Short Term Relationships

A Queer Ensemble Romance About Dating, Friendship, and Second Chances in Seattle

By: A.K. Rose

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Dating in Seattle is hard enough.
Doing it while queer, single, and over forty? Even harder.

In a city where relationships disappear faster than a nonfat, no-foam latte, a group of Seattle friends keep coming back for more—hoping the next swipe, chance meeting, or awkward date might finally lead to something real.

From a checklist-obsessed techie to a triathlon-addicted athlete, a hopelessly lovesick teacher, and a struggling musician still figuring out where he belongs, these friends are navigating love, identity, and second chances in the Emerald City.

But in a world of expectations, dealbreakers, and the infamous Seattle Freeze, finding love might require letting go of the plans they thought they needed.

Will they find The One? Or will their carefully constructed checklists get in the way of the messy, unpredictable magic of real connection?

Pour a cup of coffee and settle in for a warm, funny, and heartfelt queer ensemble romance set in the heart of Seattle.

Meet the Cast

Kate Conrad
A software engineer who approaches dating like a coding problem—complete with logic trees and compatibility checklists. But when a chance encounter scrambles the algorithm, Kate has to ask herself if love can ever really be calculated.

Liza Barrett
A triathlete who trusts her Specialized racing bike far more than any potential partner. Love has always come second to the next race…until suddenly it doesn’t.

Emily Hall
A high school English teacher who lectures about unrequited love in literature while quietly living it herself. Can she finally turn theory into practice and capture the attention of the woman she can’t stop thinking about?

Nathan Stapleton
A trans man carving out his place in Seattle’s music scene while navigating a community that still sees him through his past. Can he chase both the band life and the possibility of romance?

Set during a vibrant Seattle summer, this lighthearted LGBTQ+ story follows four friends as they stumble through dating, missed chances, and unexpected connections in search of something that lasts.

Perfect for readers who enjoy queer ensemble casts, found family, and love stories that prove it’s never too late for a second chance.