The author of the bestselling Bellies spins another engrossing, heartfelt story of love, loss and the challenges of being true to yourself, as a poet-cum-legal counsellor trans woman decides to take a stab at heteronormativity.

Max, a 30-year-old poet and tech lawyer, seems to have it all but is haunted by dysphoria and failed relationships. After a New Year’s Eve accident lands her in the hospital, she resolves to make changes—starting with a bold attempt at a traditional romance. Enter Vincent, a corporate lawyer and hobby baker whose traditional social circle and family dynamics clash with Max’s experiences. Despite the challenges, Vincent’s care offers Max a glimmer of hope.

But Vincent has his own unresolved past, including a life-altering encounter with a mysterious traveller, Alex, during a gap year in Thailand. As their connection deepens, the weight of old secrets threatens to unravel their fragile happiness. Will their love endure, or will the ghosts of the past prove too powerful?