When introverted Amy signs up for a life drawing retreat in the hills of Byron Bay, the last thing she expects is to be the subject of someone else’s painting — or desire. Enter Sandy: bold, brash, and way too charming for her own good. But when Amy shuts down her offer to pose nude, it sparks something neither of them expected — a power struggle laced with tension, vulnerability, and unmet longing. As brushstrokes turn into confessions and desire smolders beneath the surface, both women must confront the masks they wear — on the canvas and in life. Set against the backdrop of a creative retreat, this lesbian romance explores the power dynamics between introvert and extrovert, experienced and inexperienced, pursued and pursuer. The Artist Retreat is a slow-burn lesbian romance about consent, confidence, and the art of seeing — and being seen.

Features:
💛 Awkward meets audacious
💛 Consent-forward, character-driven
💛 Age gap, artistic tension, emotionally charged
💛 Creative/artistic setting
💛 Steamy scenes with emotional depth
💛 Flawed, realistic characters

Perfect for readers who love messy, authentic queer romance.