Unexpected fatherhood has a playboy seeing his future in a whole new light in this charming single dad/nanny romance. Keep reading to get a tempting taste of Dr. Single Dad by Louise Bay, along with getting my impressions of it, then add this fifth installment in the Doctors series to your bookshelf!
Unexpected fatherhood, a newborn daughter and a nanny in the next bedroom he can't stop fantasizing about.
When a one-night stand announces I just became a father to a baby girl, my world is thrown into turmoil. My choice: single fatherhood or sign adoption papers.The decision is easy.
Within hours, I'm on a plane to collect my daughter.
I’m in over my head. I barely know one end of a baby from the other. Luckily, I have the perfect plan. I’ll hire live-in help, have limited involvement with the kid, and keep my life just the same as it’s always been.
I finally find a nanny who lives up to my exacting standards. But the only problem is, every time I look at her, the future I thought I wanted starts to crumble.
Nothing in my life is going according to plan...and the wriggling poo machine in my arms is unexpectedly worming her way into my heart.
Life was ordered and logical until I got myself two roommates and started falling in love with both of them.
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MY IMPRESSIONS OF THIS BOOK:
I'm a sucker for a single dad romance and the premise of this one definitely captured my attention. Though I hadn't read the previous books in this series, I found myself quickly tempted by each of the Cove brothers, and charmed by how they didn't hesitate in coming to support Dax learning about his becoming a father. In a tale of two people living lives according to expectations and other's needs, this couple became a strong support to one another in finding their personal HEAs.
Dax Cove saw his life in a certain way with little benchmarks to gauge his success. Becoming an unexpected father wasn't something he planned for but he has no intention of letting it change the picture of his future...at least that's how things start. He plans on being a hands-off dad with a competent nanny to do all the work. Having a sweet baby depending on him brings out a softer side to him though, has him enjoying the little milestones of a baby growing up instead of discovering a new medical concept. The nanny he hired also tempts him and has him thinking of forever when he looks at her in a journey that endeared him to me. Dax started off a bit arrogant, a bit standoffish, with his vision for his future a very solitary existence. I enjoyed, and completely embraced, his evolution which showed the power of love. Eira's supporting him changing his plans for his future was just what he needed. Embracing love, and guiding a newborn's life, are just as important in the world as a new, medical discovery and it was an enlightening moment for him.
Eira Cadogan is the perfect woman for Dax and it's lucky that fate intervened to bring them together. She's a strong heroine with a big heart, giving priority to her siblings for the last few years. She works hard to provide for them, putting her own dreams and plans aside. Her chemistry with Dax just felt right as they started a steamy journey to HEA full of sexual tension and doubts as they both struggled with what they wanted and who they wanted to be to each other and themselves. She's a strong support to Dax throughout the book and made him a more likable hero.
Not having read the previous books in this series didn't diminish my enjoyment of it. In fact, the interactions Dax has with his siblings has me adding their books to my to-buy list. Their interactions felt real and were imbued with heartfelt emotions that drew me to each couple. The overall premise is cookie cutter, but there's something about familiarity that made this a comfort read with steam. Dax and Eira were wonderful together, bringing out the best in each other while forging believable paths. Baby Guinevere was also a delight, and I normally don't like children in my romance reads, but I enjoyed the gentle and caring side she brought out in Dax. On a whole, I found this a satisfying read with some spark. And I look forward to reading more from this author!
My rating for this is a B+
*I got this book from the author for review in exchange for my honest opinion.
AUTHOR INFO:
International, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author, Louise Bay writes contemporary romance novels that make you laugh - the kind she likes to read.
Ruined by the bonk-busters of the eighties, Louise was inspired by Judith Krantz and Jackie Collins, but wants to be Emily Henry when she grows up.
Louise loves the rain, RHOBH, London, days when she doesn't have to wear make-up, hanging out with her kid, elephants and champagne (not necessarily in that order).
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