Synopsis:

Lucas Llywelyn doesn’t know how to love. A twenty-six-year-old librarian seeking escape from an abusive ex, Lucas carves out a peaceful existence for himself. He settles in Freyford, a small town in Southern England, and dreams of a quiet life in academia. Lucas believes solitude to be a prerequisite to happiness—at least, until he meets an artistic motorcycle enthusiast with a soft spot for Mary Oliver.

 Daniel Mason knows all about love, which is why he prefers being called by his last name and loves the sound of a door closing protectively behind him. Mason takes risks, drives too fast, and challenges Lucas’ beliefs every step of the way. 

Their instant connection is soon tested when Lucas’ ex returns to Freyford in his effort to win Lucas back. Meanwhile, a mysterious figure from Mason’s childhood urges him homeward. As secrets are revealed, Lucas must decide whether to trust his heart or risk losing Mason forever.

Even in the Dark is a romance as well as a manifesto. It takes love and trauma together to consider the redemptive nature of love and the resilient beauty of queer joy.