Valentina, a student at Heartfelt University, is assigned to the notoriously rude and cold Professor Montgomery. While the professor's harsh demeanor clashes with Val's quiet and positive nature, their academic sparring soon turns into something deeper. As Val's intelligence and persistence break through Professor Montgomery's icy exterior, a surprising and tender connection begins to bloom. [wlw] [slow burn]

Lauren, a shy and quiet sophomore at Oakridge College, has always felt a little lost-until she meets her. Struggling through her final semester of the year, math becomes her greatest challenge, but nothing prepares her for the unexpected pull toward Professor Juliet West. With piercing wisdom and quiet compassion, Juliet sees through Lauren's nervous smiles, awakening something she never knew she was searching for. As admiration turns into something deeper, Lauren finds herself caught between the lines of academia and desire, where one lesson could change everything. Will she risk it all for a love that defies the rules?