Not Good Enough

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British romantic comedy
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Product details

  • ISBN 9781068389306
  • Dimensions: 129 x 198mm
  • Publication Date: 24 Jul 2025
  • Publisher: Muswell Press
  • Publication City/Country: GB
  • Product Form: Paperback
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After his boyfriend of nine years betrays him, Charlie's carefully constructed world crumbles. At thirty-something, he's never navigated London's queer scene alone – and he's terrified. No relationship experience, no dating app knowledge, and absolutely no idea if he's an otter or a bear. Why isn’t there a gay manual for all this?  

But sometimes devastating endings force beautiful beginnings. As Charlie stumbles through awkward first dates and a new flat share, he discovers there's more to life than being someone's other half. The queer community he never dared explore beckons, promising friendship, adventure, and maybe even love. If only he can silence the nagging voice telling him he's Not Good Enough.  

A heartwarming, story about finding yourself when life forces you to start again – because it's never too late to come out of your second closet and embrace who you truly are.

James Robert Moore is a Director, Writer and Actor, originally from Essex, UK. His directing credits include Greatest Days: The Official Take That Musical, and the award-winning Beauty and the Beast at the Swansea Grand Theatre. In 2025 he will be working on the stage adaption of The Hunger Games. This, his first novel, was shortlisted for the Penguin Random House WriteNow competition.