Not My Friend: A Hot Second Chance Lesbian Romance (Enemies to Lovers Contemporary Lesbian Romance)

Gina Hamilton has built her life around protecting the vulnerable, pouring every ounce of her soul into her nonprofit. She prides herself on efficiency and focus, which is exactly why the sudden reappearance of Kimberly Hernandez is a disaster. Three years ago, a devastating accusation of infidelity shattered their relationship, leaving Gina heartbroken and Kimberly gone. Now, Kimberly has returned—not as a lover, but as a state auditor with the authority to dismantle everything Gina has worked to create. Forced into the suffocating proximity of late-night file reviews and high-stakes office tension, the past refuses to stay buried. Gina is desperate to atone for her past mistakes, but Kimberly is armored in professional indifference, determined to keep her heart under lock and key. As they dig through the nonprofit’s records, a shocking financial discrepancy emerges, threatening not just their careers, but the very families Gina serves. Caught between professional duty and a magnetic, agonizing attraction, the two women must navigate a labyrinth of trust and resentment. In this steamy, emotional journey of redemption, Gina and Kimberly must decide if their connection is a liability to be audited or a second chance worth fighting for.