BOOK LAUNCH! Katie Chandler, "Triple Threat" (w/ Chloe Liese)
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RSVP HERE We are excited to host writer and PA native, Katie Chandler, for the launch of her next steamy, sporty, queer romance, Triple Threat. Katie will be in conversation with local romcom legend (and beloved bestie of White Whale), Chloe Liese. From the author of the “exquisite” (The New York Times) Backhanded Compliments, a steamy sports romance about a disgraced tennis star, the ex-pro who becomes her coach, and the soulmate they share. Perfect for fans of "Challengers" and Carrie Soto Is Back. Octavia Ricci has spent her entire life proving she doesn’t need anyone—especially not her father, the controlling coach who built her career and broke her spirit. But after a public meltdown at the Australian Open, the icy Grand Slam champion isn’t sure if she ever wants to play again. She agrees to take it one tournament at a time, now under a new coach, determined to find her footing and love of the game again. Ariel de Cordova was once the next big thing in tennis until a devastating injury ended his career. Now, with his confidence shot, he’s not sure he can handle another player’s comeback story—especially not a player as volatile as Octavia. But as they practice, they both tentatively open up about their experiences and begin to heal their deepest wounds. The only stable, grounding presence in Octavia’s life is her soulmate, Leo Mantovani. But he has two soulmarks on his wrist, and when Leo shakes hands with Octavia’s new coach for the first time, Ariel turns out to be
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- Katie ChandlerAuthor
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