
4.0 (1 rating)
You're a Mean One, Matthew Prince
Bring a little joy to the world? Not today, Santa. Matthew Prince is young, wealthy, and notorious for living life like it's one big party — until a PR disaster lands him in forced holiday exile. Now stuck in a picturesque town that feels like the North Pole's forgotten outpost, Matthew is determined to count down the days until his return to the city. But sharing close quarters with Hector Martinez — the grumpy, gorgeous local who sees right through him — changes everything. As sparks fly and a charity gala spirals toward disaster, Matthew must decide: will he cling to the person he was, or risk opening his heart to something real? If you love Red, White & Royal Blue or Schitt's Creek, You're a Mean One, Matthew Prince delivers a laugh-out-loud, heart-squeezing holiday romance filled with snark, sweetness, and slow-burn chemistry. This festive LGBTQ+ romcom will charm fans of gay Christmas romance, small town holiday fiction, and feel-good love stories. Make this holiday season unforgettable with a romance that will make your heart grow three sizes. While part of a series, this book stands alone. People Are Raving About Timothy Janovsky: "This book made my queer heart so very full and deeply happy."—Anita Kelly "A cinematic daydream guaranteed to steal your heart."—Julian Winters "Wonderfully upbeat and sweet."—Suzanne Park "Full of hope and heart."—Alexandria Bellefleur "[A] fresh, sweet, and swoony love story that blends coming-of-age comedy with the nuances of exploring sexual identity."—Alison Cochrun
ISBN: 9781728250632
Reader Reviews
4.0
1 rating
Iain E.
Feb 15, 2026
You're a Mean One, Matthew Prince
Matthew Prince is a rich, bratty young man. He makes a mistake and gets shipped off to his grandparents while his parents fix things. There he finds out he's sharing a room with A Hector, a guy that his grandparents have around to help them. Matthew isn't Hector's biggest fan.
This is the first book I've read by Timothy Janovsky and I loved every second. The characters are likeable right from the start, even the ones you're not supposed to. It's a great story, I enjoyed it from beginning to end.