Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Second Act | 2025 | Tess Thompson | Buy |
| 2 | Second Dance | 2025 | Tess Thompson | Buy |
| 3 | Second Pairing | 2025 | Tess Thompson | Buy |
The Parent App by Tess Thompson features three “second chance” romances published in 2025. Second Act, Second Dance, and Second Pairing each follow single parents finding new love through a parenting app.
The “second” in each title reflects the theme running through all three books. These are characters who have already been through one relationship and are cautious about starting again. The parenting app premise gives them a believable reason to connect without the usual meet-cute setup.
Thompson released the entire trilogy in 2025. Readers who enjoy her other small-town romance series will recognize her interest in community and family, though the modern app-based premise gives this set a more contemporary feel than some of her other work.