Zoe Swift was a happily married maths teacher chatting to a charmingly funny young man at a summer wedding when a phone call changed everything…
Now a single parent to two devastated teenage children, Zoe is still reeling from the discovery of her husband's betrayal when she bumps into the same young man in the staff room at the start of term in September. Tasked with showing Jack how to control a rowdy roomful of hormonal Year 8s and get them to vaguely pay attention, Zoe can't ignore the sparks that fly between her and the hot new supply teacher.
Soon their undeniable chemistry and Jack's steadfast support at a tricky time leads to dinner dates, sexting chicken emojis – and a serious dilemma for Zoe.
Is she ready for this? It seems to be just what her sore heart needs, and it's what she deserves after all the recent heartache. But he's young, with a life to lead and adventures ahead that could take him far away from her – and that's what he deserves too, isn't it?
Get ready to laugh, cry, and fall head—over—heels in love with Zoe and Jack as they prove that even the most complex problems can be solved with a little bit of sizzling chemistry and a whole lot of heart. A tender, joyful, uplifting and unmissable read for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Mhairi McFarlane, Beth O'Leary.