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One Little Word: YA M/M Romance (One More Thing Book 1) Kindle Edition

by F.N. Manning (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 375 ratings
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Will a desperate jock and a snarky loser's fake romance spark a genuine love affair?
Seventeen-year-old Luke Chambers adores being the king of his class. The popular pitcher only needs his loyal subjects and varsity jacket to rule the high school hallways. But then a major screw up leaves him with two choices: risk losing everything or team up with the school’s biggest loser.

Ryan Miller happily wears his sexuality on his sleeve. And his town’s most-admired athlete represents almost everything the smart-mouthed geek hates. So when the guy proposes a fictional relationship, he’s not sure cuddling up to a gorgeous straight boy will amount to anything except a huge embarrassment.

Luke soon finds himself struggling with confused feelings even as the sarcastic scientist tries to openly humiliate him. But as Ryan starts to fall for the softer, authentic side of the tough jock, he fears there’s no way they’ll ever become more than fake boyfriends.Can this pretend pair drop their act and take love into the real world?

One Little Word is the heartwarming first tale in the One More Thing YA M/M romance series. If you like not-so-hidden crushes, enemies-to-lovers, and snarky humor, then you’ll adore F.N. Manning’s engaging coming-of-age story.

Buy One Little Word to spark an accidental attraction today!
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"Not enough stars for this. I couldn't put this incredible book down. I fell in love with these boys and was sucked right into this. I wanted to know all about them. It was so interesting to watch their journey. Everyone needs to read this." - Amazon Reviewer

"I loved this book, I had to force myself to stop reading so I could sleep. I loved how the author was able show how a mistake can turn into something real. Maybe even Love." - Goodreads Reviewer

"An absolute joy to read! Beautifully drawn three-dimensional characters that were totally believable. You can't help rooting for Luke and Ryan to realize their true feelings for each other! I recommend this book very highly for a great reading experience!!!!!" - Amazon Reviewer

"Such a sweet and surprising story, with a lot of twists and turns I wasn't expecting." - Amazon Reviewer

From the Author

When a desperate jock and snarky nerd form an unholy alliance, their unpredictable partnership starts with fighting and soon becomes fighting their feelings. This isn't a 'you had me at hello' kinda story. More like 'you had me at hell no.' But IMO that only makes the journey more fun!

After dreaming of being a writer for many years, even during high school and college classes, I became a published author with One Little Word. I've been writing and learning ever since, and this story has been expanded and updated to include new scenes, better editing, and a specially designed cover.

One Little Word is the first official book in this series and can be read with or without the free When We Were Strangers.

The Complete One More Thing Series
When We Were Strangers (Prequel Novella)
One Little Word (Book 1)
One Little Lie
One Little Problem
One Little Change
One New Start
One Step Forward
Falling in Love and Other Bad Ideas (Zach Novel)
One Big Decision (Final Book)

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B076XQ7LSY
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ ; 4th edition (October 26, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 26, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.6 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 246 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
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F.N. Manning

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F.N. Manning loves playing make believe and writes gay paranormal romance and fantasy. All her M/M books have a healthy dose of steam, sarcasm, and happy endings. Her non-writing obsessions include video games, dogs, and dessert.

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Customers find the story enjoyable and funny. They describe it as a pleasant, satisfying read for teens. The characters are well-defined and realistic. Readers praise the writing quality as great and well-written, with no spelling errors. The pacing is captivating and reflective of reality.

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Customers enjoy the story's quality. They find the premise funny and the situations add to the humor. The story has many interesting items like angst, friendship, break-ups, make-ups, and outings. It captures the confusion of growing up and discovering yourself.

"...I first started reading Mr. Manning’s novel, I thought it would be a good story and quick read like his previous short stories but eventually after..." Read more

"...Realistic portrayal of real teenage romance...." Read more

"...This story had many interesting items; angst, friendship, break-ups, make-ups, outing, humor and a lot of personal discovery...." Read more

"This was a sweet, sometimes very funny story, of self-awakening and coming of age...." Read more

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Customers enjoyed the book. They found it well-written, a good read for teens, and a satisfying story with believable characters.

"...Wonderful work. Good funny quotes like: “It’s a make a wish type deal for underprivileged nerds,” said by Ryan on Chapter 3...." Read more

"...Realistic portrayal of real teenage romance. Suitable reading for teens and older, as there is no actual sex, real or implied, but a frank,..." Read more

"...Overall, a pleasant, satisfying m/m story regarding beginning relationships." Read more

"...A wonderful book for a teen to read to understand that it’s ok to be who you are and it’s ok to develop feelings for someone to explore where it can..." Read more

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Customers enjoy the writing quality of the book. They find it well-written, with no spelling errors. The story is well-constructed, not too short but having depth to explore. Readers appreciate the author's ability to capture awkwardness and emotions.

"...I liked how the author put a curveball into the story by having another male suitor come into the fold...." Read more

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"...The author had some difficulty writing coherent sentences at times. She also couldn't remember what subject her teacher (Mrs. Reynolds) taught...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the well-developed characters in the book. They appreciate the realistic portrayal of inner feelings and the beautifully drawn three-dimensional characters.

"...older, as there is no actual sex, real or implied, but a frank, realistic portrayal of the inner feelings of two teenage boys trying to figure out..." Read more

"...And the story flowed smoothly, the characters were almost well defined (some more than others) and the conclusion segued nicely into book two...." Read more

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"...The other characters in the story were interesting and loveable. Can't wait to read the next installment. yoU places you weren't prepared to go." Read more

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Customers find the book engaging and relatable. They appreciate the depth of exploration into friendship, breakups, make-ups, humor, and drama. The story is described as cute and lovable.

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  • Jose R.
    4.0 out of 5 stars How a small little lie can find one’s true feelings
    Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2018
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    I read it for free on Kindle Unlimited, but I liked it so much that I decided to purchase the book as well. When I first started reading Mr. Manning’s novel, I thought it would be a good story and quick read like his previous short stories but eventually after getting more into the book, I couldn’t put it down. I was excited to find out if Ryan and Luke will find a HEA ending. I liked how the author put a curveball into the story by having another male suitor come into the fold. This is an interesting dynamic of how your true feelings come to light after a lie. Wonderful work. Good funny quotes like: “It’s a make a wish type deal for underprivileged nerds,” said by Ryan on Chapter 3.

    Can’t wait to read the free extra chapter on the author’s website.This part has a very cute revelation.
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  • acpatrick
    5.0 out of 5 stars Teen Love, Confusion, Angst, ...
    Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2022
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    This novel has everything but an HEA. It has a TBD. The author has written as a couple of confused teenagers, who are trying to figure out who and what they are and feel. Ryan has figured out that he is gay, but was accidentally outed by Luke, who is straight, at least he thought so. A slip of the tongue ends up with Luke saying that he is gay to avoid getting suspended from school. As a star baseball jock, he was clueless about the doors he was opening while pretending to be gay and fake dating Ryan to keep up this comedy of errors. He is even more confused and terrified when he starts to feel something for Ryan and is jealous that he starts to date someone else. The book ends with them kind of together and still trying to figure out what their relationship is. Realistic portrayal of real teenage romance. Suitable reading for teens and older, as there is no actual sex, real or implied, but a frank, realistic portrayal of the inner feelings of two teenage boys trying to figure out who and what they are and where they are going.
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  • Beagle Lover24
    3.0 out of 5 stars A well written enemies to boyfriends story.
    Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2020
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    3.75 solid stars

    Having read book 3 first, I know how Ryan and Luke got together. This story had many interesting items; angst, friendship, break-ups, make-ups, outing, humor and a lot of personal discovery.

    It seemed no matter how hard the two MCs tried, they could never get things right between them. But when Luke's best friend, Zach, willingly announces he's bisexual, Luke begins to question his own sexuality. Does he REALLY like Ryan? Does he really want to date Lydia? Not certain, he confides in one the school's teachers, who offers some wise words.

    After much thought, by both Ryan and Luke, Luke finally decides he does like Ryan and they have a first real date.

    A huge plus - no editorial errors! (So rare for these type of books.) And the story flowed smoothly, the characters were almost well defined (some more than others) and the conclusion segued nicely into book two.

    Overall, a pleasant, satisfying m/m story regarding beginning relationships.
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  • alias11
    4.0 out of 5 stars Nerd vs. Jock - high school drama and sexual awakening
    Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2021
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    This was a sweet, sometimes very funny story, of self-awakening and coming of age. I see some of the other (lower rated) reviews complain about the DRAMA and ridiculousness and assumptions and cluelessness in the story. Well, yeah, high school...that's exactly how I remember it. I enjoyed the dynamics and growth of the characters. Could some of the lessons have been hammered on a little harder? Perhaps, but I thought it was pretty reflective of reality.

    I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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  • Joan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Let’s pretend
    Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2021
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    It started with a slur overheard by a teacher and soon blew up in Luke’s face after he lied and said he was gay and in a relationship to get out of trouble at school. Ryan’s the only out and proud gay guy at school and Luke offered him up as his boyfriend. Now he just has to convince Ryan to play along… This was a look into the high schools of today where no tolerance policies try to protect students but sometimes they don’t. This was a story where pretending developed into friendship and maybe something more. This story was funny and outrageous as Ryan put Luke on the spot. Add in some “helpful” friends and you have high school drama mixed in with sports teams and discovering not everyone is who you think they are. A wonderful book for a teen to read to understand that it’s ok to be who you are and it’s ok to develop feelings for someone to explore where it can take you!
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  • Ken NYC
    4.0 out of 5 stars Because high school is absurd
    Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2018
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    A fun (and funny) look at growing up and finding love in high school, complete with all the overthinking, assumptions, misassumptions, drama, ridiculousness and general self induced anxieties that are simply part of growing up.
    Star athlete Luke finds himself in danger of being expelled for violating his school’s zero-tolerance policy and as his plans to get himself out of trouble steadily spiral out of his control the whole school finds itself caught up in all the conflicting gossip and drama. It finally falls to his friends and reluctant fake ‘boyfriend’ to get him out of it, in the process showing each of them their own truth. None of the absurdity and contrivance of the narrative arc or the characters feels out of place, quite the opposite.
    There is a sweet genuineness of it all that reminds me of the absurd drama of my high school years and the head shaking ‘truth is stranger than fiction’, ‘nobody would believe it if they hadn’t been there’ that accompanies my former classmates get togethers. What is particularly excellent is how tight the writing by the author fleshes out the cast of supporting characters and their own revelations.
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  • PeterRoberts
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sexy baseball player snogs a science nerd
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 16, 2021
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    Need I say more? Your US high school dream story of the letterman hot jock asking you, sorry, I mean Ryan to be his fake boyfriend...
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  • Mary L Peters
    4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable Read!
    Reviewed in Canada on October 6, 2019
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    This was an interesting YA title and I got invested in the characters very quickly. A wide range of LGBTQA+ representation is included, along with the typical jocks, bullies and nerds. Even though we didn't see too much of her, I really loved the Science teacher!

    There are some spelling and grammar issues, along with misplaced words and missing words, but not enough to distract from this lovely story.

    I'm happy to see more books in this series and will get to all of them by end of 2019. This author has great themes and worth checking out.

    Thank you!
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  • Alan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Zach is my imaginary boyfriend now :p
    Reviewed in Brazil on September 19, 2019
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    I really liked the character development. The story has a great pace, I didn't get bored at any moment of it. I'm glad it is a series because I really want to know what happened to zach
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  • li cran
    4.0 out of 5 stars High school confusion
    Reviewed in Italy on October 14, 2020
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    Excellent portrayal of the way a normally oblivious,popular high school jock finds himself in a situation that brings out so many problems, a lot of misunderstanding, quite a bit of self and other's discoveries, and hope. The hope that the people around them are basically good people, despite everything .
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars fresh and fun!
    Reviewed in Australia on September 6, 2020
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    the perils of navigating a high school romance combined with self discovery, denial and complete obliviousness .. this is addictive stuff!
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