Tiffany S. Seaton Knihy

Love comes in all shapes and sizes but Kelly Young had no idea it'd come in the form of her most hated teacher, Mr. Todd. Kelly Young has never been one to follow the standard rhythm of learning. It's not that she's slow—she swears—but concepts just take a little longer to click for her. One thing she does know with certainty: she's never been able to stand Mr. Todd. The man is arrogant, irritable, and so unbearably self-assured that it grates on every nerve she has. Sure, he's undeniably handsome—probably the most handsome man she's ever seen—but what's the point of looks when the personality is the complete opposite? To her, it's simple: she can't stand him. And, as far as she can tell, the feeling is more than mutual. For Nikolai Todd, perfection is everything. His world is structured, precise... and above all, orderly. Kelly Young, with her spontaneous, sometimes chaotic energy, represents everything he loathes. The girl is messy, impulsive, and seems incapable of understanding the importance of detail. To him, she's a walking disruption in his otherwise controlled life. But this semester, fate has a cruel sense of humor. Kelly is put into his class, and now she has no choice but to face the man she despises—the man who seems to be everything she's not, yet also the one person who challenges every single thing she thought she knew about herself.

When desire strikes, temptation becomes irresistible. Kelly can no longer fight the undeniable attraction she feels for Todd, a strikingly handsome man who has transformed her initial irritation into a whirlwind of fluttering butterflies and burning cheeks. The chemistry between them is electric, blurring the lines that once separated them. Her thoughts often drift to Nikolai, whose shirtless image ignites a fire within her, stirring a yearning she can't ignore. As the tension escalates, Kelly grapples with the question: is she ready to embrace the passion consuming her? Nikolai, on the other hand, struggles to maintain his composure. Despite Kelly's charming clumsiness, he is captivated by her intelligence and allure. As he commits to supporting her success, his feelings deepen into something far more intense than he anticipated. The temptation to give in to their growing passion is strong, but he risks everything he's built—his career, reputation, and family honor. The allure of the forbidden is enticing, but is he willing to cross that line? He desires her deeply, yet the stakes are high.