Celeste closed the space between us, hand pressing against the tender spot she'd marked last night. I gasped. "That's mine," she whispered, fingers teasing possessively. "Every inch of your body... belongs to me." Her lips trailed my jaw, voice rough. "I want you trembling again. Want you to remember my name-every time someone even tries to look at you" Then her voice dropped, velvety and dark like smoke curling around my skin. "If I can't have you, no one can." ------------------------------------------------------- At twenty-six, Riley thought she knew what to expect from corporate life-long hours, endless revisions, and a boss who'd probably forget her name. She didn't expect Celeste Leclair. Sharp, stunning, and almost mythically untouchable, Celeste runs Leclair & Vale like a perfectly calibrated machine. She doesn't make small talk. She doesn't make mistakes. And she definitely doesn't do feelings. To Celeste, Riley is just another junior analyst. Until the day she isn't.

When Evelyn begins her senior year, the last person she expects to see in her classroom is the mysterious woman she met while working at the diner. Ms. Hartley quickly realizes there's more to Evelyn's life than she lets on, and what begins as concern slowly turns into a bond neither of them expected. But some connections come with consequences-especially when they cross a line that should never be crossed.

In the hallowed halls of a prestigious school, Blake Caddel is a class clown, a rebel with a secret, and a student who keeps her true self hidden beneath layers of humor and defiance. But when her sharp-witted principal, Ms. Valentina Jareau, takes an intense, unrelenting interest in her, Blake finds herself tangled in a web of authority and desire that she can't escape. Valentina, a woman of power and control, sees through Blake's defenses, and she's not afraid to bend the rules to get what she wants. As their worlds collide, an undercurrent of jealousy and obsession begins to fester. What starts as a game of discipline and boundaries soon transforms into something darker-an unspoken possession that threatens to consume them both. In this twisted dance of dominance and desire, Blake learns that some lessons are far more dangerous than detention, and some rules, once broken, can never be fixed.

Everyone thinks they know Emilia Carter. The cocky new signing. The girl with the attitude. The player who never lets anything get to her. They're wrong. Leah Williamson is convinced Emilia is the last person she'd ever get along with-until she discovers the girl behind the bravado. Some walls are built to keep people out. Others are built to stop them seeing you break.

Sofia De Castro and Gabriella Navarro came from two different worlds. At 24, Sofia is just trying to make ends meet when she lands a job as the executive secretary to the cold and intimidating CEO, Gabriella Navarro - a woman known more for breaking deals than smiling in meetings. But things take an unexpected turn when Gabriella makes an unusual offer: "Be my fake girlfriend... just for a while." It's all for show - a strategic move to get under her ex's skin. At first, Sofia agrees. After all, it's just pretending. No strings attached. No real feelings. Right? Until Gabriella starts falling - genuinely, deeply, and maybe too fast. And Sofia? She's confused. Torn. Because all her life, she believed she only liked men. Falling for a woman - especially her boss - was never part of the plan. In a world full of blurred lines, quiet longing, and what-ifs, "The Other Side of Us" explores what happens when the heart starts wanting something the mind can't explain. Is it all just pretend, or is love waiting on the other side?

In her senior year, Eve finds herself on a collision course with trouble and darkness from the very first day. Amidst this turmoil, she becomes captivated by a teacher who is her polar opposite. Driven by curiosity, Eve embarks on a quest to understand this enigmatic figure, leading to an unexpected and profound connection. As she delves deeper, Eve must confront the question: Will her curiosity and budding affection bring her fulfillment or heartache?

Book 2 of The Legacy Series Jordan "JJ" Jones doesn't break rules. She's team captain. The reliable one. The one everyone counts on. She even helped create the no-dating-teammates rule because she knew exactly how much was at stake. When Nova Rivera came in as a freshman, JJ took her under her wing as a friend, mentor, the one Nova called when everything felt like too much It was supposed to stay that way. Then Nova's high school girlfriend broke her heart. And JJ held her while she cried. Made her laugh. Reminded her she was worth more. Somewhere in those late night conversations and early morning practices, the line started to blur. Now JJ can't stop noticing her. Can't stop thinking about what it would be like to kiss her best friend and never stop. But they're teammates. The core of a team fighting for a national championship. And JJ helped write that rule for a reason. "But you're my teammate. We can't." "I know." Where does loyalty end and love begin? [18+ sapphic romance | teammates to lovers | friends to more | basketball | forbidden | slow burn | The Legacy Series]

Book 4 of The Legacy Series Madison Cole has two rules Don't mix her personal life with soccer Don't risk her last year of eligibility for anything She breaks both in one night The woman from the bar was supposed to be a one-time thing. A perfect stranger. A memory she'd carry into fifth year and nothing else Then Madison walks onto her field Monday morning and finds that same woman standing there with a staff lanyard and a clipboard Lexi Sterling. Assistant coach. Former pro. The one person she absolutely cannot have Now every practice is a problem. Every look across the field is a risk. Every time Lexi says her name Madison has to remember all the reasons this cannot happen The NCAA would end them both if anyone found out. Madison knows that She does She also knows exactly what it feels like to have Lexi Sterling's full attention And she's not sure she can walk away from that "You're my coach." "I know." "So we can't do this." "I know." "...okay." "Madison." "Give me a minute." 18+ | sapphic forbidden romance | coach/player | one night stand to more | age gap | slow burn | career vs heart | dual POV | Book 4 of The Legacy Series

Book 3 of The Legacy Series Sienna Martinez has known Liv Williams her entire life. She watched her grow up. Braided her hair before elementary school. Treated her like the little sister she never had. That's why this is so wrong. Liv isn't little anymore. She's eighteen, confident, and moving into the room right next to Sienna's for her freshman year at UT and she's looking at Sienna like she's been waiting for this moment her whole life. Sienna should walk away. Should keep treating her like Harper's little sister. Should ignore the way her heart races every time Liv smiles at her. But they're living together now. Sharing walls. Sharing spaces. And Sienna is running out of places to hide. Harper is Sienna's best friend. Has been since they were born. She trusts Sienna with everything including her little sister. If Harper found out, she'd never forgive her. If anyone found out, everything would fall apart. But Liv knows exactly what she wants. And she's not giving up. "You're my best friend's sister." "I know." Some desires are too dangerous to resist. [18+ sapphic romance | best friend's sister | age gap (22/18) | forbidden relationship | forced proximity | living together | slow burn tension | family dynamics | The Legacy Series - can be read standalone]