Me without You | Romance Novel

(rewritten)

As the semester kicks off at the University of Hawthorne, whispers fill the air, and secrets begin to unravel, dividing the town in unexpected ways. When rumors swirl and photos surface of Kimoralee Hamilton and Professor Graham Ridley together off-campus, everything changes. Suddenly, the line between student and professor blurs, and their lives are thrust into the spotlight, forcing them to confront not only their complicated relationship but the chaos that follows in its wake. In a world where trust is fragile and perception is everything, what happens when the truth becomes the most dangerous secret of all?

/ Kimoralee Hamilton had always been good at keeping control-of her grades, her future, and her perfectly crafted walls. But one broken-down car and a chance encounter with the mysterious Professor Ridley are all it takes to turn her world upside down. What begins as a bad first impression soon spirals into a battle of wills, where every classroom interaction feels like a game neither of them admits they're playing. But as tensions rise, Kimoralee starts to wonder: Is Professor Ridley just toying with her, or is there something far more dangerous beneath his calm, collected surface?

/ Professor Graham Ridley was known for his sharp mind, calm demeanor, and an unsettling ability to read people. He never let anyone get too close, maintaining strict boundaries between himself and his students. But when Kimoralee Hamilton storms into his life-late, defiant, and utterly unapologetic-she catches him off guard in ways he hadn't expected. What starts as a simple attempt to help her turns into a game of power and intrigue that he can't seem to resist. Now, he's caught between keeping his professional distance and figuring out why this one student has him breaking all his own rules.