Love and Masks
Published on 28. August 2025
Book
Hardback
304 pages
978-1-64428-520-6 (ISBN)
Description
In a city built on illusions, Liv Mathers has always craved something real. A survivor in more ways than one, she's used to dancing through life alone-until a fateful night at Los Angeles' most exclusive nightclub puts her in the path of Damon Lautner, a man as guarded as he is magnetic.
Their connection is immediate, electric-the kind that feels impossible to ignore, even as the world outside begins to fall apart. As a pandemic shutters the city and forces everyone behind closed doors, Liv and Damon find themselves confronting not only their growing feelings, but the secrets and scars they each try to hide.
Told with aching tenderness and sharp humor, Love and Masks is a story of two souls colliding at the exact moment they both need it most. It's about finding unexpected hope in a time of fear, about the courage it takes to let someone see the real you-and the transformative power of love, even when the world is standing still.
For anyone who has ever believed that the right person can find you when you least expect it-Love and Masks is a reminder that even in the darkest moments, connection is still possible, and that love can be the most beautiful kind of risk.
Their connection is immediate, electric-the kind that feels impossible to ignore, even as the world outside begins to fall apart. As a pandemic shutters the city and forces everyone behind closed doors, Liv and Damon find themselves confronting not only their growing feelings, but the secrets and scars they each try to hide.
Told with aching tenderness and sharp humor, Love and Masks is a story of two souls colliding at the exact moment they both need it most. It's about finding unexpected hope in a time of fear, about the courage it takes to let someone see the real you-and the transformative power of love, even when the world is standing still.
For anyone who has ever believed that the right person can find you when you least expect it-Love and Masks is a reminder that even in the darkest moments, connection is still possible, and that love can be the most beautiful kind of risk.
Reviews / Votes
"A heartfelt love story that blends personal struggles with the challenges of a tumultuous era." -Kirkus Reviews "A beautifully written tale that tenderly considers the fragility of life against the enduring strength of love." -Publishers WeeklyMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
California
United States
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
With dust jacket
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Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 24 mm
Weight
567 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-64428-520-6 (9781644285206)
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Person
Multi-hyphenate David Winkler is a film producer of titles such as Creed, Rocky Balboa, The Gambler, and The Mechanic. While he cut his teeth on writing screenplays and directing films such as Finding Graceland, his first book, the Arrangement, came out in 2022. David is compelled to explore the theme of intimacy through his work by personal experience and revelation. In addition to writing, producing, and directing, David is an avid golfer, surfer, and above all, devoted father. Love and Masks is his second book.