Two crashed careers. One last chance at a perfect landing.
Captain James Ackerson had it all: a swaggering career as a 747 pilot and a life of casual, commitment-free sex in every city. That was before he slammed his jet into a Chicago forest. Though cleared of all blame, he's grounded himself with a crippling case of survivor's guilt and a "lobotomy of the libido". He retreats to Miami to heal, vowing to never take responsibility for anyone—or anything—again.
Professor Claude Richards is an academic hiding from his own wreckage. A disastrous, blackmailing affair with a student left his career in ruins and his trust shattered. He's insecure, hiding behind his "lumberjack" beard and just trying to get through the summer by teaching a free philosophy class.
The last thing Claude needs is another student, especially a handsome, emotionally-closed off pilot who's as damaged as he is. And the last thing James expects is to feel a spark for his "beefy" professor.
Their baggage is heavy, but their connection is undeniable. Just as they begin to navigate their fears, the very person who destroyed Claude's life reappears, and this time, he has his sights set on James.
They've both forgotten how to trust. To find love, they'll have to confront their pasts and learn to fly again—together.
The Pilot and the Professor is a steamy, snarky, and heartfelt gay romcom about finding the courage to let go of the past and embrace a new destination.
