I may be too bitter about it, but a het relationship that can happen only when the m/m (or f/f) element is removed seems to be far too frequent in fiction, and it makes me really sad (and angry too, when I have enough spoons...)

I liked the veiled letters as a means to an end for them to try and express their feelings, but I see what you mean-they kind of hijacked and took advantage of other's people only way to communicate, if that makes sense?

Oh, I think you've mentioned "Olive" before, and it definitely sounds like a good one! Thanks for the rec!!