What happens when the boy you're falling for becomes your stepbrother?
Elias never expected his life to change the moment his mum moved them into a new house—or that home would start to feel dangerous in the quietest way possible.
Late-night conversations.
Shared spaces.
The slow, undeniable closeness of someone who was never supposed to matter this much.
Jacob is everything Elias shouldn’t want to feel.
Steady. Guarded. Completely off-limits.
As the lines between friendship and something more begin to blur, Elias finds himself walking a path he never planned to take—one built on stolen moments, unspoken longing, and the terrifying possibility of wanting something he can’t have.
Because some feelings don’t arrive all at once.
They unfold.
One step at a time.
Step by Step is a tender, slow-burning MM romance about growing up, letting go, and falling for the person you’re not supposed to, even when it means risking the only sense of belonging you’ve ever known.
Elias
19. Dance student.
Soft blonde curls. Dreamy blue eyes. A heart that feels everything a little too deeply. Elias has spent most of his life doubting himself—his talent, his worth, his right to want more. He’s carried his feelings quietly for years, especially when it comes to Jacob… even when he knows he shouldn’t.
Jacob
19. Personal trainer.
Dark brown eyes. Short brown hair. All strength and discipline on the outside. A total gym god—confident, direct, and emotionally guarded. Jacob knows exactly who he’s supposed to be… or at least that’s what he tells himself. Until Elias makes him question everything.
Perfect for readers who love:
- Slowburn tension
- Forbidden love
- Forced proximity
- Found family
- Aching first love
- Emotional intimacy with soft spice
Step by Step is the first in the 'Our Steps Together' series.
