"ʏᴏᴜ ᴅᴏɴ'ᴛ ʟɪᴋᴇ ᴍᴇ, ʙᴜᴛ ɪ ʟɪᴋᴇ ᴛʜᴀᴛ"

the sequel to "i'd believe it twice" - following the events of the first book, cassandra 'cassie' ambers deals with both new and long-standing problems in her life as she makes the transition into university.

Cassie, a seventeen year old girl from Wisconsin, navigates her way through the end of her junior year in High school following her mother's recent job loss resulting in alcoholism, her father's emotional detachment, and an unexpected blossoming romance between her and a depressed, rich girl from Hawai'i.

Selah Montgomery, an artist grieving the loss of her wife, Grace, moves to the quiet coastal town of Blue Haven, hoping the ocean's serenity will bring her peace. Struggling with overwhelming grief, she's stopped painting and shut herself off from the world, desperate for a way to heal. In Blue Haven, Selah meets Naomi, a warm and adventurous marine biologist who slowly draws her out of isolation. Their friendship deepens as Naomi helps Selah reconnect with her passion for art and find a path forward. Over time, the bond between them blossoms into a tender, unexpected romance, offering Selah a chance at love and life again. A Brush of Blue is a Contemporary Romance/ Women's Fiction/ LGBTQ Fiction Novel. Rankings #1 artblock (02/14/2025) #1 loveafterloss (02/14/2025) #4 bipoc (02/15/2025) #4 blacklesbian (02/15/2025) #2 womanxwoman (02/17/2025) #25 Black woman (02/19/2025) #57 sapphic (02/18/2025) #82 artist (02/15/2025) #88 beach (02/15/2025) #120 lesbianfiction (02/18/2025) #149 queer (02/18/2025) #330 lesbianromance (02/15/2025) #370 mentalhealth (02/15/2025)

Riley is living her life simply and uncomplicated. All she has to worry about is her school work and her friends constantly nagging her to get out more when all she would rather do is lie in bed with a good book. A night out with a friend, something that she didn't even want to go to changes her life when she locks eyes with the most arresting pair of bleached brown eyes. Then Came Blue is a story of self discovery, mistakes, love and dreams.