Novel Problems: A Sapphic Small-Town Summer Romance

In a quaint small town, an elusive fantasy novelist finds solace in her isolated world, hidden away from the bustling crowd. Her days are consumed by words and imagination, largely untouched by the outside. That is, until the arrival of a cozy café-bookstore, where the aroma of freshly brewed coffee mingles with the inviting scent of books. The owner of this charming establishment, with her warm personality and zest for life, becomes a beacon of light in the author’s otherwise solitary existence.

As the summer unfolds, the two women form an unexpected connection, discovering shared passions and dreams. Amid the backdrop of sun-soaked days and starry nights, they navigate the complexities of their feelings, facing both personal insecurities and the small-town challenges that threaten to pull them apart. Each moment brings them closer, weaving a tale of romance and self-discovery that explores what it truly means to open one’s heart.