Sabrina is content in her quiet world, finding comfort in the simplicity of her bakery and a familiar routine. But when a new neighbour moves in next door, everything shifts. Anna, with her calm smile and unspoken presence becomes a constant in Sabrina's day-to-day, though Sabrina can't quite place it why she feels so drawn to her.

Anna and Sabrina's love was fierce, raw, and tangled with addiction-a bond that once felt unbreakable but ultimately broke them both. During their senior year, Anna's addiction spiraled out of control, and Sabrina stayed by her side, begging her to get clean, trying to hold on even when it nearly destroyed her. Then came the night Anna overdosed-and Sabrina was the one who found her. That moment shattered everything. Sabrina walked away, desperate to save herself. Nearly two years later, Anna is sober and trying to rebuild her life. She arrives in Los Angeles, unaware that Sabrina has made this city her home and has transformed herself into a paramedic-saving lives while still haunted by the one she couldn't save. Sabrina has also begun to heal in other ways-building a new relationship with someone who offers stability and hope. But when Anna unexpectedly walks back into her life, the past crushes into present with all its raw pain and unsolved feelings. Caught between the woman she loved and the new life she's trying to protect, Sabrina must confront the versions of both herself and Anna that addiction nearly destroyed. Can love survive the wreckage? Or will the ghosts of their past tear them all apart?

It's 2005, and Anna Shumate just trying to make it through one Friday without detention. She's a prankster, a punk, and allergic to anything that smells like school spirit. But when a house party and a game of Seven Minutes in Heaven throw her into a closet with none other than Sabrina Quesada, the most popular girl in school, everything she thought she knew gets flipped. Over the course of 24 hours, sparks fly, secrets slip out, and two girls from completely different worlds start to realize they might be falling- whether they mean to or not. Author's note: Here's a little surprise for the end of summer. Please feel free to comment on/vote for the chapters you enjoy, it's good encouragement for me to keep writing! Thank you so much for your support!

Everyone in Monterey knows that Anna and Sabrina can't stand each other. But one day, when a street racing tournament forces them to join the same team, they have no choice but to work together. And to secure a sponsor, they'll have to fake being a couple. Will the act start to feel a little too real? And what problems will arise in the meantime?

Anna Shumate is a quiet, sheltered college student who keeps to herself - but by night, she's a feared underground boxer, fiercely battling opponents to support her family in secret. Sabrina Quesada is her complete opposite: popular, charming, always surrounded by friends. At first, Sabrina barely notices Anna - until an undeniable connection draws them together. When Sabrina stumbles upon Anna's hidden world, she finds herself torn between attraction, curiosity, and fear, forcing both of them to confront their own misconceptions about trust, relationships, and vulnerability. ⚠️Trigger warning ⚠️ This book contains violent scenes.

Synopsis: Five years ago, Sabrina Quesada made the hardest decision of her life-she walked away from the love of her life, Anna Shumate, to chase a once-in-a-lifetime acting opportunity in Hollywood. The price? A shattered heart, a silence that never quite healed, and a future without the only girl who ever truly knew her. Now, Sabrina is back-not for closure, but for research. Cast as the lead in a major soccer film, she's been assigned to shadow a real team. But fate has a wicked sense of humor... because the team's star player? None other than Anna Shumate-now a world-renowned athlete and the very woman she left behind. Anna built her empire from the ruins of that heartbreak. Stoic, strong, and fiercely guarded, she isn't prepared to face the girl who taught her what love was-then taught her what it meant to lose it. Training Sabrina is the last thing she wants. But the cameras are rolling, the world is watching, and old feelings don't die just because someone walks away. As they collide on and off the field, tension crackles, wounds reopen, and buried feelings start to rise. Is it too late for second chances, or is there still one more shot at love? Sometimes, the heart remembers what the mind tries to forget.

anna shumate a talented swimmer has just moved to LA in hopes of making the olympics. but those dreams seem to be put on hold when she becomes "friends" with sabrina quesada.

Anna Shumate is broke, unemployed, and completely winging adulthood from a New York City townhouse she shares with her friends. When everyone bails on her for the night, she does what any desperate extrovert would do: crash an exclusive art gala for the free wine using an old membership card left behind by a former roommate. She's almost caught and denied entry... until a cold, striking stranger slides in beside her and pretends to be her plus-one. Enter Sabrina Quesada: a fiercely driven artist with a sharp tongue and no patience for roadblocks, including Anna. But the universe (and the internet) has other plans. After their pretend couple act goes unexpectedly viral, Anna and Sabrina are stuck keeping up appearances for connections, clout, and increasingly complicated feelings. What starts as a one-night con spirals into a slow-burn romance neither of them saw coming. After all, the art of pretending is easy... until it starts to feel real. Author's note: Please feel free to comment on/vote for the chapters you enjoy, it's good encouragement for me to keep writing! Thank you so much for your support!

Anna and Sabrina are fierce rivals in both volleyball and academics, but as their rivalry intensifies, an unexpected connection begins to form between them.

When shy influencer Anna falls for her best friend Sabrina-a warm, horror-loving baker with a guarded heart-their slow-burn love story unfolds across sweet moments, chaotic group trips, and a shared life built quietly, deeply, together. With their best friend Emma cheering (and oversharing) along the way, Anna and Sabrina learn that sometimes the softest love is the strongest-and forever can start with a look, a laugh, and a lemon grove in Italy.