Unlike some romances that rush the "happily ever after," Promises takes the time to process Matt’s trauma and confusion.
The book is a "Gay-for-You" (GFY) trope classic. It focuses on the idea that Matt isn't necessarily changing his identity, but rather finding one specific person who transcends his previous boundaries. Promises by Marie Sexton
The book deals with themes of widowerhood/grief and contains explicit sexual content. Unlike some romances that rush the "happily ever