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The Parent App #2
Second Pairing
Her daughter set her up on a dating app.
Her first match turned into her first TV client.
Now the cameras—and her heart—are rolling.
After her husband’s betrayal, single mom Lila Morgan built a safe life in Willet Cove: raising her daughter, running her design studio, and keeping her heart off-limits. Love wasn’t part of the plan. But Mia and her friends have other ideas. With a secret profile on the Second Chance dating app, they match her with Vance Prescott—a worldly sommelier and charming wanderer back in town after years abroad.
Sparks fly on their first date in a way neither expected. But then Lila’s brand-new reality design show launches, and her very first client is Vance. Suddenly, her private world is on display, her heart is at risk, and the press is circling.
Vance is used to the spotlight. Lila is not. But between bright lights, nosy kids, and an opposites attract chemistry that won’t be ignored, they might just discover that love can bloom later in life.
Because in Willet Cove, happily-ever-after might just start with a second pairing.
Her first match turned into her first TV client.
Now the cameras—and her heart—are rolling.
After her husband’s betrayal, single mom Lila Morgan built a safe life in Willet Cove: raising her daughter, running her design studio, and keeping her heart off-limits. Love wasn’t part of the plan. But Mia and her friends have other ideas. With a secret profile on the Second Chance dating app, they match her with Vance Prescott—a worldly sommelier and charming wanderer back in town after years abroad.
Sparks fly on their first date in a way neither expected. But then Lila’s brand-new reality design show launches, and her very first client is Vance. Suddenly, her private world is on display, her heart is at risk, and the press is circling.
Vance is used to the spotlight. Lila is not. But between bright lights, nosy kids, and an opposites attract chemistry that won’t be ignored, they might just discover that love can bloom later in life.
Because in Willet Cove, happily-ever-after might just start with a second pairing.
- GenresContemporary Romance
342 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 26, 2025
About the author
Tess Thompson
107 books1,766 followersTess Thompson Romance...hometowns and heartstrings.
Tess Thompson is the USA Today Bestselling and award-winning author of contemporary and historical Romantic Women’s Fiction with over 60 published titles. When asked to describe her books, she could never figure out what to say that would perfectly sum them up until she landed on, Hometowns and Heartstrings.
She’s married to her prince, Best Husband Ever, and is the mother of their blended family of four kids and five cats. Best Husband Ever is seventeen months younger, which qualifies Tess as a Cougar, a title she wears proudly. Her Bonus Sons are young adults with pretty hair and big brains like their dad. Daughters, better known as Princess One and Two, are teenagers who make their mama proud because they’re kind. They’re also smart, but a mother shouldn’t brag.
Tess loves lazy afternoons watching football, hanging out on the back patio with Best Husband Ever, reading in bed, binge-watching television series, red wine, strong coffee and walks on crisp autumn days. She laughs a little too loudly, never knows what to make for dinner, looks ridiculous kickboxing in an attempt to combat her muffin top, and always complains about the
rain even though she chose to live in Seattle.
She’s proud to have grown up in a small town like the ones in her novels. After graduating from the University of Southern California Drama School, she had hopes of becoming an actress but was called instead to writing fiction. She’s grateful to spend most days in her office matchmaking her characters while her favorite cat Mittens (shhh…don’t tell the others) sleeps on the desk.
She adores hearing from readers, so don’t hesitate to say hello or sign up for her newsletter:
http://tesswrites.com/. You’ll receive an ebook copy of her novella, The Santa Trial, for your
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Tess Thompson is the USA Today Bestselling and award-winning author of contemporary and historical Romantic Women’s Fiction with over 60 published titles. When asked to describe her books, she could never figure out what to say that would perfectly sum them up until she landed on, Hometowns and Heartstrings.
She’s married to her prince, Best Husband Ever, and is the mother of their blended family of four kids and five cats. Best Husband Ever is seventeen months younger, which qualifies Tess as a Cougar, a title she wears proudly. Her Bonus Sons are young adults with pretty hair and big brains like their dad. Daughters, better known as Princess One and Two, are teenagers who make their mama proud because they’re kind. They’re also smart, but a mother shouldn’t brag.
Tess loves lazy afternoons watching football, hanging out on the back patio with Best Husband Ever, reading in bed, binge-watching television series, red wine, strong coffee and walks on crisp autumn days. She laughs a little too loudly, never knows what to make for dinner, looks ridiculous kickboxing in an attempt to combat her muffin top, and always complains about the
rain even though she chose to live in Seattle.
She’s proud to have grown up in a small town like the ones in her novels. After graduating from the University of Southern California Drama School, she had hopes of becoming an actress but was called instead to writing fiction. She’s grateful to spend most days in her office matchmaking her characters while her favorite cat Mittens (shhh…don’t tell the others) sleeps on the desk.
She adores hearing from readers, so don’t hesitate to say hello or sign up for her newsletter:
http://tesswrites.com/. You’ll receive an ebook copy of her novella, The Santa Trial, for your
efforts.
Much to her father’s horror, you can find her everywhere on social media.
BookBub: http://bit.ly/2esOcrn
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorTessTh...
Goodreads: http://bit.ly/2vClTfX
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/tesswrites
Twitter: https://twitter.com/tesswrites
Instagram: https://instagram.com/tessielouwrites
Please note: Tess is not affiliated with the writing duo of Charlene Tess and Judi Thompson.
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December 30, 2025
5 stars. Lila/Vance's love story is a winner. The second dating app match of the series and my favorite couple thus far. Sweet, adorable story of a single mom and a single dad getting together thanks to Lila's daughter/Mia and her friends' successful meddling. The most heartwarming and emotional part of the story was Vance and his 10 yr old daughter/Margot being reunited after a 6 year absence. There's a side mini drama involving Lila and a remodeling show, but the focus of the story is the loving bond that develops and grows between this eventual family of four.
Which couple is up next? I can't wait to find out. I'm not quite ready to leave this small coastal town with its feel-good vibe just yet. Going back to read the prequel.
Which couple is up next? I can't wait to find out. I'm not quite ready to leave this small coastal town with its feel-good vibe just yet. Going back to read the prequel.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Second Pairing (The Parent App Book 2)
By: Tess Thompson
5 Stars
Lila is still feeling the loss and pain from her divorce, but when her daughter Mia and her friends come up with an app to help with romance, well she decides it may just be time to get out there. It has been 5 years. She runs a successful business and has a happy and healthy daughter. Plus, her other mom friends were doing it. So why not take a chance and see how it goes?
Vance has been all over, but now he is home in Willet Cove taking over the family home. With his mother in a retirement community, he plans to remodel his family home and hopefully share it with someone special, his estranged daughter, Margot. A daughter his ex has kept from him for six long years. By chance he ends up on a dating site. Maybe he can heal the pain from his ex and the loss of a daughter.
Okay! The first thing I have to say is that these kids are the BEST! Between the app and the "algorithms" these kids make this story, heck, this whole series so much more loveable. Oh, how I adore Mia. She had me grinning and giggling so much. Margot bless her, stole my heart. Oh how I loved this story. This story is a heart touching romance blended with bits of mystery, drama, danger, and comedy. Soul encompassing, perhaps is a good way to describe it. I have read many books by Tess, but this is probably my favorite. It was real and gritty. It was sweet with its sour bits, but it was filled with so much heart and love and family. It really had me. I can keep going, but ill end it eith this was the best book yet. I know anything that comes next will continue to win hearts, minds, and souls.
Stormi Ellis
Boundless Book Reviews
By: Tess Thompson
5 Stars
Lila is still feeling the loss and pain from her divorce, but when her daughter Mia and her friends come up with an app to help with romance, well she decides it may just be time to get out there. It has been 5 years. She runs a successful business and has a happy and healthy daughter. Plus, her other mom friends were doing it. So why not take a chance and see how it goes?
Vance has been all over, but now he is home in Willet Cove taking over the family home. With his mother in a retirement community, he plans to remodel his family home and hopefully share it with someone special, his estranged daughter, Margot. A daughter his ex has kept from him for six long years. By chance he ends up on a dating site. Maybe he can heal the pain from his ex and the loss of a daughter.
Okay! The first thing I have to say is that these kids are the BEST! Between the app and the "algorithms" these kids make this story, heck, this whole series so much more loveable. Oh, how I adore Mia. She had me grinning and giggling so much. Margot bless her, stole my heart. Oh how I loved this story. This story is a heart touching romance blended with bits of mystery, drama, danger, and comedy. Soul encompassing, perhaps is a good way to describe it. I have read many books by Tess, but this is probably my favorite. It was real and gritty. It was sweet with its sour bits, but it was filled with so much heart and love and family. It really had me. I can keep going, but ill end it eith this was the best book yet. I know anything that comes next will continue to win hearts, minds, and souls.
Stormi Ellis
Boundless Book Reviews
May 4, 2026
Listen, I won this from a Goodreads giveaway (my very first!) so first things first THANK YOU AND I'M VERY GRATEFUL. I will also say that I only enter to win romance genre books because that is what I enjoy reading.
I think this will DEFINITELY be enjoyable to the right audience. There were things I really liked but other things that I'm just not a fan of. This was the first book I have read by this author and the writing was good and I loved the morals of the characters. This just had some things that I don't love in romance and that's a me problem, not necessarily the book's fault.
-Closed door romance. I mean that is perfect for some people. I prefer to know that going in, and I don't think that it was mentioned one way or another in the blurb.
-Insta-love. I mean, this was INSTA-love. We are in love after just a few weeks of knowing each other I think. This was honestly the most bothersome for me.
-The insta-love and moving super fast with kids involved.
I hated, and I mean HATED the ex spouses in this.
Thank you for the giveaway win though! I do think this will fit a certain audience, it just wasn't for me is all.
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I think this will DEFINITELY be enjoyable to the right audience. There were things I really liked but other things that I'm just not a fan of. This was the first book I have read by this author and the writing was good and I loved the morals of the characters. This just had some things that I don't love in romance and that's a me problem, not necessarily the book's fault.
-Closed door romance. I mean that is perfect for some people. I prefer to know that going in, and I don't think that it was mentioned one way or another in the blurb.
-Insta-love. I mean, this was INSTA-love. We are in love after just a few weeks of knowing each other I think. This was honestly the most bothersome for me.
-The insta-love and moving super fast with kids involved.
I hated, and I mean HATED the ex spouses in this.
Thank you for the giveaway win though! I do think this will fit a certain audience, it just wasn't for me is all.
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December 14, 2025
The Parent App series is phenomenal! I love the close friendships of all of the moms and also of their children. The Second Pairing focuses on Lila and her daughter Mia and their story is a great one! The issues that Lila had with the filming crew were a bit intense but I’m hoping that’s all water under the bridge for her and her family. Thank you Tess for allowing me to be part of your ARC team and reading your amazing books!
December 27, 2025
Another wonderful addition to the wonderful The Parent App series by wonderful author Tess Thompson. They are all second-chance romances, all warm, romantic, and funny. Refreshing and rewarding. But each story is unique in its own way. The five women in their parent group - Lila, Seraphina, Esme, Gillian, and Delphine – are as close as can be, always there for one another. But they are very different in their personalities, talents and skills and needs and desires. The same goes for their children - Mia, Tyler, Annie, Grace and Robbie. These women and their teenage children have bonded and are now family, but each and every one of them brings something different to the group. How lucky they all are to have one another.
They need each other, because In addition to the heartwarming aspect of each story, your heart will be nearly broken before the happy-ever-after comes around. Lila has been a single parent for five years now, after catching her husband cheating on her. She and daughter Mia are close and Mia is a happy girl, but deep down she would like a father who truly cares about her rather than her biological father who makes the occasional attempt to include her in his new life. And the whole point of developing The Parent App dating app was because all five children believe it’s past time for their single mothers to have a second chance at love.
Lila’s heart has been locked down tight, but after the initial surprise and consternation about the app she had to admit there was a deep yearning in her heart for someone to love – and to love her. Vance’s heart was shattered when his wife took their daughter and went back to California for a family visit and never returned. That was a gut-wrenching surprise, but even worse Nicole told their daughter Margot her father abandoned them, didn’t want her and has blocked all contact. He’s now back in California, too, and determined to do whatever it takes to change that. But he’s worried it may be too late to have a relationship with his little girl.
Lila and Vance are matched on the app and their connection is instant and feels very, very real. They share their histories, aren’t scared off and plan to see much more of each other. But true to form talented author Tess Thompson throws in lots and lots of complications in the way of that forever happiness. When they meet, Lila is taking on an exciting new project as the designer for an old house in Willet Cove. Vance’s family home – good bones but tired – is being remodeled as part of a reality renovation show. Imagine their surprise when they discover the home she’ll be renovating is his. And imagine their further surprise – and a bit, or maybe a lot, of discomfort – when they discover that “reality show” doesn’t always mean everything is real; things are often tightly scripted, like the fake romance the showrunners plan between Lila and the contractor. That’s quite enough to deal with for two people who’ve just met and want to see where this goes, but lately Lila feels like she’s being watched, and it seems like something shady might be going on with part of the crew. And the biggie: Nicole is remarrying and her fiancé doesn’t want children, not someone else’s children anyway, so she will give full custody of Margot to Vance for a million dollars. The money isn’t a problem, but how is he going to convince this 10-year-old girl that he’s always loved her, always wanted her.
Instead of running away from the unexpected chaos that is now Vance’s life, Lila vows to stand by his side and support him and Margot however she can. But is it all too much? You will absolutely love reading this tender, sweet, poignant story and finding out. Thompson has done it again: pulled you in, wrapped you up in the love, taken you over some really rough patches, and given you a very satisfying ending. All the folks you love are back, the town is as charming as ever, and the baddies are perfectly bad. I received an advance copy of Second Pairing as part of Tessers Review Crewsters. I loved it and you will, too. I can’t wait to see which mom is up next in this series. I voluntarily leave this review; all opinions are my own.
They need each other, because In addition to the heartwarming aspect of each story, your heart will be nearly broken before the happy-ever-after comes around. Lila has been a single parent for five years now, after catching her husband cheating on her. She and daughter Mia are close and Mia is a happy girl, but deep down she would like a father who truly cares about her rather than her biological father who makes the occasional attempt to include her in his new life. And the whole point of developing The Parent App dating app was because all five children believe it’s past time for their single mothers to have a second chance at love.
Lila’s heart has been locked down tight, but after the initial surprise and consternation about the app she had to admit there was a deep yearning in her heart for someone to love – and to love her. Vance’s heart was shattered when his wife took their daughter and went back to California for a family visit and never returned. That was a gut-wrenching surprise, but even worse Nicole told their daughter Margot her father abandoned them, didn’t want her and has blocked all contact. He’s now back in California, too, and determined to do whatever it takes to change that. But he’s worried it may be too late to have a relationship with his little girl.
Lila and Vance are matched on the app and their connection is instant and feels very, very real. They share their histories, aren’t scared off and plan to see much more of each other. But true to form talented author Tess Thompson throws in lots and lots of complications in the way of that forever happiness. When they meet, Lila is taking on an exciting new project as the designer for an old house in Willet Cove. Vance’s family home – good bones but tired – is being remodeled as part of a reality renovation show. Imagine their surprise when they discover the home she’ll be renovating is his. And imagine their further surprise – and a bit, or maybe a lot, of discomfort – when they discover that “reality show” doesn’t always mean everything is real; things are often tightly scripted, like the fake romance the showrunners plan between Lila and the contractor. That’s quite enough to deal with for two people who’ve just met and want to see where this goes, but lately Lila feels like she’s being watched, and it seems like something shady might be going on with part of the crew. And the biggie: Nicole is remarrying and her fiancé doesn’t want children, not someone else’s children anyway, so she will give full custody of Margot to Vance for a million dollars. The money isn’t a problem, but how is he going to convince this 10-year-old girl that he’s always loved her, always wanted her.
Instead of running away from the unexpected chaos that is now Vance’s life, Lila vows to stand by his side and support him and Margot however she can. But is it all too much? You will absolutely love reading this tender, sweet, poignant story and finding out. Thompson has done it again: pulled you in, wrapped you up in the love, taken you over some really rough patches, and given you a very satisfying ending. All the folks you love are back, the town is as charming as ever, and the baddies are perfectly bad. I received an advance copy of Second Pairing as part of Tessers Review Crewsters. I loved it and you will, too. I can’t wait to see which mom is up next in this series. I voluntarily leave this review; all opinions are my own.
May 24, 2026
The Parent App series by Tess Thompson continues to captivate readers with its latest installment, Second Pairing, weaving a heart-warming tale of second chances, friendship, and love. This time, the spotlight is on Lila, a single mother to Mia, and Vance, a father fighting to reconnect with his daughter, Margot. Both are caught in life’s unexpected twists, yet they find solace and a genuine connection through a dating app. Lila’s excitement about her new project quickly turns into a whirlwind of unexpected challenges and discoveries. As she steps into the charming yet decrepit halls of Vance’s family home, she’s eager to breathe new life into its sturdy structure. However, the thrill of renovation soon takes a backseat to the complexities of reality television. Lila is blindsided by the revelation that the home she’s tasked with transforming belongs to Vance, a man she’s just met but feels an undeniable connection with. As if navigating their budding relationship wasn’t complicated enough, the show’s producers concoct a fictional romance between her and the charismatic contractor, adding layers of tension and awkwardness. Amidst the chaos of contrived drama, Lila senses something unsettling beneath the surface, a feeling of being watched and an inkling that not all crew members are as they appear. As she juggles her professional responsibilities and personal entanglements, Lila must also uncover the truth lurking behind the camera’s lens, all while trying to stay true to herself and her blossoming feelings for Vance and remaining steadfast in supporting him as he navigates gaining custody of Margot. Thompson’s storytelling masterfully balances humour with emotional depth, ensuring readers are both captivated and comforted by the promise of love and connection. This book is a beautiful reminder of the strength found in community and the power of love to heal even the deepest wounds.
The dual narration by Maxine Mitchell and Michael Gallagher in this Blue Nose Audio production truly elevates the storytelling experience. Maxine Mitchell’s portrayal of Lila is a masterclass in character immersion, as she infuses Lila with fierce protective instincts, emotional depth, and a delightful blend of strength, resilience, and humour. Her performance makes Lila’s love for those around her palpable and compelling. Meanwhile, Michael Gallagher’s rendition of Vance is equally commendable, capturing his humour, emotional growth, and unwavering determination. His ability to convey Vance’s journey of bonding and overcoming past hurts adds a layer of authenticity and relatability to the character. Together, these narrators create a dynamic and engaging audio experience that brings the characters and their stories vividly to life.
The dual narration by Maxine Mitchell and Michael Gallagher in this Blue Nose Audio production truly elevates the storytelling experience. Maxine Mitchell’s portrayal of Lila is a masterclass in character immersion, as she infuses Lila with fierce protective instincts, emotional depth, and a delightful blend of strength, resilience, and humour. Her performance makes Lila’s love for those around her palpable and compelling. Meanwhile, Michael Gallagher’s rendition of Vance is equally commendable, capturing his humour, emotional growth, and unwavering determination. His ability to convey Vance’s journey of bonding and overcoming past hurts adds a layer of authenticity and relatability to the character. Together, these narrators create a dynamic and engaging audio experience that brings the characters and their stories vividly to life.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Second Pairing is the second book in the Parent App series by Tess Thompson. I can’t tell you how enjoyable this series is. I really like it and after I read the prequel, I knew I was going to love the series. I wasn’t wrong. If you like good clean romances, you will like these books. I find myself seeking out books that take me away from the everyday stress of life. I want a book that makes me happy I read it and makes me think about it long after I turn the last page.
The premise of these books is that mothers are invited to coffee on the first morning their children start school for the first time. Six of the women there bond from the first meeting and essentially become family over the years. Some of them were single and some were married. They all eventually became single parents. They help each other out and have family dinners each Sunday evening.
The kids are all headed for high school in the fall and knowing they will be leaving their mothers when they go off to college, they cook up a plan to put their profiles on a dating app so they are not left alone. How cool is that? Well, the mom’s don’t think it is a good idea. They really don’t want any part of it. One by one they try the app. In this book it is Lila Morgan who meets Vance Prescott. Things don’t always go smoothly. This is one of those stories. You’ll have to read the book to see what happens.
The characters in these books are mostly the same. Each book has a few new ones for that particular story. The core group remains the same and I like catching up with them and getting to know each one a bit more. They all have a good heart and watch out for each other.
If you need a break from all that is going on in the world. If you love a good love story. If you enjoy clean romance. If you just want to sit down and read a good book that will grab your attention and take you away to another world, then the Second Pairing by Tess Thompson is a good bet. Find a spot on your nightstand for these books. You won’t regret the good dreams they bring your way. Until next time…Happy Reading!
Don’t forget to support the authors you read by leaving a review. Just a few words help.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. The opinions I have expressed are my own and I was not required to write a review. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.
The premise of these books is that mothers are invited to coffee on the first morning their children start school for the first time. Six of the women there bond from the first meeting and essentially become family over the years. Some of them were single and some were married. They all eventually became single parents. They help each other out and have family dinners each Sunday evening.
The kids are all headed for high school in the fall and knowing they will be leaving their mothers when they go off to college, they cook up a plan to put their profiles on a dating app so they are not left alone. How cool is that? Well, the mom’s don’t think it is a good idea. They really don’t want any part of it. One by one they try the app. In this book it is Lila Morgan who meets Vance Prescott. Things don’t always go smoothly. This is one of those stories. You’ll have to read the book to see what happens.
The characters in these books are mostly the same. Each book has a few new ones for that particular story. The core group remains the same and I like catching up with them and getting to know each one a bit more. They all have a good heart and watch out for each other.
If you need a break from all that is going on in the world. If you love a good love story. If you enjoy clean romance. If you just want to sit down and read a good book that will grab your attention and take you away to another world, then the Second Pairing by Tess Thompson is a good bet. Find a spot on your nightstand for these books. You won’t regret the good dreams they bring your way. Until next time…Happy Reading!
Don’t forget to support the authors you read by leaving a review. Just a few words help.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. The opinions I have expressed are my own and I was not required to write a review. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.
December 27, 2025
When Lila Morgan’s husband left her and their daughter Mia for another woman and family, it had hit them both hard but after several years they realized they were doing better without him. While Lila wasn’t ready to go back to dating again, she and her girlfriends were just thrown into it because of their meddling children. It worked for one of them and now Lila was willing to take a chance. She never thought there could be an instant attraction between her and newcomer to the island Vance Prescott but there was no denying it was there. Especially since they were going to be together when it came to also being thrown together for a TV home show. A show and some people that were trying to cause more problems in their lives than solutions.
Vance Prescott had come back to the US from France with one, okay two purposes. First was to get his daughter back and second to update the house that had been in his family for several generations. He decided to take a chance and see if there was a possibility of finding someone to bring into his life through a dating app. He never imagined that he would luck out on the first match with Lila. She and her daughter could bring so much into his life, including helping with his daughter Margot. Now the question is can they make it through all the problems that were being thrown at them.
This is the second book in the new Tess Thompson series Parent App. All the characters in this book were amazing, loved that Mia was a help to everyone right from the start, especially Margot who just tugged at my heart. It was this wonderful clean romance with a twist or two in it that makes you never want it to end. Can’t wait for the next one to come out.
Thanks to 1852 Media and the author for an ARC of the book in exchange for my honest review.
Vance Prescott had come back to the US from France with one, okay two purposes. First was to get his daughter back and second to update the house that had been in his family for several generations. He decided to take a chance and see if there was a possibility of finding someone to bring into his life through a dating app. He never imagined that he would luck out on the first match with Lila. She and her daughter could bring so much into his life, including helping with his daughter Margot. Now the question is can they make it through all the problems that were being thrown at them.
This is the second book in the new Tess Thompson series Parent App. All the characters in this book were amazing, loved that Mia was a help to everyone right from the start, especially Margot who just tugged at my heart. It was this wonderful clean romance with a twist or two in it that makes you never want it to end. Can’t wait for the next one to come out.
Thanks to 1852 Media and the author for an ARC of the book in exchange for my honest review.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
This is the second book in the Parent App Series that follows single moms whose kids get together and decide to make them dating profiles. This book follows Lila and Vance. Lila is a divorce who’s husband cheated on her and started a family with his mistress and has essentially abandoned his daughter. Lila was recently selected to be a co host of a reality home renovation show and is excited about the opportunities this could open up for her and her daughter. Vance is also a divorce who recently moved back to the States and has been fighting to get access to his daughter after his ex-wife moved back to the United States and fought and won custody and proceeded to alienate him from her. When they meet up on the app, they have an amazing date and click immediately. The trouble starts when they realize that the house Lila is renovating is actually Vance’s, but the producers have a “showance” in mind between Lila and the show’s co host. Then Vance’s ex-wife suddenly wants to give their daughter back to him so she can marry someone new who doesn’t want to raise another kid. Then trouble starts to arise on the show when the producer doesn’t seem to be working in Lila’s best interest.
This is a sweet romance (i.e. no spice) but honestly, the story is so good you don’t really notice. I loved the relationships in this book between Lila’s daughter, Mia, and Vance and also between Mia and Vance’s daughter, Margot. Lila and Vance just work, and they immediately work together to smooth the way for Margot to feel safe in their new environment even when life starts to get crazy with unwanted media attention and outside forces that seem to be working against them.
This was a great listen, narrated by Maxine Mitchell and Michael Gallagher, and a great story, and I can’t wait to listen to the next installment in this series.
This is a sweet romance (i.e. no spice) but honestly, the story is so good you don’t really notice. I loved the relationships in this book between Lila’s daughter, Mia, and Vance and also between Mia and Vance’s daughter, Margot. Lila and Vance just work, and they immediately work together to smooth the way for Margot to feel safe in their new environment even when life starts to get crazy with unwanted media attention and outside forces that seem to be working against them.
This was a great listen, narrated by Maxine Mitchell and Michael Gallagher, and a great story, and I can’t wait to listen to the next installment in this series.
December 27, 2025
I really enjoyed this book. Vance and Lila meet and have a lot in common, but they have obstacles to overcome. They are finally ready to start over, but trust isn’t easy for either one of them. He was married and has a young daughter, but her mother hasn’t let him see her for years. He is trying to get her back in his life. Even though, he wants to fall in love, he is leery because of what his ex did. Lila is also having a hard time believing Vance is real. Not only does he seem like he wants her in his life, but he instantly connects with her daughter.
My heart broke for both Mia (her daughter) and Margot (his daughter). Mia had acted as if her dad walking out on her and Lila was no big deal, but once Vance came into her life you could see how much she craved a father figure in her life. Margot truly had a horrible time. Her mom took her away from her Papa and made her feel small and insignificant. Her mom proved to be vile, in my opinion. Once she came to live with Vance, and grow close to Mia she started to feel like a child, even though her past trauma had he waiting for the other shoe to drop.
I loved how neither Vance, nor Lila, faltered. They loved the other’s child as their own and worked through everything together. When her job, one she had wanted for years, finally happens, and they realize her dream job also happens to be his house, they have to be careful. But things start happening and she starts feeling like she is being followed. Who is out to sabotage her and why?
I can’t wait to see her friends find their happily ever afters. I received an ARC and this is my honest, voluntary review.
My heart broke for both Mia (her daughter) and Margot (his daughter). Mia had acted as if her dad walking out on her and Lila was no big deal, but once Vance came into her life you could see how much she craved a father figure in her life. Margot truly had a horrible time. Her mom took her away from her Papa and made her feel small and insignificant. Her mom proved to be vile, in my opinion. Once she came to live with Vance, and grow close to Mia she started to feel like a child, even though her past trauma had he waiting for the other shoe to drop.
I loved how neither Vance, nor Lila, faltered. They loved the other’s child as their own and worked through everything together. When her job, one she had wanted for years, finally happens, and they realize her dream job also happens to be his house, they have to be careful. But things start happening and she starts feeling like she is being followed. Who is out to sabotage her and why?
I can’t wait to see her friends find their happily ever afters. I received an ARC and this is my honest, voluntary review.
May 22, 2026
Perfect pairing!
I gobbled up Lila and Vance’s story. Lila and her friends were all registered on a dating app by their kids. Well, the kids got it right again and I loved every bit of this.
Lila, an interior designer and single mom to Mia, has just signed on to host a TV pilot about renovating a home. She’s matched on the dating app to Vance, a former well-known sommelier and the owner of the home she’s set to renovate. Lila and Vance discover this fact after they’ve been on a fantastic first date with hopes of many more in the future. They continue their courtship but soon discover that there is no ‘real’ in reality TV. Besides the obstacles on set and their privacy being invaded by the press, Vance unexpectedly has full custody of his daughter. I just adored watching these four navigate their new normal.
Narrated by Maxine Mitchell and Michael Gallagher. They were amazing! Maxine as the independent, empathetic, sweet single mom is perfection. Surprisingly, this is the first time I’ve listened to Michael. I am hooked! He delivered all the emotional highs and lows Vance experiences as he’s getting to know Lila and his daughter.
This is a sweet, emotional, closed-door romance with a bit of suspense that I’m not mad about. I love a girl gang and this one is fantastic. It’s a group of strong, independent, fierce women who support each other unconditionally. Those characteristics are passed on to their kids and it’s a joy to watch. There are also teasers of what’s to come and I can’t wait.
I gobbled up Lila and Vance’s story. Lila and her friends were all registered on a dating app by their kids. Well, the kids got it right again and I loved every bit of this.
Lila, an interior designer and single mom to Mia, has just signed on to host a TV pilot about renovating a home. She’s matched on the dating app to Vance, a former well-known sommelier and the owner of the home she’s set to renovate. Lila and Vance discover this fact after they’ve been on a fantastic first date with hopes of many more in the future. They continue their courtship but soon discover that there is no ‘real’ in reality TV. Besides the obstacles on set and their privacy being invaded by the press, Vance unexpectedly has full custody of his daughter. I just adored watching these four navigate their new normal.
Narrated by Maxine Mitchell and Michael Gallagher. They were amazing! Maxine as the independent, empathetic, sweet single mom is perfection. Surprisingly, this is the first time I’ve listened to Michael. I am hooked! He delivered all the emotional highs and lows Vance experiences as he’s getting to know Lila and his daughter.
This is a sweet, emotional, closed-door romance with a bit of suspense that I’m not mad about. I love a girl gang and this one is fantastic. It’s a group of strong, independent, fierce women who support each other unconditionally. Those characteristics are passed on to their kids and it’s a joy to watch. There are also teasers of what’s to come and I can’t wait.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Vance and Lila are perfectly suited to each other, but Lila has closed herself off from relationships. This is partly because of raising her daughter but mostly because of the damage done to her heart by her husband's affair. The premise of teenagers putting their moms on a dating website is a fun one. Seeing her friend find happiness, and her daughter's confidence in the pairing by the app gives Lila the push she needs to move forward. The passages where Lila and Vance are preparing for their first date are so amusing, as each battles their doubts and insecurities. But things quickly become complicated with a new daughter and a reality TV show testing their relationship. Not all is as it seems to be.
Tess Thompson writes books that take you right into the atmosphere of the location and with characters that are real and compelling. The teenagers are each full characters in their own right, with their own ideas and relationships. One thing I enjoyed about this story was Lila and Vance's unwavering commitment to each other, despite the circumstances that could have pushed them apart.
This is a standalone and an HEA, but I also recommend the prequel, Second Act, that introduces the five women and their families, and tells how the Parent App comes about. Thank you to the author and publisher for the opportunity to read an advance copy of this book. All the opinions expressed are my own.
Tess Thompson writes books that take you right into the atmosphere of the location and with characters that are real and compelling. The teenagers are each full characters in their own right, with their own ideas and relationships. One thing I enjoyed about this story was Lila and Vance's unwavering commitment to each other, despite the circumstances that could have pushed them apart.
This is a standalone and an HEA, but I also recommend the prequel, Second Act, that introduces the five women and their families, and tells how the Parent App comes about. Thank you to the author and publisher for the opportunity to read an advance copy of this book. All the opinions expressed are my own.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Such a sweet and fun to read clean series. What happens when five teenagers decide to submit their mom’s profile on a Second Chance dating app? Magic will ensue! Mia loves her mom but after 5 years since her dad up and left them it’s time her mom moves on and finds love. Mia and her friends got busted by their moms for submitting their profiles, but when there was one successful match Mia talks her mom to give it a chance. Mia claims she found the perfect person, but is there such a thing as perfect Lila wonders?
Vance returns after many years back home to Willet Cove, determine to find a way to reconnect with his daughter. Six years have passed and his ex after all these years of no contact decide that it’s Vance turn to have full custody of their daughter. With a budding relationship thru the dating app Second Chance, who also winds up as the designer on a reality home improvement show. She has helped with the transition his daughter is facing, but Lila has problems herself. As they both overcome all that life has thrown at them, will they find their HEA?
Love the fast read and great storyline. That characters are believable and set in today’s society. Thank you #NetGalley and #4kids5cats for this eARC. All opinions expressed are my own.
Vance returns after many years back home to Willet Cove, determine to find a way to reconnect with his daughter. Six years have passed and his ex after all these years of no contact decide that it’s Vance turn to have full custody of their daughter. With a budding relationship thru the dating app Second Chance, who also winds up as the designer on a reality home improvement show. She has helped with the transition his daughter is facing, but Lila has problems herself. As they both overcome all that life has thrown at them, will they find their HEA?
Love the fast read and great storyline. That characters are believable and set in today’s society. Thank you #NetGalley and #4kids5cats for this eARC. All opinions expressed are my own.
December 28, 2025
I’m a big fan of Tess Thompson’s writing and this series is a perfect example of why. She blends great characters and storylines with elements of challenges and surprises. The series revolves around 5 single moms and their kids, who have really become one big family, each looking out for the others. The kids get the idea to create dating profiles for their moms, each hoping they will meet somebody and be open to dating. Let’s just say that doesn’t go over well with the moms. But after the first mom reconnects with a young love thru the app, in this second book interior designer Lila decides to take the plunge and try a first date, with her daughter Mia urging her on. Enter Vance Prescott, who’s recently moved back to the town where he grew up, getting ready to renovate the family house and trying to reestablish a relationship with his young daughter. Throw in a reality TV design show that isn’t all that it seems, and an ex-wife ready to start a new life with a new husband willing to “sell” Vance his daughter back, these two go from great first date to “oh wow, what have we gotten ourselves into”. Delightful read finding out how they overcome everything to come together as a new family. I loved this book.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Lila is a single mom who works her tail off to run her interior design business. She worked through the divorce to become one of the best.
Vance just moved back from France to try to spend time with his daughter. After her mother brought her back home so many years ago, he was devastated and left with a hole in his heart the size of his daughter. His mother gave him their house, and he moved her into a retirement community.
Lila just got the job that would launch her career, who wouldn't want to be on tv, right? How was she to know it would be the house of the man she just met through the app her daughter set her up on? Fate works in mysterious ways.
Read through the ups and downs of growing together, juggling a career, building a relationship, getting to know a beautiful little girl, the struggles of being on rrality tv, all the drama of it all, and still finding a way of staying together through the thick of it.
This book was exactly what I needed. Being a single parent is hard. Tess always has a way to remind you that there is a light at the end of the tunnel, and it's worth the hard times to see what fate has in store for you.
Vance just moved back from France to try to spend time with his daughter. After her mother brought her back home so many years ago, he was devastated and left with a hole in his heart the size of his daughter. His mother gave him their house, and he moved her into a retirement community.
Lila just got the job that would launch her career, who wouldn't want to be on tv, right? How was she to know it would be the house of the man she just met through the app her daughter set her up on? Fate works in mysterious ways.
Read through the ups and downs of growing together, juggling a career, building a relationship, getting to know a beautiful little girl, the struggles of being on rrality tv, all the drama of it all, and still finding a way of staying together through the thick of it.
This book was exactly what I needed. Being a single parent is hard. Tess always has a way to remind you that there is a light at the end of the tunnel, and it's worth the hard times to see what fate has in store for you.
December 30, 2025
Tess Thompson never ceases to amaze me with one great book after another! Second Pairing is the second book in the Dating App series. Single mom, Lila, allows her daughter, Mia, to post her profile on a dating app. Lila meets her perfect match in Vance, a sommelier who recently returned from Paris to his hometown of Willet Cove. You would think life would be peaceful in this small town beach community but life with Lila and Vance has one challenge after another from starring in a home design reality show to a stalker but the best story of all is the return of Vance’s 10-year-old daughter, Margot, who he had not seen since she was very young.
I loved the storyline of Margot and how Mia was instrumental in bringing Margot out of her shell. I not only loved how the relationship between Lila and Vance grew, but also how Lila, Vance, Mia, and Margot grew into a family. It was so touching and heart-warming.
I must warn you, don’t start reading this book if you have other tasks to complete because you won’t be able to put it down.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. The opinions I have expressed are my own and I was not required to write a review.
I loved the storyline of Margot and how Mia was instrumental in bringing Margot out of her shell. I not only loved how the relationship between Lila and Vance grew, but also how Lila, Vance, Mia, and Margot grew into a family. It was so touching and heart-warming.
I must warn you, don’t start reading this book if you have other tasks to complete because you won’t be able to put it down.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. The opinions I have expressed are my own and I was not required to write a review.
April 23, 2026
Another great story from Tess Thompson. Lila, another one of the single mom's, decides to put her post back on the Second Chance Dating Site. And the first person who reaches out to her is Vance, who has just recently moved to Willet Cove, a small beach town on the west coast. Lila decided to meet him for a drink and they are having such a great conversation that they decide to enjoy dinner together. Vance has been estranged from his 10 year old daughter Margot for 6 years which is why he moved back to Willet Cove. Lila has been divorced from her husband for 5 years, after he had an affair with his Intern. She and her daughter Mia lived in a cottage and Lila was an Interior Designer. She was offered to be on a reality TV show about remodeling beach homes and the home that was chosen was Vance's childhood home. They find their relationship growing, Vance is reunited with his daughter who has very low self esteem, and a makeshift family begins. Lila finds reality TV to be challenging and also invading her privacy. Again, things do work out, the home is remodeled and they all do become a real family. But it was a fun read.
Review of advance copy
Second Pairing is amazing. This is book 2 in the Parent App series and I'm so in love with this group of single moms and their kids. This is Lila's story. She is the interior designer who has balanced her work life and her daughter Mia. I adore Mia so much. She is such a kind old soul. I love the relationship with Mia and her mom Lila. Vance is back in his hometown and finally ready for more in life. He knows his wine and since his app sold he is trying to figure out how to be back in his daughter's life after 6 years. I love how he never gives up on her. I love the instant connection Vance and Lila have. The chemistry is amat and Vance will own your heart as he treats Mia as his own. I love how Mia helps Vance's daughter reconnect with Vance. That bound is amazing as they grow close just like sisters. I love how Lila is so encouraging and gentle with Vance's daughter. I love the twist added in this one. I could not put this down. I cannot wait for more to come. Go one click this today.
December 29, 2025
Lila and her friends have children who feel their Moms need to find love. Mia, Lila’s daughter, signed her up for the dating app just as her friends had done for their Moms. Vance has returned to his hometown and decides to sign up for the dating app. Mia decides he is the best choice for her and encourages her to take a chance. So Lila takes a chance and agrees to meet Vance. They both seem to like each other but they both have lots of concerns and fears. Vance’s wife walked away from him in France with their daughter and refused to let him have any contact with her. When he moves back to the U.S., he decides he is going to work to at least get to know his daughter again.
Lila then agrees to work on a TV show, remodeling Vance’s family home. Except there are things that keep happening during the remodel and postings on social media that would indicate someone is following her and Vance.
The story is full of intrigue, good and bad, and how Vance finally is able to get his daughter back. The interactions are so wonderful. Loved this story.
Lila then agrees to work on a TV show, remodeling Vance’s family home. Except there are things that keep happening during the remodel and postings on social media that would indicate someone is following her and Vance.
The story is full of intrigue, good and bad, and how Vance finally is able to get his daughter back. The interactions are so wonderful. Loved this story.
February 1, 2026
Tess Thompson will tug your heartstrings in book two of the Parent App series. OK to start the series here, but I would go back and read the prequel: Five single moms are raising their young teen children as a village. But the kids worry about their moms being lonely when they finish high school and leave the nest, so they create profiles for each mom on a dating app. Each subsequent book focuses on a single mom and her kid as she finds a second chance at love.
This is Lila's story. An interior designer balancing her work life and her daughter Mia, Lila is scarred from her ex-husband's cheating and afraid to move into a new relationship until she sees how happy her BFF is after finding love on the Second Chance App (book one). She agrees to take a chance and finds Vance Prescott, who is a 98% match according to the son of one of her BFF's algorithm. All looks like it's perfect until Ms. Thompson throws twists and turns into the plot. A clean emotional romance that takes readers on a rollercoaster. Second Pairing is a great beach read.
This is Lila's story. An interior designer balancing her work life and her daughter Mia, Lila is scarred from her ex-husband's cheating and afraid to move into a new relationship until she sees how happy her BFF is after finding love on the Second Chance App (book one). She agrees to take a chance and finds Vance Prescott, who is a 98% match according to the son of one of her BFF's algorithm. All looks like it's perfect until Ms. Thompson throws twists and turns into the plot. A clean emotional romance that takes readers on a rollercoaster. Second Pairing is a great beach read.
May 23, 2026
AUDIOBOOK REVIEW:
Story - ❤️❤️❤️❤️.5
Narration -🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Second Pairing is book #2 in The Parent App series, Lila and Vance's story. Lila is a divorced single mom, interior designer, and matched on the Second Chance dating app with Vance. He's divorced, estranged from his ex and daughter, a sommelier, and recently moved to Willett Cove from Paris to renovate his childhood home and figure out his second chapter. These two have instant chemistry, but neither think they have room for a relationship in their lives. When Lila's reality TV show pairs her up with Vance, every interaction is on public display. This story is so heartwarming...second chances at love, found family support, cheeky teenagers meddling as matchmakers, blended families. So much goodness in a clean small-town romance. I absolutely love this series.
The narration was fantastic! Michael Gallagher and Maxine Mitchell are two of my favorite narrators and they didn't disappoint. The emotion, the passion, the angst...delicious! 5/5 stars!!
Story - ❤️❤️❤️❤️.5
Narration -🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Second Pairing is book #2 in The Parent App series, Lila and Vance's story. Lila is a divorced single mom, interior designer, and matched on the Second Chance dating app with Vance. He's divorced, estranged from his ex and daughter, a sommelier, and recently moved to Willett Cove from Paris to renovate his childhood home and figure out his second chapter. These two have instant chemistry, but neither think they have room for a relationship in their lives. When Lila's reality TV show pairs her up with Vance, every interaction is on public display. This story is so heartwarming...second chances at love, found family support, cheeky teenagers meddling as matchmakers, blended families. So much goodness in a clean small-town romance. I absolutely love this series.
The narration was fantastic! Michael Gallagher and Maxine Mitchell are two of my favorite narrators and they didn't disappoint. The emotion, the passion, the angst...delicious! 5/5 stars!!
Review of advance copy received from Author
This is another engaging romance featuring a group of 5 teens and their mothers. They are a wonderfully supportive community of friends. This book 2 features Lila, who is a gifted interior designer. She is hired to be on a design TV show, while remodeling Lance's old family home. Lance is a millionaire due to his wine tasting app he developed and sold. He has returned to Willet Cove to try to gain access to his 10 yr old daughter Margot. Lance and Lila are drawn to each other rather quickly. It turns out that Lila's 14 yr old daughter Mia is good at drawing Margot into the fold, and they become a close-knit group. There are forces working against the house remodel, that causes great angst. This is a nice break from Christmas madness, to escape into this caring community. Thank you to the author and publisher for the opportunity to read an advance copy of this book. All the opinions expressed are my own.
December 29, 2025
Unputdownable!
Seeing Gillian’s success on the dating app Grace compiled, Mia’s mom, Lila, decides to take another chance on the app, too, and is soon in contact with Vance, previewed and approved by Mia, of course 😊!
Tess Thompson’s new instalment of her Parent App series contains all the excitement, romance, suspense and positive family vibes readers can wish for. Her experience as an author is evident in the buildup to the climax of the book, and the subsequent easing of the tension as the family unites in the resolution of the threats they have experienced.
Two equally significant parallel storylines are woven into the novel: that of Lila’s developing relationship with Vance, and her new career as a TV reality show interior decorator. Adding the sub-themes of abandonment, insecurity and potential danger makes this story a winner, even better than Book 1!
I received an ARC of this book and this is my voluntary review.
Seeing Gillian’s success on the dating app Grace compiled, Mia’s mom, Lila, decides to take another chance on the app, too, and is soon in contact with Vance, previewed and approved by Mia, of course 😊!
Tess Thompson’s new instalment of her Parent App series contains all the excitement, romance, suspense and positive family vibes readers can wish for. Her experience as an author is evident in the buildup to the climax of the book, and the subsequent easing of the tension as the family unites in the resolution of the threats they have experienced.
Two equally significant parallel storylines are woven into the novel: that of Lila’s developing relationship with Vance, and her new career as a TV reality show interior decorator. Adding the sub-themes of abandonment, insecurity and potential danger makes this story a winner, even better than Book 1!
I received an ARC of this book and this is my voluntary review.
January 1, 2026
Second Pairing is the second book in this series. We meet Lila and Vance. Lila is a home interior designer and had redesigned all of her friends houses. She also has a daughter named Mia. That put her mom’s profile on a dating app.
Vance on the other hand came up with a wine app with a friend after living and cooking in France. He also became a semolina. While living and cooking in France Vance’s wife takes their daughter back to the US and refuses to return her to Vance. He doesn’t see her for 6 years and fights everything he can to get her back.
His mom’s wanting to move into a retirement community due to her age so he moves back to the US to take care of the house.
Lila is offered a position on a reality TV show to fix up a house and Vance is offered to have is house put on the show. Will both of them survive the stress?
You have to read to find out how their story unfolds. This one was by far my favorite.
Sarah
Vance on the other hand came up with a wine app with a friend after living and cooking in France. He also became a semolina. While living and cooking in France Vance’s wife takes their daughter back to the US and refuses to return her to Vance. He doesn’t see her for 6 years and fights everything he can to get her back.
His mom’s wanting to move into a retirement community due to her age so he moves back to the US to take care of the house.
Lila is offered a position on a reality TV show to fix up a house and Vance is offered to have is house put on the show. Will both of them survive the stress?
You have to read to find out how their story unfolds. This one was by far my favorite.
Sarah
May 26, 2026
Second Pairing by Tess Thompson
I recieved as Audio listeners copy from blue nose!
This was such a cute story! Read in duet by Maxine Mitchell and Michael Gallagher.
What a great pair as the Main characters! FMC Lila Morgan and MMC Vance Prescott both deserved a break in live and the chance to find their soul mates.
Lila's (a Single mom that always puts everyone first and herself last) daughter sets Lila up on a dating app and she instantly matches with Vance. Vance is a rich single guy that has been fighting to get his daughter back from his gold digging ex , but decides to put himself on the same dating app and find Lila. I don't want to spoil the rest because it truly is a Must LISTEN! So cute! These two deserve eachother and both of their kids are so Amazing and are so deserving of the ending! Melted my heart!!!!
This one is a five star listen! Can't wait to listen to the rest of this series!
I recieved as Audio listeners copy from blue nose!
This was such a cute story! Read in duet by Maxine Mitchell and Michael Gallagher.
What a great pair as the Main characters! FMC Lila Morgan and MMC Vance Prescott both deserved a break in live and the chance to find their soul mates.
Lila's (a Single mom that always puts everyone first and herself last) daughter sets Lila up on a dating app and she instantly matches with Vance. Vance is a rich single guy that has been fighting to get his daughter back from his gold digging ex , but decides to put himself on the same dating app and find Lila. I don't want to spoil the rest because it truly is a Must LISTEN! So cute! These two deserve eachother and both of their kids are so Amazing and are so deserving of the ending! Melted my heart!!!!
This one is a five star listen! Can't wait to listen to the rest of this series!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Second Pairing is single mum Lila Morgan and Vance Prescott’s story set in the small town of Willet Cove. It’s book two in The Parent App Series where the children have added their single mums to a dating app and I loved everything about this witty and entertaining read.
Lila agrees to go on the date her daughter set her up with never expecting it to go anywhere but from the moment she meets Vance sparks fly. An even bigger surprise is finding out he is her new client on a TV reality design show. Working together means lines will get crossed so will this be the start of a forever romance or will being together 24/7 tear them apart………
This is a well written, entertaining, witty read with characters I fell hard and fast for. I laughed at the meddling children, I swooned at the sizzling chemistry and I found myself cheering for Lila and Vance.
Lila agrees to go on the date her daughter set her up with never expecting it to go anywhere but from the moment she meets Vance sparks fly. An even bigger surprise is finding out he is her new client on a TV reality design show. Working together means lines will get crossed so will this be the start of a forever romance or will being together 24/7 tear them apart………
This is a well written, entertaining, witty read with characters I fell hard and fast for. I laughed at the meddling children, I swooned at the sizzling chemistry and I found myself cheering for Lila and Vance.
Review of advance copy received from Author
5 Star Review Second Pairing (The Parent App #2) by Tess Thompson
You know sometimes when you read a blurb you cannot help but be intrigued, that’s how I felt when I read the blurb for The Parent App series.
This is single mum Lila Morgan and Vance Prescott’s story set in Willet Cove.
Set up by her daughter with Vance, the sparks ignite between them but suddenly life becomes complicated when Vance turns out to be her client on her new design show.
There is humor, romance, meddling children and drama in this book which made it an entertaining read.
What happens when the lines become blurred? Will Lila take a leap of faith to and in doing so find the happiness she deserves?
One click and find out.
You know sometimes when you read a blurb you cannot help but be intrigued, that’s how I felt when I read the blurb for The Parent App series.
This is single mum Lila Morgan and Vance Prescott’s story set in Willet Cove.
Set up by her daughter with Vance, the sparks ignite between them but suddenly life becomes complicated when Vance turns out to be her client on her new design show.
There is humor, romance, meddling children and drama in this book which made it an entertaining read.
What happens when the lines become blurred? Will Lila take a leap of faith to and in doing so find the happiness she deserves?
One click and find out.
May 12, 2026
Design your life
Lila, a single mom of Mia, fourteen years old. Home designer and about to start work on a design show, meets Vance.
He just moved back to Willit Cove to connect with the daughter that was taken from him for six years.
They both put their profiles up on a dating site. Encouraged by her daughter and friends.
They were scared but put themselves out there. They were willing to try for a second chance at love.
So much drama on set of the show, but they stuck it out.
Vance's daughter was given back to him, but she had so much trauma from living with her mom. She is finally where she belongs.
Such a beautiful story of love and hope and what their future can become.
Lila, a single mom of Mia, fourteen years old. Home designer and about to start work on a design show, meets Vance.
He just moved back to Willit Cove to connect with the daughter that was taken from him for six years.
They both put their profiles up on a dating site. Encouraged by her daughter and friends.
They were scared but put themselves out there. They were willing to try for a second chance at love.
So much drama on set of the show, but they stuck it out.
Vance's daughter was given back to him, but she had so much trauma from living with her mom. She is finally where she belongs.
Such a beautiful story of love and hope and what their future can become.
May 21, 2026
I will forever be in awe of how Thompson writes such captivating and engaging small town romances with a huge focus on love and family, but still manages to throw insidious well thought out obstacles for her characters to overcome - whether physical or emotional and all the while keeping it clean and wholesome. I absolutely adore the strong family focus and second chance love - and not just romantic love - that this book features. I love the supportive friends, the hint of mystery where you know the perpetrator, but the WHY keeps you turning pages, and I LOVE the way they persevere together and create their own HEA! Looking forward to the next in the series as I'm deeply invested in these budding romances!!!
December 26, 2025
Second Pairing is the second book in The Parent App series. This a fantastic series! I love Lila and Vance’s story. They’re both divorced single parents. Lila’s ex left and doesn’t have anything to do with Mia. Vance’s ex took his daughter Margot from their home in France to the United States and kept her from him for 6 years. He wants her back and is going to do everything to get her back. This is such a sweet, fun read full of love, family, great characters and a wonderful storyline! I loved how Mia helped Margot adjust to her new life. I absolutely loved Second Pairing! I can’t wait for the next book in The Parent App series!
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