This Must Be the Place
Published on 11. June 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
288 pages
978-1-0350-6908-8 (ISBN)
Description
A queer YA romance sizzling with chemistry by bestselling Kelly Quindlen, perfect for fans of Lex Croucher and Laura Kay.
When Louisa unexpectedly inherits a struggling gay bar from her late great-uncle, she's determined to keep it open for the vibrant queer community that calls it home.
Louisa's mission puts her on a collision course with Aubrey: the pretty, popular, and sharp-tongued daughter of their college town's newly crowned football coach. The girls start off on the wrong foot, but a tentative truce leads to a growing spark . . .
Things threaten to sputter out when the bar faces an existential threat from Aubrey's dad, who plans to turn it into a sports facility.
How much is Louisa willing to lose in the fight for her new found family?
When Louisa unexpectedly inherits a struggling gay bar from her late great-uncle, she's determined to keep it open for the vibrant queer community that calls it home.
Louisa's mission puts her on a collision course with Aubrey: the pretty, popular, and sharp-tongued daughter of their college town's newly crowned football coach. The girls start off on the wrong foot, but a tentative truce leads to a growing spark . . .
Things threaten to sputter out when the bar faces an existential threat from Aubrey's dad, who plans to turn it into a sports facility.
How much is Louisa willing to lose in the fight for her new found family?
Reviews / Votes
A little sweet, a little sharp, this romance will resonate with readers looking for an emotional journey. -- Booklist, starred review on <i>She Drives Me Crazy </i> A cast of characters you'll fall in love with and a love story you'll be obsessed with. She Drives Me Crazy is one of my favorite rom-coms of the year. Trust me when I say you need this book. -- Leah Johnson, author of <i>You Should See Me in a Crown </i>on <i>She Drives Me Crazy </i> Hilarious and full of heart, with a sizzling romance. She Drives Me Crazy nails both the hate to love and fake dating tropes with expert execution. I want to live in this town and be friends with these characters so badly, and I'm deeply sad that I can't. -- Rachael Allen, author of <i><i>A Taxonomy of Love<i> and <i>The Summer of Impossibilities </i></i></i></i>on <i><i><i><i>She Drives Me Crazy</i></i></i></i> She Drives Me Crazy is the perfect romcom. It's the kind of romance that is sizzling with chemistry, but still manages to be utterly earnest and heartfelt. A must-read for every romcom fan. -- Adiba Jaigirdar, author of <i><i>The Henna Wars </i></i>on <i><i>She Drives Me Crazy</i></i> The story thoughtfully explores the confusing emotions of grief and how they affect everyone differently. Louisa's journey is tender and quietly powerful, and I highly recommend picking up this book. -- Goodreads Reviewer * on This Must Be The Place *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Pan Macmillan
Target group
Young adult
Interest Age: From 12 years
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 197 mm
Width: 130 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
198 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-0350-6908-8 (9781035069088)
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Kelly Quindlen
This Must Be the Place
The sizzling LGBTQ+ YA romance from the author of She Drives Me Crazy
E-Book
06/2026
First Ink
€14.49
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Person
Kelly Quindlen is the bestselling author of the young adult novels She Drives Me Crazy (winner of the Volunteer State Book Award), Late to the Party, Her Name in the Sky, and This Must Be the Place. Her books have been featured in The New York Times, Business Insider, Vulture, and Paste. Kelly enjoys speaking to high school GSAs, PFLAG groups, and all manner of LGBTQ+ positive organizations. She lives in Atlanta with her fiancee and their saucy cat, Peach Marie.