Finals and First Hearts (University Romance)

Finals and First Hearts (University Romance) — by Velora Fox

Finals week is brutal. Falling for your grumpy neighbor might be worse.

Finals and First Hearts is a sweet-and-steamy university romance with grumpy/sunshine, forced proximity, and late-night study sessions that turn into something neither of them expected. If you love cozy vibes, witty banter, and slow-burn chemistry with a heartfelt payoff—this one belongs on your TBR.

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Sneak Peek from Finals and First Hearts

“The library is a quiet zone,” Owen says, jaw tight.
Lexi smiles like she’s never heard the word quiet in her life. “And you’re the quiet police?”
“I’m the person trying to pass finals while you’re running a caffeine carnival.”

Lexi is chaos in cute packaging—late-night coffee runs, impulsive plans, and optimism held together by vibes. Owen is pure control—an engineering schedule, color-coded notes, and zero patience for distractions. The problem? Exam season doesn’t care what they want… and a disastrous group project forces them into the same orbit.

Then fate gets petty.

Because the grumpy guy who keeps shushing Lexi at the library turns out to be her neighbor—the one she can’t avoid, can’t ignore, and definitely can’t stop thinking about. Now they’re negotiating quiet hours, accidental study sessions, and a “temporary truce” that turns into something neither of them planned.

But with family pressure, graduation decisions, and the future pulling them in different directions, falling is the easy part. Choosing each other? That’s the real final.

About the Story

Owen has a system for everything: a strict schedule, color-coded notes, and zero tolerance for distractions—especially during finals. He’s the kind of guy who treats exam week like a high-stakes engineering problem: focus, execution, results.

Then Lexi breezes into the library like a walking burst of caffeine and sunshine.

She’s loud when she laughs, always moving, always planning, always convincing people that “five minutes” can turn into an adventure. Lexi doesn’t do quiet. She does vibes, spontaneous coffee runs, and optimism with glitter on it.

Owen does not want to know her.
Owen does not want to be around her.
Owen definitely does not want to think about her smile when she looks at him like he’s one sarcastic comment away from cracking.

But finals don’t care about preferences.

A disastrous group project forces them together—same meetings, same deadlines, same tension. And just when they’ve barely reached “tolerating each other,” fate turns the screw:

The grumpy guy who keeps shushing Lexi in the library?
He’s her neighbor.

Now they’re trapped in the same building with thin walls, shared hallways, and a front-door distance that makes avoiding each other impossible. They try rules. They try boundaries. They try a “temporary truce” built on quiet hours and civilized study sessions.

It doesn’t last.

Because the more time they spend together, the less Owen looks like a rigid rulebook… and the more Lexi looks like someone he wants to protect from every disappointment life throws at her.

And Lexi? She starts seeing what’s underneath Owen’s control: pressure, responsibility, and a future he’s terrified of failing.

Slowly, their “study sessions” become something else.
Something warmer. Softer. More dangerous.

But the closer they get, the harder reality hits.

Family expectations. Graduation decisions. Different paths. A future that’s pulling them in opposite directions.

Falling for each other is the easy part.
Choosing each other when the world demands a plan? That’s the real final.

Tropes & Vibes You’ll Love

If you love college romance with cozy tension and great banter, you’ll love:

• Grumpy / Sunshine (Chaos x Control)

• University romance + finals-week tension

• Neighbors + forced proximity

• Study sessions, banter, and slow-burn chemistry

• Sweet, funny, and heartfelt moments

• A satisfying emotional payoff

Steam Rating: 🌶️🌶️ (sweet romantic heat)

What to Expect

✅ Late-night studying + accidental closeness
✅ Witty banter and laugh-out-loud moments
✅ Cozy university setting with real-life stakes
✅ A grumpy hero who softens (eventually)
✅ A sunshine heroine with depth beneath the chaos
✅ Slow burn that delivers a swoony payoff

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“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Cozy, funny, and impossible to put down.”
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The slow burn was PERFECT—worth every page.”
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Their banter had me smiling the whole time.”

FAQ

Is Finals and First Hearts a standalone?

Yes, it can be enjoyed as a standalone university romance.

Is it more comedy or drama?

It’s primarily sweet and funny, with real-life tension around finals and post-graduation decisions.

How spicy is it?

Steam level is 🌶️🌶️—sweet romantic heat with a strong focus on feelings and chemistry.

How do I receive the eBook and audiobook after buying?

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About the Author — Velora Fox

Velora Fox writes romance that blends cozy settings, sharp banter, and heartfelt emotional payoff—perfect for readers who love slow-burn chemistry and characters who feel real.

Connect with the author: https://www.instagram.com/authorvelorafox/

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