Lessons in Balance
There’s a delicate balance between falling in love and falling apart.
Armand Demetrio finally has his life together, and he’s never been more terrified. He’s returning to London with the man of his dreams, and everything should be as golden as Lucas’s hair. But Armand’s past lurks around every corner of his beloved city; it’s not a question of if it will all go wrong, but when.
Lucas Barclay is trying his level best to be the world’s most supportive boyfriend, but Armand is flightier than a spooked horse. His lover is clearly hiding something; however, Lucas refuses to press. Armand will come to him when he’s ready—or so Lucas hopes—and he has bigger fish (and chips) to fry. Namely, growing Armand’s burgeoning social media presence and his own blossoming photography career.
When an old “friend” of Armand’s resurfaces, their relationship is thrown into turmoil. Armand isn’t the only one keeping secrets, and they’re both as desperate to hide as they are to open up. That means being braver than ever, and Lucas and Armand will have to balance their fears against their love to see which tips the scales.
Reader discretion advised. This title contains the following sensitive themes:
sexual assault
self-harm
emotional abuse
drug use
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Length: Novella (15k to 45K words)
Heat Wave: 4 - On-screen and mildly explicit love scenes
Erotic Frequency: 3 - Moderate
Themes: abuse, acceptance, addiction, alcoholism, angst, anxiety, celebrity / fame, domestic violence, drug abuse, eating disorder, internet culture, mental illness, recovery, self-discovery / self-reflection, stalking / harassment, trust issues, vacation romance
Kinks: lapdancing, rimming / anilingus
Careers: art gallery curator / associate, dancer, photographer, teacher / professor
Word Count: 47,000
Cover By: Claude
ISBN: 978-1-963773-29-3
Release Date: 12/22/2025
Price: $2.99