Derek Wilks is Coming to The Midnight Chapter July 18th
Romance readers, hold onto your cowboy hats because we have news to share!
We are incredibly excited to announce that we will be hosting author Derek Wilks at The Midnight Chapter for an in-store book signing and meet-and-greet next month.
If you haven’t yet dove headfirst into the gritty, passionate, high-stakes world of this new release, On Deck, our event will be the absolute perfect time to get your copy and meet the creator behind the magic.
What is On Deck?
This book checks off so many favorite romance tropes. We’re talking:
- Enemies to Lovers
- Grumpy x Sunshine
- T4T (Trans for Trans) Romance
- A “Dirtbag” Main Character
- Sparkly Love Interest
- Barrel Racing & Rodeo Culture
It is an unapologetically gritty, “make-it-or-break-it” underdog story that will have you rooting for the main character from the very first page.
A Sneak Peek at the Story
The official blurb introduces us to Cole Wheaton. By day, Cole is a hardworking ranch hand, while by night, he is one of the top local barrel racers in his district. Cole has spent years pouring blood, sweat, and tears into a single goal: qualifying for the world finals.
But just as he’s on the precipice of making his dreams come true, a new challenger enters the district. Anne-Marie Fulton is determined, talented, and quickly becomes Cole’s ultimate rival. Cole is ready to do absolutely anything to keep her from taking his place—but as the blurb warns, “little does he know, his enemies are closer than they appear”.
Representation and Depth
On Deck is a queer contemporary adult romance that brings much-needed, authentic representation to the sports and western romance subgenres. The story follows Cole as a 30-year-old trans man fighting to make it in a notoriously tough rodeo world. While he thinks he’s fighting this battle entirely alone, his fierce rivalry with Anne-Marie turns into something far more complex than he ever anticipated.
Please note: To ensure all our readers have a safe and comfortable reading experience, the author has provided content warnings for this title, which include sexual content, strong language, transphobia, body dysphoria/dysmorphia, blood, violence, surgery scarring, and animal injury.
Join Us for the Event!
Whether you’re a die-hard fan of western romance, passionate about queer contemporary stories, or just love supporting incredible authors, this is a meet-and-greet you won’t want to miss.
Can’t wait? Check out Derek here.
