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4.14 AVERAGE
4.14 AVERAGE
A spectacular single dad book that is heart wrenching yet has so much dynamic that is constantly engaging! There’s also forced proximity and some enemies to lovers mixed in as well! The story is about Landon Fritz who lost his wife 9 years ago and now it’s just him and his 13 year old daughter Stella. Then comes Elle, who he meets in a bar one night and their world is about to change!
“Because last night when I was with her, I wasn’t a single dad, heartbroken and ruined and so miserable with everything, I can hardly stand my reflection…I was certainly more carefree than I can remember being since Reese died. Elle was fun and beautiful and fuck, she felt so good.”
Doctor Heartless starts out as a one night stand between Landon and Elle. For Landon, he already had the greatest love of his life and lost it, so now he only hooks up now and then out of need, not desire. Then there is Elle, who left a bad relationship with her husband. It was only supposed to be one night together, but without giving to much away, it turns into a forced proximity and enemies to lovers story as well! The storyline is so well developed and intriguing as there is always something happening! Plus the banter is top notch and full of heat and sexual tension! The way things then develop between Elle and Landon is so heart warming as they both are healing from things in their lives. This book will touch your heart as you fall in love with these characters!
Oh Connor Crais!! As soon as I heard his voice for Landon in the narration, I KNEW it was going to be incredible! His tone is perfect for this grumpy, sad, and angry dad. He enveloped his character perfectly and made me feel all the things with his voice during the book! Then there is Stella Hunger who did a superb job narrating Elle! Her voice perfectly characterized Elle and I especially loved her voice for Stella! This audio is definitely worth getting for this book!
“Because last night when I was with her, I wasn’t a single dad, heartbroken and ruined and so miserable with everything, I can hardly stand my reflection…I was certainly more carefree than I can remember being since Reese died. Elle was fun and beautiful and fuck, she felt so good.”
Doctor Heartless starts out as a one night stand between Landon and Elle. For Landon, he already had the greatest love of his life and lost it, so now he only hooks up now and then out of need, not desire. Then there is Elle, who left a bad relationship with her husband. It was only supposed to be one night together, but without giving to much away, it turns into a forced proximity and enemies to lovers story as well! The storyline is so well developed and intriguing as there is always something happening! Plus the banter is top notch and full of heat and sexual tension! The way things then develop between Elle and Landon is so heart warming as they both are healing from things in their lives. This book will touch your heart as you fall in love with these characters!
Oh Connor Crais!! As soon as I heard his voice for Landon in the narration, I KNEW it was going to be incredible! His tone is perfect for this grumpy, sad, and angry dad. He enveloped his character perfectly and made me feel all the things with his voice during the book! Then there is Stella Hunger who did a superb job narrating Elle! Her voice perfectly characterized Elle and I especially loved her voice for Stella! This audio is definitely worth getting for this book!
This was an unexpected surprise for me. I instantly thought I was going to DNF because i normally don’t like a single parent trope. But I was so invested in these characters I looked past it and loved this. Landon was exactly as everyone described and I enjoyed him and Stella’s bond. But honestly, Elle made the whole book for me. She was great and funny and i like her sassiness especially her conversations with Luca.
I love Landon and Elle’s story so much. It had spice, it was swoony and it had some emotion to it when it came to Landon and Elle’s pasts.
Landon is a doctor, a billionaire, a widow, and a single father. After losing his wife tragically he has been closed off when it comes to relationships and love, with the exception of his daughter Stella and his family. Elle is new to town after leaving an abusive marriage and looking to start fresh and move on from her past. Landon and Elle cross paths one night in a hotel bar and it was only supposed to be a single night, however, things don’t always work out how they want.
The moment they meet there is a ton of chemistry between Landon and Elle. Even after they meet again and realize they are neighbors there is still so much chemistry under those layers of dislike. I love how they push each other. I love how they have gone through something similar and were able to have some sort of understanding how the other is feeling at times.
I loved the bond that Elle and Stella formed. It was so much fun and loving. Elle never once tried to replace Stella’s mother, but she was there for her in a way that her father couldn’t be at times. Plus, I loved their shared love for gardening and cooking.
If you’re looking for a single dad, enemies to lovers romance this is one to check out.
Landon is a doctor, a billionaire, a widow, and a single father. After losing his wife tragically he has been closed off when it comes to relationships and love, with the exception of his daughter Stella and his family. Elle is new to town after leaving an abusive marriage and looking to start fresh and move on from her past. Landon and Elle cross paths one night in a hotel bar and it was only supposed to be a single night, however, things don’t always work out how they want.
The moment they meet there is a ton of chemistry between Landon and Elle. Even after they meet again and realize they are neighbors there is still so much chemistry under those layers of dislike. I love how they push each other. I love how they have gone through something similar and were able to have some sort of understanding how the other is feeling at times.
I loved the bond that Elle and Stella formed. It was so much fun and loving. Elle never once tried to replace Stella’s mother, but she was there for her in a way that her father couldn’t be at times. Plus, I loved their shared love for gardening and cooking.
If you’re looking for a single dad, enemies to lovers romance this is one to check out.
I honestly never get tired of saying this: THIS AUTHOR IS A GENIUS!
this was an ARC.
Tropes:
- Single dad (fuck me, yes!)
- teacher’s daughter
- One night stand
- Billionaire or multi idk, he’s got more money than Jesus.
The book follows another great and amazing characters. If I’m being honest, I was pleasantly surprised with Elle. She had been through so much and she grew, she learned and developed. Personally, I loved that.
And Landon, he is worst, he is wounded and hurt, still grieving but he grew and learned (on his own) to love again.
Both characters have amazing character development through out the book, and ITS SO REFRESHING TO READ ABOUT A GROWN ASS ADULT RELATIONSHIP THAT DIDNT JUST HAPPENED AS CASUAL SEX.
Like sure, they had sex ONCE, but that was before they knew each other and their feelings developed much later on and their carnal relationship started after they eventually understood and accepted their feelings for each other!
We Stan a supportive father, and as someone who recently came out to her very conservative grandma, I loved that so much.
Stella’s own growth and acceptance through it all was also really good to read
Now, anticipating and wishing for another ARC from this author, CANT FUCKING WAIT FOR LUCA’s BOOK! HEEELLLOOOOO AGE GAP
this was an ARC.
Tropes:
- Single dad (fuck me, yes!)
- teacher’s daughter
- One night stand
- Billionaire or multi idk, he’s got more money than Jesus.
The book follows another great and amazing characters. If I’m being honest, I was pleasantly surprised with Elle. She had been through so much and she grew, she learned and developed. Personally, I loved that.
And Landon, he is worst, he is wounded and hurt, still grieving but he grew and learned (on his own) to love again.
Both characters have amazing character development through out the book, and ITS SO REFRESHING TO READ ABOUT A GROWN ASS ADULT RELATIONSHIP THAT DIDNT JUST HAPPENED AS CASUAL SEX.
Like sure, they had sex ONCE, but that was before they knew each other and their feelings developed much later on and their carnal relationship started after they eventually understood and accepted their feelings for each other!
We Stan a supportive father, and as someone who recently came out to her very conservative grandma, I loved that so much.
Stella’s own growth and acceptance through it all was also really good to read
Now, anticipating and wishing for another ARC from this author, CANT FUCKING WAIT FOR LUCA’s BOOK! HEEELLLOOOOO AGE GAP
With this book, J. Saman has solidified herself as a one-click author for me. Two books, could just be a good series, all the books in the series plus the ones I’m now devouring outside the series all being perfection? means she’s an amazing author you need to be stalking.
THE CHEMISTRY! Landon was the most broken of the siblings and I was so nervous for his book, because I just want him happy. And my goodness if Elle doesn’t make him happy!
Elle is fresh from leaving her awful husband and finds Landon on his rare night out away from his single dad duties. After this meeting, we find two people who are lost and hurt trying to make the most of a not ideal situation.
Landon’s character development was great. He’s had the biggest demons so far and he learns to believe that he is allowed to accept love again. His heart-to-heart with Stella toward the end was really special. Elle had to learn to accept that she is worthwhile regardless of any mistakes or missteps. Their relationship heals each other.
Let me tell you, the nod to Luca’s book— I mean, we love a man who pines for years!
I received an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
THE CHEMISTRY! Landon was the most broken of the siblings and I was so nervous for his book, because I just want him happy. And my goodness if Elle doesn’t make him happy!
Elle is fresh from leaving her awful husband and finds Landon on his rare night out away from his single dad duties. After this meeting, we find two people who are lost and hurt trying to make the most of a not ideal situation.
Landon’s character development was great. He’s had the biggest demons so far and he learns to believe that he is allowed to accept love again. His heart-to-heart with Stella toward the end was really special. Elle had to learn to accept that she is worthwhile regardless of any mistakes or missteps. Their relationship heals each other.
Let me tell you, the nod to Luca’s book— I mean, we love a man who pines for years!
I received an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
If you loved the first book, you’re going to love the second. Doctor Heartless was sensational from start to finish
Thank you to Grey’s Promotions for sending me an ebook Advanced Readers Copy for me to read and review. This is my spoiler-free & honest review.
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I first came across J.Saman thanks to Grey’s Promotions last year via the second book in this series, Doctor Mistake. What drew me into that read was the accidental pregnancy trope—a controversial trope among many—, and although Doctor Heartless didn’t carry on that trope as a main theme or sub-theme, I wanted to follow the series on and see where this grumpy/sunshine, enemies-to-lovers, full of steam romance would take me.
The reader is in!
Before the plot/storyline had a chance to develop, the opening was off to a start with quite literally, a bang! Pun intended. Landon, aka ‘Doctor Heartless’, is quite the character! Pun, again, intended. Who we get to see in the opening to this novel is the polar opposite of the grumpy character we will see later on, but was as charming as he was at knocking my socks off! Cheeks we’re aflame and blushing wish vigour. Woah! J.Saman has written one hell of a beast in bed and I’m all here for it!
‘He pretended to be someone else, and I didn’t ask a lot of questions’.
This angle of secrecy is always something I love when it comes up in books. When one character knows something the other doesn’t, and decides to keep it either intentionally or not so intentionally, just does it for me. I love the sneaky suspense and/or drama it creates when it all comes to an explosive head. J.Saman wove some creative comedy into moments throughout the book when this came up as a topic between characters, providing lighthearted relief and many a side-eye glare from Elle. The moments that made me laugh definitely balanced the tenseness felt from the page, for sure. J.Saman knows how to give both the good and the bad (not literally bad, but those moments that leave us screaming at the page/screen, having us reach for our bookish tissues etc..), and showcase how her superb writing and it’s styles can create a truly unforgettable story.
Speaking of storyline, let’s talk about it here in Doctor Heartless (as much as one can without dropping a spoiler!).
There was so much packed into this novel and for a novel that was already 95K-word-strong read (which I love!), that is a true testament to the author. It doesn’t feel like you’re reading too much, or that there’s too much going on for you to process at all. Everything is just right and I was actually sad to swipe the last page closed. Landon, Elle and Landon’s daughter Stella were true joys to get to know and read about, I didn’t want the last page to come! I especially loved who J.Saman wrote Stella to be in terms of her sexuality. You’ll know when you read it for yourselves, but I’ve never read about a character at that age knowing herself to be who she feels she is, and the amount of respect and dignity given to the character and the topic was immensely commendable.
If you’re looking to start a brand new read and/or series, I would recommend Doctor Heartless. Go back and read the first two by all means, but this is my favourite of the series so far and I’m putting it on my Amazon paperback wishlist right now.
I’m thrilled that this is my first ever five star rating for J.Saman, and I hope that I can give many more well-deserved ones to her in the future!
Thank you to Grey’s Promotions for sending me an ebook Advanced Readers Copy for me to read and review. This is my spoiler-free & honest review.
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I first came across J.Saman thanks to Grey’s Promotions last year via the second book in this series, Doctor Mistake. What drew me into that read was the accidental pregnancy trope—a controversial trope among many—, and although Doctor Heartless didn’t carry on that trope as a main theme or sub-theme, I wanted to follow the series on and see where this grumpy/sunshine, enemies-to-lovers, full of steam romance would take me.
The reader is in!
Before the plot/storyline had a chance to develop, the opening was off to a start with quite literally, a bang! Pun intended. Landon, aka ‘Doctor Heartless’, is quite the character! Pun, again, intended. Who we get to see in the opening to this novel is the polar opposite of the grumpy character we will see later on, but was as charming as he was at knocking my socks off! Cheeks we’re aflame and blushing wish vigour. Woah! J.Saman has written one hell of a beast in bed and I’m all here for it!
‘He pretended to be someone else, and I didn’t ask a lot of questions’.
This angle of secrecy is always something I love when it comes up in books. When one character knows something the other doesn’t, and decides to keep it either intentionally or not so intentionally, just does it for me. I love the sneaky suspense and/or drama it creates when it all comes to an explosive head. J.Saman wove some creative comedy into moments throughout the book when this came up as a topic between characters, providing lighthearted relief and many a side-eye glare from Elle. The moments that made me laugh definitely balanced the tenseness felt from the page, for sure. J.Saman knows how to give both the good and the bad (not literally bad, but those moments that leave us screaming at the page/screen, having us reach for our bookish tissues etc..), and showcase how her superb writing and it’s styles can create a truly unforgettable story.
Speaking of storyline, let’s talk about it here in Doctor Heartless (as much as one can without dropping a spoiler!).
There was so much packed into this novel and for a novel that was already 95K-word-strong read (which I love!), that is a true testament to the author. It doesn’t feel like you’re reading too much, or that there’s too much going on for you to process at all. Everything is just right and I was actually sad to swipe the last page closed. Landon, Elle and Landon’s daughter Stella were true joys to get to know and read about, I didn’t want the last page to come! I especially loved who J.Saman wrote Stella to be in terms of her sexuality. You’ll know when you read it for yourselves, but I’ve never read about a character at that age knowing herself to be who she feels she is, and the amount of respect and dignity given to the character and the topic was immensely commendable.
If you’re looking to start a brand new read and/or series, I would recommend Doctor Heartless. Go back and read the first two by all means, but this is my favourite of the series so far and I’m putting it on my Amazon paperback wishlist right now.
I’m thrilled that this is my first ever five star rating for J.Saman, and I hope that I can give many more well-deserved ones to her in the future!
emotional
funny
Now I need to dive into this author’s backlist. This book pleasantly surprised me! It was so cute with just the right amount of spice and a wonderful family I can’t wait to read more about.
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- Grumpy-Sunshine
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- Neighbors-to-Lovers
- One Night Stand
- Widower