(slow burn teacher x student story, with much side story stuff) Ripped from her old life and forced to start over in Vermont, Ivy Blake didn't plan on falling for anyone... especially not her gorgeous English teacher. But with a broken home and a heart craving comfort, catching feelings was kind of inevitable. Author's Note: This story generally follows a timeline, but some days and events may not line up perfectly. I focus on the important stuff (e.g., schedules, key character info), so smaller details might get a little messy. Please be kind if you notice slip-ups! You can let me know in the comments and I'll fix them. :)

Ms. Smith She's law. She's order. And she's completely off-limits. Angela Colin wasn't supposed to fall for her professor. Especially not her Valentina Smith, the strict, elegant woman every student fears. But the more Smith tries to ignore her, the more Angela pushes back. Sharp-tongued, fearless, and dangerously clever, Angela refuses to be just another name on the list. What begins as tension becomes obsession. One stolen moment in the dark changes everything-and Smith's rules start to unravel. But in a world where reputation means everything, love may be the most dangerous crime of all.

After a messy year, all Sarah wants is to stay focused. She's 18, in her final year of high school, and determined to stay out of trouble. But things get complicated when she meets her new English teacher, Ms. Miller. Addison Miller is the last person Sarah should be drawn to. She's twice her age, her teacher, recently divorced, and completely off-limits. Strict, unreadable... and somehow, strangely familiar. Sarah knows she shouldn't get involved. But knowing is one thing, wanting is another entirely. Slow burn | Teacher x Student | Age gap