Speak My Language (Slow Burn Holidays Book 1) by Nico Flynn ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Chris and Oliver have been roommates for 5 years and unbeknownst to Oliver, Chris has been in love with him the whole time. After their landlady recommends a book on the 'Five Love Languages' to Chris, he devises an experiment to try each one on Oliver to see if he could possibly share his feelings.

This novella was exactly what I was hoping for, it's sweet, fun and satisfying. It was just long enough to build the story and feel as if you know the characters, but short enough for a one session cosy evening read.

CW: passing mention of drug abuse, grief and death of a family member (all extremely brief)