Teacher of the Year by M. A. Wardell (Paperback)

Marvin Block has always known his purpose — to teach. His kindergarten classroom is his safe place, where routine and structure help keep his anxiety in check. When the chance to win the prestigious Teacher of the Year award arises, Marvin throws himself into the challenge. Winning would mean more than personal success; it could secure the future of his struggling school.

Then comes Olan — a devoted single dad with a complicated past — and his bright young daughter, Illona. From the moment they meet, Marvin’s world begins to shift. What starts as a simple friendship soon becomes something deeper, forcing Marvin to confront emotions he’s long kept hidden.

As their connection grows, so does the pressure. With his career, reputation, and school on the line, Marvin must decide if there’s room in his life for love. But Olan’s past and Marvin’s fears threaten to undo everything they’ve built together.

Heartfelt and honest, Teacher of the Year is a steamy friends-to-lovers gay romance about two men learning to balance ambition, vulnerability, and trust. It’s a story about choosing love — even when it means risking everything you thought you wanted.