Books like The Learning Curve by Melissa Nathan
Nicky Hobbs is adored by her elementary school students, especially ten‑year‑old Oscar Samuels. When Mark Samuels, a frazzled single father working long hours, visits the school to return a gift, he and Nicky confront their misconceptions about each other. Through their interactions, they both realize that adult affection and understanding can come in unexpected ways, and that learning to balance work, teaching, and family is a shared journey.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Melissa Nathan
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