Our Souls Collided

By CHARLOW WILDGOOSE

OUR SOULS COLLIDED is a contemporary LGBTQ+ romance and family saga that follows the journey of Apollo Grey, a renowned Boston chef with a guarded heart, and Dorothy, the fierce, transformative Principal of her children's school.

The story begins with Apollo being reluctantly pushed into therapy by Dorothy, who is concerned by Apollo's emotionally withdrawn "episodes." Through her sessions with Dr. Langston, we learn Apollo is haunted by a complex past, including co-parenting her children with ex-partners, the pragmatic Laura and the flighty Duong. Despite her resistance, Apollo reveals the profound, all-consuming love she has for Dorothy, her first relationship with a Black woman, and her deep-seated fear that her own "damage" will ruin the beautiful life they're building.

The narrative unfolds through a series of challenges that test their relationship: navigating the intense, often intrusive presence of the exes; a devastating betrayal of trust when Apollo reveals Laura is pregnant with twins via previously planned IVF; a cross-country move from Boston to Winter Park, Florida, to be closer to Apollo's ailing mother; and the heart-wrenching journey of her mother's decline and passing due to dementia.

Apollo and Dorothy's love is a clash of elements-Apollo's earthy, steadfast stability versus Dorothy's watery, deep, and all-consuming intensity. Their passionate physical connection is a cornerstone of their bond, a sanctuary where words are unnecessary. The story explores the idea that love isn't a perfect structure but a living thing that must grow around damaged parts, requiring constant communication, vulnerability, and the choice to fight for each other, even when it's hard.

It is a story of building a modern, messy, and magnificent family. It's about redefining foundations, choosing your future, and discovering that the strongest love is not the one that avoids collisions, but the one that is forged in the aftermath.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FRWSM49C
• ISBN13: 9798265977304
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 188 Pages
• Weight: 0.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"