Teach Me. A Cedar Trails Standalone, #1

"His scent drifts back to me, a mixture of rain-soaked earth and crisp paper, oddly comforting in the enclosed space. I drink it in, each breath pulling me closer to him."When talented but struggling artist Zoe receives the opportunity of a lifetime-a chance to showcase her work in a prestigious gallery-she has just one month to create four original pieces. The looming deadline feels impossible until she meets her new neighbor, James, an English professor whose rugged charm and literary wisdom stir something deep within her.
But Zoe harbors a secret that makes her hesitant to open her heart: she's never been touched. As their paths continue to cross, the walls between them crumble, giving way to an unexpected and passionate affair. What begins as innocent curiosity evolves into a primal dance of discovery as James awakens Zoe's artistic inspiration alongside desires she never knew existed. Their connection transcends the physical, each encounter painting new colors across the canvas of their lives.
But when an opportunity to study in Paris threatens to tear them apart, Zoe must choose between the career she's always dreamed of and the love that makes her feel truly alive for the first time. Can their newfound passion survive the distance, or will this intoxicating romance become just another beautiful memory on her journey?