Long Overdue

A sexy, quirky, second-chance rom-com for fans of Emily Henry, Ali Hazelwood, and bookish love stories.

Lauren Green thought her first love story was well and truly over—until life throws in an unexpected plot twist.

Once upon a time, Lauren was a frizzy-haired bookworm with dreams of becoming the next Margaret Atwood. Jamie Sultana was the charming boy who broke her heart at seventeen—and thought Atwood was a type of cheese. Crushing… in every sense of the word.

Fast forward twenty years and Lauren is now the vice principal of North Caulfield Primary, living a safe, orderly life where ambition and heartbreak are carefully tucked away. Her days are filled with responsibility, routine, and absolutely no room for romance.

So when a meeting with a truant student’s absent parents brings Jamie Sultana back into her life—those blue eyes still devastating—it’s the last complication Lauren needs. Even worse? He’s acting like he doesn’t recognise her at all.

Steamy, funny, and deeply uplifting, Love Overdue is a heart-warming romantic comedy about first love, second chances, and rediscovering the dreams you thought you’d left behind. Perfect for readers who love workplace romance, nostalgia-soaked reunions, and bookish heroines finding love later in life.

✨ Tropes you’ll love:

• Second-chance romance
• First love reunion
• Bookish heroine
• Slow-burn chemistry
• Witty banter & heartfelt moments

Praise for Love Overdue
‘A heartwarming rom-com about the ink your first love leaves on your heart.’ — Steph Vizard
‘Richly nostalgic, deliciously flirty, and completely unputdownable.’ — Natalie Murray
‘An absolute delight from start to finish.’ — Karina May
‘Warm, funny, romantic and full of heart.’ — Nina Kenwood