{"title":"Jessica Gross","description":"\u003cp\u003eJessica Gross is a notable author whose work resonates deeply with readers of general fiction. Her writing is marked by its insightful exploration of human relationships and the nuances of everyday life. One of her standout novels, \u003cem\u003eOpen Wide\u003c\/em\u003e, exemplifies her ability to weave compelling narratives that engage and provoke thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGross's storytelling style is characterized by a unique blend of wit and sincerity, making her books both entertaining and reflective. Readers appreciate her attention to detail and the authentic voice she brings to her characters, providing a rich and fulfilling reading experience. Whether you're a long-time admirer or new to her work, Jessica Gross's books offer a refreshing perspective on contemporary fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"open-wide-by-jessica-gross-9781787305021","title":"Open Wide","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA provocative novel about intimacy, love, and consent—\u003cem\u003eOpen Wide\u003c\/em\u003e will quite literally get under your skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy the time we'd said 'I love you' and kissed goodnight and turned out the light, thoughts of whether to resist had left my mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eI had climbed inside his body, and now he was stirring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOlive is desperate to get close to Theo—really, really close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDespite being a radio host, she's always struggled to connect with people. And now she's in her thirties, single, and so flustered by relationships that she secretly records her conversations, hoping to decipher social clues and find a way to be less alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThen Theo turns up for a shift at the food pantry where she volunteers. He's a surgeon fascinated by human organs, a former football player, and possibly as weird as Olive. For the first time, someone seems to crave and understand her.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery recording Olive makes of Theo is a balm—which just makes her more afraid of losing him. The only solution seems to be to bind him to her forever. Luckily, the gap between Theo's front teeth is just wide enough for something—or someone—to slip inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eArresting and immersive, \u003cem\u003eOpen Wide\u003c\/em\u003e explores the boundaries of love and the body, as universal human impulses bleed into the surreal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46546964676844,"sku":"9781787305021","price":38.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781787305021.jpg?v=1750033275"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/jessica-gross.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}