The Marchfield Middle Series
Where Lesson Plans Go Awry and Love’s Always in Session!Step into the hilarious halls of Marchfield Middle, a small-town Virginia school where the teachers are just as tangled in drama as their students. With steamy romances, laugh-out-loud moments, and more classroom chaos than a pop quiz on a Monday, this series proves that sometimes the real education is in love.
In the close-knit town of Marchfield, where gossip spreads like wildfire and love is unpredictable, Audrey Fremont and Oz Taylor aren’t looking for a workplace romance.
No-nonsense English teacher Audrey Fremont is the complete opposite of Oz, the charming but disorganized Algebra instructor who has a knack for driving her crazy. When their instant chemistry leads to a one-night stand, school politics gets a whole lot more complicated. Between misunderstandings, rumors, and awkward trips to the principal’s office, sparks fly. But beneath the snarky remarks and side-eye glares, a simmering connection grows that neither can deny.
As they navigate the complexities of middle school, their own insecurities, and the growing attraction between them, Audrey and Oz are forced to face the fact that what they thought was a disaster might actually be the beginning of real love. With plenty of humor, a surprise confession in the copy room, and a few impromptu dance routines, they might just stumble into their happily-ever-after.
Learning Goals and Dancing Poles
Social studies teacher, Val Bellini, is at her breaking point with her family’s relentless matchmaking. Desperate for a way out, she hatches a plan—a no-strings hook-up with a side of fake dating, involving the annoyingly charming, too-handsome-for-his-own-good Tech Ed teacher, Evan Shurden.
Evan’s more than willing to help, though he’s not exactly prepared for the whirlwind that is Val. What starts as a simple arrangement soon turns messy as the chemistry between them heats up. But as he juggles the needs of his family and friends, he can’t afford to lose focus on his own life.
Between dodging setups, surviving awkward family dinners, and indulging in flirty road trip banter, they find themselves spinning out of control on the dance floor of life. As attraction simmers and the line between pretense and reality blurs, Val and Evan discover that faking love might be more complicated than they ever anticipated.
They flunked their first try at love. But can they pass the second time around?
Autistic English teacher Rachel Bright thought she’d learned her lesson after Keith Payt broke her heart. The charming, easygoing, and allergic to commitment special education teacher was the last person she should ever trust again. But a year later, Keith is determined to win her over, despite their rocky past.
When an assigned teacher’s conference forces them on a road trip, an unexpected snowstorm strands them in a hotel with only one bed. Forced proximity leads to undeniable chemistry, and old sparks quickly flare. As Rachel and Keith navigate Christmas escape rooms, roller skating parties, and unexpected declarations, Rachel wonders if Keith has truly changed.
But when a ghost from Keith's past threatens to prove Rachel was right all along, will their growing connection be enough to overcome their fears? Can they turn enemies into lovers, or will history repeat itself, leaving them both out in the cold?
Tardy Pass, No Questions Asked: The Prequel that started it all.
Bobby Nooney has survived war zones, but nothing prepared her for middle school science class. Trading combat boots for lab coats in the quirky town of Marchfield, she’s not looking for love—until she accidentally scares the daylights out of guidance counselor Mel Brannaghan in a dimly lit records room. Sparks fly, and suddenly, lesson plans aren’t the only thing on her mind.
Mel thought she’d flunked love for good. When her cheating husband died in his lover’s arms, she left town for a fresh start. Dating wasn’t part of Mel’s plan, but Bobby’s presence makes it hard for her to deny their growing attraction.
Spicy, swoon-worthy, and laugh-out-loud funny, Tardy Pass, No Questions Asked is the queer love story that started it all at Marchfield Middle. With heart, heat, and just the right amount of school mayhem, this prequel proves that love shows up—whether you’re ready or not.