A trip to Fiji with her dismissive boyfriend and his alluring mother lands Valentina into the most unexpected romance of her lifetime. ***** College student Valentina has been at a standstill in her relationship for three years, so when her boyfriend invites her on vacation to Fiji with his estranged fashion designer mother, Val can't think of anything worse. Mothers-in-law are notoriously one of the most dreadful aspects of a committed relationship, right? But nobody prepared Val for the aloof, refined Diana, who at first seems to absolutely detest her but soon warms under the tropical sun. As a unique and steamy connection sizzles and the two begin sneaking around, Val wonders if she's finally found the love she's been looking for in the most unexpected of places. But can their spark last, and is it worth what it will cost them? WARNING: This story contains mature themes such as depictions of domestic abuse and coercion that may be upsetting to some readers. Reader discretion is advised.

Lacey Harding is a young teacher with a troubled past, she never had it easy as a teenager and put herself through college to get her to the place where she is now. Emma Daniels is a young teen at a new school, leaving her last because of an incident that she doesn't like to talk about. The young women grow infatuated with each other, but their relationship is illegal, will Lacey sacrifice her job for a forbidden love? Will Emma open up about her past and allow someone in?