From the BookFest 2026 3rd Place-Winning Romance Series Lily Warren slips away from her corporate pressures at The Glass Heel-Chicago's whispered-about haven where people on the margins finally breathe freely. Devon Carter knows the sanctuary well. Behind his steady calm is someone who has learned to protect his heart, even as he longs for something real. They notice each other in the club's amber glow. But it's outside, in the quiet diner across the street, where their spark begins to take shape. No noise. No expectations. Just two people sharing a booth, winter pressing against the windows, discovering comfort in conversation that feels unexpectedly easy. Over late-night meals and slow, honest moments, Lily and Devon begin to understand each other's histories-her fight to stay whole in a demanding world, his careful guard built from years of being overlooked. What grows between them isn't fast or loud, but steady, hopeful, and deeply human. The city pulses around them. The club offers spectacle. But the diner offers something rarer: A place where trust can take root. Neon Diner is a tender, mature LGBTQ+ romance about two trans people finding warmth, refuge, and the courage to build something lasting together. Book 3 in the Glass Heel series-heartfelt, character-driven romances about transformation, belonging, and the unexpected places where love finds us. Perfect for readers who love: Transgender romance (trans woman/trans man) Slow-burn emotional intimacy Found spaces & urban sanctuary Lyrical, character-driven love stories