Played like a Guitar

The reader can freely decide the protagonist's gender, as it remains unspecified across the first POV.

Curious by nature, Noah Westwood's seemingly uneventful college life takes an unexpected turn when saved by Jamie O'Dea, a dashing member of a band on the rise with secrets of his own. Little did Noah know that a mild interest during his music tour would turn into something more: a connection. Facing a premature existential crisis and an irrational fear of death, Noah finds purpose in life for the first time.

With only several hours left to bond and time ticking against them, they attempt to learn more about each other through deep conversations about life, death and everything in-between, all while exploring hidden wonders of different cities.

Confronted by an inner voice, Noah's deadly obsession grows stronger by the minute but Jamie's demons are holding him back. What happens when success and desire clash? Will these secrets be enough to tear them apart? Ultimately, will love prevail?

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Featured in the 2021 Wattys Shortlist for the Romance category + Best Cover! (screaming)

The book deals with topics such as existentialism, sexual orientation, and psychological disorders.

Contains some foul language and mature content.

[80 000 - 85 000 word count]