Look Up, Handsome
By (Author) Jack Strange
HarperCollins Publishers
One More Chapter
1st October 2025
26th September 2024
United Kingdom
General
Fiction
Narrative theme: Love and relationships
Narrative theme: Identity / belonging
Modern and Contemporary romance
Family life fiction
823.92
Paperback
384
Width 129mm, Height 198mm, Spine 32mm
600g
'Do you ever just read a story and know that you could happily exist in the world on page Well Look Up, Handsome is the world that I think I would love to live in. Its cozy and quaint and cutesy and very demure! NetGalley Reviewer
'Cozy, queer, and Christmas-y, Look Up, Handsome reads like a love letter to bookstores Laurie Gilmore
A cozy and emotional holiday romance New York Times
Quinn wants to save his bookshop, the last thing he needs is to fall in love
Hay-on-Wyes only queer bookshop is always a hive of activity. So when its threatened with closure, its owner Quinn Oxford is determined to do whatever it takes to save his beloved shop.
That is until romantic novelist Noah Sage arrives in town. Gorgeous, brooding and clearly unhappy to be there, Noah is the distraction Quinn doesnt need. Noah has a history with Hay and its one hed rather not face. But when the snow leaves him stranded, hes left with no choice.
Hay is a small town, meaning Quinn cant help but bump into Noah wherever he goes. And as the two grow closer together, is it possible that Noahs feelings towards Hay will thaw Can Quinn have a real-life romance and save his beloved bookshop Or will he need a Christmas miracle
The perfect festive romcom for fans of Casey McQuiston and Alexis Hall!
Tropes:
Heartfelt and hilarious. Jack Strange writes smart and zesty romance with a kick A. J. West
An adorable holiday romcom that checks all the boxes
'The ultimate cute cosy Christmas romcom with all the Hallmark movie vibes combined with cute small town Wales
A great queer Christmassy romcom full of strife, tension and lots of feels
'I absolutely adored this book, it was so cute and so heartwarming that I didn't want it to end
'The conflict of the bookstore being taken away was a nice contrast to the romance, it gave the story stakes beyond your typical romcom
Similar vibes to a Hallmark Christmas movie
Super sweet, cosy and heartwarming
A quick easy read that was inviting and heartwarming. Reading this reminded me of books by Alexis Hall.
'If you need something cosy to read to keep away those cold winter nights then this book is it
Jack Strange is a writer from Wales, writing romantic comedies and mystery, both with gay male leads. In his day job, Jack works as both a journalist during the week, and a bookseller on the weekends, and somehow finds the time to fit in writing stories with representation, fun, and love at the forefront. With a degree in English Literature and Creative Writing, Jack enjoys being creative, whether it be hosting podcasts, writing articles, or creating characters.
Jack lived in Vancouver, Canada, before moving back home to Wales. He lives with his boyfriend, and their three cats, Bali, Mrs Moo, and Dolly. When he isn't writing, he's reading and sharing his reads on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. You might also find him reading tarot cards online and at festivals.