From Beijing, with Love - by Bei Lin (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Sparks fly in this opposites-attract whirlwind gay romance for fans of Alexis Hall and Rachel Reid.

A candid exploration of identity and the love we deserve, this steamy rom-com will remind you that sometimes you have to get a little lost before you can find yourself.

Daniel Wu's life in Amsterdam is far from spontaneous. When his boyfriend dumps him on the same day a work mishap lands him on leave, he breaks all his rules by impulsively escaping to Beijing to visit his best friend, Poppy.

There's just one hitch--Poppy isn't there.

Alone in the foreign city his late father grew up in, Daniel wants nothing more than to fly home early. After all, running away is what he does best. But then Poppy signs him up for a tour of the Great Wall.

Enter Yang Li, the PhD student moonlighting as a tour guide. A transplant to Beijing, Yang has never felt at home in the bustling capital--or with himself. Cynical and disciplined, he isn't the least impressed when Daniel shows up to their tour hours late. The tour is painful in more ways than one, but at least it's a one-time ordeal.

Then life pushes them together again and again, until time spent together over stunning sights and mind-blowing eats feels less like vacation and more like finally finding home.

From Beijing, to Xi'an, to Tokyo, will they confront their own ghosts--past and present--to find their happily-ever-after?

Brimming with humor, wanderlust, and emotional vulnerability, this charming debut is perfect for fans of Casey McQuiston and Alison Cochrun.

Review Quotes

Praise for From Beijing, with Love
"Readers should prepare to be swept off their feet."
--Kirkus, starred review

"Irresistible . . . Lin conjures a poignant, slow-burning romance that's tender and aching in all the right ways."
--Publishers Weekly, starred review

"[Lin's] debut is moving, funny, and emotionally resonant. This excellent queer romance is perfect for fans of authors such as Casey McQuiston, Cat Sebastian, and Alexis Hall."
--Library Journal

"From Beijing, With Love sent my heart soaring. Bei Lin's debut is a beautifully written portrait of how rare and special it is to find that one person who feels like coming home. From the crackling chemistry to the mouthwatering meals, this book is absolutely delicious."
--Tom Vellner, author of Thirty Love

"The best gay rom-com of the year."
--Red Carpet Crash

About the Author

Bei Lin is a Chinese Canadian writer based in Vancouver. She has lived on three continents and visited over thirty countries. Travel and food are her passions, along with giving her characters their well-deserved happily-ever-after. When she's not writing, she's daydreaming about her next trip and eating chocolate cake.