Nick lives as ordinary life as he can, working his way up to a reporter at the Chronicle. When Andy, the owner's son, starts working there to get his feet wet, Nick immediately takes him under his wing. They have an unlikely friendship, that soon forms into something more fragile and dangerous for two men in NYC during this time. 

I adored both of these characters, and loved them even more together. Andy's a bit of a mess, but he's so dang genuine and endearing. Nick adores Andy even if he knows it's a dangerous and impossible dream. Nick is a bit of a grump but has the softest spot for Andy, taking care of him and quietly understanding his insecurities. Andy gives Nick the hope for a life he never imagined for himself - one with a partner who truly loves him. They have such contentment and happiness in the small domestic moments most take for granted, and it could melt any cold heart. It's a slow burn, but their friendship and eventual romance was so sweet. 

The secondary characters added so much to the story. I genuinely loved them all, especially watching Andy and his dad get closer. It was so important for them to have this found family full of support and no judgment, and I loved that they had that group of friends they could be themselves around. 

This time period is so intriguing to me. In history class a lot of this time period was glossed over even though these stories are so important. The LGBTQ media from this time is so heartbreaking, inspiring, and emotive and I recommend reading about it for everyone.  

This was my first Cat Sebastian book and I'm definitely going to read more. It got the tiniest bit slow in the middle there but I really liked the writing style and character development. Really interesting in read her other works! 

Read if you like: 
• historical romance (1950s/1960s)          
• friends to lovers        
• secret relationship       

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