Textbook Romance

Zoe Swift was a happily married maths teacher chatting to a charmingly funny young man at a summer wedding when a phone call changed everything…

Now a single parent to two devastated teenage children, Zoe is still reeling from the discovery of her husband’s betrayal when she bumps into the same young man in the staff room at the start of term in September. Tasked with showing Jack how to control a rowdy roomful of hormonal Year 8s and get them to vaguely pay attention, Zoe can’t ignore the sparks that fly between her and the hot new supply teacher.

Soon their undeniable chemistry and Jack’s steadfast support at a tricky time leads to dinner dates, sexting chicken emojis – and a serious dilemma for Zoe.

Is she ready for this? It seems to be just what her sore heart needs, and it’s what she deserves after all the recent heartache. But he’s young, with a life to lead and adventures ahead that could take him far away from her – and that’s what he deserves too, isn’t it?

Get ready to laugh, cry, and fall head-over-heels in love with Zoe and Jack as they prove that even the most complex problems can be solved with a little bit of sizzling chemistry and a whole lot of heart. A tender, joyful, uplifting and unmissable read for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Mhairi McFarlane, Beth O’Leary.

Readers love Textbook Romance:

“I absolutely adored this book! Alllll the emotions – laughs, smiles, second-hand embarrassment, tears. I CANNOT WAIT to read more Kristen Bailey!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“The perfect summer read! …had me laughing one minute and ready for tears the next. You just can't help but fall in love with Jack and Zoe. Cute, cute, cute!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Awesome… Oh man this book – it’s a rollercoaster of emotions. I just couldn’t put this book down. Captivating and a joy to read.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Another brilliant book from Kristen Bailey… I couldn’t put this book down… made me happy whenever I read it.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“I fell in love with this book and the characters! I was hooked from the very beginning… I laughed and smiled almost the entire time I was reading this.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“I inhaled this book! I loved the instant chemistry between Zoe and Jack. Will definitely be recommending far and wide!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“The perfect summer read. Just loved this book!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“I laughed out loud so many times and my heart broke more than once!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Another smash hit from Kristen Bailey. I loved this story. I instantly loved the characters from the first page. Go buy it!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“A joy from start to finish… will leave you with a warm, fuzzy feeling.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Needs to be made into a movie!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“One of my top reads this year!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“An Absolute Delight! …beautifully blends humor, heart, and heat. A feel-good romance with depth and sizzle!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“The most entertaining book I have read in a long time!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“A wonderful read that left me with a lump in my throat, reaching for the tissues. I can’t wait to read more by this tremendously talented author who writes from the heart.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“I absolutely LOOOOOVED this book.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“One of the funniest books I've read in a long time, it was absolutely hilarious!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“This book was fantastic! The chemistry between Jack and Zoe was palpable.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Another brilliant romantic comedy by Kristen Bailey! A delightful, entertaining, and heartwarming story… hard to put down!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐