Evergreen: Slow Burn Lesbian Romance (Paperback)
Evergreen: Slow Burn Lesbian Romance (Paperback)
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THE SAPPHIC SLOW BURN THAT READERS CAN'T STOP TALKING ABOUT.
A slow burn winter lesbian romance featuring a remote setting, forced proximity, and a connection that builds in the quiet before the storm.
The avalanche was not the most dangerous thing in Sweden. It was falling for my architect.
When ambitious architect Zoe McGuire is offered the chance to transform a historic theatre into a sustainable living hub, it feels like the project that could define her career. But with her London boss determined to take control, Zoe is forced to choose between playing safe and claiming something of her own.
Alex Galbraith has already built something extraordinary.
A visionary developer with a remote Swedish eco-community to her name, Alex recognises Zoe’s talent immediately and invites her to see it for herself. What begins as a professional visit quickly becomes something far more complicated.
Because some connections do not stay professional for long.
When a blizzard shuts down the world around them, Zoe and Alex are forced into close quarters where distance disappears. Late-night conversations turn into something deeper. Boundaries soften. Trust begins to take root.
And then the mountain moves.
A sudden avalanche traps them in the silence of snow and survival, testing not just their courage, but the fragile connection growing between them.
Because when everything else falls away, there is nowhere left to hide.
Zoe must decide who she is when no one is watching. Alex must risk the life she has built to choose something she never planned for.
Set in a remote Scandinavian landscape, Evergreen is a character-driven lesbian romance that blends winter atmosphere, emotional depth, and a slow burn that builds into something unforgettable.
Tropes and themes
- slow burn lesbian romance
- winter lesbian romance
- snowed in lesbian romance
- forced proximity lesbian romance
- age gap lesbian romance
- workplace lesbian romance
- found family lesbian romance
This book is for you if you love:
- snowed-in romance with emotional intensity
- slow burn connections that build into something real
- strong women choosing between ambition and love
- character-driven lesbian romance with a powerful payoff
If you are searching for a winter lesbian romance filled with atmosphere, tension, and a love story that builds through trust, risk, and connection, Evergreen delivers a powerful and deeply satisfying read.
Thousands of readers say this is slow burn lesbian romance at its best.
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Evergreen absolutely BLEW ME AWAY with its sizzling slow-burn lesbian romance set against a breathtaking Swedish backdrop—I couldn't put it down and was left DESPERATE for more of Alex and Zoe and their passionate, heart-melting journey!!!"
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When talented architect Zoe accepts a job offer that takes her to a remote Swedish community, she doesn't expect to fall for her new boss. Trapped by a blizzard and awakening desires, their professional boundaries blur as temperatures drop and passion ignites. But when disaster strikes and lives are lost, they'll discover if their connection is strong enough to weather the storm or if it will be buried beneath the weight of snow and circumstance.
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Book Specifications
Book Specifications
Pages : 188
ISBN : 9614622000174
Weight : 190g
Dimensions : 127 x 11 x 203 mm
Full Description
Full Description
When ambitious architect Zoe McGuire is handpicked by successful developer Alex Galbraith to renovate a historic theater into a sustainable community living space, she sees it as her career-making opportunity. But her boss at the prestigious firm is determined to steal the project for himself, forcing Zoe to fight for what's rightfully hers.
Impressed by Zoe's talent and determination, Alex invites her to Sweden to see firsthand the eco-community she's built. What starts as a professional trip to help Zoe decide if she should accept Alex's job offer quickly transforms when they find themselves stranded by a devastating blizzard. As temperatures plummet outside, the heat between them rises, breaking down the professional boundaries both women had carefully maintained.
Just as Zoe and Alex surrender to their undeniable attraction, disaster strikes. A deadly avalanche threatens not only their newfound relationship but their very lives. Trapped in the unforgiving winter wilderness, they'll face a truth more frightening than the storm—that they've fallen deeply in love when neither was looking for it.
When the snow finally clears, will they return to their separate lives, or build something lasting from the foundation they discovered in each other? EVERGREEN is a passionate romance about finding unexpected love in the most challenging circumstances and the courage it takes to change your life for someone who changes your heart.
Themes and Tropes
Themes and Tropes
- Falling for the boss
- Snowed In
- Forced Proximity
- Slow Burn
- Community
- Avalanche!
- Age Gap Romance
Chapter One Look Inside
Chapter One Look Inside
It had been a long time since Alex had taken her final bow at the Paramount Theater. The date had been Thursday 12th March 2020. In the twenty-five years since the last curtain call, the building which had once stood at the center of the cultural melting pot of the city was just a shell of its former glory. The space where the heavy red velvet curtains had once hung was now nothing more than a tarnished rail, and the stage was rotting and crumbling from years of neglect.
The theater had been on the condemned list of buildings for years, but every attempt the city had made to demolish it and replace it with something new had been met with opposition. It was no longer fit for purpose, and no one had even thought about restoring it to its former glory, but many were still carrying around a sentimental affection for it. So, despite the attempts to have it condemned and destroyed, the theater remained vacant for twenty-five years.
It didn't look like much anymore, and anyone under the age of thirty would have had a hard time believing that it had once been one of the city's greatest assets. A thick layer of dust covered every surface, dulling the interior into a monochromatic matte gray. Where there had once been a band that played smooth jazz, there was now an empty, heavy silence.
In that silence, there was a muffled sneeze—the first in years. There was a pause, a sniffle, and then another sneeze.
And then three more in quick succession.
The bright light of a cell phone flashlight swung around the interior of the Paramount auditorium, over to the entrance doors that led back to the hallway where a young woman was trying (and failing) to conceal her sneezing fit. After a particularly loud sneeze that left her momentarily gasping for air, she fell silent.
"I told you to wear a mask!" Alex shouted.
"I wasn't expecting it to be this bad," Luna mumbled, her voice muffled by the sleeve she was holding over her mouth. "Fuck, I think I can taste it. I can taste the dust, Alex."
"It's sad, seeing it like this," Alex agreed, swinging her phone around to illuminate what had once been the band pit. The only thing that was left now were the remnants of the grand piano hidden under a dust sheet. "I don't suppose you ever saw a show here, did you?"
"I was born about five years too late for that. What about you?"
"I stood on that stage and took a bow the night the curtain fell for the last time." Alex looked up at the stage and pointed. "I stood right around...there."
"You were an actress?" Luna's tone held the same surprise as her face, causing Alex to laugh.
"I was a dancer. It was my last performance too. The last for me and the last for the theater. I moved onto other things after that." Alex gave a wistful sigh. Although still blessed with a dancer's physique, it had been a few years since she took to a dance floor.
"Bet it looked a whole lot less creepy back then." Her eyes kept darting around to all the dark corners.
Alex laughed quietly, nodding. "Yeah."
"So, do you think we can send the survey team in to look at it?" The younger woman was looking around anxiously, eyeing up the moth-eaten dust sheets and chipped paint. It was obvious she didn't have a lot of faith in the structural integrity of the theater.
"Is that your way of asking if we can leave, Luna?" Alex asked with a small smile.
"No," the other woman said quickly. Too quickly for it to be the truth.
"I suppose there isn't much more you and I can do in here until we get hold of an architect and get some lights in here," Alex admitted, reaching out to touch one of the columns to the side of the stage. Twenty-five years ago it had been a rich scarlet color, complete with embossed gold patterns. Now the paint had faded or chipped away, and it was just a pale ghost of what it once had been—just like the rest of the theater. "I just wanted to look around and see how bad the damage was..."
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Evergreen is described as something that remains fresh, vibrant and relevant and there is no better way to describe this book. I instantly felt connected with Alex and fell in love with Zoe.
The setting of this book was beautiful and the slow burn tension between the two ladies was delicious. One I will certainly revisit and ask others to join me in begging Ruby Scott for a follow up.
Thank you so much for this beautiful review.
I love that you picked up on the meaning behind the title. 'Fresh, vibrant and relevant' is exactly what Evergreen was intended to be, so hearing you describe it that way means a great deal.
I'm delighted you connected with Alex and fell in love with Zoe. Their story will always hold a special place in my heart, and the setting was one of my favourite worlds to spend time in.
And yes, that slow-burn tension took great delight in making everyone wait.
The fact that you'd revisit this book and are willing to join the campaign for a follow-up made me smile. Never say never.
Thank you for reading and for taking the time to leave such thoughtful feedback. It means the world to me.
This was a great age-gap romance. It kept you interested because of the well-developed characters of Alex and Zoe, coupled with a slow and intriguing romance. I truly enjoyed the storyline - read the book in one day. The demonstration of community in Sweden makes you wish that there were more communities like this in the US. I am hoping for a sequel as well.
Thank you so much for this lovely review.
I'm delighted you enjoyed Alex and Zoe's story. One of the things I loved most about writing Evergreen was taking the time to let their relationship develop slowly and naturally, allowing readers to really get to know them before the romance fully takes hold.
I'm also pleased the community aspect resonated with you. Evergreen was always intended to be as much about connection, belonging, and creating a better future as it was about the romance itself. The idea that people can build supportive, caring communities around one another was a theme very close to my heart while writing it.
And reading the book in a single day is always a wonderful compliment.
As for a sequel, you're certainly not the first reader to ask. I think that's one of the nicest things an author can hear, that readers aren't quite ready to leave the world and characters behind.
Thank you for reading, for your kind words, and for taking the time to leave a review.
Ruby x
I really enjoyed reading and absorbing this story. So altruistic, it made me think how much we are all dependent on each other. I have to say I wasn't surprised how the love story went, but I wasn't sad either. Thank you for your hard work and wonderful imagination.
Thank you so much for this lovely review.
I'm delighted you enjoyed Evergreen and that it gave you something to think about beyond the romance itself.
One of the ideas at the heart of this story is exactly what you touched upon: how connected we all are, even when we like to believe we're entirely independent. Communities, friendships, family, and love all shape who we become, and I wanted to explore that through both the setting and the characters' journeys.
I also smiled at your comment about the romance. Sometimes the destination isn't the surprise. Sometimes the joy comes from watching two people find their way there and discovering what they learn about themselves along the way.
Thank you for your kind words about my imagination and for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review. It means a great deal to know the story stayed with you after you turned the final page.
Ruby x
This book is set in a future date post Covid. I was drawn in by MCs, Alex and Zoe, chemistry despite their age gap. The location setting is mainly Sweden who doesn't like snow, log fires, community, sense of purpose and belonging. This is the first book I have read from Ruby Scott and it defiantly is not my last, fingers crossed for a follow up.
I keep alternating between 3 and 4 stars for this book. I loved the world that was set up, but I knew it was going to be a shorter read, and for me to make a romance work in those short pages attraction needs to be there from the start. For a short read, there is a lot of plot in this book, which is amazing (I love plot heavy books), but this was marketed as a romance, and the romance part fell short. I'm definitely interested in the world created, in the conspiracies that are running in the background that need to be tested and look forward to reading the next book in the series, but the romance side fell short. Definitely felt more insta-love that happened about 3/4 of the way through the book, and insta-love is not a trope I particularly care for.
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