Out on Good Behavior
by Dahlia Adler
Frankie, a commitment-averse pansexual art student, falls for a woman who has sworn off dating for the semester and isn't out. A new adult romance about secrecy and honesty.
At a glance
- Genre
- Contemporary
- Trope
- Forbidden Romance
- Heat
- Hot
- Published
- 2016
- Length
- 290 pages
Reading Options
Out on Good Behavior
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- A commitment-averse art student finds herself drawn to a woman who is strictly off-limits and currently closeted.
- Readers who enjoy slow-burn explorations of identity and secrecy
- Fans of New Adult romance
- Introspective
- Features Forbidden Romance
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: New Adult
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: unknown
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Moderate angst.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
Recommended audience: New Adult romance readers.
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Frankie is an art student who prides herself on her commitment-averse nature. Her resolve is tested when she falls for a woman who has declared a dating moratorium for the semester and is still struggling with being out. The story explores the friction between their growing feelings, the secrecy required by the other woman's situation, and the quest for honesty in a budding relationship.
Central Conflict
The tension between Frankie's desire for the woman she loves and the external and internal obstacles caused by the woman's decision to avoid dating and her lack of openness regarding her identity.
Setting
University/Art School environment.
Strengths
- Focus on the intersection of identity and romantic commitment
- Exploration of the 'coming out' process in a romantic context
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
- 5
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
- 6
Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
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- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- High confidence
- Profile version:
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About the Author
Dahlia Adler
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Dahlia Adler
- Published
- 2016
- Length
- 290 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9780990916857
- ISBN-10
- 0990916855
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