Ready Oar Not

Love tends to rock the boat.

Maeve Carter would do anything for her little sister.

That’s how she finds herself coaching her sister’s high school crew team with none other than Izzy Jimenez, local contractor, childhood crush, and boy next door. Maeve, a former D1 athlete, is only supposed to be back in her hometown for a year, getting her sister off to college on the heels of their parents' messy divorce and avoiding her stagnating architecture career. But when her sister and best friend conspire to play matchmaker, Maeve’s caught in the crosshairs with Izzy.

At work, at crew practice, and around the neighborhood—as Maeve desperately tries to parent a teenager, fix up the house to sell, and hang on to her big-city architecture career, it’s Izzy who keeps rescuing her from herself. But with only a year to pick up the pieces of everyone else’s life so she can get back to her own, Maeve cannot get distracted by the sweet boy next door—on or off the water.

This debut rom-com with lovable queer characters and plenty of wit will delight fans of Abby Jimenez and Bal Khabra.

Standard and Primary covers are widely available through general retailers. They often have higher print runs and can be cheaper, especially during sales.

In contrast, Direct Market (DM) and variant covers are primarily sold in comic shops. DM editions tend to have more limited availability and may be more valuable to collectors.

The main differences lie in artwork style, availability, price, and collector appeal. Ultimately, the choice between standard and variant covers depends on personal preference, budget, and individual collecting goals.

Comic book enthusiasts have various formats to choose from when collecting their favorite stories.
Here's a brief overview of the main types:

Omnibus

• Large, hardcover collections
• Usually contain complete runs or extensive story arcs
• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

Oversized Hardcover (OHC)

• Similar dimensions to omnibus, but thinner
• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

Hardcover (HC)

• Standard-sized hardcover books
• Collect 6-12 issues typically
• Similar dimensions to single issues, but with a hard cover
• Priced around €25-€35

Trade Paperback (TP)

• Softcover collections
• Standard comic book size
• Usually collect 4-6 issues
• Most affordable option, typically €15-€25

Other Formats

• Absolute Editions: Oversized, deluxe hardcovers (mainly DC Comics)
• Compendiums: Massive paperback collections
• Graphic Novels (OGN/GN): Original stories not previously released as single issues

The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs