"Years after their breakup, Meghan, a newspaper journalist, and Chase, a TV news reporter, are forced to team up by their clueless CEO. Meghan's annoyed with Chase's obsession with the paranormal, while he's determined to crack her icy exterior with his antics. As they uncover Woodvale's secrets together, they find themselves with plenty of time to confront the issues that drove them apart. Is their relationship worth a second chance, or is it just yesterday's news?
Contains mature themes."
"Kendall Devin is either too much or not enough—it depends on which of her recent boyfriends you ask. Fed up with relationships, she dives into the world of casual Tinder hook-ups instead. She's horrified to discover the man she's been sexting for the past week is the father of one of her kindergarteners.
Mason Reed recently gained full custody of his daughter, Finley, and moved back into his overbearing parents' house. He has no time for relationships—and he especially doesn't need any added drama in his or Finley's lives. So while Kendall has caught his eye, he knows getting romantically involved with his daughter's teacher is a bad idea.
The two attempt to forget about their connection, but with Mason volunteering at school at every given opportunity, that proves to be difficult. Not even planning the school's fall festival can distract Kendall from Mason's flannel-wrapped charm. And the more they're together, the harder it is for either of them to resist temptation.
Mason is the first man who makes Kendall truly feel seen, and he can't stop imagining her becoming part of his family. To him, she's perfect. But how could this possibly work?
Contains mature themes."
"Sarah Lavely is a fifth-grade teacher whose heart is even bigger than her favorite coffee mug. Sarah is determined to help the class bully find a sense of belonging, even if it means giving up her prep time to sponsor yet another school club. Thankfully, Owen Gardner, the teacher across the hall, is always there for a vent session or a shared slice of cheesecake.
Meanwhile, Owen is struggling to balance teaching with his increasingly popular STEM podcast. When the prospect of becoming principal falls into his lap, he has a difficult decision to make: should he play it safe and accept the position, or take a risk and make the podcast his full-time gig? Becoming principal would eliminate any chance of ever turning his crush on Sarah into something more.
Everybody seems to have an opinion about their complicated friendship, from Sarah's boyfriend, Eli, to meddling students playing matchmaker. But nobody is as confused by their relationship as Sarah and Owen themselves. This year, things start to get a little messy, forcing them to address their unspoken feelings once and for all.
Contains mature themes."
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