Easy to give this one all 5 stars.

A hopeful, fun, tingly and endearing love story featuring educators, found family, people being truly seen, an adorable pup and a community willing to do the necessary work for a brighter future.

Getting to know Emmie and Tommy was an absolute delight.

Seeing the value in supporting the mental health of students, educators and ourselves threaded throughout the story was appreciated.

I didn’t want to leave this world, and was so excited to see the next in the series will be out next spring. Yay!

Buy this book and gift it to your teacher friends, contemporary romance fans and anyone who could use a little hope in their heart right about now.