The Center of Everything. Beyond Binary Books, #30

Alex has always been the one who holds everything together-the anchor, the fixer, the center for everyone else's chaos. But when they meet Rowan, someone calm, steady, and unafraid of stillness, Alex begins to confront a truth they've long avoided: they don't know who they are when they're not needed. In a journey of quiet discovery, Alex learns that love isn't about disappearing into someone else's orbit or carrying the weight of the world.
It's about balance, presence, and the courage to be vulnerable. As they practice asking for help, receiving care, and sharing responsibility, Alex discovers that the center of everything isn't a burden to bear-it's a space to exist, fully and authentically, alongside someone who sees them. The Center of Everything is a tender, emotionally rich contemporary lesbian romance about trust, reciprocity, and finding grounding in connection.
With quiet moments that feel like home, it celebrates the strength in vulnerability and the beauty of learning to share life's weight without losing yourself.