Book 1

Professor Valentine

by Diana Vale

Published 20 February 2021

Love tastes sweeter when it’s forbidden…

Diego Valentine is gorgeous. Infamous among the psychology department, Cassie knows of his dashing looks and charming demeanour. But she doesn’t predict her secret yearning for their private weekly tutorials in the confines of his office.

Overtime, their friendship blooms into something more, and the two can’t ignore their fiery chemistry.
But he is her professor, almost twice her age, and going through a divorce.
It is so wrong yet feels so right.

Can they act on their feelings or push them aside?

A steamy forbidden age-gap interracial romance (black woman/white man). Perfect for those who daydreamed about their hot university professors and schoolteachers.

Contains cursing, alcohol, and on-page sex. No cliffhangers and a guaranteed HEA.

This is book one in the Kirk University series, a collection of sexy new adult contemporary romance books that can be enjoyed as standalone books in any order. A quick read of 23,000 words.


Book 2

Last Night

by Diana Vale

Published 20 March 2021

Feelings and friendship complicate things…

Saskia wakes up after a one-night stand with Malik, a guy who lives in the student block opposite her. They’re also on the same course.

Oh, and he dated her friend Vera last semester.
Not to mention, Vera isn’t quite over him.

Obviously alcohol is to blame.

Saskia is determined to forget about it, but Malik won’t let it slip her mind that easily.

Will love pull them together or are they better apart?

A witty, steamy tale of a love triangle and one-night stand-turned-romance.

This is book two in the Kirk University series, a collection of sexy new adult contemporary romance stories that can be enjoyed as standalone books in any order.


Book 3

Capture Us

by Diana Vale

Published 13 May 2021

Can a friend be a lover if the friend loves another…

Lyra’s never been in love.
In her third year at Kirk, she wishes she were graduating with a man by her side.

Meanwhile, her friend Sam has been in a relationship for five years, yet his feelings for Lyra are getting harder to fight.

As their time at uni comes to an end, both are torn between staying friends and acting on their romantic desires.

Will these pals become lovers, threatening Sam’s long-term relationship?

A medium-heat, friends to lovers romance rich with movie references and heart-wrenching emotions.

This is book three in the Kirk University series, a collection of sexy new adult contemporary romance stories.
Books 1-5 can be read as standalone books in any order.


Book 4

Finally There

by Diana Vale

Published 25 June 2021

Past rejection brings present regret…

It’s been two years since Darius last saw Akayzia. When they cross paths at Kirk, he is blown away. It’s as if fate brought them both together, reminding him…

Oh wait, he rejected her.

Meanwhile, Akayzia recalls her long-ago crush on Darius with painful memories and is determined to forget about him. She’s under enough pressure as it is, living with severe ADHD that affects her concentration in lectures.

Despite Darius’ attempts to reconcile his old feelings, Akayzia doesn’t want to know, insisting that ship has long sailed.

Is it too late to rekindle what could have been?

A medium-heat tale of reunion, romance, and letting go of old wounds.

This is book four in the Kirk University series, a collection of sexy new adult contemporary romance stories.
Books 1-5 can be read as standalone books in any order.


Book 5

Not You

by Diana Vale

Published 3 September 2021

Can’t stand each other, can’t stay apart…

All his life, John has dreamed of coming to England. He loves everything about the country, from the history to the accents.

Moving halfway across the world from the States to Britain is no easy ride. He knew he'd meet some wacky characters, but he never dreamed he'd meet anyone as nuts as Becca.

They call her Batsh*t Becca. Buzzkill Becca. It seems everyone on campus knows about crazy Becca and her head full of conspiracy theories. But Becca’s hiding something of her own, and she worries that if those around her knew, they would think her truly insane.

Becca doesn't like John. John thinks Becca is a lunatic. They butt heads at Kirk's Debating Society, quickly turning each other sour.

But maybe they have more in common than they realise.

Can these two frenemies become friends — even lovers?

A steamy enemies to lovers romance about accepting who you are.

This is book five in the Kirk University series, a collection of sexy new adult contemporary romance stories.
Books 1-5 can be read as standalone books in any order.


Book 6

Forever Valentine

by Diana Vale

Published 3 September 2021

She fell in love with her professor a year ago.
Now, the real work begins.

Being in a relationship with your ex-university professor isn’t taken that well by everyone around you. But Cassie doesn’t regret a moment of time spent with Diego Valentine, her first and only love.

Still, it isn’t all sunshine-and-roses. He is almost twice her age and dealing with a drug-addled ex-wife. Meanwhile, she is trying to complete a psychology degree and enjoy an ordinary university experience.

Will the two overcome these challenges or will their love break apart from the pressure?

For those who read and enjoyed Professor Valentine, the first novella in the Kirk University series, check out how Cassie and Diego’s story continues in this sequel. A short read of 40,000 words.

Contains cursing, alcohol, and on-page sex. No cliffhangers and a guaranteed HEA.


Book 7

Cabin Fever

by Diana Vale

Published 29 October 2021

When your romantic getaway doesn't quite go to plan...

Saskia and Malik have been happily dating for the last two months. As summer approaches, they decide to book a weekend trip away to the Spring Lake, a beautiful lake surrounded by trees and nature.

Unfortunately, from train delays to being locked out of their log cabin, the trip quickly turns from a romantic getaway to a whirlwind disaster.

Will they be able to stand each other for long enough?

For those who read and enjoyed Last Night, the second story in the Kirk University series, check out how Saskia and Malik's story continues in this sequel. A quick read of 23,000 words.

Contains cursing, alcohol, and on-page sex. No cliffhangers and a guaranteed HEA.


Books 1 & 6

Cassie & Diego

by Diana Vale

Published 4 September 2021

Professor Valentine:

Diego Valentine is gorgeous. Infamous among the psychology department, Cassie knows of his dashing looks and charming demeanour. But she doesn’t predict her secret yearning for their private weekly tutorials in the confines of his office.

Overtime, their friendship blooms into something more, and the two can’t ignore their fiery chemistry.
But he is almost twice her age and going through a divorce.

It is so wrong yet feels so right.

Can they act on their feelings or push them aside?

Forever Valentine:

Being in a relationship with your ex-university professor isn’t taken that well by everyone around you. But Cassie doesn’t regret a moment of time spent with Diego Valentine, her first and only love.

Still, it isn’t all sunshine-and-roses. He is almost twice her age and dealing with a drug-addled ex-wife. Meanwhile, she is trying to complete a psychology degree and enjoy an ordinary university experience.

Will they overcome these challenges or break apart from the pressure?

Enjoy these two steamy stories compiled together in one book, totalling 63,000 words.

Contains cursing, alcohol, and on-page sex. No cheating, cliffhangers, and a guaranteed HEA.


Books 1-5

Kirk University Books 1-5

by Diana Vale

Published 31 July 2021

Welcome to Kirk University, a beautiful campus uni in northern England. These slice-of-life, racially diverse romance books each follow a different couple on their quest for personal growth, self-discovery, and of course, love. No bad boys or alpha males here, just down-to-earth, confident, sexy young men and the bright spunky women who fall for them.

Eat up this collection of five steamy new adult contemporary romance novellas. Perfect if you enjoy realistic, warm-hearted books with plenty of drama and sexy times to get you hot under the collar.

Each book can be enjoyed in order or as a standalone.

Book 1: Professor Valentine (Cassie & Diego's story, student-teacher age gap romance)

Cassie didn't go to uni looking for love.
But during tutorials with her gorgeous professor Diego Valentine, she finds the chemistry between them hard to ignore.
Can they act on their forbidden feelings?

Book 2: Last Night (Saskia & Malik's story, one night stand-turned-romance)

Saskia wakes up one morning and realises she has just slept with her friend's ex-boyfriend.
She is determined to forget about it, but Malik isn't letting her go that easily.
Will love pull them together or are they better apart?

Book 3: Capture Us (Lyra & Sam's story, friends to lovers romance)

Lyra wishes she had found love at uni. Meanwhile, her friend Sam has been in a five-year relationship with his girlfriend back in London.
However, his increasing feelings for Lyra have become too strong to ignore.
Will these pals become lovers, threatening Sam's relationship?

Book 4: Finally There (Akayzia & Darius' story, reunion romance)

Back in secondary school, Akayzia had an unrequited crush on Darius.
Two years later, they meet again at a Kirk University Games Society meetup.
Although Darius wasn't interested the first time around, he now sees Akayzia in a new light.
Can their hearts be open to each other?

Book 5: Not You (Becca & John's story, enemies to lovers romance)

John thinks Becca is a raving lunatic.
Becca thinks John is an arrogant, cocky douchebag.
Can these frenemies become friends — even lovers?

Contains alcohol, cursing, and on-page sex. No cliffhangers or cheating and HEAs for every story.
Totals a whopping 140,000 words.

(Books 1, 2, and 3 feature interracial couples: black woman/white man, Asian woman/black man, and white woman/Asian man. Book 4 is black woman/black man and book 5 is white woman/white man.)