Napkins and Other Distractions

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Enemies at work, lovers at night – but what happens when the lines blur?

On paper, they're a disaster. In the sheets, they're a perfect match.

Kent Lester is proud principal of Lear Elementary School, working hard to create a joyful, thriving learning community.

But after years of putting work before play, this divorcee is finally ready to let loose and dip back into the dating world.

Spreading his bisexual wings gets off to a rocky start when Kent's first date, Vincent, is an uptight control freak - although that doesn't stop them tangling some sheets.

But when the school’s test scores take a sudden nosedive, Kent finds himself under the microscope. That’s when none other than his one-night stand Vincent is employed to install new software to help the school monitor and collect data.

With both their jobs hanging on this project, butting heads is going to get them nowhere.

One thing is for sure: Vincent and Kent need to be able to work together. But maybe then, there might there be room for something more…

Perfect for fans of Casey McQuiston and Anita Kelly.

© M.A. Wardell 2026 (P) Penguin Audio 2026