5 / 5 ⭐️‘s

"Teacher of the Year" by M.A. Wardell

This was a heartwarming and steamy gay romance story that explored the challenges of balancing career, relationships, and personal growth.

The story follows Marvin Block, an anxious yet dedicated kindergarten teacher, who is determined to win the Teacher of the Year award for the sake of his school. However, when he meets Illona and her single dad, Olan, his focus starts to shift from his professional goals to his personal desires.

The author did an excellent job of crafting relatable characters with unique personalities and quirks. Marvin is a lovable protagonist that you can't help but root for as he navigates his anxieties and tries to find love outside of his work. Olan, on the other hand, is a charming and patient love interest who helps Marvin to confront his fears and discover what he truly wants in life.

A must-read for fans of the genre and anyone who appreciates a well-crafted and emotionally resonant story.

PUB Date: 5/9/23

This ARC was provided by @gya.romance.reviews in exchange for an honest review. ( )

This was a sweet story. I enjoyed reading it. The amount of consent was amazing. I also liked how thee one discovering his sexuality was open and willing to try anything that Marvin was comfortable with. The innocence of the daughter and her lack of judgement was inspiring.

I felt like the miscommunication at the end was unnecessary and it could have been handled differently but otherwise this was an excellent book. ( )

I enjoyed this book. It was a fast read for me. When it came to Marvin and Olan, they made an adorable couple. They both seemed to bring out the best in one another. I was a sucker for these two when Olan told Marvin that he was not leaving his apartment until Marvin kissed him. The anticipation to that kiss!

Readers who are fans of these types of stories will want to make this book their next read. Also, those readers who are wanting to try a MM romance, should try this book. It is right in the middle between a romcom and the dark romances. Teacher of the Year by M.A. Wardell passes the grade to A! ( )