Carry the Ocean - Paperback
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Carry the Ocean by Heidi Cullinan
Normal is just a setting on the dryer.
High school graduate Jeremey Samson is looking forward to burying his head under the covers and sleeping until it's time to leave for college. Then a tornado named Emmet Washington enters his life. The young man with a double major in math and computer science is handsome, forward, wicked smart, interested in dating Jeremey--and he has autism.
But Jeremey doesn't judge him for that. He's too busy judging himself, as are his parents, who don't believe in things like clinical depression. When Jeremey's untreated illness reaches a critical breaking point, Emmet is the white knight who rescues him and brings him along as a roommate to The Roosevelt, a quirky new assisted living facility.
A Story of Love Beyond Disabilities
As Jeremey and Emmet find their feet at The Roosevelt, they begin to believe they can be loved for the men they are beyond their disabilities. But before they can trust enough to fall head over heels, they must trust their own convictions that friendship is a healing force and love can overcome any obstacle.
This contemporary M/M romance explores themes of autism representation, mental illness, and neurodivergent characters finding love and acceptance. Perfect for readers seeking diverse romance with authentic disability representation and emotional depth. The novel features two complex protagonists navigating the challenges of mental health and neurodiversity while discovering that love transcends labels and limitations.
Key Features
- Authentic autism and depression representation in romance fiction
- Contemporary gay romance with neurodivergent main characters
- Roommates-to-lovers storyline set in assisted living
- Character-driven narrative with emotional depth
- Positive representation of disability in LGBTQ+ fiction
- Written by acclaimed author Heidi Cullinan
Cullinan, Heidi: - Heidi Cullinan has always enjoyed a good love story, provided it has a happy ending. Proud to be from the first Midwestern state with full marriage equality, Heidi is a vocal advocate for LGBT rights. She writes positive-outcome romances for LGBT characters struggling against insurmountable odds because she believes there's no such thing as too much happy ever after. When Heidi isn't writing, she enjoys cooking, reading, playing with her cats, and watching television with her family. Find out more about Heidi at heidicullinan.com.
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