Holiday Romance, Novella

Dana Shosten is back in Toronto looking for their next career move. Best known for playing a supporting role in Aurora Skies, they would consider their acting career C-list at best so it’s no surprise that they need some time to regroup in their hometown.

Leaving London to escape their first love was hard enough, but they did not anticipate running into her at their mother’s infamous Chanukah party. Though they’d prefer to avoid Miriam Klein, they need her help to get their next gig. But as they reunite, will they run away from their feelings again or run towards them?

Returning to You is an ownvoices contemporary romance set in Toronto around Chanukah, featuring a non-binary protagonist, some light angst, no spice and a happily ever-after.

This novella has:

• cozy holiday read that isn’t Christmas (it’s Chanukah!)
• second chance romance
• mild angst, lots of pining
• low stakes romance, no spice
• non-binary protagonist
• demisexual love interest
• Toronto setting

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