Lust & Longing By E.m. Denning -

The novel is lauded for its strong character development, particularly in how it handles the passage of time and the "jerk" tendencies of its protagonist, Noah.

Rather than jumping straight into a new relationship, the characters navigate a "spark" that remains but requires careful rebuilding. Community Perspectives Lust & Longing by E.M. Denning

“It takes strong characterization to create two characters in a single scene and have me believe they're meant to be together forever—and then split them up for 20 years.” J.L. Gribble The novel is lauded for its strong character