Marchfield Middle

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.

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?