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St. Kitts Seduction
Sugar plantation historian Dr. Marlene Baptiste shows visiting professor Thomas that St. Kitts preserves more than history—it preserves passions that burn as hot as the Caribbean sun.
The Azhari Scholar | عالمة الأزهر
She teaches Islamic jurisprudence at Al-Azhar. He's the Western academic studying her interpretation. Between texts, they write their own story.
The Ottoman Historian | مؤرخة العثمانيين
She researches Ottoman palace archives in Istanbul. He's the descendant who guards family secrets. Their academic inquiry becomes something more personal.
Annaba Amour
Malika teaches French at Annaba University. When visiting professor Yacine arrives from Lyon, she shows him that the city of Saint Augustine offers more than ancient ruins. 'El hob ma yhtajch tarjma' (الحب ما يحتاجش ترجمة) - Love needs no translation.
פרשה באריאל | Ariel Affair
At Ariel University, a Palestinian student and an Israeli professor navigate dangerous territory—academically and personally.
Cambridge Punt
For thirty years, punt guide Rose has shown tourists the backs of Cambridge's colleges. When physics professor Alexander wants a private tour, she gives him one he'll never forget.
Channel Islands
On Jersey's secluded coast, marine biologist Marguerite studies tidal pools. When a documentary filmmaker arrives, their collaboration makes waves.
Chester Roman
Archaeologist Claudia has spent years excavating Roman Chester. When journalist Marcus wants the story behind the artifacts, she gives him something not found in any dig.
Dorset Coast
Fossil hunter Gwen has spent decades walking the Jurassic Coast. When a paleontology student joins her expedition, they unearth more than ancient bones.
Durham Scholar
In the ancient university city, rare books librarian Margaret discovers that the visiting American professor wants more than access to manuscripts.
Ivory Tower
University president Noor transforms Saudi higher education. When visiting scholar Thomas challenges her methods, academic debate becomes personal thesis. 'Al 'ilm nur' (العلم نور) - Knowledge is light.
Oxford Don
Visiting scholar falls for the formidable Dr. Abimbola, whose expertise in medieval manuscripts is matched only by her expertise in after-hours tutorials.
מתח בטכניון | Technion Tension
A PhD student and her thesis advisor cross ethical lines in the lab—and discover that chemistry isn't just about molecules.
The Al-Quds Professor
PhD student Mira travels to Al-Quds University for research, finding her dissertation advisor Dr. Khalil offers lessons far beyond academic discourse.
The Professor's Office Hours
Dr. Angela Shaw runs the toughest seminar at Howard. When a non-traditional student twice her usual age comes for extra help, she learns some lessons can't be taught in a classroom.
Tlemcen Treasure
Amina restores ancient manuscripts at Tlemcen's historic library. When historian Djamel arrives researching his family's past, she helps him uncover treasures in dusty pages—and in each other. 'El 'ilm nour' (العلم نور) - Knowledge is light.
Abbey Wood Affair
Archaeologist Dr. Efe leads digs at the Abbey Wood ruins. When history student Marcus interns on her excavation, she shows him that some treasures are best discovered in private.
Cambridge Cocoa
When porter Bernard helps new fellow Dr. Chisom carry her boxes to her rooms, the thick Igbo academic thanks him in ways that blur every line between town and gown.
Oxford Obsession
PhD supervisor Dr. Akosua Mensah is brilliant, demanding, and absolutely off-limits. When her student Daniel delivers his thesis draft to her home during a storm, academic boundaries blur completely.
Edinburgh Ebony
Medical student Amara finds Dr. Oyelaran's anatomy lectures distracting—not because of the content, but because of the thick Nigerian professor herself. When she offers private tutoring, Amara learns subjects not in any textbook.
Kitchener-Waterloo Professor
She teaches African Studies at Wilfrid Laurier—a thick ebony Somali widow with two PhDs. When he audits her class, she offers office hours. Some education happens behind closed doors.
Manchester Mahogany
Professor Angela Okonkwo is the strictest lecturer at the university. When student Darren needs extra credit to pass her course, she offers private tutoring that covers subjects not in any textbook.
The Oslo Connection
Oslo has the largest Somali population in Scandinavia. When he visits for a conference, the thick Somali-Norwegian academic who hosts the event shows him that Nordic hospitality has distinctly Somali flavors—especially after the other delegates leave.
Failing on Purpose
She's been failing his class on purpose. He knows it. She knows he knows. When he finally calls her into his office, the pretense drops.
The Quiet Section
She's the head librarian—thick, stern, and keeper of the restricted archives. When he needs access to rare manuscripts for his thesis, she demands payment of a different kind.
Office Hours (Extended)
He's failing her class. She offers private tutoring sessions. But the lessons she teaches him have nothing to do with literature—and everything to do with the curves she hides behind her desk.
Professor's Office
She controls his grades, his future, his schedule. When he comes to beg for an extension, she offers a different kind of extra credit.
Extra Credit
She's his professor. He's failing her class. Her office hours are about to get very... educational.