I love this cover and I absolutely love the characters and world-building. I laughed out loud and love the single dad aspect!

Unfortunately I had to DNF this story. The writing style was not for me. I appreciate the opportunity and apologize for not being able to complete the story. I wish the author the best of luck!

Thank you, Netgalley, the author, and Montlake for the gifted e-book! ❤️ #gifted. My review is comprised of my honest thoughts.

I could not get into this the way I hoped I would. It was very slow and uneventful. Of course, you may love it.

This just fell flat for me - one dimensional, felt very 'going through the motions' and just superficial. Didn't care about the characters. Good idea and premise, just poor execution

I was immediately drawn to this book by its captivating cover and the compelling premise it promised. The idea of delving into the nuanced anxieties of single parenthood, the complexities of shame, and the journey of overcoming unresolved childhood trauma resonated deeply with me. From the outset, it was clear that this was more than just a spicy romance—it was an exploration of the human condition through the lens of its protagonists, Rowan and Delilah.

This book isn’t just a spicy single dad romance it had depth. Which I think was a little hard for me to get into. That being said, the book undoubtedly offers a powerful portrayal of personal growth, healing, and the courage to face one's fears.

Overall a very solid read, the book started rather slow but the angst and likable characters kept me reading until the end.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

This just wasn't for me. Their separate storylines were okay but their romance and them together wasn't hitting for me. Also, their banter and the public apology was cringe.

Single Dads Club by Therese Beharrie is a bit of a slower burn romance that's ultimately about found family and setting your own path. While the narrative did not immediately captivate me, I eventually grew to enjoy the characters, and I'd read more from this author.

Many thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for sharing this book with me. All thoughts are my own.

If you're seeking exaggerated drama and melodramatic swoons, this might not be the right place for you. Instead, it offers a highly engaging experience, characterized by a mature perspective that suggests ways to unravel the knots we create.

This one took me a moment to get into, however when I finally was, the characters were absolutely gorgeous and the premise was charming.

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.