A stranger to her own existence, Kayla moves to a small town with the hope of finding comfort in a fresh start. But as she steps inside the unfamiliar classroom on the first day, standing in front of the class is a mysteriously familiar face, one that rouses memories of a time she believed had gone by. With past baggage catching up in the most intrusive ways, she stumbles upon unexpected comfort of friendship, unconditional love of found family, and a beautiful yet complicated bond between two hesitant souls. "This book was like a warm hug, and I might believe in love again." "I would give everything, especially my soul, to have the opportunity to read this book for the first time again." ────── CW: Substance abuse, harsh language, sexual content, mention of self-harm and suicide. ────── Started in January 2018. Re-published in November 2022. First draft finished in April 2023. ────── Copyright 2018 © Renee Steinberg All rights reserved. This work may not be reproduced, copied, translated, or republished in any form without the author's permission, except for brief quotations or reviews with proper credit.

"I'll make you scream in pleasure until you realize that I am way more better than him. I will take you on my bed and I would definitely punish you for making me lose my damn mind. . . I miss your touch, babe. I miss your hands roaming around my body."

Seven Deadly Sinners Series #7: ENVY [Finnly Endlei Silvius] "I had always believed that I would find salvation within the blinding light, and even I was surprised because I discovered it in the depths of your darkness." _____ A/N: This story, being a dark romance, contains scenes that are disturbing and triggering, and is not suitable for everyone. Please proceed with caution and read at your own risk. I warned you.

Seven Deadly Sinners Series #6: GREED [Tyzhel Rantrevi Mikhailov] "Tell me. Look at me in the eye and tell me that this devil is not desperately longing and wanting each and every piece of your existence. Desire me... I ask you to desire me." _____ A/N: This story, being a dark romance, contains scenes that are disturbing and triggering, and is not suitable for everyone. Please proceed with caution and read at your own risk. I warned you.

Seven Deadly Sinners Series #5: LUST [Detrey Athzenitha Demirci] "You are everything I loathe, but also everything I desire." _____ A/N: This story, being a dark romance, contains scenes that are disturbing and triggering, and is not suitable for everyone. Please proceed with caution and read at your own risk. I warned you.

Seven Deadly Sinners Series #4: GLUTTONY [Evion Illary Sullivan] "Oh, sweetie, even the Heavens can hate me but I will never give you to anyone." _____ A/N: This story, being a dark romance, contains scenes that are disturbing and triggering, and is not suitable for everyone. Please proceed with caution and read at your own risk. I warned you.

Seven Deadly Sinners Series #3: SLOTH [Wician Keddy Lennon] "I surprisingly found peace in your cruelty." _____ A/N: This story, being a dark romance, contains scenes that are disturbing and triggering, and is not suitable for everyone. Please proceed with caution and read at your own risk. I warned you.

Seven Deadly Sinners Series #2: PRIDE [Parixia Ingrid Cohen] "I will sin for you. I will die for you. I will kill for you. You have taken my sanity away, my beloved." _____ A/N: This story, being a dark romance, contains scenes that are disturbing and triggering, and is not suitable for everyone. Please proceed with caution and read at your own risk. I warned you.

Seven Deadly Sinners Series #1: WRATH [Havri Vocski Aphelion] "You are beyond priceless. Your worth will never be defined by the things that can be seen or touch." _____ A/N: This story, being a dark romance, contains scenes that are disturbing and triggering, and is not suitable for everyone. Please proceed with caution and read at your own risk. I warned you.

Date Started: June 6, 2025 Date Completed: June 24, 2025