Waiting for the Flood
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4.1 • 14 Ratings
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- $16.99
Publisher Description
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.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Hall follows up Glitterland with a poignant brace of interconnected novellas about exes each being saved by a different stranger. In the eponymous opener, Edwin Tully meets Adam Dacre, a civil engineer in flood management, after Edwin's Oxford apartment comes under threat by rising waters. Lonely-hearted after breaking up with Marius, his boyfriend of 10 years, Edwin just "wants someone to make tea for." Patient, burly Adam may be just the man—but Edwyn feels unworthy of his love. "Chasing the Light" turns the focus onto Marius, who sees Edwin and Adam together at a Christmas Eve party and flees the event. In his haste, he injures his ankle and is rescued by ex-con Leo, who lives on a nearby houseboat. The men act on their instant attraction, but Marius "is not really a staying person," and anticipates their tryst will be short-lived—even if Leo exacts an inexplicable pull on him. A final reunion with Edwin wherein both men seek closure may be just the push Marius needs to get out of the way of his own happiness. Each of these slender tales move from melancholy to joy and Hall makes the emotional arc satisfying. These tender love stories are sure to please the author's many fans.
Customer Reviews
Love and peace found after love not lost
Alexis Hall is terrific at bringing characters to life with brilliant flaws and beautiful characteristics.
This book also has insights into Alexis Halls’s process and thoughts behind the scenes. I recommend reading the book first before exploring Alexis’s thoughts. It’s like reading a book like watching a movie with a writer’s or director’s commentary.