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When lecturer Joanne Swithenbank feels out of place at the college Christmas formal, she books an escort for the event. During the dinner she learns that her escort, "Rudy," is actually Michael Thomas, one of her mature students. The night turns into an unexpected exploration of attraction as Joanne begins to see Michael in a new light.
However, their budding romance is tested when Joanne’s best friend Trisha spots Michael with another woman, forcing Joanna to confront lingering doubts about whether a romantic relationship with her student is possible. Amid humor, heart‑twirling moments and the tension of classroom boundaries, Joanne must decide how far she’s willing to go to follow her heart.
Set against a contemporary college backdrop, the story explores the challenges of mentor‑student dynamics, the impact of student life on personal relationships, and the yearning for genuine companionship.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Chrissie Loveday
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