although this can be read as a standalone story, it is book 2, the follow up to the cracks in our foundations. eighteen months has past and both Engfa and charlotte have dealt with their breakup in different ways. a chance meeting in a corridor will force them both to acknowledge that moving on would require more than just pretending, but would moving forward allow them to find their way back? that is the question at the heart of this story.

Charlotte Austin, the Snow Princess of Bangkok is the heir to the Ivory Palace Casino and daughter of Gil Austin. The man everyone whispers about when the powder starts flooding the city. The Austin Generation hides a multi billion baht cocaine empire behind velvet ropes, VIP rooms, and roulettes. Engfa Waraha is the opposite kind of royalty. The anonymous boss of Waraha Hills, a "hotel business" that quietly moves an infamous unique Asian blend of marijuana across borders. With her father locked behind bars, Engfa runs the operation in silence, smarter than anyone expects while keeping an anonymous profile. When one of her shipments is seized and men in "A" marked vests are seen at the scene, Engfa knows exactly who's sending a message. the Austins are using her routes now, and she's not about to be treated like a joke. So Engfa does what no one would ever dare. She strikes where it'll hurt the Austin cartel kingpin the most, through his daughter. What starts as a calculated business deal and a dangerous game of access into Gil's life, turns into late nights, tension, and a connection that shouldn't exist between rival empires. Because Charlotte begins to let Engfa see a part of her life she doesn't share with just anyone. and Engfa realizes too late that revenge is easy, until you fall for the person you were supposed to destroy. ‼️WARNING: Talks of Murder, Sex, Drugs, overdoses, Trafficking substances‼️ (I do not own the names of the characters mentioned in this book)

College life Everyone says it's supposed to be the best years of your life-the time to chase dreams, discover yourself, and meet people who will change your world. But no one ever warns you about the things you don't expect to feel. The way your heart can trip over itself at the sight of someone. The way you can't control it, no matter how much you tell yourself not to. What if, one day, you find yourself falling for someone you know you shouldn't love? And what if-just when you're trying to hide those feelings-someone else steps into your life, someone who looks at you like you're more than ordinary, someone who makes you feel special in a way you've never felt before? College isn't just about lectures, exams, and late-night study sessions. It's about the people you meet, the moments you never expect, and the feelings you can't always explain. This is where it all begins. ------------------ Warning: ⚠️ this story I'm making has a 🔞

Book 1 - Engfa and Charlotte love each other, that is the only thing they are sure of. but everything has gone wrong and now they are in a fight to find each other once again. this is a work of fiction based on real world events, things Englot themselves say, the songs chosen in the Bangkok fan meet and that one time Boss Nawat said you shouldn't get involved when they argue. the timeline is not always accurate, take my imagination with a pinch of salt and this book is not for the feint of heart.

She's the type who walks into a room and silences it with a glare-CEO, perfectionist, easily angered and impossible to impress. Life, for her, is a checklist of wins and control. Then she met her. Soft-spoken, unfailingly kind, and stubborn in the gentlest way. A quiet force of nature with a smile that disarms, and a secret buried deep in her skull-an aneurysm that could rupture at any moment. They were opposites. One ran from vulnerability. The other lived with its shadow every day. What began as a clash of personalities slowly unraveled into late-night confessions, stolen glances, and love that neither of them saw coming. But with time quite literally ticking inside her head, every shared moment is a fight-not just against fear, but for something worth staying alive for.

Charlotte Austin has always been someone's wife, someone's mother, someone's daughter. At 28, she feels like she's lost herself in the roles she's been playing for years. Married to her high school sweetheart, Tom, and devoted to her spirited five-year-old daughter, Sophie, Charlotte's life is a carefully curated picture of perfection. But beneath the surface, she's drowning in the weight of expectations and the quiet ache of unfulfilled dreams. When Sophie starts kindergarten, Charlotte meets Engfa Waraha, the new teacher whose effortless charm and warmth immediately draw Sophie-and Charlotte-in. Engfa, still healing from a painful breakup, is starting over in a small town, determined to rebuild her life and find her place in the world. As Charlotte and Engfa's paths cross again and again, a tentative friendship begins to form. Through quiet conversations, stolen glances, and moments of unexpected vulnerability, they find solace in each other's company. But as their connection deepens, Charlotte begins to question everything she thought she knew about herself, her marriage, and the life she's built. In a town where everyone knows everyone, Charlotte and Engfa find themselves drawn together in ways they never expected. As their friendship deepens, they begin to question the paths they've been walking and the futures they've been too afraid to imagine. **"The Edge of Something New"** is a story about the quiet courage it takes to embrace change, the power of connection, and the possibility of love in the most unexpected places.

It's been twelve years since Charlotte left Thailand. She is married now, has children and is living in New York... until Thailand calls her home. Her childhood best friend's mom dies, and she must console her friend. Will Engfa appear? Will her scent be carried in the wind? Will the embers ignite or turn to ash?

TOP CHAR BOTTOM ENG In another universe, who was Engfa Waraha if she stayed in Udon Thani and never joined Miss Grand? Would she be married? Was she gay? Would she enjoy fame? And how would she meet Charlotte Austin in this life? If luck was a spectrum, then they stood on the opposite ends. There shouldn't be a reason to meet or to fall in love, but fortunately or unfortunately for her, Charlotte happened to be the most stubborn woman in the world. #ExtremeSlowBurn

(AGE GAP ‼️) - !! MATURE !! Charlotte never planned on falling in love with her professor. She didn't even plan on going to university. Pushed by her parents to get "any degree," she stumbles back into Bangkok at twenty-one, restless, directionless, and searching for herself. Then she meets Dr. Waraha - the youngest professor at Siam Chamber University. At thirty, she's brilliant, cold, and untouchable. Every student admires her, but no one dares get close. But Charlotte can't escape her. Waraha's course is mandatory, and failing isn't an option. What starts as brutal office hours and constant clashes begins to blur into something more dangerous. Charlotte tells herself she hates her professor. Waraha insists Charlotte is young and naïve. Yet neither can deny the pull dragging them closer, past the line they should never cross As whispers spread and the walls close in, Charlotte and Waraha find themselves at a crossroads. A romance where every glance is a risk, every kiss could be the end, and two women learn that sometimes the most dangerous thing you can do... is fall in love.