MF - contemporary romance - Black MCs, Black author - low steam - pov dual third - mental health rep - forced proximity (neighbors to lovers) - opposites attract (grumpy-sunshine)- single parent - small town - ARC - 5 stars. I LOVED this book. It was funnier than I expected and the relationships were all so healthy - from the MMC co-parenting with his baby’s mother to the FMC’s relationship with her brother to the brother’s group of single dad friends. It was everything I wanted Bromance Book Club to be.

This was requested when I first found out about NetGalley and I had requested so many ARCs that I could not get to all of them before they were archived. I really wanted to get to this one, as it seemed interesting. If I can find this somewhere for a reasonable price, I will try to get it! I am giving this book three stars, as I don't want to give it a good or bad rating, since I did not get to it.

This took me a while to get into and I kept putting it down, but when I started reading it fully, I enjoyed it.

Going in, I thought it would be a cute rom-com book but it delivered on a lot more. This looks further at single parenthood and the anxieties that come with it and overall, I thought it did a good job but it didn't group my attention from start to finish.

The novel started off a little slow. But the meaning and heart was there. I love the town and all the supportive people. The dads were all great and different. I would love to read more books about each one. This would be a great series.

I did not finish this one, it was not for me, I couldn't relate to the characters, and just did not care for the story.

I loved this book so so so much. So much pining. So much angst! Babies that didn't solely exist to move the plot along! Found family! Reunited family! This book has everything I wanted. (And the audiobook is an absolute delight.)

Rowan recently had an unexpected baby, so he moved to the small town where his grandma lives. He is not used to asking for help, but since he is a single dad new at co-parenting, he needs extra support. Delilah is an ex-heiress who feels guilty about her former life and moved to the small town where her brother lives to start over. When they cross paths, they feel an immediate attraction, but there are some issues they have to deal with first.

What I liked: The author builds complex characters with personalities with different and even contradictory characteristics, as real people do. Delilah was interesting, as she was outgoing, kind, a people pleaser, organized, awkward, smart, and quirky. The best parts of the book were definitely the hard conversations the characters had with one another. The author also shows many examples of solid friendships. I would have wanted to know more about several secondary characters who were really funny, such as Wendy, the captain, and the single dads.

What I did not like: I really did not connect with Rowan and Delilah as a couple. They were completely into each other immediately, even before I had a clear idea of who they were, so I really did not see why they started liking each other or what I thought about it. I needed more time to get to know them and get excited about them together...The combination of instalove and slow burn did not work for me, so I was not that interested when they interacted, which usually is my favorite part when I read a RomCom. I also could not understand the obstacles to their relationship, both just seemed so immature and made weird decisions based on miscommunication. And, I expected the book to be more about the single dads club, it seemed an interesting idea and I enjoyed their friendship and the support they offered.

(I would like to thank the author and NetGalley as I received a free advanced reader copy. I'm writing this review voluntarily.)

Rowan and Delilah lit up t he pages. I liked it. I would probably have fleshed out a bit more of their story but it's a cute story for the screen.

Thank you so much for the opportunity to review this book.

I haven't read a lot of single dad romance books so I did enjoy that part. Single dad Rowan was just hard to get a feel for because he was so awkward. Delilah means something to just about everyone in this small community. It's opposites attract along with confronting deep seated fears.

Great introduction to the works of Therese Beharrie. She's a new to me author and I believe I already have another one of her books on my Kindle and I'm interested in what else she's written.

South African small town romance with characters who are kind and sensitive who struggle with childhood trauma.

A quick, easy and cute read where I completely fell in love with the characters. I mean at this point I have a double bed in my brain for them to snuggle down and live rent free. I loved it

The characters>>>>
The banter>>>>>>
The chemistry>>>>>

Love it!!


Thank you soooooo much netgalley, the author and the publisher for the advanced review copy if this book💗 "I voluntarily read and reviewed the book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.”

I really enjoyed this book and read it in four evenings.

Rowan Quinn unexpectedly finds himself as a single dad. He moves back to the coastal town where his grandmother lives to accept help with his son,
Delilah is a waitress in Sugarbush Bay and finds herself serving Rowan a coffee most days. They soon become friends and Delilah tries to help Rowan cope with his new life and introduces him to the circle of single dads in the town.
Delilah and Rowan start to get very close but is it what either of them really wants, how does this fit in with both of their lives?

After a one-night stand leaves him a father, Rowan moves to a small coastal town to be near his grandmother. Delilah has also recently moved to town to be near her brother (another single dad). Delilah makes it her mission to help Rowan.

This was STUPID. This is probably my last Therese Beharrie book - I DNFed one of her’s last year. I don’t think she’s for me. Just NO.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for prividing me with an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
2.5
This was pretty middle of the road for me. I think one of the biggest problems that I had with the book was the insta- love. The book jumps right in with one of the main love interests already having a huge crush on the other and not long after that we learn that the crush is reciprocated. It kind of felt like there was nowhere for the story to go because we were already there and that meant that the romantic story line had a lackluster development. I think that also contributed with some of the feelings I was having where the story wasn't really holding my attention. Another area where I struggled with this book as the maturity level of the charicters. Unfortunately Delilah felt very young to me and it definitely did not help that the first few times the reader interacts with her she is filling roles that could very easily be filled by a teenager- working in a coffee shop and as a babysitter.
Weirdly enough the most interesting parts of the book for me were Rowen navigating his relationships with McKenna ( the mother of his child), his grandmother, and the other single dads.

I enjoyed this story, liked the characters and the unusual setting. I found the pace a bit too slow
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine

This was cute for many reasons except for the male love interest. I loved Delilah, I loved her brother Matt, but Rowan just didn't fit the mold of love interest. He didn't seem to have genuine interest in her for the majority of the book, it all seemed like lust and oh look how she helps me.

This was really cute. Rowan and Delilah have their internal issues to deal with that stem from their parents. And I think we really got to see them being vulnerable and through each other they got to understand things that were not their fault.

I loooved the idea of the single dad's club forming lol. Matt, Delilah's brother is this grumpy dad and his other friends wh are also single dads are a trip so i'm looking forward to seeing more of the,. Their dynamic was so cute too. Seeing the guys rallying to help Rowan out.

The tension between Rowan and Delilah was built up well in my opinion. They almost go all the way but don't because Rowan is dealing with some hang ups there. But eventuallyyy they talk it out. The thing I did have a bit of a problem with though was while Rowan and McKenna did agree they weren't together but just co-parenting at some point he should have told her he was seeing Delilah. Cuuz my guy you and your baby mama are living in the same house??? Even if she was gone most of the book for a work thing. A lil common courtesy you know?

Also the grand gesture at the end...Rowan, my guy that should have just been aborted the minute Delilah gave the indication that she wanted the conversation to be private. Regardless of what the guys in the club suggested. Listening is key!

But...I still enjoyed this one and now I wait patiently for the other guys to get their books cuz i assume they will

Delilah was a once an heiress until her mother was convicted of fraud and jailed. Delilah now finds herself as a waitress in her new living abode Sugarbush Bay with the help of her brother. Rowan is a single dad who moves to Sugarbush Bay with his son Declan to co-parent with his son Declan and Declan’s mother McKenna with the help of his grandmother. Rowan and McKenna are not together nor a couple they are just co-parenting Declan. Rowan is adjusting to new life in Sugarbush Bay. Delilah and Rowan meet when he comes in the local coffee show with his son Declan to buy is daily pick me up of coffee. Delilah is such a sweetheart she helps Declan out with introducing him to other single fathers. The attraction that the couple shares is great but each have misgivings about their lives. Delilah feels bad about having such a lavish lifestyle at the hands of her mom’s clients and Rowan is not sure of having a relationship with Delilah is the right thing to do. It was such a great read as the two navigate their way with the help of family and friends into a relationship. I so loved the attraction and chemistry between Rowan and Delilah and that how closely knitted everyone is. This is definitely a must read that you will want to add to your collection.

I received an ARC via NetGalley and Montlake and I am leaving my review voluntarily.

3.5 stars!

I love the single dad trope and was so excited to read Single Dads Club. While I thought it would be a lighter read, there were heavy hitting themes of abandonment and I thought it was done well.

I enjoyed the narrator of the audiobook and would recommend.

*many thanks to Netgalley and publisher for the gifted copy