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Mary Ann Marlowe

Holding Out for a Gyro - Signed Paperback

Holding Out for a Gyro - Signed Paperback

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Holding Out For a Gyro

 When it comes to love, it’s all Greek to her…in this delightfully funny and lively romantic comedy that’s bound to be a hit for fans of Kate Clayborn or Lynn Painter.

If you’re really lucky, you have a best friend who pushes you to do the stuff that scares you. We have this whole thing where we challenge each other to take some (calculated) risks and do everything we’re terrified to do. Of course, when you avoid love at all costs, that means doing the unthinkable: being vulnerable.

So for one night, I’m going to be completely and brutally real about who I am…to a complete stranger, whose mischievous and ridiculously dark eyes promise all kinds of trouble. I’ll open the darkest corners of my soul to him. I’ll admit I run from love. That I believe in mind-blowing sex, not soul mates. Hell, I’ll even tell him why.

The problem is that instead of running screaming—the way I (and any level-headed commitment-phobe) would—the hot Greek guy is actually intrigued. I shouldn’t want to kiss him. I shouldn’t want more.

But I do.

It was just supposed to be a one-off thing. Bare my soul, flee at the stroke of midnight, and never see him again. But FML, I just discovered he’s the genius chef at my favorite organic kitchen and is single-handedly responsible for keeping me, and my stomach, so happy these past few months.

He’s the perfect Greek hero.

The only problem is that when it comes to romance…I might be the perfect villain.

Content Warnings

  • Chelsea is dealing with on-going daddy issues stemming from heavily referenced childhood emotional abuse.

Features

  • Tropes

    • Meet cute
    • Bar bet
    • Girlfriend friend goals
    • Found family
    • He falls first
    • Grumpy sunshine
    • One night stand
    • Sex first, feelings later
    • Friends with benefits
    • Better as friends
    • Cinnamon roll hero
    • Scarred heroine
    • Emotionally abusive dad
    • Afraid to commit

  • Featuring

    • Greek hero (diaspora)
    • Bucket list
    • Shenanigans
    • Foodies
    • Travel
    • Dad jokes
    • Holidays
    • Fall weather
    • Therapy rep

  • Setting

    • Charlottesville, Virginia
    • Paris
    • St. Tropez
    • Mediterranean coast
    • Greece

What readers are saying about Holding Out For a Gyro

  • "This book was amazing. It’s been so long since I’ve encountered a book that made me laugh, cry, giggle, and kick my feet in glee. This story has so many wonderful elements and moments, I can’t recommend it enough." --Mia, Goodreads reviewer

  • "This book was phenomenal , an epic rom com. If this book was a movie I would never stop watching it." --Elpida, Goodreads reviewer

  • "Wow, I did not intend to read this book in one sitting but I genuinely couldn’t put it down. It was funny, witty, and romantic and it held me captive." --Meg, Goodreads reviewer

  • "The chemistry between the main characters is palpable, and the hero, with his sweet and caring nature, is utterly endearing." --Arceli, Goodreads reviewer

  • "This book made it on my list of books I wish I could read for the first time again." --Tor Davidson