Kosoko Jackson Books

After a liver transplant, Andre suddenly becomes a time traveler. But is his soulmate Michael, who lives in 1969, or Blake, his donor's brother, who is training him in 2021?

A Lesson in Vengeance meets The Taking of Jake Livingston in this page-turning YA horror/fantasy set in dark academia about a queer Black teen who discovers the sinister history of his boarding school and the corrupt powers behind it all.

"A high school junior teams up with a hacker during a police brutality protest to shut down a device that creates an impenetrable dome around Baltimore that is keeping the residents in and information from going out"--

One of Amazon's Best Romances of December A December LibraryReads Pick Sometimes two cooks in the kitchen are better than one in this swoony romantic comedy from the author of I’m So (Not) Over You. Xavier Reynolds is doing less than stellar. He just got dumped, was passed over for a prestigious fellowship, and to top it all off he's right back home in Harper's Cove, Maine (population: 9,000). The last thing he wants to do is to work as a prep chef in the kitchen of the hip new restaurant in town, The Wharf. Especially since the hot, single-father chef who owns it can’t delegate to save his life. Logan O’Hare doesn’t understand Xavier or why every word out of his mouth is dipped in sarcasm. Unfortunately, he has no choice but to hire him—he needs more help in the kitchen and his tween daughter, Anne, can only mince so many onions. It might be a recipe for disaster, but Logan doesn’t have many options besides Xavier. Stuck between a stove and a hot place, Logan and Xavier discover an unexpected connection. But when the heat between them threatens to top the Scoville scale, they’ll have to decide if they can make their relationship work or if life has seasoned them too differently.

One of Entertainment Weekly's 10 Best LGBTQ+ Romance Novels of the Last Five Years, this swoony romantic comedy from Kosoko Jackson explores the complexities of love and identity. Aspiring journalist Kian Andrews hasn't heard from his ex-boyfriend, Hudson Rivers, in months, but an urgent text brings them together at a café. Contrary to Kian's hopes for an apology or a confession of love, Hudson asks him to pretend to be his boyfriend while his parents visit. Reluctantly, Kian agrees, but the situation escalates when he becomes Hudson's plus one at a high-profile wedding in Georgia. Coming from a wealthy family where reputation is paramount, Hudson can't afford another mistake. Kian's presence not only helps Hudson maintain appearances but also offers Kian a chance to network with influential figures in media, potentially advancing his career. However, as their fake relationship deepens, both men must confront their true feelings, leading to a pivotal moment of self-discovery and emotional honesty. This story captures the tension between pretense and authenticity, making readers question what love really means.

Vorgetäuschte Beziehungen bedeuten nicht gleich vorgetäuschte Gefühle ... Als Kian von seinem Ex-Freund Hudson um ein Treffen gebeten wird, hofft er heimlich auf eine Liebeserklärung. Aber Hudson fleht ihn an, bei einem Essen mit seinen Eltern ihre Liebe vorzutäuschen. Die Familie hat keine Ahnung, dass sie inzwischen getrennte Wege gehen. Kian stimmt zögernd zu, doch als er auch noch zur Hochzeit von Hudsons Cousine eingeladen wird, möchte er wirklich ablehnen! In letzter Minute gelingt es Hudson, Kian davon zu überzeugen, ihn zu begleiten. Keiner kann leugnen, dass das Knistern zwischen ihnen noch immer da ist. Aber gibt es eine zweite Chance für ihre Liebe? Für alle Leser:innen von Alexis Hall, Casey McQuiston, Andreas Suchanek und Alicia Zett. Begeisterte Stimmen zum Debütroman von Kosoko Jackson: »Ein witziges, romantisches und geradezu entzückendes Buch, eine willkommene und frische neue Stimme: Kosoko Jackson!« Julia Whelan »Auf diese queere Lovestory hat das Genre seit Jahren gewartet!« Christina Lauren »Eine herausragende neue Stimme des Genres« Entertainment Weekly