Title: The Varsity Dad Dilemma
Author: Lex Martin
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release Date: July 20, 2021
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★ A sexy, small town sports romance from USA Today bestselling author Lex Martin! ★
What’s worse than having Rider Kingston, the star quarterback, give you the big brush-off because he doesn’t want to get serious? You’d probably think living across the street from him where you get a firsthand view of his hookups, right?
That’s what I thought. Until someone drops off a baby with a note pinned to her blanket that says one of those jocks—either Rider or one of his roommates—is the father. The problem? Baby mama doesn’t mention which of these numbskulls is the sperm donor.
I wouldn’t care about their paternity problems—not the slightest bit—except my brother lives there too. Which means that adorable squawking bundle might be my niece, and there’s no way I’m leaving her unattended with those bumbling football players.
They need my help, even if they don’t know it yet. Once we solve this dilemma and figure out who’s the daddy, I’m out.
I’ll just ignore Rider and those soul-searing looks he gives me every time I reach for the baby. He broke my heart three years ago. He won’t get a second chance.
Caroline's Review
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Oh. My. Heart! I loved this book immensely! It was angsty, sweet and so hot!
”Can I go after what I really want, even if it is a six-foot-four quarterback with sterling-silver eyes?”
Gabby Duran made a mistake in freshman year – she let someone in, but then got burnt in the process. Since then, she’s kept her walls high. However, when she realises that the object of her disdain is living right across the road from her, she’s not too happy about it – especially knowing that that house is party central. She plans to keep her distance, except she’s pulled right into the thick of things when an abandoned baby is left on the guys’ doorstep – a baby that could be Rider’s or even her brother’s.
”Life is like that, tempting me with things I can’t have, shouldn’t want, and can’t deal with.”
Rider Kingston made a mistake in freshman year – he gave up the one good thing in his life. A decision he made out of crippling fear. He’s spent the last few years living it up, all the while trying to keep his head above water. Finding a baby on his doorstep that might be his is the last thing he needs. When the girl who hates him steps in to help organise them and find answers, he can’t help hoping that this might be his second chance with her.
”He thrusts a possessive hand into my hair, and three years of pent-up lust and longing rush over me as his mouth crashes into mine.”
This story was absolutely fabulous! Gabby and Rider were real people with real problems and worries. I adored Gabby. She owned her nerdiness and was an absolute godsend to Rider and the guys. I loved her maternal streak, her mad organisational skills and her kind, kind heart. She’d had a rough deal growing up and, oh my heart, she just wanted family, and people to love and be loved in return. I loved Rider, even though he could be a little bit obtuse at times! He’d also had a rough deal growing up and was walking a fine line between coming out on top or losing it all. I loved his resilience, his sweetness over the baby, his solid friendships with his teammates, and his ever growing passion for Gabby. I loved that he recognised the error of his ways and his grand gestures were pretty swoonworthy. The chemistry between them was off the freakin’ charts! The tension between them was taut and hella hot! This was such a fantastic read with all the feels. Thoroughly recommend!
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EXCERPT
As I walk Sienna to her car, she squeals. “Holy crap, is that Rider Kingston?”
Without my permission, my gaze slides across the street to the oversized man-child, who has the gall to be moving furniture shirtless while flexing his stupid abs. Judging by the other sweaty minions pouring out of the two story, Rider’s getting new roommates too.
My eye twitches again, and my focus snaps back to Sienna. “I thought you said you weren’t a fan of football.”
“Oh, I’m not. I can’t sit through an entire game. But I am a fan of football players.” Her gaze turns ravenous as she scans my neighbor’s front lawn. Or, likely, the glistening eight-pack Rider’s put on display. “All that testosterone. Those bulging muscles. That deep, masculine grunting. Oh yeah. Get me one of those!”
She cackles, and Rider hears it.
Of course he does.
Shockingly, he deigns to speak to me.
“Hey, Gabby,” he shouts. “How was your summer?”
I’m not sure when he decided to stop ignoring me, but that’s better than pretending we’re friends, which we’ll never be.
I close my eyes because I don’t need any reminders of his masculine beauty. And I definitely don’t need to see that sexy smirk, the one more powerful than his cannon that took the team to the playoffs last year.
No, I’m not interested in the star quarterback. Not anymore.
Turning on my heel, I wave my middle finger and march back to my house.
Laughter is all I hear as I slam the front door shut behind me.
AUTHOR BIO
Lex Martin is the USA Today bestselling author of the Texas Nights series (Reckless/Shameless) and the Dearest series. She writes contemporary romances, the sexy kind with lotsa angst, a whole lotta kissing, and the hot happily ever afters. A former high school English teacher and freelance journalist, she’s lived all over the country but currently resides in her hometown of San Antonio with her husband and twin daughters.
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