Budget Cuts and Midnight Lust

Emma Bennett, a passionate middle school teacher, must navigate her feelings and professional boundaries when her strict and logical colleague, Dr. Max Harrison, becomes her partner in a school event merger threatened by budget cuts. As they clash over their approaches to education and share chaotic, humorous moments—from PTA disputes to fire drills—they uncover unexpected chemistry. This standalone novel blends humor, heart, and romance, exploring what truly matters in both life and love.