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4.29 AVERAGE
4.29 AVERAGE
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
*𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥: 3.0 🌶️
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I love reading books with great character arcs. You know the one where the character starts off down on themselves, not believing they are enough or worthy of much and then by the end of the book they are stronger and better and thriving? Yeah, those are the ones I am talking about.
What I loved most about K.C. Brooks’ Single Glance was how much the FMC, Hadley, transformed from an individual who doubted herself at every turn, who, because of her childhood, never believed she was worthy of love, to someone who was self-assured and unwilling to have those in her life that did not have her best interest at heart. With the help of the MMC, Cam, and her friends who became her found family, Hadley gained the acceptance and courage to be her true and authentic self. I loved seeing her growth throughout the story. I really liked Hadley as a character. I found her relatable and liked her progression.
Watching Hadley and Cam go from frenemies to lovers was an exciting journey. From what we saw at the beginning of the story, there was always chemistry between the two and they just needed to let down their walls and let love flourish. I really loved Cam as a dad and little Emilia was the best! Victoria was the bestest friend, and I loved how accepting she was of the changes between Hadley and Cam.
Though I enjoyed the story overall. The pacing was a little weird for me. Things were going slow at first and then suddenly, Hadley and Cam got together and then the ending felt really rushed for me. Though there was some chemistry between the two, it was not completely believable to me. I thought there would be a little bit more push and pull in terms of them going from enemies to lovers (these are two people who have loathe each other for the past 7 years). There was just something missing there for me.
Overall, this was a book that I enjoyed, and I was able to read it all in just two days. Though the pacing was not my favorite, I was engaged and really wanted to see how things would play out. As an intro of a new series, the author did a great job. I am invested in the characters, and I really look forward to the remainder of the series. I can’t wait for Ollie and Parker’s story!
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⚾Baseball Romance
🙅Best-Friend’s Ex
👨🍼He’s Such a Great Dad
👩🏫Teacher FMC
😠😍Frenemies to Lovers
🏠Forced Proximity
🛌🏻 👀One Night to More
🌶️Lots of Tension / Spicy
👨🏻👩🏻👧🏻Found Family
👨👩Dual POV
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😍 “Hadley has been trouble form the day we met, chaos wrapped up in a beautiful package.”
🔥 “I was playing with fire, and God knows she loved to burn me.”
👨👩“Tell me I’m wrong. Tell me we don’t belong together. The world makes more sense as long as we’re facing it side by side.”
💚 “I will always support your dreams, Hadley. No matter what comes next, I’m in this with you. If you wanted to run the world, I’d be right by your side, doing everything in my power to make it a reality. I believe in you, baby.”
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* 𝑺𝒑𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝑳𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒍 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒐𝒏 𝒂 5.0 𝒔𝒄𝒂𝒍𝒆
A fine line between love and hate.
I love Cameron and Hadley’s story. From the first time they meet to the end.
Cam feels he only has a place for two things in his life: baseball and his daughter, despite his attraction to Hadley. He gives everything he has to her and his job.
Hadley has not had the best upbringing, and this causes her trepidation about settling down. But she is fiercely protective of her best friend and her daughter, and her dislike of Cam.
Their story is a slow burn, and we shouldn’t, as they become the primary caregiver for his daughter while he travels, things begin to change. The angst, the tension, the banter, make for a fun read, with plenty of heat.
Thank you to the Author for the advanced copy; this is my voluntary review.
I love Cameron and Hadley’s story. From the first time they meet to the end.
Cam feels he only has a place for two things in his life: baseball and his daughter, despite his attraction to Hadley. He gives everything he has to her and his job.
Hadley has not had the best upbringing, and this causes her trepidation about settling down. But she is fiercely protective of her best friend and her daughter, and her dislike of Cam.
Their story is a slow burn, and we shouldn’t, as they become the primary caregiver for his daughter while he travels, things begin to change. The angst, the tension, the banter, make for a fun read, with plenty of heat.
Thank you to the Author for the advanced copy; this is my voluntary review.
Awwwww! This book was like a nice icy cup of lemonade.
What would you do if you have a crush on your new neighbor but find out that it’s your best friend’s boyfriend? TOTALLY NOT CRUSHING ANYMORE! If anything you need to hate him!
Single dad who would do anything for his little girl. Its very rare to have a book out there that shows coparenting is doable!
Cam and Hadley tried to stay out of each other’s way. They really tried to avoid the inevitable. The chemistry and banter were soooo good!
Thank you Luna Literary and KC Brooks for giving me the opportunity to read Single Glance in advance.
Hello new baseball romance series that I know I won’t be able to get enough of! Authentic baseball references, an enemies-to-lovers slow burn, a relationship with a ton of banter and angst and some eventual steamy spice. Cam is a single dad, co-parenting with Victoria, and juggling professional baseball for the Erie City Hawks. Hadley, Victoria’s best friend, offers to help watch her daughter, despite being in close contact with the man that she’s been irritatingly and still secretly, pining for a decade later. Their relationship is pure and imperfect but just works, bringing out the best in each other over time. I flew through this, needing to know how Cam and Hadley would make it to their HEA!
Thanks to the author and Luna Literary Management for the eARC.
Thanks to the author and Luna Literary Management for the eARC.
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Oh my goodness this one was so good!! Somehow I fully missed that this was a full spin-off but I couldn't be happier for it!! These two had such a great journey together, and I loved getting to watch it! Hadley was such a strong character and getting to see more of her background and her perseverance in this story was so amazing! I loved that we got such real vulnerabilities with her, but also got to see how her dreams took shape as she fully realized and accepted them! It made her feelings for Cam feel all the more real and raw to see how their journey helped to shape their dreams! And Cam was so incredible to Hadley through the whole book, but I really loved getting to see how he pushed for her dreams while pushing himself to achieve his own happiness!! I loved how he was so strong for his family and his loved ones without being too over the top in his push for them! These two were so perfect for each other, and getting to watch them realize that together was so perfect! And I loved so much all the Saint Stephens Lake cameos we got through the whole book!! Overall, this book was so good and I just loved it all so much! 4.5 stars; 3 chili peppers
Tropes:
- Baseball Romance
- Enemies to Lovers
- Hate to Love
- Forced Proximity
- Best Friend's Ex
- Single Dad MMC
Tropes:
- Baseball Romance
- Enemies to Lovers
- Hate to Love
- Forced Proximity
- Best Friend's Ex
- Single Dad MMC
Okay, let’s talk about Single Glance by K.C. Brooks, because whew, I was not ready for this emotional, slow burn, off limits deliciousness. 👀🔥
We’ve got:
✔️ Best friend’s ex (I KNOW… the drama)
✔️ Coparenting chaos
✔️ Enemies to “why do I want to make out with you?”
✔️ That forbidden but magnetic tension that has you kicking your feet like a girl with a crush
Cam Seda?
Yeah, he’s got that grumpy single dad energy meets secret softie vibe. And our girl? She’s smart, sassy, and trying SO HARD to do the right thing… but the universe (and Cam’s jawline) have other plans. 😩💫
Yeah, he’s got that grumpy single dad energy meets secret softie vibe. And our girl? She’s smart, sassy, and trying SO HARD to do the right thing… but the universe (and Cam’s jawline) have other plans. 😩💫
I was yelling at my Kindle like “NOOO DON’T DO IT” and then five minutes later “okay actually yes, DO IT.” 😂 The banter is top tier, the chemistry is perfect, and the pining? Oh, it's off the charts.
If you love a messy, complicated, slow burn romance where the stakes are so high but the heart wants what it wants… you NEED to read this. But be warned: you will absolutely fall for Cam. Consider yourself warned. 💔💕
Super sweet and fun enemies (sort of) to lovers baseball story. Hadley and Cam met in college, and they ended up more as annoyances to each other than friends or more. Years later, when they’re finally living in close proximity to each other, they realize how right they actually are for each other. Spicy and romantic. I loved their happily ever after!
• ARC review •
release date: july 3rd
rating - 5 ⭐️
spice - 3 🌶️
tropes - baseball romance, single dad, frenemies to lovers, best friend’s ex, forced proximity, one night turned more
my favorite quote - “hadley, i’d crawl on my fucking hands and knees if it meant i got to have you.”
i ATE this book up!! single dad romances are one of my absolute fav tropes - this story is easily in my top 5. i lived for the banter between cam & hadley. the nicknames, the angst, and the spice were so good. i was so sad when this story was over that i immediately was ready to re-read it! i’m excited for what’s to come for this series!
thank you kc brooks & luna literary for the arc!
release date: july 3rd
rating - 5 ⭐️
spice - 3 🌶️
tropes - baseball romance, single dad, frenemies to lovers, best friend’s ex, forced proximity, one night turned more
my favorite quote - “hadley, i’d crawl on my fucking hands and knees if it meant i got to have you.”
i ATE this book up!! single dad romances are one of my absolute fav tropes - this story is easily in my top 5. i lived for the banter between cam & hadley. the nicknames, the angst, and the spice were so good. i was so sad when this story was over that i immediately was ready to re-read it! i’m excited for what’s to come for this series!
thank you kc brooks & luna literary for the arc!
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Hadley was kind, caring, wild, and loyal to a fault. Given her upbringing and the experiences she'd had, settling down and putting down roots scared her. It was easier to always be on the move. I also loved how much love she had to give to everyone in her life. She always went above and beyond for everyone and was fiercely protective of the people who mattered to her, which also explains her dislike for Cam.
Cameron gave his all to everything he did. Be it his sport or being a father. He believed that his life only had space for two things—baseball and Emilia. So the last thing he expected was to have complicated feelings for Hadley. He had his own misconception about her, feeling like she was too unpredictable and flaky. But I loved how he took his time to learn about Hadley, her past, and her dreams and stuck by her side through it all.
The romance between Hadley and Cam could've had a better transition, especially given their dislike of each other for over 6 years. It was a slow burn, but the feelings still felt like they changed far too early in the book, and there wasn't much time to see the 'dislike' part. This is a me thing, but I wanted to see a little more of the banter, the shit-talking, and the 'I can't stand you' moments before the gradual shift. However, there were moments between them that I found really sweet, so I did enjoy the romance. Cam was a steady presence for Hadley, and similarly, Hadley helped quiet all the noise in Cam's head. The spice was good, and I enjoyed it.
I loved how Cam knew how sure he was about his feelings for Hadley even though he did have some moments of conflict given all that he was going through both personally and professionally. But he stood firm on his decision of wanting to be with Hadley and showing her his love and support even when she wasn't ready to see it.
I liked the resolution that Hadley came to with respect to her relationship with her mother. It was a pivotal moment for her character and all the turmoil she'd felt throughout the book. I truly loved the support she got from all her friends who'd become her family, especially Cam.
I loved Hadley's bond with Emilia. The way she was so kind and patient with Emilia and treated her like her own daughter. The crafts they did together, the matches they went to together—it was all just very adorable.
I feel like I needed a little more backstory into these characters for me to be more invested. Victoria is one of the FMCs from the previous series, so I think the same characters had already been established there. But I hadn't read it, so I wish there was a little more show than tell because some parts made me feel like I was starting the story halfway through. Maybe a few flashback chapters at least to get an understanding of what their relationship was like before.
The first interaction between Hadley and Cam felt too insta-lusty for my liking. Because Hadley had just come out of a relationship and was still deeply affected by what her ex did, but, the first time she glanced at Cam, she said, "He's the most gorgeous man I'd ever seen." Similarly, I didn't quite like Cam calling her beautiful, being flirty, and checking her out because 2 pages later we see that he was in a relationship with Victoria.
Thank you to K. C. Brooks for providing me with the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Cameron gave his all to everything he did. Be it his sport or being a father. He believed that his life only had space for two things—baseball and Emilia. So the last thing he expected was to have complicated feelings for Hadley. He had his own misconception about her, feeling like she was too unpredictable and flaky. But I loved how he took his time to learn about Hadley, her past, and her dreams and stuck by her side through it all.
The romance between Hadley and Cam could've had a better transition, especially given their dislike of each other for over 6 years. It was a slow burn, but the feelings still felt like they changed far too early in the book, and there wasn't much time to see the 'dislike' part. This is a me thing, but I wanted to see a little more of the banter, the shit-talking, and the 'I can't stand you' moments before the gradual shift. However, there were moments between them that I found really sweet, so I did enjoy the romance. Cam was a steady presence for Hadley, and similarly, Hadley helped quiet all the noise in Cam's head. The spice was good, and I enjoyed it.
I loved how Cam knew how sure he was about his feelings for Hadley even though he did have some moments of conflict given all that he was going through both personally and professionally. But he stood firm on his decision of wanting to be with Hadley and showing her his love and support even when she wasn't ready to see it.
I liked the resolution that Hadley came to with respect to her relationship with her mother. It was a pivotal moment for her character and all the turmoil she'd felt throughout the book. I truly loved the support she got from all her friends who'd become her family, especially Cam.
I loved Hadley's bond with Emilia. The way she was so kind and patient with Emilia and treated her like her own daughter. The crafts they did together, the matches they went to together—it was all just very adorable.
I feel like I needed a little more backstory into these characters for me to be more invested. Victoria is one of the FMCs from the previous series, so I think the same characters had already been established there. But I hadn't read it, so I wish there was a little more show than tell because some parts made me feel like I was starting the story halfway through. Maybe a few flashback chapters at least to get an understanding of what their relationship was like before.
Thank you to K. C. Brooks for providing me with the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes