A quiet man. A rising river. A second chance he never thought he'd take. From Alexis Hall
author of Boyfriend Material and Glitterland comes a soul-deep LGBTQ+ romance about grief
gentleness and the unexpected beauty of beginning again. Edwin Tully keeps to himself. Once
shattered by heartbreak he now lives among the faded books and watermarks of a life
paused-until a flood both literal and emotional rushes into his world. With it comes Adam
Dacre: no-nonsense boots-on-the-ground and unexpectedly kind. He's not here to rescue
anyone...but he just might show Edwin how to rescue himself. As stormwaters rise Edwin must
decide: should he stay safely distant or risk everything for a love that could bring him back
to life? For readers who crave a gentle introspective M M romance slow-burn emotional
connection and queer love stories that heal more than just hearts with rich lyrical prose
praised as "achingly poetic" and "breathtaking." "A masterclass in subtle emotional
storytelling" - Juliet Fox Reads "I've always enjoyed Alexis Hall's skill as a wordsmith...and
Waiting for the Flood is surely one of his highest achievements on that score. The writing is
astonishingly beautiful-lyrical insightful painful funny truthful" - All About Romance
BONUS CONTENT Includes Chasing the Light an exclusive novella following Edwin's ex Marius
as he rediscovers intimacy joy and the fragile courage of starting over. Perfect for fans of
Alexis Hall's Rosaline Palmer series LGBTQ+ contemporary romance with emotional stakes and
character-rich slow burn stories by K.J. Charles or Roan Parrish.
