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Liam

Salish Sea Society - Book 3

by Leigh Jarrett

After a lifetime of feeling abandoned and deficient, am I ready for love?

Liam

I've always been obsessed with my phone, constantly chasing likes and validation through pictures of my body. But after attending Noah and Brody's wedding, I realize I want more than just superficial attention. I want a real connection, a loving partner, family—children.

Near the end of the wedding reception, I meet Jamal, a good friend of Noah's and Brody's best man, and I know there is something special about him. Jamal and I hit it off and plan to hang out as friends. But as the day of our outing progresses, it feels more like a predestined date.

I can't resist the way he makes me feel, and I find myself falling for him. He's kind, funny, and has a habit of spouting random facts that I find endearing.

But there is one thing that gives me pause—Jamal is a paraplegic in a wheelchair.

Am I shallow for letting that fact matter? Or will I be able to rejoice in his uniqueness, and embrace the amazing person that Jamal appears to be—inside and out?

Liam is a found family, hurt/comfort romance about a member of the Salish Sea Society, a group of four best friends. This novel takes place on the rugged coast of Pacific Canada and is a story about a journey of self-discovery and acceptance. And how a disability doesn't inhibit one's capacity to make meaningful contributions to a loving relationship.

Published:
Publisher: Steambath Press
Genres:
Contemporary, Interracial, People of Color

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Pairings: M-M
Heat Level: 5
Romantic Content: 5
Ending: Click here to reveal
Character Identities: Gay
Protagonist 1 Age: 36-45
Protagonist 2 Age: 36-45
Tropes: Cultural Differences, Interracial Relationship, Most Mindblowing Sex Ever, Slow Burning Love
Word Count: 68,685
Setting: Victoria, BC, Canada
Languages Available: English
Series Type: Continuous / Same Characters

About the Author

Leigh Jarrett (she/he) is a queer, gender-fluid author of MM+ Contemporary Romance living in Victoria, British Columbia. A wife, grandma of two, and passionate LGBTQ+ community advocate, Leigh believes everyone deserves their own happily ever after.

Their writing journey began more than fifteen years ago with a fantasy novel called Age of Mycea. When two male characters unexpectedly fell in love, they changed both the story and the direction of Leigh’s writing career.

Today, Leigh writes emotionally rich romances about identity, healing, found family, and authentic queer relationships. Their stories often feature underrepresented characters, including autistic and older protagonists, and include the Salish Sea Society series, set along Canada’s rugged west coast.

Outside of writing, Leigh enjoys forest walks on Vancouver Island, cozy evenings with their wife, time with their close-knit family, and supporting the local LGBTQ+ community.