Elsie is a sexy, funny, & fiercely independent woman in south London. But several things in her life have gone terribly wrong. She's estranged from her family; is failing to make it as a poet; & has just been evicted from her social housing. As fierce & independent as she is, even Elsie must admit that being a carefree 28-year-old is proving difficult—and that she's running out of options.

Juliet, her best friend since childhood, has always been Elsie’s lifeline. So even though they haven’t spoken in months, Elsie is soon snuggled up on Juliet’s couch, back at home among
the mismatched cushions & knit blankets.

Featuring the poetry of Kai-Isaiah Jamal, Rosewater is a deliciously steamy queer romance from a bold new voice. An electric & captivating debut, Elsie’s story teaches us that sometimes home is not always where we are, but who we are with…

Liv Little is a writer of Jamaican & Guyanese descent via South London. She tells stories with heart about the people & places that matter to her. Her work spans journalism, audio, TV, & curatorial projects, for which she’s received various accolades, including LGBTQI+ Broadcaster of the Year & Rising Star at WOW.