The Art of Catching Feelings

'Unfailingly sweet and surprisingly sexy at the same time, The Art of Catching Feelings is a home run' 
JODI PICOULT, Sunday Times bestselling author of Mad Honey 
 
'Chris and Daphne's achingly vulnerable, hot slide into love was so masterfully crafted with intimacy and care that I was tempted to go right back to the first page once I finished (fine, and maybe I did)' 
JESSICA JOYCE, bestselling author of You, with a View 
 
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Daphne Brink doesn&rsquo;t follow baseball, but watching &ldquo;America&rsquo;s Snoozefest&rdquo; certainly beats sitting at home in the days after she signs her divorce papers. After one too many ballpark beers, she heckles Carolina Battery player Chris Kepler, who quickly proves there might actually be a little crying in baseball. Horrified, Daphne reaches out to Chris on social media to apologize . . . but forgets to identify herself as his heckler in her message. 
 
Chris doesn&rsquo;t usually respond to random fans on social media, but when a DM from &ldquo;Duckie&rdquo; catches his eye, he impulsively messages back. Duckie is sweet, funny, and seems to understand him in a way no one else does. 
 
Daphne isn&rsquo;t sure how much longer she can keep lying to Chris, especially as she starts working with the team in real life and their feelings for each other deepen. When he finds out the truth, will it be three strikes, she&rsquo;s out? 
 
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Readers love The Art of Catching Feelings 
 
'Sweet, swoony, and a little bit steamy, Thompson&rsquo;s latest blends popular romance tropes with a heartfelt look at life&rsquo;s curve balls, and how we help each other move forward' 
 
'Each Alicia Thompson book is my new favorite book &mdash; but THIS one is just perfection. I love Thompson's ability to give flawed, real-feeling people HEAs. I finished in one sitting even though I didn't want it to end' 
 
'Alicia Thompson is now three-for-three with phenomenal contemporary romance novels . . . This was a unique spin on the &quot;You've Got Mail&quot;/&quot;Bookshop Around the Corner&quot; secret pen pal/real life tension trope . . . A TOTAL HOME RUN' 
 
'A heartwarming love story that not only made me laugh out loud but also tugged at my heartstrings . . . As a fan of sports romance, this book is a perfect example of why I love the genre so much . . . 5 stars without a doubt!'

Unfailingly sweet and surprisingly sexy at the same time, The Art of Catching Feelings is a home run for Alicia Thompson

Jodi Picoult, Sunday Times bestselling author of Mad Honey and Wish You Were Here

I'm an Alicia Thompson fan first and a human second, and The Art of Catching Feelings is a shining example of why. Chris and Daphne's achingly vulnerable, hot slide into love was so masterfully crafted with intimacy and care that I was tempted to go right back to the first page once I finished (fine, and maybe I did). With her signature effortless prose and deeply insightful musings on life and love, this is Alicia Thompson at the top of her already spectacular game

Jessica Joyce, bestselling author of You, with a View

A soft and sexy riff on You've Got Mail, The Art of Catching Feelings delivers a beautifully layered look at how intimacy blooms on and offline. I savored the bittersweetness of Alicia Thompson's expertly deployed angst. Whether or not you're a baseball fan, you'll find yourself rooting for Daphne and Chris from the moment of their one-of-a-kind meet-cute

Rosie Danan, bestselling author of The Roommate

Explosive, subtle, and quick-witted all at once, Alicia's prose is as sharp as her characters are human, and Chris and Daphne's romance is a stunning portrayal of finding genuine joy and partnership at our lowest points.

This fun romance . . . is perfect for fans of Tessa Bailey

Alicia Thompson is a writer, reader, and Paramore superfan. As a teen, she appeared in an episode of 48 hours in the audience of a local murder trial, where she broke the fourth wall by looking directly into the camera. She currently lives in Florida with her husband and two children.

'Unfailingly sweet and surprisingly sexy at the same time, The Art of Catching Feelings is a home run' 
JODI PICOULT, Sunday Times bestselling author of Mad Honey 
 
Daphne Brink doesn&rsquo;t follow baseball, but watching &ldquo;America&rsquo;s Snoozefest&rdquo; certainly beats sitting at home in the days after she signs her divorce papers. After one too many ballpark beers, she heckles Carolina Battery player Chris Kepler, who quickly proves there might actually be a little crying in baseball. Horrified, Daphne reaches out to Chris on social media to apologize . . . but forgets to identify herself as his heckler in her message. 
 
Chris doesn&rsquo;t usually respond to random fans on social media, but when a DM from &ldquo;Duckie&rdquo; catches his eye, he impulsively messages back. Duckie is sweet, funny, and seems to understand him in a way no one else does. 
 
Daphne isn&rsquo;t sure how much longer she can keep lying to Chris, especially as she starts working with the team in real life and their feelings for each other deepen. When he finds out the truth, will it be three strikes, she&rsquo;s out?

An addictive workplace romance from the bestselling author of Love in the Time of Serial Killers

With Love, From Cold World

'An electric, utterly unique workplace romance that burrowed deep into my heart' Rachel Lynn Solomon, author of The Ex Talk 
 
'A wonderfully layered, completely unique romance novel that is sure to stick with you' Culturefly 
 
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Lauren Fox is the bookkeeper for Cold World, a tourist destination that's always a winter wonderland despite being located in humid Orlando, Florida. Sure, it's ranked way below any of the trademarked amusement parks and maybe foot traffic could be better. But it's a fun place to work, even if 'fun' isn't exactly Lauren's middle name. 
 
Her coworker Asa Williamson, on the other hand, is all about finding ways to enliven his days at Cold World - whether that means organizing the Secret Santa or teasing Lauren. 
 
When the owner asks Lauren and Asa to propose something (anything, really) to raise more revenue, their rivalry heats up as they compete to come up with the best idea. But the situation is more dire than they thought, and it might take these polar opposites working together to save the day... 
 
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Real readers are LOVING With Love, From Cold World: 
 
'One of those wonderful, dreamy romances that I just couldn't put down' 5 star reader review 
 
'Alicia Thompson is back at it with the perfect read... This is a must-read for any romance reader!' 5 star reader review 
 
'This romance was original, witty, touching, and so, so swoony' 5 star reader review 
 
'This book seriously rocked me; please be prepared to have every piece of your heart deconstructed, cleaned, tuned, lovingly polished, and reassembled' 5 star reader review 
 
'Very tender while dealing with tough issues - funny and lighthearted at times too' 5 star reader review

An electric, utterly unique workplace romance that burrowed deep into my heart... With Love, From Cold World is a steamy delight sure to keep you warm all through the winter. I need everything Alicia Thompson writes beamed directly into my brain

A wonderfully layered, completely unique romance novel that is sure to stick with you

Alicia Thompson writes stories that are so uniquely real to me, with characters who are flawed and lovable and achingly relatable... I was invested in Lauren, Asa, and the quirky world of Cold World from the jump, and I loved their story every step of the way. A new forever favourite

I fell hard for the characters in this world - Asa and Lauren are complicated and flawed and so easy to root for, and I loved watching them become tentative friends, passionate lovers, and, finally, committed, confident partners to each other. Imaginative and sexy and thoughtful, With Love, From Cold World will warm you from the inside out

Unique, sexy, hilarious, charming... the perfect beach read for anyone who loves witty banter, intelligent plotting, and compelling characters... The true crime is NOT reading this novel!

Ali Hazelwood on Love in the Time of Serial Killers

A criminally addictive romance... this book is sheer perfection from beginning to end

Rachel Lynn Solomon on Love in the Time of Serial Killers

A heartwarming rom-com brimming with smart, snappy dialogue, sizzling chemistry, and lovable side characters. Fans of Christina Lauren and Rachel Lynn Solomon will adore this ode to true crime and its poignant message of opening your heart to love, even when that's the scariest thing of all

Amy Lea on Love in the Time of Serial Killers

Love in the Time of Serial Killers is funny, sharp, and thoughtful

Sarah Hogle on Love in the Time of Serial Killers

Smart, clever, and slow-burn steamy, Love in the Time of Serial Killers is a fresh, lovable rom-com that tackles facing our fear of not only the worst life can bring but the very best and being brave enough to take a chance on love

Chloe Liese on Love in the Time of Serial Killers

Lauren Fox is the bookkeeper for Cold World, a tourist destination that's always a winter wonderland despite being located in humid Orlando, Florida. Sure, it's ranked way below any of the trademarked amusement parks and maybe foot traffic could be better. But it's a fun place to work, even if 'fun' isn't exactly Lauren's middle name. 
 
Her coworker Asa Williamson, on the other hand, is all about finding ways to enliven his days at Cold World - whether that means organizing the Secret Santa or teasing Lauren. When the owner asks Lauren and Asa to propose something (anything, really) to raise more revenue, their rivalry heats up as they compete to come up with the best idea. But the situation is more dire than they thought, and it might take these polar opposites working together to save the day...

Love in the Time of Serial Killers

'Unique, sexy, hilarious, charming... The true crime is NOT reading this novel!' Ali Hazelwood, author of The Love Hypothesis 
 
'A criminally addictive romance... this book is sheer perfection from beginning to end' Rachel Lynn Solomon, author of The Ex Talk 
 
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Turns out that reading nothing but true crime isn't exactly conducive to modern dating - and one woman is going to have to learn how to give love a chance when she's used to suspecting the worst. 
 
PhD candidate Phoebe Walsh has always been obsessed with true crime. She's even analysing the genre in her dissertation - if she can manage to finish writing it. It's hard to find the time while she spends the summer in Florida, cleaning out her childhood home, dealing with her obnoxiously good-natured younger brother, and grappling with the complicated feelings of mourning a father she hadn't had a relationship with for years. 
 
It doesn't help that she's low-key convinced that her new neighbour, Sam Dennings, is a serial killer (he may dress business casual by day, but at night he's clearly up to something). But it's not long before Phoebe realises that Sam might be something much scarier - a genuinely nice guy who can pierce her armour to reach her vulnerable heart. 
 
What readers are saying about Love in the Time of Serial Killers: 
 
'Do you know when you disappear into a book? You, your surroundings, everything, ceases to exist? This book was that for me' 
 
'The cover is gorgeous, and the inside is fun, witty, relatable and so entirely sweet' 
 
'This was such an enjoyable read. I really loved the depths given to Phoebe, the way she created walls around herself, the themes were developed organically and believably' 
 
'Phoebe is one of the best female protagonists I've read in a long time' 
 
'The whole thing made me laugh out loud and smile like an idiot sooo often' 
 
'The book was witty and fun, but also thought out and honest'

Unique, sexy, hilarious, charming... the perfect beach read for anyone who loves witty banter, intelligent plotting, and compelling characters... The true crime is NOT reading this novel!

Ali Hazelwood, author of The Love Hypothesis

A criminally addictive romance... this book is sheer perfection from beginning to end. Phoebe and Sam have a permanent spot on my list of favorite fictional couples

Rachel Lynn Solomon, author of The Ex Talk

A heartwarming rom-com brimming with smart, snappy dialogue, sizzling chemistry, and lovable side characters. Fans of Christina Lauren and Rachel Lynn Solomon will adore this ode to true crime and its poignant message of opening your heart to love, even when that's the scariest thing of all

Love in the Time of Serial Killers is funny, sharp, and thoughtful

Sarah Hogle, author of You Deserve Each Other

Smart, clever, and slow-burn steamy, Love in the Time of Serial Killers is a fresh, lovable rom-com that tackles facing our fear of not only the worst life can bring but the very best and being brave enough to take a chance on love

Chloe Liese, author of The Bergman Brothers series

PhD candidate Phoebe Walsh has always been obsessed with true crime. She's even analysing the genre in her dissertation - if she can manage to finish writing it. It's hard to find the time while she spends the summer in Florida, cleaning out her childhood home, dealing with her obnoxiously good-natured younger brother, and grappling with the complicated feelings of mourning a father she hadn't had a relationship with for years. 
 
It doesn't help that she's low-key convinced that her new neighbour, Sam Dennings, is a serial killer (he may dress business casual by day, but at night he's clearly up to something). But it's not long before Phoebe realises that Sam might be something much scarier - a genuinely nice guy who can pierce her armour to reach her vulnerable heart.

Alicia Thompson

Micah’s relationship to music is…complicated. Her band took off after being featured on a teen TV show, but the group broke up in no small part thanks to Micah’s ex, the band’s guitarist. Years of trying to break out on her own have landed flat, so when she’s offered an opportunity to reunite with the band on a cruise, she reluctantly says yes, even though she’ll have to face the ghosts of her past. 
 
John has been in love with Micah since they were kids making music together, but never said anything for the sake of the band, her old relationship, and to preserve their friendship. A life away from music has made him miss the way his heart sang with hers, so he boards the cruise too. 
 
Onboard, Micah can’t help but see John with new eyes, and John’s feelings only intensify as the discordant band’s tension grows to a breaking point and they’ll have to decide if their relationship is more than a one-hit wonder.

Alicia Thompson

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