Wasp’s Nest: A Novel by Kat Stoddard

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Wasp’s Nest: A Novel
by Kat Stoddard

Short Description

A sparkling modern retelling of The Philadelphia Story, this witty queer romance follows a tangled love triangle that erupts during a glamorous Cape Cod wedding, where old passions and unexpected attractions refuse to stay buried.

Full Description

Everyone arrives at a wedding carrying baggage.

Some just bring more than others.

Tess is determined that her elegant Cape Cod wedding will mark the beginning of a perfect new chapter. Her fiancé, Warren, is dependable, politically ambitious, and everything her impulsive first husband was not. If this marriage goes according to plan, it will finally eclipse the spectacular failure of the last one.

Then her ex-husband accepts the invitation.

Peter never expected to see Tess again, let alone celebrate her second trip down the aisle. Hoping to prove he’s moved on, he brings along Mitch, a charming younger writer eager for a glimpse into the privileged world of New England’s old-money elite.

But weddings have a way of complicating even the best intentions.

Over the course of one unforgettable week, simmering resentments, unresolved feelings, and surprising attractions begin to surface. Mitch finds himself irresistibly drawn not only to Peter but also to Tess, while Peter and Tess discover that the emotions they thought they’d buried may still have unfinished business. As family expectations, class differences, and carefully maintained appearances begin to unravel, every relationship is forced to confront uncomfortable truths.

Funny, emotionally insightful, and filled with sparkling dialogue, Wasp’s Nest reimagines the classic romantic comedy for a contemporary audience, exploring the many forms love can take and the unexpected ways people remain connected long after relationships end.

With its unforgettable characters, sharp social observations, and delightfully tangled relationships, Kat Stoddard’s debut is a fresh, heartfelt novel about desire, identity, forgiveness, and the beautifully messy geometry of modern love.

Book Details

• Author: Kat Stoddard
• ISBN: 9781250387967
• Format: Hardcover
• Genre: Literary Fiction, LGBTQ+ Romance, Contemporary Fiction
• Themes: Love Triangle, Queer Romance, Weddings, Family Dynamics, Class, Second Chances