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Love Back in Session
One mistake cost him everything. One moment changed her life.
After five years, Blair Stephens is back in Harvest Hills as the substitute kindergarten teacher at Sweet Pea Academy. Blair is ready to enrich the young minds of her students. What she’s not ready for? Running into her ex on the first day.
Five years ago, Shawn Cooley lost the love of his life when she walked out on him. For five years, he’s waited for Blair to come back. He never expected her to come back and work at the same school as him though.
With unresolved feelings simmering between them, old wounds and new sparks collide. And as the school year unfolds, Blair and Shawn must decide if they’re ready to put love back in session.
After five years, Blair Stephens is back in Harvest Hills as the substitute kindergarten teacher at Sweet Pea Academy. Blair is ready to enrich the young minds of her students. What she’s not ready for? Running into her ex on the first day.
Five years ago, Shawn Cooley lost the love of his life when she walked out on him. For five years, he’s waited for Blair to come back. He never expected her to come back and work at the same school as him though.
With unresolved feelings simmering between them, old wounds and new sparks collide. And as the school year unfolds, Blair and Shawn must decide if they’re ready to put love back in session.
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163 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 19, 2025
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October 15, 2025
Sweet 😍
Love a second chance love story. Blair coming back to her hometown was bittersweet. However, when she learns her ex is working at the school she just accepted a position at; she is shook. 😲 Shawn and Blair broke up, but the love remained. As they navigate becoming friendly again, they find out a hater played a part in their relationship demise. Once that information is revealed, they both let out a sigh of relief, then anger at the time that was lost. No worries because Shawn was ready, willing, and able to make Blair his again.
Love a second chance love story. Blair coming back to her hometown was bittersweet. However, when she learns her ex is working at the school she just accepted a position at; she is shook. 😲 Shawn and Blair broke up, but the love remained. As they navigate becoming friendly again, they find out a hater played a part in their relationship demise. Once that information is revealed, they both let out a sigh of relief, then anger at the time that was lost. No worries because Shawn was ready, willing, and able to make Blair his again.
November 15, 2025
A soft second-chance romance that goes down easy. Blair comes home ready to teach, not ready to face the man she once loved.
Shawn is patient and grown, still holding space for her in a way that feels tender and earned. Their chemistry hits fast, but the healing feels real.
A cozy, heartfelt read about timing, forgiveness, and choosing each other with intention.
Shawn is patient and grown, still holding space for her in a way that feels tender and earned. Their chemistry hits fast, but the healing feels real.
A cozy, heartfelt read about timing, forgiveness, and choosing each other with intention.
January 5, 2026
A good slow read.
September 16, 2025
I loved this. There was so much fun banter, and rich dialogue. I think having so much dialogue helps you to really get to know these characters and build a good connection n with them. That plot twist 55% in, like I knew it but seeing it come to light. Whew. Also the author says this is a slow burn, and it is. If you’re looking for a lot of hunching early on in the book, this ain’t the book for you. This slow burn was sweet and necessary and it felt like a realistic second chance romance. I do also like that outside of the romance there was a small subplot of healing from parental trauma and how our parents’ relationships sometimes negatively affect how we can view love as well.
This is my second book by this author and my critique remains the same that I wish the book was longer because I loved the story and the characters and I was sad when it was over.
This is my second book by this author and my critique remains the same that I wish the book was longer because I loved the story and the characters and I was sad when it was over.
April 11, 2026
I am always a fan of circle back stories. The pace of this story was perfect for the length of the book.
Diving more in to the HBCU life in this story was nice. There’s something to be said about reading a story that resonates with you. As a member of the D9, I know the MMC & FMC was an Omega and Delta! Lol that was cute. I was tickled reading the lingo: Neo, Sands, Line Sister/Brother; but I doubt if someone not familiar would understand that.
Anyway, the restraint both characters had over the years was damn near unbelievable. Lol
The stories is this series have gotten better. This is book 5 and I still don’t think it’s necessary to read them all for a “sweeter experience” but here I am. Now on to book 6.
Diving more in to the HBCU life in this story was nice. There’s something to be said about reading a story that resonates with you. As a member of the D9, I know the MMC & FMC was an Omega and Delta! Lol that was cute. I was tickled reading the lingo: Neo, Sands, Line Sister/Brother; but I doubt if someone not familiar would understand that.
Anyway, the restraint both characters had over the years was damn near unbelievable. Lol
The stories is this series have gotten better. This is book 5 and I still don’t think it’s necessary to read them all for a “sweeter experience” but here I am. Now on to book 6.
September 19, 2025
ARC Review | Love Back in Session
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This was such a sweet, quick, but meaningful read. At only 163 pages, it’s the perfect length for a one-sitting romance, but it still had depth and heart.
Blair and Shawn’s story is a small-town, second-chance romance full of humor, healing, and love. Shawn’s determination to win Blair back made me root for him the whole way, and their chemistry was undeniable. Their journey felt real and relatable—sometimes love means doing the hard work and learning to grow together.
As an HBCU graduate, I also appreciated the nod to that experience woven into the story—it made it feel even more authentic.
This is part of a 6-book interconnected standalone series, but you can easily read it on its own. For me, it was a 5-star romance that balanced sweetness, depth, and just enough humor to make me smile all the way through. Highly recommend for fans of second-chance love stories!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This was such a sweet, quick, but meaningful read. At only 163 pages, it’s the perfect length for a one-sitting romance, but it still had depth and heart.
Blair and Shawn’s story is a small-town, second-chance romance full of humor, healing, and love. Shawn’s determination to win Blair back made me root for him the whole way, and their chemistry was undeniable. Their journey felt real and relatable—sometimes love means doing the hard work and learning to grow together.
As an HBCU graduate, I also appreciated the nod to that experience woven into the story—it made it feel even more authentic.
This is part of a 6-book interconnected standalone series, but you can easily read it on its own. For me, it was a 5-star romance that balanced sweetness, depth, and just enough humor to make me smile all the way through. Highly recommend for fans of second-chance love stories!
September 20, 2025
**ARC REVIEW** First thank you to the author for allowing me the privilege to read this as an advanced copy!
I LOVED this story! 🥰 I’m typically not one for slow burns but this one was WELL WORTH THE BUILD UP! The story had so much depth for it to be under 200 pages. The pacing was great for the storyline and the characters were relatable! We all need a friend like Justice! This author always writes the BEST FMC BESTIE! They are always so funny and outspoken! I would love to get a further look into Blair and Shawn down the line 👀👀. This is one of my faves from the Sweetest Lessons series so far. I’m from the same city as the author and loved her nods to some of our fave foods and drinks that we have! Good job sis!
I LOVED this story! 🥰 I’m typically not one for slow burns but this one was WELL WORTH THE BUILD UP! The story had so much depth for it to be under 200 pages. The pacing was great for the storyline and the characters were relatable! We all need a friend like Justice! This author always writes the BEST FMC BESTIE! They are always so funny and outspoken! I would love to get a further look into Blair and Shawn down the line 👀👀. This is one of my faves from the Sweetest Lessons series so far. I’m from the same city as the author and loved her nods to some of our fave foods and drinks that we have! Good job sis!
October 7, 2025
The chemistry between Blair and Shawn was top tier, and that second-chance vibe mixed with all that parental trauma…yeah this was good. I didn’t realize it was apart of a series but the stories can be read out of order, thankfully.
Shawn’s setup completely changed his life. One bad decision had him paying for it in ways he didn’t expect. However, seeing him own up, grow, and try to make things right was appreciated. My boy was down bad though lol My girl Blair was doing her best to figure life out, even when everything felt uncertain. Truly is something when your upbringing shapes your perspective, both good and bad. Her homegirl Justice stayed being that friend who’d have your cackling through your mess but still call you out.
Honorable mention to little Elijah! So cute with all his churchy mentions lol
All in all, this story had a great balance of heart, humor, and a little healing too. Definitely a solid read that reminds you love can come back around when you least expect it.
Shawn’s setup completely changed his life. One bad decision had him paying for it in ways he didn’t expect. However, seeing him own up, grow, and try to make things right was appreciated. My boy was down bad though lol My girl Blair was doing her best to figure life out, even when everything felt uncertain. Truly is something when your upbringing shapes your perspective, both good and bad. Her homegirl Justice stayed being that friend who’d have your cackling through your mess but still call you out.
Honorable mention to little Elijah! So cute with all his churchy mentions lol
All in all, this story had a great balance of heart, humor, and a little healing too. Definitely a solid read that reminds you love can come back around when you least expect it.
December 22, 2025
cute ! short read !
Okay, okay, okay now! This was a cute, slow-burn read. However, I was a little confused because there’s another book by a different author set in the same town with the same characters. As in, like, legit the same names and everything. Even the cabin Vayce had was mentioned in that book, which is actually what led me to this one. That’s when I realized the authors were different, and I was definitely side-eyeing that for a minute.
That said, I really enjoyed the story. I do wish we’d gotten the proposal and marriage, but I can live with where it left off. I never believed Shawn cheated, so I was glad everything finally came to light and they got their happy ending.
Okay, okay, okay now! This was a cute, slow-burn read. However, I was a little confused because there’s another book by a different author set in the same town with the same characters. As in, like, legit the same names and everything. Even the cabin Vayce had was mentioned in that book, which is actually what led me to this one. That’s when I realized the authors were different, and I was definitely side-eyeing that for a minute.
That said, I really enjoyed the story. I do wish we’d gotten the proposal and marriage, but I can live with where it left off. I never believed Shawn cheated, so I was glad everything finally came to light and they got their happy ending.
September 19, 2025
ARC Review
Blair and Shawn
A beautiful slow burn, second chance romance. The type of read that will have you home under the covers smiling to yourself and kicking your feet.
A past mistake that could have caused a forever pain of love lost.
Blair a teacher moves back home to teach at Sweet Pea and bumps into the love of her life Shawn (her college sweetheart), the school resource officer. The pain from their past is still lingering but will the sparks be enough to ignite their love again?
Sometimes, relationships we watch as children/young adults aid in our mindset when it comes to our own future relationships. And assumptions make a fool out of us all!
Blair and Shawn
A beautiful slow burn, second chance romance. The type of read that will have you home under the covers smiling to yourself and kicking your feet.
A past mistake that could have caused a forever pain of love lost.
Blair a teacher moves back home to teach at Sweet Pea and bumps into the love of her life Shawn (her college sweetheart), the school resource officer. The pain from their past is still lingering but will the sparks be enough to ignite their love again?
Sometimes, relationships we watch as children/young adults aid in our mindset when it comes to our own future relationships. And assumptions make a fool out of us all!
January 13, 2026
Decent Read
This was as decent read. The overall story was good and I plan to check out some of her other work.
I will offer some advice to the author: in the future you may want to use fake fraternities and sororities. Divine 9 orgs are very protective of their intellectual property and brand. While you didn't mention them by name, they were still identifiable. Moreso, the story made accusations against people in the frat commiting a crime. I'm sure that fraternity wouldn't want to be associated with that, even in a fictional sense. As I suspect the author may be a member of an organization, they still may not understand the potential consequences as many don't.
This was as decent read. The overall story was good and I plan to check out some of her other work.
I will offer some advice to the author: in the future you may want to use fake fraternities and sororities. Divine 9 orgs are very protective of their intellectual property and brand. While you didn't mention them by name, they were still identifiable. Moreso, the story made accusations against people in the frat commiting a crime. I'm sure that fraternity wouldn't want to be associated with that, even in a fictional sense. As I suspect the author may be a member of an organization, they still may not understand the potential consequences as many don't.
February 21, 2026
4.5⭐️
I love a good second chance romance & this did just that. This book is another definition of “it’s always been you” 🥹
“Beautiful, it’s always been you. Nobody could take the place you have in my heart. I wouldn’t give it to them.” -Shawn🥺
The book really was about the journey of trusting again & taking back lost time after a terrible prank gone wrong caused two loved ones their happily ever after. Honestly I was rooting for my boy Shawn from when Blair said she still loved him. I needed Shawn the best the marbles out of Blair’s ex a little bit longer tbh, he deserved it!
The book was a slow burn in its own way but we saw the characters come back from a place they saw as broken but pieced it together in their own way.
I love a good second chance romance & this did just that. This book is another definition of “it’s always been you” 🥹
“Beautiful, it’s always been you. Nobody could take the place you have in my heart. I wouldn’t give it to them.” -Shawn🥺
The book really was about the journey of trusting again & taking back lost time after a terrible prank gone wrong caused two loved ones their happily ever after. Honestly I was rooting for my boy Shawn from when Blair said she still loved him. I needed Shawn the best the marbles out of Blair’s ex a little bit longer tbh, he deserved it!
The book was a slow burn in its own way but we saw the characters come back from a place they saw as broken but pieced it together in their own way.
March 22, 2026
The Slow Burn I Didn’t Know I Needed!
I just finished Love Back in Session and I am not okay in the best possible way! This second chance romance delivered everything I didn't know I needed. Blair and Shawn have been separated and fate brings them back together working at the same school I was gaggin lol 😂
The slow burn of their reconnection had me glued to every page. Nothing felt forced it all unfolded so naturally, like they were always meant to find their way back to each other. By the time they got their happy ending, I had the biggest smile on my face! 😁
Great Story!
I just finished Love Back in Session and I am not okay in the best possible way! This second chance romance delivered everything I didn't know I needed. Blair and Shawn have been separated and fate brings them back together working at the same school I was gaggin lol 😂
The slow burn of their reconnection had me glued to every page. Nothing felt forced it all unfolded so naturally, like they were always meant to find their way back to each other. By the time they got their happy ending, I had the biggest smile on my face! 😁
Great Story!
May 5, 2026
I loved being back in the Sweetest Lessons world with Shawn and Blair.
The second-chance vibes were strong, and I really appreciated seeing Shawn grow up and take full responsibility for the past. Even though he was actually not who he was made out to be.
Blair was hilarious especially drunk Blair. The night he had to damn near drag her out of the bar because she was drunk and jealous was pure comedy.
Their chemistry after five years apart was still top tier. That ex Grant really was a piece of work, but watching Shawn and Blair finally find their way back to each other was so satisfying.
Highly recommend!
The second-chance vibes were strong, and I really appreciated seeing Shawn grow up and take full responsibility for the past. Even though he was actually not who he was made out to be.
Blair was hilarious especially drunk Blair. The night he had to damn near drag her out of the bar because she was drunk and jealous was pure comedy.
Their chemistry after five years apart was still top tier. That ex Grant really was a piece of work, but watching Shawn and Blair finally find their way back to each other was so satisfying.
Highly recommend!
September 20, 2025
a journey back to love
Blair and Shawn’s story was beautiful and gave me all the feels! The couple had a wrench thrown in their plans of forever. However when Shawn sees his opportunity again he is on bended knee begging for her back and I love that. I love that they were both ready to heal and go on this journey together.
Blair and Shawn’s story was beautiful and gave me all the feels! The couple had a wrench thrown in their plans of forever. However when Shawn sees his opportunity again he is on bended knee begging for her back and I love that. I love that they were both ready to heal and go on this journey together.
March 26, 2026
Such a cute 2nd chance romance and I was here for it. Love how this was a slow burn and I was here for it. There were so many different parts of the book that I loved because they resonated with me. I really enjoyed watching Blair and Shawn’s romance unfold. Still routing for them and their love as if they’re my real life friends lol.
September 19, 2025
I loved this book down! My girl Erica never disappoints me! I’m here to say Shawn is my man idc idc what he did in the past mmkay so keep it cute. I love how Erica let you feel the characters growth in this book. If you into second chances this is the book for you
October 1, 2025
😍😍😍
Blair and Shawn were super cute together. Shawn was determined to make things right with Blair and get his girl back. I enjoyed the best friend and the chemistry with these characters. Good read.
Blair and Shawn were super cute together. Shawn was determined to make things right with Blair and get his girl back. I enjoyed the best friend and the chemistry with these characters. Good read.
April 12, 2026
Love a second chance romance. Shawn knew Blair was the love of his life and despite the pain Blair knew Shawn was hers. The circumstances surrounding their break were awful but fate and time led them back to one another.
3.5 ⭐️
3.5 ⭐️
September 16, 2025
the perfect slow burn! love a good story of love and redemption! my man shawn loved him so me…i mean some blair!😍 he got what he wanted back! loved this story and can’t wait for the next book!🤎
September 22, 2025
Cute… I was expecting more from him on the journey of getting her back. Even after the truth came out, i needed a lil more.
October 2, 2025
I am a sucker for LOVE. Like real love. My gurl really waited. I loved that for her, them. lol
March 24, 2026
Cute slow-burn second chance love story. Also how the background is an HBCU and elements of Greek Life. Loved it.
April 4, 2026
What a beautiful book! I wish it was more popular.
Shawn 👏🏽👏🏽, we need more men like you!
Shawn 👏🏽👏🏽, we need more men like you!
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