Derek lives a strict, quiet routine — tattooing by day and painting through his trauma at night — until a storm traps him in an ATM vestibule with Basil, the gorgeous Deaf florist from across the street. Basil keeps him calm during the blackout, and a hesitant friendship forms. Both men carry their own fears, but the more time they spend together, the harder it is for Derek to stay away. Basil’s steady presence makes Derek wonder if he might finally be worthy of love.
This was such a beautifully emotional story, and I loved watching Derek and Basil’s friendship slowly deepen into something much more meaningful. Both men carry a mountain of feelings and past hurts, and the book doesn’t shy away from showing how hard — and how healing — that journey can be. Basil’s steady, gentle support as Derek battles PTSD from his abusive father was one of the most powerful parts of the story. Their connection feels tender and hard‑won, built on trust, patience, and the quiet understanding that grows between two people who’ve learned to survive pain. The emotions here are big and deeply felt — the kind that bring both tears and warmth as you experience their struggles and their hope. A touching, heartfelt read that lingers long after the final page. This was an MM story with mature content.
Buy from Amazon
No comments:
Post a Comment