ATYPICAL PARENTS

<p><strong>What happens when a control freak and a free spirit decide to become parents? Absolute chaos-and maybe something surprisingly beautiful.</strong></p><p>Ryan Stewart lives by spreadsheets calendars and contingency plans. He doesn't make impulsive decisions-ever. So when he tells his laid-back partner Michael Donovan that he wants to adopt a baby it's not just a surprise-it's a seismic shock.</p><p>Michael a gym-loving cartoon-watching emotionally allergic man-child is barely convinced he can keep a houseplant alive let alone a tiny human. And yet faced with Ryan's heartfelt determination and a thick terrifying folder labeled ADOPTION OPTIONS he agrees-reluctantly hilariously and with a growing sense of panic.</p><p>Thus begins a wild journey into the unpredictable world of parenthood filled with social workers awkward parenting classes unexpected allies and more emotional landmines than either man ever expected. As the couple navigates the ups and downs of the adoption process they're forced to confront their deepest fears unspoken truths and what it really means to be a family.</p><p>From laugh-out-loud banter to moments of raw vulnerability <em>Atypical Parents</em> is a heartfelt comedy-drama that explores love in its most chaotic frustrating and beautifully human form. With sharp wit and emotional authenticity Shawn J. Dowe crafts a story about two men learning that being ready is less important than being willing-and that family doesn't have to look traditional to be perfect.</p><p><strong>Perfect for fans of modern family stories with heart humor and a twist of messy reality <em>Atypical Parents</em> is a smart spirited and unforgettably touching novel about love growth and the families we build-on purpose.</strong></p>