Ely has just returned to Brooklyn after almost a decade, she’s set to study photography with art legend Wyatt Cole. On her first night back in town she ends up at a queer club and leaves with a handsome guy she never hears the name of. After an incredible night, she rushes to her first class, only to learn that her teacher is none other than the guy she slept with and the reclusive Wyatt Cole – her want to be mentor.

With Ely and Wyatt’s relationships started on a physical level, their similar struggles spark a much deeper connection. The chemistry is undeniable, but being in a student teacher relationship is not for Wyatt. Will they be able to work together and get over their pull toward one another?

This is a deep and interesting nontraditional romance story. I was expecting a decent read, but this one blew my expectations out of the water. I was hooked straight from the beginning and I loved how it covered some dark topics. I fell in love with Wyatt and Ely. I enjoyed how addiction was covered in the book, it isn’t a pretty journey and the book didn’t sugar coat that. The writing was really good, at times I wanted to cry with the characters, and at others I wanted to laugh. The romance in this book is MF however, Ely is pansexual, and Wyatt is transgender. I really enjoyed how sexuality was explored and presented in this book. It was done delicately and with care

If you are looking for an underrated romance that is truly beautiful, then you need to check this one out.

Thank you to PRHAudio for an audio copy of this one, and Dell books for sending me an ARC copy. All opinions are my own.