A little reading time with Cassie, Episode 5, His 4th of July Drama, Chapter 1

In this episode of A Little Reading Time with Author Cassie. Cassie reads the first chapter from her book, His 4th of July Drama. (By: Cassandra Shiels) The third book in the Teachers of Alvin High Holiday Romance book series. It is a sweet romance appropriate for readers ages 12 and up. About the Book: She has the ring—but her fiancé still won’t set a wedding date. Prissy Lewis is a matchmaker in town, known for helping other people find their happily-ever-afters. She just never expected her own to feel so uncertain. Her fiancé keeps avoiding the one thing that would make their future real: a wedding date. To promote her matchmaking business, Prissy signs up for the local Fourth of July festival. It’s supposed to be simple marketing—until she’s assigned the only available role: running a complicated kids’ photo booth she has no experience with. When her fiancé refuses to help, Prissy is left scrambling—until her best friend, Melissa, steps in and sends backup: Drake Hart, the Alvin High drama teacher. Drake is steady, capable, and unexpectedly kind—but he’s also still carrying the weight of a broken heart and has no intention of getting involved in anything romantic again. Neither of them is looking for love. But as they work side by side, Drake becomes the one person who actually shows up for her—helping her fix problems her fiancé ignores, supporting her dreams, and making her feel seen in a way she didn’t realize she was missing. The more Prissy leans on him, the harder it becomes to ignore the truth she’s been avoiding: the man she’s promised her future to isn’t showing up… but the man she didn’t expect is. And if she’s wrong about what love is supposed to look like, she isn’t just risking her relationship— she’s risking the future she’s built her entire life around. A clean, swoony small-town romance about protective kindness, unexpected connection, and the courage to choose the love that truly chooses you back. You can buy the book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B092SXTKC8 Or on many other platforms where you like to purchase your books. I hope you give it a try. Other Books in the series: 1. A Simple Christmas Kiss (The Art Teacher's Romance) 2. The Valentine's Date Mistake (The Math and History Teacher Romance) 3. His 4th of July Drama (The Drama Teacher's Romance) 4. An Almost Kiss on St. Patrick's (The P. E. Teacher's Romance) 5. Her Fake Thanksgiving Husband (The Science Teacher's Romance) 6. An Accidental Halloween Boyfriend (The English Teacher's Romance) Other Sweet Romance books by Cassandra Shiels 1. Just Another Christmas 2. Love by Consequence Thanks for watching! www.cassiemshiels.com