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carls's review
4.0
Super cute
Genuinely super cute! I'm glad it ended on a happy ending and that it was slow burn. I look forward to reading more from this author.
Genuinely super cute! I'm glad it ended on a happy ending and that it was slow burn. I look forward to reading more from this author.
hypnoticx's review
3.0
A super adorable and feel good story, this book grabbed me from start to finish. It's very much a slow burn romance, with a heavy focus on developing friendship together and the relationship with their wonderful daughter Maddie.
Shane and Bradley are pretty much opposites, yet they support each other so well and are beautiful together. I loved how explored both of their history with Trina and that it wasn't skipped over, yet their love for each other is completely different and they're not the same people as they were back then.
I feel like Shane brought out a more free and relaxed side to Brad, while Bradley made Shane feel like he finally had a home. These two were lovely, I adored their first messages together and then all their night talks which were lovely. Maddie is so cute! I loved her so much and her getting to know Shane, the dressing up, dancing and meeting Nana were so cute. Peaches is a lot of fun too.
Brad and Shane's first date was so unique too, it was really fitting and sweet along with finally overcoming Bradleys fears. I just appreciated these two so much and the epilogue is beautiful! It was such a perfect happy ending for their little family, I loved it.
Shane and Bradley are pretty much opposites, yet they support each other so well and are beautiful together. I loved how explored both of their history with Trina and that it wasn't skipped over, yet their love for each other is completely different and they're not the same people as they were back then.
I feel like Shane brought out a more free and relaxed side to Brad, while Bradley made Shane feel like he finally had a home. These two were lovely, I adored their first messages together and then all their night talks which were lovely. Maddie is so cute! I loved her so much and her getting to know Shane, the dressing up, dancing and meeting Nana were so cute. Peaches is a lot of fun too.
Brad and Shane's first date was so unique too, it was really fitting and sweet along with finally overcoming Bradleys fears. I just appreciated these two so much and the epilogue is beautiful! It was such a perfect happy ending for their little family, I loved it.
shelbanuadh's review
DNF @ 29%.
I like the premise of this, but the execution is just a bit awkward and clumsy.
It lost me when you have Bradley and Shand have a 15 page exchange (almost completely uninterrupted by any other narratove) over Facebook as virtual strangers, sharing very personal information.
I like the premise of this, but the execution is just a bit awkward and clumsy.
It lost me when you have Bradley and Shand have a 15 page exchange (almost completely uninterrupted by any other narratove) over Facebook as virtual strangers, sharing very personal information.
isalaur's review
5.0
A sweet, no angst, chosen family romance
This is the perfect story for right now. A sweet, loving, caring about others, chosen family, friends to lovers romance. The MCs are people you’d want to be friends with, there are wonderful mother-like figures, and a sweet five year old girl that brings them all together.
The blurb gives you a good summary of the story. The author’s note in the beginning sets the stage nicely. Ike highly recommend this book when you are in need of or just want a sweet, light, no angst read.
This is the perfect story for right now. A sweet, loving, caring about others, chosen family, friends to lovers romance. The MCs are people you’d want to be friends with, there are wonderful mother-like figures, and a sweet five year old girl that brings them all together.
The blurb gives you a good summary of the story. The author’s note in the beginning sets the stage nicely. Ike highly recommend this book when you are in need of or just want a sweet, light, no angst read.
cadiva's review
4.0
Utterly adorable and a really interesting narrative that, while perhaps stretching the bounds somewhat, never tipped completely over into unbelievable.
I loved both MCs, I loved Maddie and I loved the secondary cast of characters and setting.
It's low steam but it works perfectly for the situation and I really enjoyed the time and attention given to developing their friendship.
#ARC kindly received from the author in return for an honest and unbiased review.
I loved both MCs, I loved Maddie and I loved the secondary cast of characters and setting.
It's low steam but it works perfectly for the situation and I really enjoyed the time and attention given to developing their friendship.
#ARC kindly received from the author in return for an honest and unbiased review.
ld2's review
4.0
The blurb for this book states it’s a super sweet, feel good romance with no angst, and Susan Hawke gives us exactly that. This is one of those books you read because you want a book that will hug your heart and gently float you down a river of sweet, sugary fluff. If you want drama, thrills, and intense moments, this won’t be the book for you. If you want (like I did) a book that’s full of adorable kids, a tender slow burn romance, and a second chance at love, then this is definitely the book for you.
Bradley is a widower raising his five year old daughter, Maddie. When a medical emergency reveals that Maddie isn’t Bradley’s biological daughter, Bradley’s reaction is one of joy instead of despair because it means Maddie won’t inherent any hereditary diseases from him. In a moment of reflection, Bradley decides to find and reach out to Maddie’s biological father, Shane. Shane is the sunshine and excitement that Bradley needs in his life. Together, the two men work on building a family while slowly falling in love.
The character relationships are definitely the strongest part of this book. The pacing of the plot is like a gentle breeze – we know that Bradley and Shane are going to get together and fall in love, but it doesn’t have to be rushed and it doesn’t have to be dramatic. Instead, it’s just a soft and gentle love story that is full of tenderness and sweet, fluffy moments (as well as a few really hot and sexy bedroom scenes). I adored this book for that sweetness. It was like a refreshing sip of cold lemonade on a summer day, and the perfect escapism I needed from an extremely stressful week.
Michael Dean narrates the audiobook, and like all of Michael Dean’s productions, it’s very well done. Michael’s character voices are consistent and easy to listen to. The overall production was polished and met the high quality I expect from both Michael Dean and Susan Hawke. I definitely recommend this audiobook.
Bradley is a widower raising his five year old daughter, Maddie. When a medical emergency reveals that Maddie isn’t Bradley’s biological daughter, Bradley’s reaction is one of joy instead of despair because it means Maddie won’t inherent any hereditary diseases from him. In a moment of reflection, Bradley decides to find and reach out to Maddie’s biological father, Shane. Shane is the sunshine and excitement that Bradley needs in his life. Together, the two men work on building a family while slowly falling in love.
The character relationships are definitely the strongest part of this book. The pacing of the plot is like a gentle breeze – we know that Bradley and Shane are going to get together and fall in love, but it doesn’t have to be rushed and it doesn’t have to be dramatic. Instead, it’s just a soft and gentle love story that is full of tenderness and sweet, fluffy moments (as well as a few really hot and sexy bedroom scenes). I adored this book for that sweetness. It was like a refreshing sip of cold lemonade on a summer day, and the perfect escapism I needed from an extremely stressful week.
Michael Dean narrates the audiobook, and like all of Michael Dean’s productions, it’s very well done. Michael’s character voices are consistent and easy to listen to. The overall production was polished and met the high quality I expect from both Michael Dean and Susan Hawke. I definitely recommend this audiobook.
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