Learning to Love Again

Eli Parker has spent the past six years keeping his life small and safe. Between raising his bright, curious daughter and running his repair shop, there's no room for surprises — or heartbreak. Then he meets Noah Reyes, the soft-spoken trans man who owns The Lighthouse, the town's beloved bookstore. What begins as quiet friendship soon grows into something deeper — a connection built through shared laughter, late-night talks, and the slow rebuilding of trust. But love, for both of them, comes with history. Noah has spent years learning to live without apology, while Eli still battles the ghosts of what he's lost. Together, they'll have to navigate what it means to open up again — to risk being seen, and to believe that love can still be found after the storm. Set against the salt and sunlight of a small coastal town, Learning to Love Again is a tender, heartfelt story of found family, healing, and the quiet courage it takes to say yes to love. Perfect for readers who enjoy: ?? Single parent + trans man romance ?? Small-town LGBTQ+ love stories ? Bookstore vibes, slow burn, and soft intimacy ?? Hope, second chances, and chosen family