The Guncle Abroad

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Patrick O’Hara is back, and this time he’s packing his guncle wisdom for a family wedding under the Italian sun. Five years after his unforgettable summer caring for his niece Maisie and nephew Grant, Patrick has rebuilt his acting career in New York. But just as he’s settling into his second successful sitcom, family calls again.

When Patrick’s brother Greg announces plans to remarry in Italy, Maisie and Grant aren’t exactly thrilled about their new soon-to-be-launt (lesbian aunt). Ever the devoted guncle, Patrick whisks the kids off to Europe, hoping to help them understand love the way he once helped them navigate grief. What follows is a whirlwind journey through cobblestone streets and seaside villages, leading to one spectacularly chaotic Italian wedding weekend.

Between managing a nervous groom, his flirtatious sister Clara, a rivalry with the charming bride-to-be, two moody teenagers, and one disastrous rehearsal dinner, Patrick discovers that teaching others about love might be exactly what he needs to repair his own heart. Looking down both barrels at fifty and newly single, he’s forced to confront what it really means to grow up.

Steven Rowley returns with his signature blend of sharp humor and tender emotion, crafting a story about the messy, beautiful complications of family bonds. The Guncle Abroad is a sun-drenched celebration of second chances, chosen family, and finding yourself at any age. Perfect for readers who love heartfelt LGBTQ+ fiction with genuine laughs and even more genuine tears.

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