A quiet bookstore clerk and a thoughtful designer fall into a love built on honesty, timing, and emotional courage, only to be tested by distance, fear, and the weight of unfinished growth. As their relationship stretches across cities and silences, they learn that love is not proven by intensity but by presence and truth. In the end, the story becomes less about whether love survives and more about who they become by choosing it or letting it go.
Slow Burn
Healing
Newadult
Psychological
Identity
Coming of Age
First Love
Family
Grief
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★★ (5.0) (25)
GenreRomance
Length50 mins
Publish dateFeb 4, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Chapter 1
4Chapter 4
2Chapter 2
5Chapter 5
3Chapter 3
About the author
Phillip D Root
I am a storyteller driven by curiosity, emotion, and the spaces where human experience quietly unfolds. I write across multiple genres, including romance, suspense, realism, and literary fiction, because every story demands its own voice and rhythm. My work focuses on honest characters, emotional depth, and moments that linger long after the final page.View all audiobooks by Phillip D Root
