Single & Cooking paperback

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David Jay Collins proudly announces his two-book LGBTQ+ romance series, Single & Cooking. Book 1 is available now and Book 2 will debut at Andersonville Midsommarfest in Chicago on June 12-14, 2026.

Single & Cooking is a quietly romantic, character-driven story about second chances that invites readers to believe in the possibility of love at any age.

Dr. David Lisk, a popular English professor, is on sabbatical at a vintage cottage in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. He has planned a quiet summer of research but soon discovers new possibilities with love and career. While the risks of following his heart are far greater after age 50, so too are the possible rewards. The summer that changes David’s life unfolds among a town full of vibrant characters, with pointed commentary on the changing landscape of historic beach towns along the Atlantic. 

The book is described by readers as gentle, heartfelt, and romantic. This summer, escape to the beachfront cottage for warm ocean air and fresh French press on the patio! 

ISBN: 978-0-9975350-4-4

Word count: 105,000 words

Page count: 301 pages

Year published: 2025

Formats: Paperback, ebook, accessible ebook

Setting: Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, USA

Mood board: cozy, charming, coastal, feel-good, summertime, age 50+ main characters