Review by
K.T Sullivan
Ace Jones
has returned to her hometown to move into her late grandmother’s house. The
only job available is to be a substitute teacher at the local high school. She
was the art teacher, but was fired. She meets up with her old friends and joins
the drama of their lives. One is pregnant and hasn't told her police officer
boyfriend yet. The other’s boyfriend is headed back overseas for another tour
of duty. They decide Ace needs a guy of her own. She’s already picked one out,
but can’t seem to catch his eye. Ace makes friends with her fellow substitute,
Stacey, and both make the best of their situations. Ace decides to refurbish
her grandmother’s lovely garden. She seeks out some of her garden club friends
and finds an old journal. Grandma kept meticulous notes about her plantings and
her secret boyfriend. Now, Ace is on a mission to find the mystery man and bag
one of her own. Will she be able to squeeze into a dress and survive a friend’s
makeover in time?
This book
travels behind the scenes to the teachers’ lounge. The infighting and bad blood
between some, the flirting and hook ups between others. They drink, party, and
hope they don’t get caught, just like their students. They are all very human.
Ace is a delightful character: loves her dog, content with her body shape, and
offering a helping hand to all in need. And grandma’s beau is adorable.
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About the
Author:
Stephanie McAfee is a former high school Spanish
teacher from Mississippi who now lives in Colorado with her husband, son, and
chiweenie.
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