Pansies by Alexis Hall (Paperback)

On the surface, everything looks sorted. A high-paying job, a London lifestyle, and the success that once felt out of reach. But returning to the place he grew up brings back memories that are harder to ignore.

A chance encounter leads to something unexpected. Fen is confident in ways that challenge old assumptions, and what begins as a brief connection quickly becomes more complicated. The past they share refuses to stay buried, shaping how they see each other now.

Old mistakes, regret, and unresolved tension sit between them. One wants to move forward, while the other is not so quick to forget. As their lives begin to overlap again, both are forced to confront who they were and who they have become.

Set between past and present, the story explores identity, accountability, and whether it is possible to rebuild something meaningful after damage has already been done.