The Parent App Series by Tess Thompson

What happens when the kids put their single moms on a dating app? Unexpected connections, heartfelt confessions, and the first sparks of second chances in this clean & wholesome small-town romance prequel. Five kids. Five single moms. One unforgettable summer. In the coastal town of Willet Cove, five kids have grown up side by side, bound together like family. Their moms—five single mothers who’ve built a found family of their own—have given them everything... moreWhat happens when the kids put their single moms on a dating app? Unexpected connections, heartfelt confessions, and the first sparks of second chances in this clean & wholesome small-town romance prequel. Five kids. Five single moms. One unforgettable summer. In the coastal town of Willet Cove, five kids have grown up side by side, bound together like family. Their moms—five single mothers who’ve built a found family of their own—have given them everything. But as high school looms, the kids see what their mothers won’t behind the laughter and busy lives is a quiet loneliness. And they’re determined to fix it. The plan? Create dating profiles for all five women on a matchmaking app called Second Chance. What begins as a secret experiment soon opens the door to truths, risks, and possibilities none of them imagined. Because sometimes it takes a child’s love to spark the second chance you never saw coming. Heartwarming, emotional, and full of healing and hope, this novella launches The Parent App series of small-town romances about single moms, lasting friendship, and the second chances we all deserve. less

She never forgot her first love. Her daughter just found him on a dating app. One summer in New York City, Gillian Horton met Alex Garcia—the boy who made her laugh, dream, and fall head over heels. Then tragedy struck. Gillian returned home to raise her infant niece, and Alex went back to MIT. Their love story ended in silence. Fourteen years later, Gillian has built a life in Willet Cove. Grace, the little girl she raised, is now a teenager who longs for a father... moreShe never forgot her first love. Her daughter just found him on a dating app. One summer in New York City, Gillian Horton met Alex Garcia—the boy who made her laugh, dream, and fall head over heels. Then tragedy struck. Gillian returned home to raise her infant niece, and Alex went back to MIT. Their love story ended in silence. Fourteen years later, Gillian has built a life in Willet Cove. Grace, the little girl she raised, is now a teenager who longs for a father. What Gillian doesn’t know is that Grace and her friends have secretly put her profile on a dating app. And the first match to appear nearly stops Grace’s heart—Alex Garcia, widowed billionaire and single father of two. Seeing Alex again shakes Gillian to her core. His teenagers raise painful questions about whether he had a family the summer he loved her. But as Grace soon discovers, the truth is more complicated—and maybe more hopeful—than her mother believes. Reuniting first love is never simple. With trust to rebuild, families to blend, and grief still tender, Gillian and Alex must find the courage to risk their hearts again. Because some dances are worth a second chance. less

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... moreHer 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. less

She's been looking for the right man her entire life. Everyone knows who it is—except her. Single mom Esme Taylor doesn't do risk. Not anymore. She runs her flower shop in the small coastal town of Willet Cove, raises two kids, and never again depends on a man who might leave when things get hard. But there's one man she lets close. Grady Nash has been her best friend for five years. He fixes what breaks, shows up when she calls, and loves her kids unconditionally... moreShe's been looking for the right man her entire life. Everyone knows who it is—except her. Single mom Esme Taylor doesn't do risk. Not anymore. She runs her flower shop in the small coastal town of Willet Cove, raises two kids, and never again depends on a man who might leave when things get hard. But there's one man she lets close. Grady Nash has been her best friend for five years. He fixes what breaks, shows up when she calls, and loves her kids unconditionally. He feels like everything she needs. Which is exactly the problem. Because Grady runs a surf shop, lives simply, and seems content with very little. To Esme—who needs security, stability, a man with a future—he looks like everything she can't afford to risk. What she doesn't know is that Grady is hiding a past so toxic, he'll do anything to keep it from touching her life. A past that comes with a fortune he's never claimed. A scandal that destroyed everything he was. And a truth that—if it ever surfaces—could bring danger and scrutiny crashing down on the family he's sworn to protect. When buried feelings force them past the safety of friendship, Esme must decide if she can trust the man who's been lying to her for years. And Grady must choose between the life he's built in the shadows—or risking everything, including her safety, for the love he's never stopped wanting. Because some secrets are kept to protect the people we love. And some will test whether love is strong enough to survive the truth. A clean and wholesome friends-to-lovers romance set in a small coastal town from USA Today Bestselling author Tess Thompson. less