Overview

Is it possible to fall in love without exchanging a single word?

In my sleepy neck of the woods, the war feels far away. That is, until I find him hiding out in my henhouse.

A perfect stranger. Scared-looking, fragile, with the most beautiful eyes I’ve ever seen. When I try to question him, he just stares at me. He doesn’t understand a word I say.

I can’t send him away. He has no money, and he’s wounded. But as he settles into my farmhouse and our silent friendship begins to grow, worry gnaws at me.

Is my sweet little runaway an enemy?

And even if he is, can I stop my runaway heart from falling for him?

Runaway is a short MM fantasy romance novella (~16,000 words) with tropes of culture clash, hurt/comfort, and protectiveness. The novella mentions off-screen attempted SA.