The Day the Sky Turned Blue Again: A Love Story About Staying

By C. D. Waring

Evan Hayes has lived in silence since the night he lost his parents. His world is gray, his heart heavy, and the only thing louder than the guilt is the thought of ending it all.

Then Lucas Carter barges in-smiling too wide, teasing too much, and refusing to leave Evan alone. He's sunshine in human form, a man who won't take no for an answer, and the only person stubborn enough to pull Evan out of the dark.

What starts as irritation turns into late-night confessions, clumsy laughter, and a fragile trust Evan never thought he'd feel again. But Lucas carries his own scars, and if either of them wants a future, they'll have to risk their broken hearts on something terrifying and impossible-love.

Grumpy/sunshine. Found family. Healing hearts. This is a romance about choosing to live, choosing to love, and finding color again in a world that once felt gray.

Trigger Warnings

This story includes:

- suicidal ideation (opening chapter)
- depression
- grief and loss of parents
- survivor's guilt
- references to past suicide
- emotional healing journey themes

The story begins heavy but becomes hopeful, comforting, and romantic.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0H1RQ95V3
• ISBN13: 9798196852244
• Release Date: May 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 162 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"