Small Change
by Roan Parrish
Tattoo artist Ginger Ross is fiercely independent and wary of anyone getting close. Christopher Mulligan, a gentle sandwich-shop owner in her Philadelphia neighborhood, is steady and kind in a way she doesn't trust at first. A tender, emotional queer romance about letting someone see all of you.
About This Book
Small Change is a contemporary romance novel by Roan Parrish, first published in 2017 by Roan Parrish. It runs 342 pages. Readers can expect opposites attract.
At a glance
- Genre
- Contemporary
- Trope
- Opposites Attract
- Length
- 342 pages
- Format
- Paperback
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- A wary tattoo artist and a gentle sandwich-shop owner find an emotional connection in their Philadelphia neighborhood.
- Readers who enjoy character-driven emotional growth
- Fans of urban-neighborhood settings
- Tender
- Features Opposites Attract
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Contemporary
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Balanced
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Moderate angst.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
Recommended audience: Adults seeking emotional queer romance.
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Ginger Ross is a fiercely independent tattoo artist who keeps people at a distance. When she meets Christopher Mulligan, a kind and steady sandwich-shop owner in her neighborhood, she struggles to trust his gentle nature. The story follows their journey as they move past personal defenses to reach genuine emotional vulnerability.
Central Conflict
Ginger's wariness and independence versus her growing attraction to Christopher's steady, kind presence.
Setting
Philadelphia
Strengths
- Clear emotional stakes
- Strong character characterization
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
- 5
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
- 6
Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
Eikna uses book metadata and AI-assisted analysis to create structured romance profiles. Public profiles are reviewed and approved by an editor before publication.
- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
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About the Author
Roan Parrish
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Roan Parrish
- Format
- Paperback
- Length
- 342 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9780998967103
- ISBN-10
- 0998967106
Small Change: quick answers
- Who wrote Small Change?
- Small Change was written by Roan Parrish.
- When was Small Change published?
- Small Change was first published in 2017 by Roan Parrish.
- What genre is Small Change?
- Small Change is a contemporary romance novel, with opposites attract.
- How many pages is Small Change?
- Small Change is 342 pages long (Paperback).
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