Somewhere by the Sea

In this tender, atmospheric romance, a struggling screenwriter escapes to a quiet coastal town for one last shot at her dream—only to find an unexpected connection that could change everything—from the bestselling author of It’s Different This Time.

Brooke Lowe has spent her whole life orbiting the entertainment industry. Her father built film sets, and she works on a hit TV show—mostly fetching coffee—though she longs to be a screenwriter. After a difficult break-up and desperate to prove her choice was worth the loss, Brooke makes a pact to herself: finish her script by summer’s end or walk away from her dream for good.

To fully focus on her writing, Brooke rents a charming guesthouse in the seaside town of Cambria, where Monterey pines meet the Pacific and time seems to slow. But her plans for summer solitude are quickly disrupted by Jesse Hewitt, a guarded local with a sharp tongue and a knack for challenging everything Brooke believes about herself and her work.

What begins as friction soon softens into something neither of them expected. Between golden-hour boat rides and late-night confessions, Brooke finds her creative spark returning—and her carefully guarded heart beginning to open. But when her ex unexpectedly returns, their fragile trust is put to the test.

As summer slips away, Brooke must decide what she’s willing to fight for: the career she’s always chased, or the life—and love—she never saw coming.

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