THE SECRET IDENTITY OF A BROKEN GIRL

Willowbury University (Vol. 1)

  • English sample translation available.
  • Perfect for readers craving a witty College Romance with a deep Slow-Burn and a heroine whose biggest prank might just cost her her heart. 
  • A must-read for fans of Enemies-to-Lovers dynamics and stories that balance lighthearted RomCom vibes with the emotional scars of a hidden past.
  • Like the comic book heroes she adores, Branwyn has a secret identity. But superheroes usually don't use theirs to seduce their arch-enemy …

  • Topics: College Romance, RomCom, Cosy Romance, Enemies to Lovers, Secret Identity, Emotional Scars,  Forced Proximity, Slow-Burn

"I have a knack for doing things I really shouldn't."

When Branwyn tries on a Barbie costume for the annual Halloween contest, her arch-nemesis Dale fails to recognise her. Seeing an opportunity for revenge, Branwyn – a notorious prankster – invents a new persona: "Bonnie". Her goal? To make Dale fall in love with her, only to crush him the way he once humiliated her.

The scheme offers a welcome escape from her personal life, where her adoptive parents’ secret pregnancy is triggering her fear of abandonment. But things get complicated when Branwyn needs Dale’s academic help to stay on the football team and finds herself relying on her "Bonnie" disguise once again.

Suddenly, the lines between hate and love begin to blur. As she gets closer to Dale, the game becomes all too real. Branwyn set out to break his heart, but she might just be the one in danger of losing hers.

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  • Publisher: KYSS
  • Release: 14.08.2026
  • ISBN: 978-3-499-01792-6
  • 416 Pages
  • Series: Willowbury University
  • Author: Teodora Thoma

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Teodora Thoma

Teodora Thoma (born in 1997) holds a degree in Literary Studies from the University of Bielefeld and previously worked as an editor. A lifelong book lover, she has always enjoyed dreaming up her own stories and simply cannot imagine a world without books. Her writing focuses on complex characters, surprising twists, and sweeping emotions. Teodora currently lives and works in the picturesque Münsterland region. Find her on Instagram: @teodorathoma.