{"product_id":"the-art-of-almost-losing-it-9781970969030","title":"The Art of Almost Losing It","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere comes a time in every almost-thirty-year-old woman's life when getting kidnapped off the street is preferable to admitting that the hot, rich boyfriend you've been bragging about for months does not, in fact, exist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, it's terrifying being stuffed in the trunk of a Mercedes, but I would rather be locked in a stranger's penthouse than sleeping on the floor of my parents' apartment like the loser daughter I am.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHonestly?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's nice to get some alone time. And my own bathroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe bribes me with money not to call the police.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI scream at him for forcing me to go to brunch as his prisoner at the hottest restaurant in New York.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow everyone in my parents' aggressively posh Manhattan neighborhood thinks we're dating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuckle up, buddy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI have a full wedding itinerary to attend, and congratulations-you're my fake boyfriend.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnfortunately, my kidnapper is the worst fake boyfriend in the history of fake boyfriends.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe's mean.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAloof.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEmotionally unavailable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd deeply offended by how much time I spend on my phone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeanwhile, I'm trying to ignore how yummy he smells, all muscular and tall as he fumes next to me in bed, furious because I asked him when the sexy portion of the kidnapping is going to happen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's a fair question, though, right?!? I thought kidnapping came with benefits!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGuess my kidnapper didn't want me that much after all.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMen lying about their desire for a relationship. Story of my life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow I'm trapped.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe's miserable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd somehow, this is starting to feel dangerously like a relationship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a standalone spicy Rom Com, HEA guaranteed! Takeout is clandestinely ordered, someone gets a black eye from a magic dildo, and sexy kidnappers deeply regret their actions. You do not need to read the other books in the series to LOL with this one! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Adair Lakes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/04\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781970969030\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 620\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.40lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.25w x 1.25d","brand":"Alina Jacobs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52934225985717,"sku":"9781970969030","price":25.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-art-of-almost-losing-it-9781970969030","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}