Release with Review:: Single Dad Dilemma by Karla Sorensen

 Single Dad Dilemma

by Karla Sorensen

A gruff, divorced NFL coach meets his match in an equally grumpy, commitment-phobic neighbor in this warm-hearted and witty romance about family, second chances, and overcoming the past.

You’d think it was the perfect setup: living next door to the grumpy single dad who needs my help with his troublemaking kids—just until football season is over. Swoony stuff, right?

You know who’s not swooning? Me.

I’m as grumpy as he is, and I’m fairly certain that for NFL Coach Barrett King, it was hate at first sight. It’s nothing I’ll lose sleep over because 1) the feeling is mutual, and 2) I’m not a people person. Just me and my dog, Larry, moving around when the mood strikes, is what I prefer.

Except I start getting attached. First to the kids. Then to their father. I don’t know why. He’s overbearing. His attempts at flirting are just growls and glares. But if I ever see that man smile…well, I might tear all his clothes off.

I don’t do forever. And Barrett—serious, thoughtful, sexier than he has any right to be—doesn’t do short term. We’re headed straight for disaster.

But if we're willing to take a risk, maybe this story won't end in heartbreak. Maybe what started as the perfect setup for two imperfect people just might end in love.

Review:
This is a story about learning to live the life you should instead of the life you think you need to. This story is about learning to trust yourself and others when you aren't sure life has anything good for you. Lily is a nomad, she doesn't feel settled in one spot, she has had multiple jobs, and lived in a many places. Barrett lives his life 15 minutes at a time, trying to stay above water while raising his 2 kids. It took a few chapters to peak my interest but once the author had these two grumpy souls cross paths, it was a wonderful story. Lily learns a lot about herself being neighbors with the Kings. I enjoyed watching Barrett start to get excited about life outside of his football team, when he unwound and was home, it was a sight. I cried, laughed, and had my mouth gaped open a little bit, these two will show you how much the heart can grow with the right person. 

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About Karla:

Karla Sorensen is a #1 Amazon bestselling author who refuses to read or write anything without a happily ever after. When she's not reading Dramione fanfic or avoiding the laundry, you can find her watching football (British & American), HGTV or listening to Enneagram podcasts so she can psychoanalyze everyone in her life, in no particular order of importance. With a degree in Advertising and Public Relations from Grand Valley State University, she made her living in senior healthcare prior to writing full-time. Karla lives in Michigan with her husband, two boys and a big, shaggy rescue dog named Bear. 

Release with Review:: Divorced from Number 38 by Elise Faber

DIVORCED FROM NUMBER 38

Elise Faber

Release Date: November 17

She’s completely wrong for me.

But I’m still going to claim her as my own.

Faye St. James has only been ever my shy, reclusive next-door neighbor.

Then her house catches fire.

And then we both do—for each other.

But my life is complicated. I’m on the road for half the year playing with the Grizzlies hockey organization and I have an ex-wife who puts nightmares to shame.

Clearly, I’m in no position to fall in love.

Only…my heart seems to have a different plan.

One that means never letting Faye go.

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Review:

I enjoyed Gray and Faye's story, I loved the fact that he let his feelings be known and didn't shy away from them. I loved that she didn't fight too much and it happened as naturally as it can while Gray was going through his divorce. It was a cute story and I enjoyed all his teammates support for them while also getting to know more about shy Faye. 

Meet Elise Faber:

USA TODAY bestselling author, Elise Faber, loves chocolate, Star Wars, Harry Potter, and hockey (the order depending on the day and how well her team—the Sharks!—are playing). She and her husband also play as much hockey as they can squeeze into their schedules, so much so that their typical date night is spent on the ice. Elise changes her hair color more often than some people change their socks, loves sparkly things, and is the mom to two exuberant boys. She lives in Northern California. 

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Release with Review:: Hold Me Tight by Jennifer Sucevic

 

Hold Me Tight by Jennifer Sucevic is now live! A steamy single mom, enemies-to-lovers, best friend’s ex, pro hockey romance from USA Today and Amazon Top 26 bestselling author Jennifer Sucevic. I swore I’d never fall for another hockey player. Not after Zane. My ex and the father of my daughter. But when I need a place to stay, River Thompson is the one who opens his door. My ex’s teammate and best friend. Completely off-limits. The man who looks at me like I’ve always belonged to him. There’s just one catch… I have to share his bed. Living under the same roof makes it impossible to ignore the way he’s been quietly biding his time. He’s patient, protective, and determined to prove he’s not like the man who broke me. And the way he is with my daughter makes it even harder to guard my heart. Every night I spend in his bed, the slow burn between us threatens to ignite. Trusting River means risking not only my heart, but my daughter’s too. The scariest part? I’m starting to believe he might be worth it. Hold Me Tight is a best friend’s ex, enemies-to-lovers, slow-burn pro hockey romance with a hero who’s been biding his time—and a heroine afraid to trust her heart to the wrong man again. Review: River has been waiting from afar while Callie heals from the hurt of her past relationship. He makes a bold move and decides he can't wait any longer. He moves quickly and takes advantage of her misfortune. Although Callie is worried, she allows River to help her and soon the feelings cannot be ignored. These two have a few challenges but soon their little family is happy and together.  Download today or read for FREE with Kindle Unlimited Amazon: https://geni.us/holdmetightamz Goodreads: http://bit.ly/4oPPjj4

Release with Review:: Love you, Mean It by Laura Pavlov

 

Love You, Mean It by Laura Pavlov is now live! From USA Today bestselling author Laura Pavlov comes a story about found family and the power of acceptance, all wrapped up in a sizzling romance set in the frozen north. My new landlord’s a real hard-ass. And I can’t keep my hands off him. Charlie Huxley’s the best—and grumpiest—general contractor in Blushing, Alaska. He built the venue for the wedding-planning business my bestie and I share. After I accidentally flood my home, he offers me his guesthouse while he handles the repairs. But when he starts to take charge, I feel myself losing control. Unable to resist, we casually hook up. We both know once will never be enough. Between us, we carry plenty of baggage. I’ve got the absent father, drunk mother, and estranged sister. He grew up in foster care and is single-handedly raising a daughter whose mom visits just once a year. But Charlie makes me feel like I belong. And for the first time ever, I picture myself with a real family. Before I go all in, I need to learn to set some boundaries. Question is: Am I strong enough? Review: I enjoyed this grumpy relationship that turned to more. These two weren't looking for anything, they were focused on the lives they had built, and then here comes fate. They were thrown into each other's lives. I loved watching Violet grow and learn. She was a very independent woman with underlining insecurities. Charlie helped her find herself and become more confident. These two really needed each other and became such a cute couple.  Download today or read for FREE with Kindle Unlimited Amazon: https://bit.ly/42Op8z5 Amazon Worldwide: https://mybook.to/LoveYouMeanIt Audible: http://bit.ly/3Is7H1r Narrated by: Connor Crais & Erin Mallon Goodreads: https://bit.ly/42TMDqD

Release with Review:: Until Nalia by Aurora Rose Reynolds

 

UNTIL NALIA

Aurora Rose Reynolds

Release Date: October 29

Blurb:

Nalia never expected to move back to her hometown, especially not with her ten-year-old sister in tow. But when her biological mother is sent to prison, she finds herself stepping into the role of parent. Overwhelmed with her new reality, she turns to the one place she has always felt safe. Home with her family.

What she doesn’t expect when she moves home is him.

After getting divorced, Logan Rafe is not interested in another relationship. His world revolves around his two kids and the auto shop he built from the ground up. 

But then he meets Nalia Mayson. Beautiful, brave, and completely uninterested.

Using everything at his disposal, including their kids’ friendship, as an excuse to get closer, Logan slowly breaks down her walls. And before long, what began as an unlikely friendship becomes something deeper, something only he saw coming.

But healing takes time, and Nalia will need to accept herself and her past before she can fully let herself fall in love. And the two of them, well, the two of them will need to navigate having children, a school bully, and a complex family situation if they are going to find their happily ever after.

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Review:

Nalia and Logan's story is a quick fall for each other with kids involved. Nalia has guardianship of her half sister Zuri, as their mother has landed herself in trouble again. Nalia makes the decision to move closer to home for support and help. I was disappointed in the lack of family in this story. In previous stories, there is so much interweaving, we rarely hear from Sage, her biological brother, and with all the previous build up about her move and Sage being unhappy, I thought there would be more. Nalia and Logan create a family quickly and take care of each other during hard times. It wasn't the favorite but it was nice to be with this family again.

Meet Aurora Rose Reynolds:

Aurora Rose Reynolds is a New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author whose wildly popular series include Until, Until Him, Until Her, Underground King, Shooting Stars, Fluke My Life and How to Catch an Alpha series.

Her writing career started in an attempt to get the outrageously alpha men who resided in her head to leave her alone and has blossomed into an opportunity to share her stories with readers all over the world.

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Release with Review:: Lennox by S.R. Grey

Title: Lennox

Series: A Glacier Hockey Novel

Author: S.R. Grey

Genre: Sports Romance, Romantic Comedy 

Release Date: October 28, 2025

Cover Design: Najla Qamber Designs

Review:

Lennox and Madison was a hot story. Both anti-relationship, looking for a good time, and wanting to not get attached. Both fail. The journey was a fun one to watch. Lennox shows us how sweet he is and how he goes after something when he decides he wants it. He falls hard. Madison makes it a little hard on him, but it isn't something he can't win.  

Lennox

The only commitment I adhere to is being the best hockey player out there on the ice. That’s why I’m captain of my team and center the top line.

Relationships? Nah, they’re not for me.

But I’m far from a monk. Women flock to me, so I give them what they want—a good time and that’s it.

But now there’s this one girl, Madison Ellery, who I can’t get out of my head. I want her like I’ve never wanted anyone before. What’s even crazier is that I want more from her than just the usual one lusty night.

What is happening to me?

Madison

I want Lennox Foley, and I’m going to get him. But he better not fall for me. I’m too much of a “love ’em and leave ’em” kind of gal.

Even gorgeous Lennox can’t change my ways.

Or can he?

Send help!

Lennox is the story of two perfectly matched people trying to fight fate, and it’s the second novel in the new Glacier Hockey series.

*can be read as a standalone*

S.R. Grey is a USA Today Bestselling Author of the Breakaway hockey series, Boys of Winter hockey books, and Men of Fall football novels. Other New Adult and Romantic Suspense works of hers include the Judge Me Not books, the Promises series, the Inevitability duology, A Harbour Falls Mystery trilogy, and the Laid Bare series of novellas.

When not writing Ms. Grey can be found reading, traveling, running, and cheering for her hometown sports teams. Sometimes all at the same time!

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Release with Review:: The Trust We Broke by S. Cole

Title: The Trust We Broke

Series: Iron Outlaws MC: Colorado #5

Author: S. Cole

Genre: MC Romance

Tropes: Second Chance/Enemies to Lovers

Release Date: October 16, 2025

BLURB

From USA Today best selling author Scarlett Cole, writing as S. Cole, comes an electrifying second chance romance with extreme 'hands-off-my-ex-wife' vibes romance.

Lucy

With my law degree and a life in New York, I convinced myself I'd moved on.

But the second I saw Grudge again, all rough edges and rage, I couldn't breathe.

He's now a biker forged in fury, and looks at me like I'm responsible.

Maybe I am.

After all, I divorced him the day he went to prison for protecting me.

I thought I came back for my family's sake.

But I forgot how it felt to be wanted—to be his.

And now I’m caught between the life I built…

and the man who still makes me ache.

Grudge

Nothing prepared me for her walking back into my world.

My ex-wife. My weakness.

The woman with secrets in her eyes and that mouth I still dream about.

She says she’s not mine anymore.

But I see the way she trembles when I get too close.

She can lie to herself all she wants—

I’ve waited eight years for a second chance...at love or revenge, I'm not sure.

Because the lies run deep between us, and the trouble coming for us both is about to blow everything wide open.

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Review:

I usually don't enjoy the whole reconciling ex's story, but this was done in a way I couldn't not read. Lucy gave up her happiness to ensure Grudge didn't spend most of his youth in prison. Her father is a horrible person and is heavily involved in her life. Her father worked his backdoor connections to get his way and ruin 2 lives. Grudge is bitter, as expected, and has moved on until he locks eyes with Lucy at the courthouse. He tries, he really does to keep his life normal, welcoming his new role in the club and no feelings with the club girls. He falls though, old habits don't die and soon he is saving Lucy from danger. The writing style and this group of alpha men made it easy to read. 

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Scarlett Cole is a contemporary romance author that calls both Toronto, Canada and Manchester, England home. A born city dweller, she periodically quashes the urge to live in the country by hiking up a mountain to remind herself that living away from people would terrify the pants off her.

She believes everybody deserves their love story to be told and loves her heroes on the rough and rugged side…and usually tall (because she married one of those 6ft 6” men you read about in romance books!). She’s an A-type personality and Scorpio star sign, so good luck getting her to do anything she doesn’t want to.

When she isn’t writing, she’s happy to talk about hot men and expensive shoes while drinking a cold gin and tonic. Don’t bring up olives. As far as Scarlett is concerned, they are the devil’s food. As long as you don’t bring up olives, she’s happy to hear from you any time.

She is represented by Louise Fury at The Fury Agency.

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