The Snow Melted in August
“Astute observations about the nature of addiction.” — Publishers Weekly
“A convincing depiction of one person’s unhealthy pull on another.” — Publishers Weekly
“I should’ve stayed, I should’ve stayed…” echoes in Janina’s mind. Surrounded by the pulsating energy of a festival crowd, she stands frozen, receiving the news that changes her life forever.
Just a few months earlier, Janina found herself amidst the chaos of Raman’s room, snorting an unknown drug from his desk. She couldn’t believe that after nearly a decade of being a fan of his band, she was now in the circle everyone yearned to be part of. Yet for Janina, it wasn't Raman’s popularity that drew her in. It was the deep, unsettling darkness in his soul, a sense of danger that both terrified and enticed her.
This is a story about searching for a way out of the dullness of human existence and chasing the thrilling rollercoasters on its flip side.
This story is not about Janina, it’s about Raman.
[Contributor] This Modern Love Now
Have you ever wanted to write something to a partner or ex? What is the best and worst message you’ve received on a dating app? What would you say to your last hook up?
Following ten years after the publication of This Modern Love, Will Darbyshire - now in his thirties - looks at how modern love has changed with This Modern Love Now.
Receiving thousands of submissions from men and women around the world, from hopeless romantics to OnlyFans stars, Will delves into the enduring themes that continue to shape modern dating. These include the evolving political landscape regarding cisgendered men and women, the rise of dating apps and the prevalence of ‘situationships’, and the ever-changing dynamics of queer romances.
Amidst the unprecedented connectivity we enjoy in the digital age, paradoxically, we also experience a profound sense of loneliness. Equally, messages left on read and the dreaded 'ghosting' being pitfalls of the modern dating age, the making of this book has invited the public to share those letters and messages left unsent.
This Modern Love Now is a time capsule of the present. Of how our expectations and reality diverge when it comes to matters of the heart…and the occasional one-night stand.