My quest for a husband leads me in a direction I never could have imagined.

Owen

I sit at my desk, staring at the latest real estate listings, and wonder if this is all there is to life. My dreams of the perfect family with a devoted husband, children, and the white picket fence seem like a distant fantasy.

But then the husband of my work enemy texts himself into my life. He unexpectedly becomes my confidant and supporter. With his commanding presence and attentive nature, he makes me feel heard and understood.

As our relationship deepens, I question how I fit into his and his husbands open marriage. Do I want to be just a casual fling, or do I want something more serious? And can his husband, my rival at work, and me put aside our differences?

When I see a side to my adversary that surprises me, my heart begins to beat for them both. Can I truly love two men? Am I on a journey to finding true love or am I throwing myself into a complicated love triangle?

After a lifetime of feeling abandoned and deficient, am I ready for love?

Liam

Ive always been obsessed with my phone, constantly chasing likes and validation through pictures of my body. But after attending Noah and Brodys wedding, I realize I want more than just superficial attention. I want a real connection, a loving partner, family—children.

Near the end of the wedding reception, I meet Jamal, a good friend of Noahs and Brodys best man, and I know there is something special about him. Jamal and I hit it off and plan to hang out as friends. But as the day of our outing progresses, it feels more like a predestined date.

I cant resist the way he makes me feel, and I find myself falling for him. Hes kind, funny, and has a habit of spouting random facts that I find endearing.

But there is one thing that gives me pause—Jamal is a paraplegic in a wheelchair.

Am I shallow for letting that fact matter? Or will I be able to rejoice in his uniqueness and embrace the amazing person that Jamal appears to be—inside and out?

Once he finally admits our strong connection, he knows where to find me

Ethan

Over the past twenty years, Ive had three blissful relationships. Although none lasted, Ive maintained friendships with all my former partners. So, I feel rather lucky in love. Yet Im still trying to find my forever guy. I want someone with whom I can share my passion for friends and family, someone who will be there for me when the inky darkness envelops my sunshine.

I thought Id finally found him when he walked into my coffee shop. We instantly connected, chatting about life once a week for weeks. Just when I thought wed shared a soul-stirring connection, he vanished without a word.

Six months ago, I bumped into him again. My heart ached for him, desperate for that connection to pick up where we left off. I havent been able to shake him from my mind. I told him to track me down, hoping and waiting, but Ive left the decision up to him.

Hes my forever love—I just know it—but Im going to trust the universe on this one.

How long do you wait for your forever person?

Underneath that calm demeanour, I sensed lay a deeply passionate man.

Noah

My parents pounded perfection into my head from a young age. Perfection is how you succeed. Striving for it has allowed me to own one of the most popular British-themed pubs in Victoria, BC. But perfection also makes love unattainable.

But as I get used to being alone, a guy named Brody walks into my pub and becomes a regular, coming in at the same time every weeknight, and always orders the same thing.

Brody reminds me of the sea before a storm. The expression on his beautiful face is often fixed. He doesnt talk much, but his deep mahogany eyes speak volumes.

Theres someone passionate inside all that outward calm.

The sparks are there, but what I eventually discover about Brody holds me back from pursuing more. A relationship with him would be far from perfect. To call him mine, I need to redefine what perfection looks like.

Noah is a sweet slow-burning romance about a member of the Salish Sea Society, a group of four best friends who have been through a lot together. This novel is set on the rugged coast of Pacific Canada and is a story of newfound understanding of the autism spectrum and finding passion and love beating beneath the chest of a man of carefully measured words and silent looks.