{"title":"Laura Blackett","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection of works by the talented Laura Blackett. Known for her keen ability to weave intricate tales with thought-provoking themes, Blackett has established herself as a compelling voice in the realm of general fiction. Her stories are celebrated for their depth, rich characterisation, and captivating narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of Blackett's notable works, \u003cem\u003eThe Very Nice Box\u003c\/em\u003e, co-authored with Eve Gleichman, is a novel that skilfully blends wit and introspection. It tells the story of a meticulous designer who finds herself navigating unexpected challenges that question her perception of life and relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnother intriguing novel by Blackett is \u003cem\u003eTrust and Safety\u003c\/em\u003e. This book delves into the complex and timely themes of technology, trust, and human connection, offering readers a gripping examination of modern dilemmas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLaura Blackett's books are a perfect choice for those who enjoy immersive and meaningful general fiction. Explore her works to discover stories that are both entertaining and insightful, providing a window into the complexity of human nature.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-very-nice-box-by-laura-blackett-9780857308269","title":"The Very Nice Box","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAva Simon designs storage boxes for STAEDA, a slick Brooklyn-based furniture company. She's hard-working, obsessive, and heartbroken from a tragedy that killed her girlfriend and upended her life. It's been years since she's let anyone in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut when Ava's new boss, the young and magnetic Mat Putnam, offers Ava a ride home one afternoon, an unlikely relationship blossoms. Ava remembers how rewarding it can be to open up and, despite her hesitancy, she starts to fall for him. But what if Mat isn't who he claims to be?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Very Nice Box\u003c\/i\u003e is a darkly comic and suspenseful novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat until its gripping finale. It's at once a satire of toxic masculinity and a big-hearted account of grief, friendship, and trust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Very Nice Box\u003c\/i\u003e possesses the rare quality of perfectly balanced quirky humour and genuine warmth. Gleichman and Blackett manage to include the reader on the inside joke and withhold just enough to make this, unmistakably, a page turner. 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The story charms, it entices, and it keeps the reader in their hands, wanting more' - \u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Review of Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46846688166124,"sku":"9780857308269","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/6008223482493.jpg?v=1758918052"},{"product_id":"trust-and-safety-by-laura-blackett-9780857308818","title":"Trust and Safety","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNewlywed Rosie has grown disenchanted with NYC. Inspired by Instagram ads, she starts thirsting for a rural life upstate—one full of beauty and authenticity. Willing to do anything for Rosie's happiness, her tech-bro husband, Jordan, acquiesces to her vision for the future, and they offer well above asking price on a beautiful, historic fixer-upper in the Hudson Valley. But when Jordan suddenly loses his job on the day they close the deal, the couple is forced to rent out the property's dilapidated outbuilding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEnter Dylan and Lark: an incredibly attractive and handy queer couple who offer to rent the outbuilding and help Rosie and Jordan with repairs. They're living the life Rosie had envisioned for herself: hand-built furniture, herbal tinctures, guinea hens, and hand-dyed linens. Rosie grows increasingly infatuated with their new tenants, especially with model-esque and charismatic Dylan—to Jordan's increasing distress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTrust and Safety\u003c\/em\u003e by Laura Blackett and Eve Gleichman delves into the intricacies of desire, envy, and the quest for authenticity in a contemporary setting, making it a compelling read for those exploring our modern dilemmas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46846889689324,"sku":"9780857308818","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/6013713482493.jpg?v=1758926662"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/laura-blackett.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}