Overview

Don’t Tell the Neighbors is a queer romance about legacy, longing, and the messy magic of finding someone who sees every part of you—and stays.

When journalist Alex returns to the small town of Willowridge to settle her late grandmother’s affairs, the last thing she expects to uncover is a secret love story buried in attic boxes and half-erased letters. Even more surprising? That the other half of that story might be Reese Carter—quiet local historian, unapologetic introvert, and the woman who once almost stole Alex’s heart in a single summer over a decade ago.

As Alex digs deeper into her grandmother's past, she finds herself drawn back into Reese’s orbit. The chemistry between them is undeniable, but so is the weight of what they both left unsaid the first time. This time, there’s no excuse not to speak.

And speaking of chaos—enter Megan: Reese’s best friend since grade school and an unfiltered, caffeine-fueled menace with a heart of absolute gold. Megan is the kind of friend who shows up with electrolytes after a night of questionable decisions, asks wildly inappropriate questions over brunch, and will absolutely live-text your orgasm count to a group chat with zero remorse. She also knows how to spot a good thing when she sees it—which is why she lets herself be set up with Alex’s emotionally guarded best friend, Katherine.

Katherine is a sharp-tongued editor working alongside Alex. She doesn’t believe in soulmates, astrology, or feelings she can’t diagram. Megan, with her coconut water, chaotic metaphors, and ability to emotionally disarm someone mid-flirt, is everything Katherine didn’t know she was craving. The result? Banter that could power a city grid, sexual tension thick enough to bottle, and a connection both terrifying and thrilling.

Told in a blend of narrative, texts, late-night confessions, and slow-burning glances across crowded rooms, Don’t Tell the Neighbors is a love letter to second chances, chosen family, and women who rewrite their own stories—scars, sarcasm, and all.

With two layered, unforgettable leads—one trying to make peace with the past, the other quietly guarding her heart—Don’t Tell the Neighbors invites you to laugh, blush, cry, and screenshot way too many texts. At its heart, it’s a story about timing, truth, and the people who make you brave enough to stop pretending you don’t want more.

And through it all, Megan is there—fiercely loyal, wildly inappropriate, and exactly the kind of best friend who’ll ask if you squirted, if you’ve hydrated, and whether your Venus sign is compatible with your latest spiral. Because sometimes, the most unfiltered questions come from the people who know you best—and love you anyway.