The characters I loved them! The character development is a chefs kiss. They are hard workers and I truly respect and adore that. This is a developing relationship that takes time and has love, comedy, and sweetness all wrapped up.

Jack is such a green flag! Absolutely adored him and his support for Zoe. Now love isn’t a simple equation to solve, but man when you work together and get it right… it just works so well.

The references to shows were also a fun little touch and nod. It had that mix of reality for me with that romance idea aspect.

Well done! I’ll be recommending this.

What a sweet, sweet book this was! Loved the characters, their story, and the setting. It was so cute. It had a sweet ending too!

5 stars for Textbook Romance by Kristen Bailey! Textbook Romance is a fabulous, spicy romcom about Zoe, a math teacher, who has her world fall apart. As it’s happening, she meets Jack, an incredibly kind, and much younger man. Fast forward to many months later, Jack shows up at her school as a substitute teacher. They are both at crossroads in their lives. Whether they end up on the same path or choose to follow different paths to reach their goals, it is an absolute pleasure to read their
journey. As a math teacher, I was delighted that was the choice of subject for Zoe, and I appreciated the math humor that was sprinkled in. I’m a huge Kristen Bailey fan, so while you are waiting until July for Textbook Romance to come out, you should check out her other books. She always has crossover characters in her books so it is fun to get a glimpse into previously featured characters and catch up with their lives. Thank you to Storm Publishing and NetGalley for the ARC!

Love a good book about hard-working teachers! Then, a romance! YES! Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC. This was enjoyable. Four stars.

Textbook Romance by K. Bailey, published by Storm Publishing is a witty and fun story. Ms. Wronged meets Mr. Right, excellent written and beautifully thought out, gives all the feels, deserves all the stars.
Blurb: When maths teacher Zoe Swift meets funny and charming Jack Damon at her friends’ wedding, sparks fly. And when Jack turns up at her school, newly recruited as a supply teacher, she can’t ignore the intense effect he has on her when their paths cross in the corridors. But Zoe is still reeling from her husband's betrayal and adjusting to life as a single mum to two teenage kids. She's not sure if she's ready to open her heart to a younger man.
As Zoe and Jack's connection grows deeper, their undeniable chemistry and Jack's steadfast support help Zoe rediscover the good things in her love of a good dance, the soothing power of takeout, the secret thrill of receiving a well-timed chicken emoji and the wonder of other things. But with complicated family dynamics and co-parenting with her ex to manage, a sizeable age gap, and Jack's uncertainties about his future to factor in, she’s about to find out that love isn’t always a simple equation.

Such a great story of growth and love. I did not want this book to end.

While attending her co-workers wedding, Zoe meets their friend Jack. While she is visiting with Jack her daughter calls her and she discovers that her husband is cheating. Jack helps her get home and makes sure she is ok. She starts the long process of putting herself back together and figuring out what her new life will look like.

Jack dropped everything after Uni to help his brother raise his twin nephews. Since he has not really found his place. When his friend tells him about a job opening at the school, he works at he jumps at it.

Jack and Zoe meet back up at school and a friendship emerges. They help each other to grow and slowly develop something more.

The story switches back and forth between Zoe and Jack's point of view. I thought the side characters were great. The twin nephews are adorable. I enjoyed the real-life struggles depicted through Zoe's children and their father.

I thought this was such a great story. It was a closed door, age gap, romance. It was very refreshing to see two main characters that were completely selfless in everything they did. Always putting everyone else first. The only thing I wish is that the story did not end. I wanted more of everyone!

Thank you, Storm Publishing, and NetGalley for this book in exchange for my very honest review.