by Alexis Hall
First published 2026
Luc and Oliver have navigated the full relationship obstacle course. They survived fake dating that turned real, breakups and reconciliations, near marriages and actual cohabitation. Now they live in domestic contentment, watching their friends advance careers and start families. The couple decides to test their nurturing instincts with a puppy named Spud. But as they adjust to life with their furry bundle of energy, bigger questions emerge. Their friends are hitting major life milestones around them. Luc and Oliver wonder if their opened hearts have room for more than just a dog. The possibility of parenthood looms, forcing them to examine whether they possess the qualities needed to raise a child. Their relationship has weathered dramatic ups and downs, but this new consideration presents a different kind of challenge entirely.
Genres: domestic-fiction, contemporary, lgbt, contemporary-romance, gay-fiction, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, friends-to-lovers
512 pages · Paperback · Sourcebooks Casablanca