They agreed it would only happen once.
Their hearts didn't get the memo.
Lavender has always done everything right. Top grades. Perfect plans. Zero regrets. Or so she tells herself. Now that she's starting fresh at Denning College, she's determined to be a little braver. Even if that means saying yes to one impulsive night she never plans to repeat.

Kurt isn't looking for drama. He's quiet, thoughtful, and far more comfortable with routines than risks. But one unexpected connection changes everything. What was supposed to be a single moment turns into something he can't stop thinking about. And while Lavender tries to move on, Kurt finds himself falling first. Hard.

As misunderstandings pile up and friendships are tested, both of them must decide whether guarding their hearts is safer than taking a chance on something real. Because sometimes the person you never planned for becomes the one you can't imagine walking away from.

Sweet, lighthearted, and full of college-age charm, this clean slow-burn romance explores first love, second chances, and the courage it takes to choose more than "just once."

Perfect for readers who love clean college romance, boy-falls-first stories, friends-to-lovers tension, wholesome love stories, and heartfelt slow-burns set in the small town of Starlight Valley.

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• RomanceNew Adult & College Romance

• Publication Date: January 29, 2026
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• Print Length: 119 Pages
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