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Maybe Love is Best Left to Chance

Age Range

12+

Grade Range

7th and Up

Long Description

The Feeling of Falling in Love meets While You Were Sleeping in this delightful rom-com about a nonbinary teen kitchen witch finding both family and romance in the least likely of circumstances.

Standing at the foot of my comatose crush's hospital bed is not how I envisioned becoming Hayden's partner. First I needed to find out if he's even into the theys, then hopefully some flirting, a cute date up in the valley or at Taco Bell, a kiss. The normal cutesy stuff, but this? No! Hayden wasn't supposed to get hurt, especially not a trauma-induced extended nap from slipping on a wet floor at my job. On top of that, one of the nurses told his family we're dating. Sure, it might have been because that's what I told her when I was trying to get to his room to see him…but it's not true.

The wild part is his family believes it! They really think I'm the Hayden Marcus's short little curly-haired enbyfriend. His partner! With one little lie, now they think he isn't straight, and I'm terrified he actually is.

So now I'm having Thanksgiving with a family I barely know because, as far as they're concerned, I'm “dating” their son. I can't tell if this is a sign my love spell worked, or if I royally messed up and I'm being punished. I mean this family is amazing. It's everything I wish I had, and honestly more. But it's all based on a lie.

Oh, and as if all of that wasn't bad enough, my comatose crush has an even cuter brother who I think I might be falling for…

Medium Description

Short Description

I thought becoming my crush's partner would be a lot cuter than this. Instead, I unintentionally convinced his entire family that he's my partner. He's not. Except now I realize he has an even cuter brother that I might be falling for…

Trigger Warnings

Underage drinking and smoking, parent death (in the past and off page), depression, accident involving physical trauma on page

Reviews

"With an inventive twist on fake dating, How (Not) to Conjure a Boyfriend offers readers a gentle, healing reminder that we are more than our mistakes. A whimsical, warmhearted book that is sure to charm."

-Brian D. Kennedy, Award-Winning Author of A LITTLE BIT COUNTRY

"Contemporary YA at its best. An endearing story about how being young, in love, and just trying to figure it all out can be embarrassing, terrifying--and absolutely worth it."

-Brian Zepka, Author of The Temperature of Me and You

"A sweet and swoon-some queer romance that casts an irresistible spell. This bubbling cauldron of quips, heart and high jinks had me cackling and cooing in equal measure. I loved it!"

-Josh Winning, Author of BE STILL MY UNBEATING HEART

"Jordon Greene casts an endearing spell of young love that weaves the meaning of identity, family, and harnessing your own power–a cozy, magical romance that'll have you giggling and kicking your feet!"

-Matthew Hubbard, Critically acclaimed author of THE LAST BOYFRIENDS RULES FOR REVENGE

"If you want a magical, delightful read to fall head over heels for, How (Not) to Conjure a Boyfriend should be on your list. With equal parts heart and hilarity, Jordon Greene's latest triumph is a quirky, queer ride for anyone who loved While You Were Sleeping as much as I did."

-Robbie Couch, NEW YORK TIMES Bestselling Author

"Young love is often messy, and messy is the brilliant core of Jordon Greene's How (Not) to Conjure a Boyfriend. Kenzie embodies that specific age of existential struggle, which is eminently relatable. Greene keeps the story light, despite the potentially dark premise, and surrounds Kenzie with a vibrant cast of loving, supportive characters. In Greene's hands, messy becomes fun, charming, and undeniably relatable."

-Owen Lach, Author of THE NESKAN CHRONICLES and the bestselling MODERN QUEER FAIRY TALES

"I laughed, I swooned, I clutched my amethyst crystals! Jordon Greene gives the coffee shop romance a magical makeover in this charming queer romcom about choosing authenticity, especially when it's scary. Like a warm, cinnamon-dusted confection, How (Not) to Conjure a Boyfriend is a sweet reminder to live your truth and let love in."

-Venessa Vida Kelley, USA TODAY Bestselling Author-Illustrator of WHEN THE TIDES HELD THE MOON

"With relatable characters, a slow-build romance, and a whole lot of heart, How (Not) to Conjure a Boyfriend is a fun, sweet, and delightful witchy queer take on "While You Were Sleeping." Highly recommend!"

-T.J. Baer, Author of DREAMERS and REMEMBER ME

"The warm, witchy, and swoonworthy take on While You Were Sleeping that you didn't know you needed. The perfect read for a rainy day!"

-Caleb Roehrig, Author of The Fell of Night

Selected Press

"8 New Trans Books To Read for the Trans Rights Readathon!" -Book Riot

"12 Must-Read New Queer Books Out in March 2026" -Book Riot

"Most Anticipated Young Adult SFF/H for March & April 2026" -Reactor

"Epic March YA New Releases That You’ll Find Absolutely Awesome" -Bookstr

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Format Details

Downloadable Kit PDF

Long Biography

Jordon Greene is an award-winning author and software engineer raised in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. His work ranges from tense horror thrillers to cute romance stories, however, Jordon's heart is most invested in writing young adult romance stories where both young and young-at-heart readers alike can feel the acceptance and worth they so deserve. Since his debut young adult novel in 2019, Jordon's stories have reached young readers with messages of diversity, found family, and hope while also handling difficult issues.

An alumnus of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a B.A. in Political Science, Jordon works professionally as a senior software engineer. When he isn't writing or at work you can usually find Jordon at his favorite little coffee shop with his found family, cuddling with his little demon spawns (aka cats), posting online about his latest Asian-pop music or BL drama obsession, or planning his next trip to Japan while he also learns the lanugage. Jordon lives in Kannapolis, NC with his children Genji and Freyr (aka the aforementioned demon spawn).

彼は日本語も勉強しています。

Jordon is the award-winning author of EVERY WORD YOU NEVER SAID and A MARK ON MY SOUL.

Short Biography

Jordon Greene is the award-winning author of EVERY WORD YOU NEVER SAID and A MARK ON MY SOUL. He can usually be found at his favorite little coffee shop with his found family or posting online about his latest Asian-pop music or BL drama obsession. An alumnus of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a B.A. in Political Science, he works full-time as a software engineer. Jordon lives in Kannapolis, NC with his children Genji and Freyr (aka his cats). 彼は日本語も勉強しています。

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ATTN: Charlotte Kinzie
1040 Dale Earnhardt Blvd. #185
Kannapolis, NC 28083-4476

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