Deepest End of Love

Lila Callaghan needs an internship to finish her childhood psychology master's, and the opportunity that finally comes through is at the local youth center — supervised by Reed Abner, the family friend and professor who caught her mid-tire-slashing after her ex's betrayal. Avoiding him seemed possible until her mother started inviting him to dinner every week, and now they're stuck working side by side, fighting real feelings neither wants to risk acting on.

Lisina Coney closes the Brightest Light series with an achingly slow-burn romance addressing anxiety, imposter syndrome, and quiet healing.