**Three sentence summary**
Clara and Evan build a relationship that grows not from grand gestures, but from honesty, grief, and the courage to stay visible when leaving would be easier. As they face loss, fear, and life changing choices, love becomes less about certainty and more about intentional presence. In choosing each other daily, they discover that real romance is not about perfection, but about growing side by side without disappearing.
Slow Burn
Healing
Family
Newadult
Grief
Coming of Age
Psychological
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★★ (5.0) (29)
GenreRomance
Length40 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
