Gio
I’ve always been a hopeless romantic. As the quarterback of Iver’s Sphere University, you’d think romance would come easily for me. But no, not so much. Sure, random hook-ups are easy enough, but I learned a long time ago that getting anyone to want to stay longer than a night or two was beyond my reach. So I let the hope die, enjoying my popularity while ignoring the hollow of my heart.
That is, until the fallout from shifting my priorities away from everything I’ve spent my life working towards leads me to being rescued by a long-time unrequited crush. We’ve been frat bros, friends, and teammates since I started university, but it only takes a single moment for our clearly defined lines to blur into something else. Something I’m terrified to put a name to, because he looks at me like he wants to stay, and it might just destroy me if I’m wrong.
Holt
Romance has always been complicated for me. Or, well, non-existent, really. Hook-ups are easy, not wanting anything more, and having to face rejection is even easier. Which is why, when I realized I was attracted to Gio, I made sure to draw strong lines between us. Because Gio has a type, and I’m nowhere near that type. I don’t think I could handle a rejection from him, so I keep my feelings to myself.
That is, until he reveals a few things during a vulnerable moment that make me realize I may have more of a shot than I thought. It’s Halloween month, so I throw out an idea that’s been bouncing in my head for a while that’ll be the perfect excuse to stay in Gio’s space, so I can capitalize on that shot if I’ve got it. A few weeks to get him to look further than skin deep to give me, and potentially us, a real chance at something more than the frat-bro, teammate friendship we’ve built over the years.
In the heart of a bustling college campus, two young men, Gio and Holt, navigate the tumultuous waters of love and self-discovery. Each carries emotional scars from the past, leading them to believe they have little to offer to one another. Yet, their perceptions couldn’t be further from the truth as they begin to see the unique beauty they bring into each other’s lives.
The depth of Gio and Holt’s characters is what truly sets this love story apart. Their distinct backstories, filled with grief, tenderness, and pain, are artfully woven together. Through heartfelt dialogues and intimate moments, we witness how their vulnerabilities bring them closer, allowing each to uncover parts of themselves that have long been buried.
Together, Gio and Holt create a haven where they can shed their insecurities and embrace the imperfections that make them whole. The narrative dances between moments of happiness and grief, capturing the essence of their tumultuous journey. Love triumphs over adversity, revealing the transformative power of connection. In this sweet, emotional story, the depth of their feelings resonates, ensuring that their journey will linger in your heart long after the final chapter.
About the Author
KM Trent, I’m a queer author with a primary focus on Achillean romance. I would love to say I’m a low-angst author, but I rarely leave the mental health rep out of my stories long enough to achieve that. However, I at the very least, can guarantee all my stories are loaded with swoon-worthy moments & have an HEA!
I write various genres of Achillean romance, ranging from sweet, fluff-filled romances to dark, supernatural romances to thematic relationship-driven romances. My stories have high heat and lots of fluff, mixed with dark plots that thrive on hurt/comfort and rebuilding characters’ mental well-being.
I’m an aegorose parent of two. My pronouns are she/they/them. I spent most of my life knowing I was on the queer spectrum but never really knowing quite where I fit in. I am still very much on my own journey of self-discovery, having just realized that not only do I resonate with agender, but that I am also autigender, and the way I process gender is unique with my autism.
I am autistic & Dyslexic. I tend to over-explain, overcompensate, and flip words in sentences in the wrong way. I am remarkably socially awkward and struggle to connect with people, despite my best efforts. I love when people reach out to me, but I have the conversational skills of a wet rag; luckily, that particular hindrance doesn’t translate to my characters. I am forever grateful to be here, writing these stories, and discovering fellow authors and readers who share my love for the queer side of life.
