{"title":"Adib Khorram","description":"Adib Khorram is a queer Iranian-American author. His critically acclaimed novels include DARIUS THE GREAT IS NOT OKAY, DARIUS THE GREAT DESERVES BETTER, KISS \u0026amp; TELL, and THE BREAK UP LISTS. When he's not writing, he enjoys yoga, figure skating, electric guitar, food, wine, tea, board games, and explaining to people why Kansas City has the best barbecue.","products":[{"product_id":"it-had-to-be-him-paperback","title":"It Had to Be Him - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHeartstopper \u003c\/i\u003emeets \u003ci\u003eEat Pray Love\u003c\/i\u003e in this swoony, spicy, second-chance romance from \u003ci\u003eUSA Today \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author Adib Khorram about two former classmates unexpectedly reuniting in Italy. \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Ramin Yazdani's marriage proposal has just gone bottoms up: his ex dumped him in \u003ci\u003epublic \u003c\/i\u003efor being \u003ci\u003eboring\u003c\/i\u003e. Bent on proving him wrong, Ramin books a spontaneous solo trip to Italy. When he runs into his high school crush while in a gelateria, however, his resolve to reinvent himself is put to the test. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Noah Bartlett's in a rut. Since his divorce, he's become a bit of a homebody. So when his ex-wife insists he join her and their son on an Italian holiday, Noah reluctantly agrees. But his reticence turns to excitement when he sees his former classmate, who's aged just like a fine wine. As a teenager, Ramin fascinated him--and since Noah now knows that fascination was code for \u003ci\u003ecrush\u003c\/i\u003e--all those feelings are quick to come rushing back. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Soon Ramin and Noah are tumbling headfirst into a relationship. Only Ramin fears Noah's feelings won't last without Ramin's adventurous new persona--and Noah's not sure he can be the supportive partner Ramin deserves. With the days counting down to the end of their trip, can their love last without the magic of Italy?","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50101138227423,"sku":"9781538739556","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/6vw3WfiU7L9781538739556.webp?v=1781068333"},{"product_id":"ill-have-what-hes-having-paperback","title":"I'll Have What He's Having - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA smart, sexy \"perfect romance\" about mistaken identities, a no-strings fling, and the way one night--and one person--can change your life forever from the bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eDarius the Great Is Not Okay \u003c\/i\u003e(Julie Murphy \u0026amp; Sierra Simone, bestselling co-authors of \u003ci\u003eA Merry Little Meet Cute\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e When it comes to love, substitute teacher Farzan Alavi is a disaster. Newly heartbroken--\u003ci\u003eagain\u003c\/i\u003e--he's drowning his sorrows at Kansas City's newest wine bar. Only instead of being crowded between strangers, he's escorted to a VIP table for one. There, the hot sommelier does more than treat him to the meal of his life. The way he flirts with Farzan ignites instant sparks. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e There's just one problem: David Curtis thinks Farzan is Kansas City's most influential food critic. The truth only comes out after the two spend an unforgettably hot night together. Good news--both think the mix-up is hilarious. Bad news--David is studying to become a master sommelier and has no interest in a relationship. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Neither expects their paths to cross again . . . until Farzan inherits his family's bistro. The two agree to a friends-\u003ci\u003esans\u003c\/i\u003e-benefits exchange: David will share his industry knowledge, and Farzan will help David study. Only business turns to pleasure when neither can ignore the attraction still sizzling between them. But with David set on moving cross-country after his test, and Farzan committed to his family's restaurant, how can their relationship last past the expiration date?","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50101190721759,"sku":"9781538739518","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/H6ImWYWp_Z9781538739518.webp?v=1781068437"}],"url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/collections\/adib-khorram.oembed","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}