A crush, a clash, and a backstage compromise.

The last thing Helmet was looking for was romance, the last thing Toby was looking for was a father, but Red, Toby’s mother, had other ideas.

Helmut, a traveling blogger from Germany, is searching for his next big story, and when he comes across a single mother with a teenage son who dreams of saving the world, Helmut sees a kindred spirit.

As Helmut develops an eco-friendly bond with Toby, he falls for Red, but Toby doesn’t “do” sharing, and the friendship crumbles along with Red’s dreams of romance.

Red, performing in the local pantomime, sees a chance to bring the two together by helping on the sound desk. However, Toby refuses until he sees the latest dancer, an ex-pole dancer with a strut that tips his hormones over the edge.

But is an ex-pole dancer enough to soften a teenage boy’s resolve?

Panto Girl is the third novella in the Pantomime-Backstage Love Stories series, although each book can be read as a standalone.