Facing West

This debut series novel by Lucy Lennox follows Nico, a tattoo shop owner from Texas who, after losing his sister, unexpectedly finds himself caring for his niece and confronting past hesitations about family and commitment. Meeting Weston, his sister’s best friend and a caring doctor, begins to challenge Nico’s assumptions about himself and what he deserves, while Weston's own perceptions of Nico evolve as they grow closer. With themes of unexpected family bonds and personal growth, the story explores whether two unlikely individuals can build a future together.