Lockset (University Square #2) by Brenda Murphy
- Publisher: NineStar Press, October 12th 2020
- Genre: Romance, LGBTQ+
- Format: Ebook (eARC)
- Page Count: 232 pages
- My Rating: ★★★ (3/5)
Content warnings: death of parent, infidelity (side characters), homophobia, arson, drug addiction, violence, blood
This is book two of Murphy’s new series University Square, and while there are a few recurring characters, it can absolutely be read as a standalone. But book one On the Square (review) has a wonderful storyline with a Blasian butch (focusing on her Chinese roots) that is worth a read.
Eun (은) Park (42, lesbian), an attorney in Chicago, is estranged from her family because of her sexuality. When her father calls in hopes of reconnection, Eun gives in and agrees to visit. However things don’t go as planned, and Eun soon finds herself back home, fatherless, and meets a sweet butch Morgan Wright (42), who is taking care of Eun’s father’s dog Rudy, at the worst possible timing for dating. The chemistry between Eun and Morgan is undeniable, but Eun has a life back in Chicago and Morgan’s locksmith shop is in this small town. The pair has to decide if their encounter is merely for sex, or something more.