Writer of romance. Occasional poet. Omnivorous reader. Speak English, French, Russian, and Spanish.

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❤Love in Chicago Series❤ 
Series of Standalones
(every story can be read as a standalone, but below is the suggested reading order that follows the chronological sequence of events)

Recommended Reading Order:

1.  ✔️Love Novice 

COMPLETE second draft
Friends-to-lovers
Grad Student/Cashier + Financial Analyst
NORMAL PEOPLE x LOVE QUOTIENT
※Am and Ben's story※

2. ✔️ Love Strings 

COMPLETE second draft
Insta-lust to love, long-distance
Singer-Songwriter + Structural Engineer
THE DEVIL AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA x CAKE
※Angie and Mike's story※

3. ✔️ Love Graduate 

COMPLETE first draft
Second Chance
YouTuber chef + University Professor
THE GIRL I USED TO KNOW x REGRETTING YOU
※Ben and Am's story※

4. Love Words

Ongoing first draft.
Enemies to Lovers
Librarian + Model
HATING GAME x BEACH READ
※Linda and Artem's story※

5.✔️ Love Expectations (Season 1 of Nata and Phillip's Romance)

COMPLETE first draft
Arranged Relationship
Sientist + CEO
HEART PRINCIPLE x LOVE HYPOTHESIS
※Nata and Phillip's story※

6.  Love Consequences (Season 2 of Nata and Phillip's Romance)

Ongoing first draft.
Arranged Relationship
Sientist + CEO
HEART PRINCIPLE x LOVE HYPOTHESIS
※Nata and Phillip's story※