A winter city. A quiet longing. A connection neither man expected.
Aleksy Novak came to Toronto for a fresh start—a new job, a new city, a new chance to outrun the loneliness he’s carried for years. Reserved, observant, and careful with his heart, he’s mastered the art of wanting without being seen.
Then Francisco Montanha walks into the room like a burst of winter sunlight—warm, charismatic, and impossible to ignore. Assigned to co‑lead a major urban renewal project, the two men are thrown into close quarters where every shared glance, every accidental touch, and every late‑night conversation blurs the line between professional and personal.
But both men have lives outside the office. Aleksy has Klara, the girlfriend he’s trying to love the way he’s supposed to. Francisco has Sofia, the woman who knows him better than anyone. And beneath the surface lies a truth neither man has dared to confront.
As snow blankets the city and their partnership deepens, Aleksy and Francisco must face the question neither can What do you do when the person who feels like home isn’t the one you’re supposed to choose?
Between Us is a tender, slow‑burn gay romance about longing, identity, and the quiet moments that change everything. Perfect for readers who love emotional depth, winter atmospheres, and the ache of two souls finding their way toward each other.