{"product_id":"in-the-case-of-heartbreak-isbn-9781496738974","title":"In the Case of Heartbreak","description":"\u003cb\u003eWith a gorgeous beachfront mansion, salty ocean breeze, steamy nights, and \u003ci\u003eALL\u003c\/i\u003e the summertime feels, this funny, sexy queer rom-com is a celebration of summer love, as a cinnamon roll of a pastry chef finds his indie rocker crush suddenly within reach. Perfect for fans of Casey McQuiston, Roan Parrish, Alexandria Bellefleur, Ruby Barrett, and Alexis Hall!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBen has been baking his mother’s cinnamon rolls at the family café for years. He’s been quietly in love with Adam Reed, his musician-slash-mechanic neighbor, for just as long. But Ben’s done waiting behind the pastry case. Despite his fear of failure, he’s entered a make-or-break competition to build his recipes into a national brand. He’s going to take charge of his business instead of nearly tanking the café—again. And he’s going to finally confess his feelings for Adam. ON LIVE TV.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExcept his big plans get punched down before they even half-rise. Soon Ben is dashing down the coast to his grandma’s 80th birthday party on the beach, hiding his broken heart in Maywell Bay, California. Sun, sea, and fresh breezes should blow in something new—except they don’t. They blow in Adam Reed, grinning like a pirate and stealing the show as the musical entertainment hired by Grandma for her big bash. Grandma’s signature Heartbreak Tea is the only remedy, and Grandma’s tea could take the paint off a fence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut there’s a burn of truth along with the booze in his bottle, and Ben has a decision to make. Can he take the sweetness in front of him, and brave the bitterness that comes after? Or is a little sea salt just what this cinnamon roll needs?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSalty cinnamon rolls? Ew. Ben would \u003ci\u003enever\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e“\u003ci\u003eIn the Case of Heartbreak\u003c\/i\u003e shines in its range—the warmth, peace, and coziness of its charming beachside town setting and the sweetness and sizzle from its dynamic romance between Ben and Adam.\" —Carlyn Greenwald, author of \u003ci\u003eSizzle Reel\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e \"Like the most delicious cinnamon roll, \u003ci\u003eIn the Case of Heartbreak\u003c\/i\u003e is warm and gooey and the ultimate comfort treat. I devoured this book!\"\u003ci\u003e —\u003c\/i\u003eAlicia Thompson, bestselling author of\u003ci\u003e Love in the Time of Serial Killers\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eIn the Case of Heartbreak\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\"Forced proximity? Check. Cinnamon rolls? Check. Adorable queer love? Check. This book has all the makings of the perfect summer romance movie!” \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—\u003c\/i\u003eAmanda Lovelace\u003c\/b\u003e, author of\u003ci\u003e You Are Your Own Fairy Tale\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"\u003ci\u003eIn the Case of Heartbreak\u003c\/i\u003e is an absolutely captivating romance that is sure to leave readers swooning and inspired. I teared up multiple times while reading, as I was so touched by Adam and Ben's devotion to each other. I never wanted to leave the world of the book. Courtney Kae creates settings as dazzling as a fairytale; her writing is simply irresistible.\" \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—\u003c\/i\u003eTaleen Voskuni\u003c\/b\u003e, author of\u003ci\u003e Sorry, Bro\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e\"In The Case of Heartbreak\u003c\/i\u003e is a story that unfolds in depth and flavor much like Ben's signature pastry, the cinnamon roll . Kae's novel is soft and warm, and with its alternating passion and tenderness is a perfect combination of sweet and spicy. I deeply felt the devastation of the live television rejection, and I stood up from my seat, when one of the main characters gets a much needed telling off. Heartbreak took me on a satisfying emotional ride. Kae's novel manages to be both a gripping tale of self-discovery and healing through toxic relationships, and a toe-curling sexy exploration of the other side of unrequited love. You'll root for Ben from page one, but you'll fall in love with his entire hilarious family and once again with Fern Falls by the novel's end.\"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e —\u003c\/i\u003eNikki Payne\u003c\/b\u003e, author of\u003ci\u003e Pride and Protest \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Equal parts sexy, sunny, and sweet, Courtney Kae serves up the perfect friends-to-lovers romance. But her secret ingredient is the tenderness she shows for her characters, as they navigate how to best love each other and themselves. This book reads like a happy sigh.\"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e —\u003c\/i\u003eBrian D. Kennedy\u003c\/b\u003e, author of\u003ci\u003e A Little Bit Country \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Charming, sexy, and full of Big Feels, Courtney Kae bakes a subtly intense cake with Ben and Adam’s love story that’s equal parts sweet and savory. The care taken in the discussion of mental health is exquisite, delicately folded into Ben and Adam’s characters in a way that will stick with me for a long time. \u003ci\u003eIn the Case of Heartbreak\u003c\/i\u003e is the swoony queer romance of my dreams, where courtship and consent has never been sexier.” \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—\u003c\/i\u003eSteven Salvatore\u003c\/b\u003e, critically acclaimed author of\u003ci\u003e AND THEY LIVED…, \u003c\/i\u003eand the forthcoming \u003ci\u003eTHE BOYFRIEND SUBSCRIPTION \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Courtney Kae has done it again. \u003ci\u003eIn the Case of Heartbreak\u003c\/i\u003e, takes the classic Hallmark movie formula, pours it into a queer stand mixer, and serves up the sweetest, gayest, sweetest confection of a romance. You'll come for Ben and Adam's emotional love story and stay for the delightfully hilarious side characters that surround and lift them up. Kae bakes a delectable, sexy romance that will have you licking your lips with satisfaction.\" \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—\u003c\/i\u003eM.A. Wardell\u003c\/b\u003e, author of\u003ci\u003e Teacher of the Year\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “What an absolute, heartfelt treat—rich with tender friends-to-lovers longing, the perfect dose of swoony sweetness, and the joy of hope-filled, healing love.”\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e —\u003c\/i\u003eChloe Liese\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eTwo Wrongs Make a Right\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"\u003ci\u003eIn the Case of Heartbreak\u003c\/i\u003e by Courtney Kae is the scrumptiously sweet, beachy romance of my dreams! Brimming with pure joy and sunshine, this is sure to put a smile on your face\u003ci\u003e.\" \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmy Lea\u003c\/b\u003e, international bestselling author of\u003ci\u003e EXES AND O’S\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \"Courtney Kae has done it again! \u003ci\u003eIn the Case of Heartbreak\u003c\/i\u003e is a zany love story as sweet and gooey as Ben’s famous cinnamon rolls. If you adore small-town romance, childhood friends-to-lovers, big emotion and (of course) delicious sweet treats, add this to your summer TBR, stat! You’ll gobble it up!\"\u003ci\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeorgia Clark\u003c\/b\u003e, author of\u003ci\u003e It Had to be You \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eIsland Time\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"\u003ci\u003eIn the Case of Heartbreak \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003emade me believe in the power of love, despite all odds. I swooned, I cried, I cheered, I swooned some more. Readers will fall in love with Ben, Adam, and Kae's delightful cast of small-town characters with massively big hearts. Courtney Kae's writing sparkles so much on the page that readers will be left with stars in their eyes.\"\u003ci\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eKate Spencer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eauthor of \u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003eIn a New York Minute\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"\u003c\/i\u003eLike the most delicious cinnamon roll, Courtney Kae's \u003ci\u003eIn the Case of Heartbreak\u003c\/i\u003e is warm and gooey and the ultimate comfort treat. I wanted to give Ben the biggest hug, and was rooting for him and Adam to get to their happily ever after. I devoured this book!\"\u003cb\u003e \u003ci\u003e—\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlicia Thompson, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ebestselling author of\u003ci\u003e \u003ci\u003eLove in the Time of Serial Killers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eReading \u003ci\u003eIn the Case of Heartbreak\u003c\/i\u003e is like wrapping your hands around a hot mug of tea on a chilly day - comforting, joyful, and very hard to put down.\"\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eRobin Lefler\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e,\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eauthor of\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003ci\u003eReasonable Adults\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \"\u003ci\u003eIn the Case of Heartbreak\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eis an absolutely scrumptious small town romance with the sweetest cinnamon roll of a hero, a swoon-worthy love interest, and a hilariously quirky cast! Ben's journey toward love and healing is filled with warmth and depth, and is topped off by a generous sprinkling of humor. This book gripped me by the heartstrings and left me laughing in equal measure!\" \u003cb\u003e—Tori Anne Martin, \u003c\/b\u003eauthor of\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003ci\u003eThis Spells Disaster\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eCharming and heartfelt! This small-town romance has all the trappings of a delightful Hallmark-esque movie, and it’s wonderfully and proudly queer. With all the feels, swoon-worthy pining, and steamy love scenes worth the wait, Ben and Adam’s love story is heartwarming. Serious self-discovery, honest conversations, deliciously described baked goods, and hilariously meddlesome family and friends—the latest Fern Falls novel will make readers sigh in satisfaction.\" \u003cb\u003e—Danielle Jackson, \u003c\/b\u003eauthor of \u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Accidental Pinup\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eA sweet, swoony cinnamon roll of a romance! \u003ci\u003eIn the Case of Heartbreak\u003c\/i\u003e is full of romantic yearning, quirky characters, fabulous parties, and, most importantly, healing through self-love.\" \u003cb\u003e—Susie Dumond, \u003c\/b\u003eauthor of\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003ci\u003eQueerly Beloved\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"A loving and tender romance that feels like the best sort of hug, IN THE CASE OF HEARTBREAK is everything I look for in a love story. This will be a story I come back to when I need a dose of comfort\u003cb\u003e.\" —B.K. Borison, \u003c\/b\u003eauthor of the Lovelight series\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"Much like Kae’s stunning debut, \u003ci\u003eIn the Case of Heartbreak\u003c\/i\u003e shines in its range—the warmth, peace, and coziness of its charming beachside town setting and the sweetness and sizzle from its dynamic romance between Ben and Adam. The lovable, meddlesome baker boy of In the Event of Love is going to be your next favorite romance lead.\"\u003cb\u003e \u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003eCarlyn Greenwald, \u003c\/b\u003eauthor of\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003ci\u003eSizzle Reel\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"Courtney Kae has given us the literal cinnamon roll hero of our dreams! \u003ci\u003eIn the Case of Heartbreak\u003c\/i\u003e is filled with beautifully honest vulnerability and an oh-so-delicious romance that will leave readers everywhere drooling. It serves as a tender reminder that life's sweetest moments are best shared with those we love most.\"\u003cb\u003e \u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003eChip Pons\u003c\/b\u003e, author of\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003ci\u003eYou \u0026amp; I, Rewritten \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"If you're looking for a beachy escape chock full of emotional rollercoasters and a quirky cast of characters, \u003ci\u003eIn the Case of Heartbreak\u003c\/i\u003e has you covered. Ben and Adam are just the type of fluffy, gooey cinnamon rolls the world needs, and their tender love story will satisfy your sweet tooth. A wonderful indulgence!\"\u003cb\u003e \u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003eTJ Alexander, \u003c\/b\u003eauthor of\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003ci\u003eChef's Kiss\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003ci\u003eChef's Choice\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eCourtney Kae\u003c\/b\u003e (she\/they) is the author of sweet and steamy romance novels that give her queer little heart great joy. She lives in Southern California with her family, cats, and dehydrated houseplants. Find her on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok at @court_kae and online at CourtneyKaeBooks.com.","brand":"Kensington","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48233267167461,"sku":"NP9781496738974","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781496738974.jpg?v=1767729954","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/in-the-case-of-heartbreak-isbn-9781496738974","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}