Alec & Pete

Alec likes quiet things. He likes late-night walks, study sessions, and the steady rhythm of a world that doesn’t ask too much. Pete likes noise, laughter, and the safety of pretending that nothing ever really gets to him.

When the two of them are assigned as college roommates, friendship comes easily. Understanding takes longer. Somewhere between snowstorms, coffee runs, and hesitant smiles, something deeper begins to grow, something neither of them expected and neither of them knows how to name.

Alec has spent his life hiding behind silence, afraid that letting anyone in will only lead to loss. Pete has mastered the art of pretending, keeping everything light so he never has to face what hurts. Together, they learn that love does not always come with grand gestures or perfect timing. Sometimes it shows up quietly, in the space between two people who stop pretending long enough to see each other clearly.

As the Indiana winter deepens, their friendship shifts into something fragile and real. A shared blanket. A lingering glance. A confession whispered in the dark. Both must decide whether they can be brave enough to stop running from what they want and step toward the life they never thought they could have.

Set on a small Midwestern campus, Alec & Pete is a heartfelt gay college romance about first love, fear, and the courage it takes to be seen. It blends the emotional honesty of a coming-of-age LGBTQ+ story with the warmth of a slow-burn friends-to-lovers romance.

Readers who love tender queer love stories, new adult romance, or emotional character-driven fiction will find themselves at home in this novella.

Perfect for fans of:
• Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
• Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall
• One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston
• What If We Were Somewhere Else by Wendy Fox

Alec & Pete is a love story about healing, vulnerability, and the quiet kind of devotion that can change everything.

If you’ve ever looked for a story that captures what it feels like to fall in love for the first time and finally be seen for who you are, this one is for you.