A quiet man. A rising river. A second chance he never thought he''d take.From Alexis Hall, author of Boyfriend Material and Glitterland, comes a soul-deep LGBTQ+ romance about grief, gentleness, and the unexpected beauty of beginning again.Edwin Tully keeps to himself. Once shattered by heartbreak, he now lives among the faded books and watermarks of a life paused—until a flood, both literal and emotional, rushes into his world. With it comes Adam Dacre: no-nonsense, boots-on-the-ground, and unexpectedly kind. He''s not here to rescue anyone...but he just might show Edwin how to rescue himself.As stormwaters rise, Edwin must decide: should he stay safely distant or risk everything for a love that could bring him back to life?For readers who crave a gentle, introspective M/M romance; slow-burn emotional connection, and queer love stories that heal more than just hearts, with rich, lyrical prose praised as “achingly poetic” and “breathtaking.”“A masterclass in subtle, emotional storytelling” — Juliet Fox Reads“I’ve always enjoyed Alexis Hall’s skill as a wordsmith…and Waiting for the Flood is surely one of his highest achievements on that score. The writing is astonishingly beautiful—lyrical, insightful, painful, funny, truthful” — All About RomanceBONUS CONTENTIncludes Chasing the Light, an exclusive novella following Edwin’s ex, Marius, as he rediscovers intimacy, joy, and the fragile courage of starting over.Perfect for fans of Alexis Hall’s Rosaline Palmer series; LGBTQ+ contemporary romance with emotional stakes, and character-rich slow burn stories by K.J. Charles or Roan Parrish.