Paint the Town
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Last published Tue, Oct 6, 2020
In her quest to find an artist for her schoolyard mural, ditzy elementary school teacher Lizzie Marks meets Antonio Alvarez, a single father with a busy schedule, a biting attitude, and a boatload of artistic talent.
Antonio barely has time to pick up his son from school, let alone help Lizzie with her mural. But with the help of Antonio's son and a bit of extortion, Lizzie reels him into her project.
But can these polar opposites work together without tearing each other apart? Or can they collaborate long enough to see a masterpiece arise from this mess?
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