A grumpy single dad small-town romance
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One Taste by Sophia Bloom
ISBN 9798322420231
Published 16 April 2024
Genre Romance
Pages 252
Reasons not to fall head over heels for my smokin’ hot neighbor:
1. He’s a single dad who’s got a decade on me and a protective streak a mile wide.
2. He’s a grumpy ex-SEAL who could snap me like a twig.
3. He’s a small-town guy and I’m a city slicker.
I’m not back in Bluehaven Beach for long. I’m just here to give my dad’s bar a facelift and make a quick buck, then I can return to NYC to sip on fancy cocktails and chase my baking dreams.
The kicker? The only construction worker who can help with my renovation project is the brooding, out-of-bounds guy next door, Cole McCoy.
Rather than focusing on my dreams, all I can see are his rock-hard abs, soulful eyes, and wickedly strong hands. I try to resist, but all it takes is one slip and we’re out of our underwear and in each other’s arms.
Maybe it’ll be a one-time thing.
Okay, a two-time thing.
Fine. An every-single-night thing.
This can’t carry on. I’ve got an interview for my dream job soon, and he’s busy raising two awesome girls. Did I mention he’s not exactly a believer in happily ever after?
But why is it that every time he asks me to leave, all I hear is stay?
What is One Taste by Sophia Bloom about?
One Taste by Sophia Bloom is the her debut novel.
In “Reasons Not to Fall,” our protagonist navigates the compelling challenges of resisting her smoldering hot neighbor, Cole McCoy, a single dad and former SEAL, as she embarks on renovating her father’s bar in Bluehaven Beach. Despite their age gap, differing backgrounds, and Cole’s reluctance towards commitment, their undeniable chemistry leads to a passionate affair that blurs the lines between lust and love. As she grapples with her career aspirations in New York City and Cole’s responsibilities as a father, she finds herself torn between pursuing her dreams and embracing a future with Cole and his two daughters, ultimately struggling to resist the pull towards a happily ever after despite the odds stacked against them.
My thoughts on One Taste
I thoroughly enjoyed delving into this debut novel by Sophia, which follows Elara’s journey from aspiring pastry chef in NYC to returning to her small hometown after her father’s passing. As she navigates the challenges of taking care of her father’s affairs, she reconnects with Cole, an older ex-Navy SEAL raising two daughters after a divorce. Together with their families, they embark on a project to renovate Elara’s father’s bar, leading to unexpected connections and discoveries. Without giving too much away, Sophia’s storytelling prowess shines through in this captivating tale. I highly recommend giving this talented new author a chance—I’m eagerly awaiting her next book!
TROPES:
• age gap
• dual pov
• forced proximity
• single dad
• small town romance
• grumpy x sunshine
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