A stranger to her own existence, Kayla moves to a small town with the hope of finding comfort in a fresh start. But as she steps inside the unfamiliar classroom on the first day, standing in front of the class is a mysteriously familiar face, one that rouses memories of a time she believed had gone by. With past baggage catching up in the most intrusive ways, she stumbles upon unexpected comfort of friendship, unconditional love of found family, and a beautiful yet complicated bond between two hesitant souls. "This book was like a warm hug, and I might believe in love again." "I would give everything, especially my soul, to have the opportunity to read this book for the first time again." ────── CW: Substance abuse, harsh language, sexual content, mention of self-harm and suicide. ────── Started in January 2018. Re-published in November 2022. First draft finished in April 2023. ────── Copyright 2018 © Renee Steinberg All rights reserved. This work may not be reproduced, copied, translated, or republished in any form without the author's permission, except for brief quotations or reviews with proper credit.

Norah Cook knows nothing about love, about romance, about affection. Nor does she understand it. But after a few teenager years without it all, she meets Mio Reed, the woman who unintentionally changes everything. The woman who is also her best friend's mother. All of her classmates and friends are experiencing teenage affection and relationships, all while Norah has always found she's had no interest. But in an unlikely turn, her first feelings end up being pointed towards a woman who's married and far older. But over time, something begins to change in that woman too and both their lives are changed forever.

Tamara Kienn Alcantara thought she's straight until she met Ava Calista Andrade, the well-known and reputable professor of Callister University. She's extremely frigid but with exceptional wit and beauty that captures the heart of the youngest Alcantara. Tamara knew that she can do anything for her beloved professor but how far can she manage to endure all the pain before Ava's frozen heart melts? Can she make the adamant professor hers? *** This is a girlxgirl love story so if you are not comfortable with it, much better na huwag mo na lang ituloy ang pagbabasa nito para hindi ka na ma-bother. Thanks! === Highest Rank Achieved: #1 in girlxgirl (11.08.2020)

SHE'S COMPLICATED HAS BEEN ADAPTED AS AN AUDIOSERIES. SEARCH SHE'S COMPLICATED BY INSANESOLDIER/SERYE FM ON SPOTIFY. [This is a GL story] Hansen Sisters Series (HSS) 1 || South Date started: May 5 2016 Date completed: August 20, 2017 ** "Malalaman ko rin ang lahat ng tungkol sa'yo. Maso-solve ko rin ang puzzle na binuo mo sa isipan ko sa mga panahong kasama kita. I'm not a professor for nothing." -- Bagong professor si Jade sa university na pinagtuturuan din ng best friend niya kung kaya nakitira na rin siya sa 'mansiyon' nito para wala ng hassle. Ang hindi niya alam, may mga kapatid pa pala ito at hindi niya inaasahan na makikilala niya ang pinaka-weird, moody, at talented na si South Hansen. She's one heck of a complicated woman, that's for sure. -- Cover illustrated by: InsaneSoldier

KISSING MY KRYPTONITE • WRITTEN IN TAGLISH • SAPPHIC ROMANCE Ezra Meziah, a transfer student at Cambridge University, has always lived her life on her own terms, earning a reputation as a full-time playgirl. Everything she thought she knew is upended when she meets Rafa, and she realizes that the world is not as predictable as she once thought. Rafa Eli is a highly regarded Cambridge University professor who has achieved great success in her career. As their unexpected romance blossoms, Ezra finds herself falling deeply in love with her. Yet, their connection faces an immediate trial as Ezra unearths a heart-wrenching deception, a treacherous revelation that jeopardizes their recently newfound love, leaving it on the verge of fragmentation. As Ezra battles with the harsh reality and wrestles with her deepest insecurities, she finds herself at a critical juncture - whether to boldly confront the painful betrayal or completely withdraw from the relationship. Simultaneously, Rafa is forced to confront her personal demons, questioning her ability to meet Ezra's needs as a life partner. As they face their deepest fears and vulnerabilities, they come to the realization that their love is a double-edged sword - both their greatest strength and their kryptonite. But in a whirlwind of passion and uncertainty, will their love prove resilient against the treacherous forces that threaten to rip them asunder? Can they find the courage to forgive and move forward, or will their fears and kryptonites ultimately drive them apart? Let's find out...

Royal Rose (Book 1) Leo's been hiding her identity for years to fight in the arena where women are not allowed. She got away with it so far and won all her battles, but what if she was assigned as the Princess' personal protector and hiding her identity became much more complicated than before. #1 gxg #1 girlxgirl #1 lesbian #1 gay #1 pride #1 historicalfiction #1 knight #4 medieval #11 lgbt #17 romance 🏅PRIDE AWARDS WINNER 2022 (Historical Fiction)

"I'll make you scream in pleasure until you realize that I am way more better than him. I will take you on my bed and I would definitely punish you for making me lose my damn mind. . . I miss your touch, babe. I miss your hands roaming around my body."

TAMED • WRITTEN IN TAGLISH • SAPPHIC ROMANCE STATUS: COMPLETED DATE STARTED: July 2018 (Chapter 1-20) DATE RESUMED: April 2020 DATE FINISHED: December 07, 2020 (5PM PHT) Zamantha Karssen Abvelino is a sponsored student, concealing her talent and struggling with a deflated self-concept. Her world flips on its axis when a formidable teacher, feared by all, enters her life and brings a brand new set of barriers. Professor Rhio Ritchel Sandoval is an untamed authority on academia. As a brilliant and celebrated teacher, she commands the attention of every student who crosses her path. With a razor-sharp intellect and a personality as complex as the subjects she teaches, Rhio is an enigma. Fate has a curious way of interweaving the most improbable strands, and such is the case for these extraordinary women. The once-uncontrollable forces that defined them are tamed, giving way to a passionate and unpredictable romance that defied all odds. Their love affair is a dance of self-discovery, one that is as electrifying as it is daunting. As they learn to tame their steps, they become more empowered and emboldened, trusting in the unexpected twists of destiny.

(Treasure Town #2) R18+ ✔ Money and fame. Who wouldn't want someone as flashy as the Spencers? When a fine woman like Charlotte finds her love interest in the midst of chaos, her principles in life slowly change. She became someone she thought she would never be, and it's all just because of a girl named Helena.

𝙿𝚁𝙾𝙵𝚇𝚂𝚃𝚄𝙳 𝚂𝚃𝙾𝚁𝚈 𝚂𝙰𝙿𝙿𝙷𝙸𝙲 𝚁𝙾𝙼𝙰𝙽𝙲𝙴- 𝚆𝚁𝙸𝚃𝚃𝙴𝙽 𝙸𝙽 𝚃𝙰𝙶𝙻𝙸𝚂𝙷 Klouie Erin Angeles is a psychology graduate who didn't know what to do with her life after her college days. Was forced to move to Alca Penguña City and still undecided what to do, she enrolled herself in law school for the thought that this profession would make her suffer more to distract herself. At the thought of her journey, she began to develop anger issues and hated the world, even herself. A damaged person trying to amuse herself from her own destruction. Lexy Ethyllaine Galician is an adjunct law professor; an abrasive and intimidating presence who has risen to the top of the legal world despite her tumultuous name. Her ambition and drive to succeed are unmatched, but beneath the surface lies an individual struggling to addressed her own mistakes. She is a woman full of contradictions - a damaged soul looking for a way out of her own downfall. Two people, previously full of bitterness, unexpectedly stumbled upon each other and forged an amusing bond. They blazed a new trail of love, but as the intensity of their feelings grew, would they continue to pour each other's broken souls with love when it bonds to leave them drained? Date Started: August 17, 2022 Date Ended: July 1, 2023 Status: Completed [R-18]