For our darkest parts that deserve a little color.
Talia Scott is a spontaneous Southern girl whose dream is to become an artist, despite her family’s innate skepticism at her career choice. When she leaves her small town to attend Bridgeport College on the other side of the country, she meets Archie Morgan: a quirky, thoughtful boy who quickly becomes her best friend—and wingman. But Talia is hiding a secret that even she wants to run from … a secret that drives her out of Bridgeport after graduation, thinking she can protect Archie (and herself) from her own inner turmoil and struggling mental health.
Now, two years later, Talia is back. This time, she is on a mission to leave a coast-to-coast street art legacy, starting in the college town that first nurtured her love of art in the classroom. But she’s going to need some help from her wingman.
Returning to Bridgeport means Talia must face her biggest fear: letting Archie and her friends “see” and “hear” the real her—the person she has suppressed for so long. Can Talia and Archie face their demons, forgive, and finally understand each other? Or will their pasts continue to haunt their futures?
You and I are going out tonight. Together. And I’ll be your wingman. Be ready at eleven.
TROPES PRESENT: Friends to lovers, second chance, tortured hero, small town, college romance
Where to purchase:
Warren Publishing
Amazon
Barnes & Noble
“The Wingman is the perfect blend of heart, humor, and healing. With sizzling chemistry and emotional depths, Archie and Talia’s story is an unforgettable ode to second chances—you’ll devour it in one sitting and then wish you could start all over again.””
~Alissa DeRogatis, author of Call It What You Want
“Witty, tender, and filled with heartfelt hope, The Wingman is a vibrant celebration of friendship, resilience, and the intricate beauty of relationships in all their messy complexity. With an artist’s touch, Rosenthal navigates heavy topics with grace and sensitivity, painting a story that reminds us that sometimes the most beautiful masterpieces—and the happiest endings—begin with your best friend.”
– Kalyn Fogarty, author of What We Carry
and Everything’s Still There (Alcove Press)
“The Wingman is a beautifully-woven story of friendship, love and the promise to carry each other through bad times—not stay on the sidelines. Throughout the book, the relatable characters felt more like friends.”
– Meredith Ritchie, author of Poster Girls
“A charming, fast-paced romance that examines how mental health impacts relationships, The Wingman will keep readers turning the page to discover if Talia can be forgiven for hurting the person she loved by trying not to hurt him in the first place.”
– Sarah Creech, author of Season of
the Dragonflies and The Whole Way Home
You know the version of me that I’ve shown you. But beneath that is someone that has a lot of broken parts that I …. don’t know how to put back together.
Where to buy in local CLT stores
Park Road Books: https://www.parkroadbooks.com/
Trope Book Shop: https://tropebookshop.com
Belmont Book Shop: https://belmontbookshop.com
Meg Rosenthal 