Londoner Natalia moves to small-town Texas for a year-long teaching exchange. Clashing with the brooding football coach Gabe Mercier, sparks fly between them despite their differences. As they work together, they must confront their pasts and growing feelings. Can they bridge their cultural divide and find love before Natalia's time runs out? Mature Scenes Mature Themes Occasional course language Please read at own risk and discretion. Started: January 2020 Finished: June 2020 Currently: Editing.

COMPLETED ✔ "Damn she's thick." We both hear. I move to step over towards him. Eureka holds my arm drawing my attention back on her. She gets on her tippy toes. I brace forwards to cut the gap between us. Eureka holds around my neck putting her face to my ear. That's when I hear her whisper. "There's no need for you to get upset. He can only look, and not touch because I'm yours." I stiffen in my jeans. Getting aroused from her boldness. But I take it one step further. Gripping her neck. Detka holds my arm tighter. Lighty moans where only I can hear. I stand up straighter holding her against me by her neck. Looking at the cashier who is still watching her. I cough getting his attention. "Uhmm. Thank you but our groceries won't ring up themselves." He looks at me now. I smirk at him, taking Eureka's hand. "Also it's not nice to stare at what isn't yours." Eureka squeezes my hand. "Behave." She mutters. I ignore her and finish unpacking what's left. What folks are commenting "I love the story it's different from other stories I read. It'a so refreshing just seeing two people fall in love without all the drama. I love how they communicate with each other and how they plan to be with each other forever." ~ @melanin_poppin7 "I have loved this story from the start. Their journey has been exciting in that its been between two folks just living an everyday we can relate to but still so attention keeping." ~ @787ralexis "This chapter was on fire 🔥!! Kira is everything!!" ~ @TrinkyWiggy "I swear I've read this book 5 times already but it's an experience of love and respect I love it sooo muchhhhhh" ~ @zozoDabanana Cover made by Chrissy_too_nice22 Highest rankings #1 goodbook #1 architecture #5 thick #5 curvy #6 white #7 interracial #10 romance

I smile willing myself to hold the tears. "I really loved you too." I say meeting his watery eyes. "Viv." "No,I'm sorry. You had the chance. And you didn't take it." I shrug my shoulders. "You'll always have apart of me no matter what. Its just that I've moved on. I've changed Jake. And so has my heart.'' "Vivian what are you saying?'' "I'm saying Goodbye, Jake. For good this time." I stand on my tippy toes and kiss his cheek lightly. I smile again, letting the tears drop to the ground. Smashing them as he did my heart. "Forever." ××××××××××××××××××××× Vivian has changed. Yes, she's still in love with another race. But now she has a responsibility, Kids. And just when things are getting better for her. The biggest thing happens: Her siblings are threatened to be taken from her. *Her love begins to waver. *Her man becomes someone else's. *And oh to top it off she's getting married. But the question that remains is; Will she give in to the fight?