The verdict: Treasure is a tender, low-angst New Adult novella about a shy college freshman and the confident, kind-hearted stripper she can’t stop thinking about. Rebekah Weatherspoon delivers a warm, sex-positive opposites-attract romance with a gentle butch/femme dynamic and a whole lot of heart in a quick, satisfying read.
Best for: readers who want a sweet, character-driven college romance with a shy baby-butch heroine, real emotional tenderness, and body-positive intimacy. Goodreads: 3.60★ · Heat: High · Trope: College romance, opposites attract, butch/femme.
Some romances win you over with sweeping drama; Treasure wins you over with warmth. Rebekah Weatherspoon has a gift for writing kind, emotionally generous love stories, and this New Adult novella is a compact, cozy example of exactly that. It pairs a guarded, self-doubting young woman with a confident, openhearted love interest, and lets tenderness — not conflict — do the heavy lifting.
What Is Treasure About?
Alexis Chambers is having a rough year. Once a popular athlete and gifted violinist, she’s become a loner and the focus of her parents’ disappointment. The highlight of her miserable stretch is her sister’s bachelorette party — and, specifically, Treasure, the gorgeous stripper who performs there. Then Alexis heads off to her freshman year of college expecting nothing much at all.
What she doesn’t expect is to walk into a class and find Treasure sitting there. In real life, Treasure is Trisha Hamilton, who’s finally scraped together the credits and the money to transfer to a four-year university, juggling classes, studying, and her job at the club. Trisha is instantly drawn to the adorably shy baby butch from the party — and even once she learns what Alexis has been through, she can’t hide how she feels. The real question is whether Alexis can find the courage to be just as fearless about their new love.
It’s a small-scale, big-hearted story about self-worth, family expectations, and letting yourself be seen by someone who thinks you’re worth it.
What Makes This Sapphic Novella Work
Weatherspoon’s signature warmth is all over this book. Here’s what stands out most.
- ✓ A rare, lovingly-drawn butch heroine: Alexis’s shy “baby butch” identity is written with real tenderness, giving readers a lead who’s too often missing from the genre.
- ✓ A kind, confident love interest: Trisha’s openheartedness makes the romance feel safe and swoony — she sees Alexis clearly and chooses her without games.
- ✓ Low angst, high comfort: the obstacles here are internal (self-worth, family) rather than manufactured drama, which keeps the story gentle and reassuring.
- ✓ Body-positive, sex-positive intimacy: Weatherspoon writes desire generously and without shame, and Trisha’s work is treated with respect rather than stigma.
- ✓ A quick, satisfying read: as a novella, it’s perfect for a single cozy sitting when you want a full emotional arc without a big time commitment.
Tropes & Themes at a Glance
| Element | In This Book |
|---|---|
| Primary trope | College romance, opposites attract |
| Dynamic | Butch/femme, shy heroine |
| Format | Novella (quick read) |
| Burn | Medium |
| Heat level | High |
| Angst level | Low |
| Ending | Happy / hopeful |
How Spicy Is Treasure?
Spice rating: 🌶🌶🌶 (high)
Weatherspoon doesn’t fade to black. The intimacy in Treasure is warm, explicit, and refreshingly free of shame, matching the book’s overall sex-positive tone. It never feels gratuitous — the heat serves the emotional connection between Alexis and Trisha — but readers who prefer closed-door romance should know this one is open and generous with its steamier scenes.
Who Should Read This Book?
This novella is a lovely fit for readers craving warmth over drama.
You’ll love it if you want:
- ✓ A tender, low-angst college romance you can read in one sitting.
- ✓ A rare shy butch heroine paired with a kind, confident love interest.
- ✓ Sex-positive, body-positive intimacy handled with care.
- ✓ A comforting story about self-worth and being seen.
You might skip it if you want:
- ✓ A long, plot-heavy novel with high external stakes.
- ✓ A closed-door or low-heat read.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Treasure a standalone?
Yes. Treasure is a self-contained novella with a complete romance arc — no cliffhanger and no required reading order.
How long is Treasure?
It’s a novella, so it’s a short, quick read — ideal for a single cozy afternoon when you want a full love story without committing to a long novel.
Does Treasure have a happy ending?
It does. Like most of Rebekah Weatherspoon’s romances, it delivers a warm, hopeful, feel-good ending for its central couple.
How explicit is the spice?
Fairly explicit and open-door. The intimacy is warm and sex-positive rather than fade-to-black, in keeping with the book’s generous tone.
Is this a good introduction to Rebekah Weatherspoon?
Absolutely. Its warmth, tenderness, and lovable leads make it a great, low-commitment entry point to her body-positive, big-hearted style.
If You Loved Treasure, Read These Next
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- ✓ Sapphic Roommates & Forced-Proximity Romances — the collection this book appears in.
- ✓ Slow-Burn Lesbian Romance Recommendations — for a longer, tension-building read.
- ✓ Lesbian Forced-Proximity Romance — more stories of two women pulled into each other’s orbit.
- ✓ Small-Town Lesbian Romance: 25 Sapphic Books Reviewed — cozy, community-driven picks.
- ✓ Best Sapphic Workplace Romance Books — more opposites-attract chemistry.
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The bottom line: Treasure is a warm, sex-positive little gem — the perfect quick read when you want tenderness, a lovable shy butch heroine, and a happy ending. Add it to your list and explore the full roommates & forced-proximity collection for more.
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