a busy farm in the middle of the day… and he’s not wearing pants. Or any clothes at all. Plus, his nemesis, Luke the handsome jerk, is right over there, so he needs to take care of this situation. Fast. Without dying of embarrassment, if possible.While Ryan goes on a quest for clothes, his friends have their own adventures. Like Zach crashing a wedding and trying to charm an older groomsman into loosening up. And Luke accidentally challenges Ryan to a heated battle of strength. What happens before these opposites attract, and will it hurt their chances of ever becoming something more?Told in four short stories, When We Were Strangers is an M/M prequel that can be read as a standalone YA novel. If you like zany characters and humor, you’ll enjoy this fun, adorable LGBT book.

If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em. Then beat ‘em. The days of being bullied are over for Alfonso Flores after a transformative summer leaves the junior bigger and buffer. He wants a peaceful year, so how does he end up joining the wrestling team? A guy, of course.To get closer to Dallas, Alfonso will brave the testosterone-filled macho world of groping other guys for sport. Maybe wrestling will be easy. Certainly easier than dealing with his overprotective father. Or grappling with his newfound feelings for his former tormentor. As the year progresses, Alfonso realizes his physical changes were only the beginning. And he doesn’t recognize or like the person he’s becoming. Can he win the battles ahead and get the guy without losing himself?This YA gay romance is a humorous, sweet story about change, growth, and the crazy things the irresistible pull of attraction can make you do.

Getting closer may just pull these two apart.Because he’s a giant nerd, science classes in Chicago sound like the best way for Ryan to spend his summer. The only downside is leaving behind star pitcher Luke in their rural hometown. But the couple knows perfect way to say goodbye. In baseball terms, they’re going to round the bases. Hit a homerun. Score. That’s the plan. Instead, they strike out. As the distance between the pair begins to build, the duo struggle to remove the pressure and properly show their passion for each other. Will they ultimately lose the game of love, or can they step back up to the plate and hit a grand slam?One Little Change is a gay romantic comedy where clueless but lovable guys make everything a million times worse before making progress. There's enough sweetness to give you cavities and a little heat. If you like coming-of-age stories with humor and heart, you'll love this charming LGBT novel. Buy your copy of this M/M novel to root for the home team!

If Fancy Nancy got angry. Really, really angry.Millie is quiet. Millie is sweet. Millie is mild. But the kids at school don't listen to her. And she never gets a piece of birthday cake with a flower on it. And some girls from her class walk right on top of her chalk drawing and smudge it. And they don't even say they're sorry!So that's when Millie decides she wants to be fierce! She frizzes out her hair, sharpens her nails and runs around like a wild thing. But she soon realizes that being fierce isn't the best way to get noticed either, especially when it makes you turn mean. So Millie decides to be nice--but to keep a little of that fierce backbone hidden inside her. In case she ever needs it again.With bright art and an adorable character, it's easy to empathize with Millie. Because everyone has a bad day, once in a while.Praise for MILLIE FIERCE“Millie Fierce is a delightfully naughty mix between Maurice Sendak’s Where the Wild Things Are and Molly Bang’s When Sophie Gets Angry.”--School Library Journal

Sugary and sweet, this cute gay romance will put a smile on your face. Do you listen to your head or your heart?Spencer Sharp goes with his head. He believes in order, that everything should fit neatly into an assigned space. He just doesn't know where to put Owen Moore. Free spirited and laid-back, Owen is nothing like the studious boy, but Spencer can't help but be attracted to him anyway. Owen’s a lot more interesting than boring textbooks and better looking too.As the year progresses and they get to know each other, Spencer's feelings for the easy-going boy become anything but easy. When things get complicated, Spencer wonders if it's better to be safe than sorry.Can Spencer stop thinking with his head and follow his heart for once?-Like You a Latte is a contemporary YA book that will delight fans of Boy Meets Boy and S.M. James. This queer standalone novel is a sweet, hopeful story about falling in love, taking chances, and enjoying the journey on the way to the destination.

Does liking one guy make you gay?Everybody in Luke’s small town might say yes, but he isn’t so sure. The baseball player feels like the same high school junior who can handle pop flys but not pop quizzes. Except these days, he’s drawn to Ryan Miller’s lanky frame and masculine hands. Which means… Luke has no clue. About anything. Except that he’s not ready to come out to his parents. So to buy time, the athlete lies. The ruse earns Luke a fake girlfriend, a secret boyfriend, and a whole new mess. The jock needs answers to his sexuality questions if he wants to keep Ryan, but he’s afraid of what the truth might cost him. Can Luke find himself without losing anyone he cares about?One Little Lie explores coming out along with bisexuality, the bonds of friendship, and falling for someone you never saw coming. If you enjoy LGBT books like Never Do a Wrong Thing and authors like Adam Silvera, you will adore this M/M romantic comedy.Buy your copy today to enjoy this quirky coming-of-age story!

With this talking collectible figure, Batman's arch nemesis and supervillain extraordinaire, the Joker, is here! Kit includes: 3¿-inch The Joker bust mounted on a base, with 10 diabolical sound bites Phrases include "Joker here!" "The Joke's on you, Batman!" "Life's a bowl of cherries, and this is the pits!" I'm not mad at all, I'm just...differently sane!", "Welcome to the madhouse, Batman!", and "Let's get this party started -- with a bang!" The Joker: Behind the Smile, 48-page book of The Joker history, featuring full-color illustrations throughout

One little problem is all that stands in the way of true love...In his 17 occasionally difficult, often awkward years on the planet, Ryan has only been in one serious relationship. He’s still confident his love story is among the best ones. Move over Romeo and Juliet, it’s time for Ryan and Luke. Except he’s going to prevent the tragedy brewing and ensure a happily ever after. Even if it means doing something a bit risky…Luke wants to play baseball, hold Ryan’s hand, and leave the crazy plans to his boyfriend. So if pretending to break up will satisfy the couple’s disapproving parents, he’ll support anything that gives the young pair more time together. This won’t blow up in their faces, right?As it turns out, fixing one little problem doesn’t prevent another from arising. And when the couple disagrees about how to solve their new challenge, their happily ever after becomes much less certain. Can they overcome their issues, or will they be torn apart for good?One Little Problem is a coming of age story for anyone who likes gay romances with humor and heart. From secret trysts under the stars to overly competitive games of mini golf, this novel captures all the breathtaking highs and terrifying lows of falling in love for the first time. Buy your copy today and get swept up in this enchanting love story!