You're a Mean One, Matthew Prince

by Timothy Janovsky

Overview

Notes From Your Bookseller

The world of romance novels is changing! And Timothy Janovsky is part of the charge. Full of heart ... and soul! Once you’ve blazed through Alexis Hall and Casey McQuiston we encourage this next choice from our shelves.

An "effervescent" (Rachel Lynn Solomon) stand-alone Christmas LGBTQIA+ New Adult RomCom, perfect for fans of Schitt's Creek and Red White & Royal Blue.

BRING A LITTLE JOY TO THE WORLD? NOT TODAY, SANTA.

Matthew Prince is young, rich, and thoroughly spoiled. So what if his parents barely remember he exists and the press is totally obsessed with him? He's on top of the world. But one major PR misstep later, and Matthew is cut off and shipped away to spend the holidays in his grandparents' charming small town hellscape. Population: who cares?

It's bad enough he's stuck in some festive winter wonderland—it's even worse that he has to share space with Hector Martinez, an obnoxiously attractive local who's unimpressed with anything and everything Matthew does.

Just when it looks like the holiday season is bringing nothing but heated squabbles, the charity gala loses its coordinator and Matthew steps in as a saintly act to get home early on good behavior…with Hector as his maddening plus-one. But even a Grinch can't resist the unexpected joy of found family, and in the end, the forced proximity and infectious holiday cheer might be enough to make a lonely Prince's heart grow three sizes this year.

While part of a series, this book stands alone.

People Are Raving About Timothy Janovsky:

"This book made my queer heart so very full and deeply happy."—Anita Kelly

"A cinematic daydream guaranteed to steal your heart."—Julian Winters

"Wonderfully upbeat and sweet."—Suzanne Park

"Full of hope and heart."—Alexandria Bellefleur

"[A] fresh, sweet, and swoony love story that blends coming-of-age comedy with the nuances of exploring sexual identity."—Alison Cochrun

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781728250632
Publisher:	Sourcebooks
Publication date:	10/04/2022
Series:	Boy Meets Boy , #2
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	320
Sales rank:	363,416
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Timothy Janovsky is a queer, multidisciplinary storyteller from New Jersey. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Muhlenberg College and a self-appointed certificate in rom-com studies (accreditation pending). When he’s not daydreaming about young Hugh Grant, he’s telling jokes, playing characters, and writing books. He’s the author of Never Been Kissed and You’re a Mean One, Matthew Prince. Follow him on social media for more.

Editorial Reviews

08/29/2022

For this frothy Christmas romance, Janovsky (Never Been Kissed) exiles entitled 21-year-old socialite Matthew Prince, “New York City’s reigning Party Prince,” to the Berkshires for the holidays. As punishment for impulse buying an island, Matthew’s parents cut him off and cart him off to his grandparents’ cozy Wind River, Mass., cottage—where of course he’s a fish out of water. His professor grandfather has also offered a room to Hector Martinez, a financially struggling college student, who strikes up an immediate mutual dislike with snobby Matthew. The polar opposite roommates reach a kind of détente when Hector helps Matthew through a panic attack, each revealing hidden depths to the other. And when Matthew makes a plan to get them both home for the holidays by convincing his parents he’s changed his ways and regaining access to his funds, they become an unlikely team, baking cookies and planning the Wind River Holiday Charity Gala. As they work together, Matthew’s shocked to recognize himself “catching feelings” for his newfound friend. Janovsky is blatant about the “holiday romance magic” at work, but Matthew’s redemption arc is just as gratifying as the love story. The result is a sweet romance that’s sure to put readers in the holiday spirit. Agent: Kevin O’Connor, O’Connor Literary. (Oct.)

Publishers Weekly

"[You’re a Mean One, Matthew Prince] is a sweet, sexy holiday romp." — Booklist

"This is holiday rom-com perfection. Sparkling with a gloriously fresh, witty voice and timely messages of healing and hopeful new beginnings, YOU'RE A MEAN ONE, MATTHEW PRINCE is tender, sexy, and deeply heartfelt—a new all-time favorite!

" — Chloe Liese, author of the Bergman Brothers series

"YOU'RE A MEAN ONE, MATTHEW PRINCE is a funny, heartwarming pop of Christmas sparkle with a protagonist whose selfish ways are so entertaining to read that I'm almost sorry he can't be bad forever—but with as funny as Matthew is when he's wicked, his redemption arc is equally satisfying, sweet as a chai sugar cookie, and I was rooting for him and Hector, as well as the whole town, from the moment Matthew Prince stepped into Wind River in his Gucci boots." — Sarah Hogle author of You Deserve Each Other and Twice Shy

From the Publisher

05/01/2022

Matthew Prince lives in a luxury New York City apartment with his wealthy parents, who also pay his credit card bills, and he bases his life on how social media will view him. He creates havoc and scandals with every step, leaving his parents' PR firm to clean up the mess. But when Matthew's generalized anxiety disorder overwhelms him and he panic-purchases an island (a small one), it's one scandal too many. His parents cut up his credit cards and send him to his grandparents' house in the small town of Wind River for Christmas while they handle his latest disaster. Storming into his grandparents' small cottage, he discovers a further outrage: He has to share a room, and bunk beds, with their boarder, Hector Martinez. Hector is hardworking, humble, and sincere…the exact opposite of Matthew. And he snores. Matthew is certain this will be the worst holiday of his life. Little by little, however, he begins to find his footing, and maybe even a direction for his future, as his frozen heart begins to thaw. This contemporary gay romantic comedy is told from Matthew's point of view, giving readers a close look at his anxiety, body issues, and lack of close relationships. While he could be, and occasionally is, unlikable, Janovsky (Never Been Kissed) gives Matthew a realistic backstory and believable emotional growth. The secondary characters aren't as well developed, leaving the focus on Matthew, but they all play important roles in his story. VERDICT Fans of Alexandria Bellefleur and Courtney Kae will clamor for this slow-burn, opposites-attract holiday treat.—Heather Miller Cover

Library Journal

Listeners will become engrossed in this warm performance by Mark Sanderlin. Matthew Prince comes from all kinds of money, but his parents cut him off after he purchases an island. To his dismay, he’s sent to live with his grandparents in a quaint town, and, even worse, has a roommate, a sarcastic yet attractive young man named Hector. While the reluctant romance that develops is fetching, Sanderlin’s performance really shines in Matthew’s character progression from a snobby, spoiled brat to a humble, exposed man who wants real companionship. It’s a story about breaking down walls, and Sanderlin’s smooth, charming narration provides much-needed depth. The buildup between Matthew and Hector is spicy and satisfying. A queer holiday romance for a wide audience to devour. G.M. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2022, Portland, Maine

NOVEMBER 2022 - AudioFile

Listeners will become engrossed in this warm performance by Mark Sanderlin. Matthew Prince comes from all kinds of money, but his parents cut him off after he purchases an island. To his dismay, he’s sent to live with his grandparents in a quaint town, and, even worse, has a roommate, a sarcastic yet attractive young man named Hector. While the reluctant romance that develops is fetching, Sanderlin’s performance really shines in Matthew’s character progression from a snobby, spoiled brat to a humble, exposed man who wants real companionship. It’s a story about breaking down walls, and Sanderlin’s smooth, charming narration provides much-needed depth. The buildup between Matthew and Hector is spicy and satisfying. A queer holiday romance for a wide audience to devour. G.M. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2022, Portland, Maine

NOVEMBER 2022 - AudioFile