Terms of Constellation

Sloane has learned the hard way that some kinds of closeness aren't worth the compromise. As an asexual event planner who craves structure and clear boundaries, she's built a life that works-alone. Then astronomer Julian asks her not just for a date, but for something more radical: to write the terms of their relationship together. What begins as a four-page document becomes a new way of building intimacy.
They negotiate every touch. Schedule monthly check-ins. Create protocols for conflict and consent. It's clinical and unconventional and exactly what Sloane needs-until the very structure meant to protect them starts to feel like a cage. When following the rules becomes easier than feeling, when "I'm fine" replaces honest conversation, they face a choice: abandon the framework that brought them together, or learn that real relationships aren't about perfect execution-they're about continuous revision.
A contemporary romance for anyone who's ever been told they're too much or not enough. For readers who believe love isn't found chemistry but negotiated trust, built one honest conversation at a time. Sometimes the most romantic thing isn't effortless compatibility. It's choosing someone deliberately-and doing the work to keep choosing them.