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Mad Love

The Single Dad Playbook, Book 1

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Mad Love

By: Willow Aster
Narrated by: Ava Erickson, Connor Crais
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A small-town, single dad, enemies-to-lovers standalone sports romance in the new series, The Single Dad Playbook, from USA Today Bestselling author Willow Aster

He's a quarterback, a single dad, and now he's my roommate…

For a long time now, I’ve despised Weston Shaw. He’d been someone I’d admired, taking my favorite football team, the Colorado Mustangs, to the Super Bowl. But that all turned upside down after one night that had nothing to do with me. We share one undeniable connection: his son, Caleb.

Unfortunately, the circumstances behind that have never been my story to tell. But now, the truth is out, and I’m left to deal with the consequences. I’m living under the same roof as Weston, and each day, I discover a side of him I never expected. He’s not the selfish jock I imagined. He’s caring, thoughtful, and unexpectedly charming. I find myself drawn to him in ways I never thought possible. It’s terrifying and exhilarating, but I can't deny it any longer…I’m falling for the one person I shouldn’t…Weston Shaw.

Mad Love is book one in The Single Dad Playbook series. Each book can be listened to as a standalone.

©2024 Willow Aster (P)2024 Willow Aster
Contemporary Sports Single Parent Heartfelt Funny Feel-Good Witty Tearjerking

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LOVED Weston and Sadie in audio!

All the swoons! Mad Love by Willow Aster was a sweet and dreamy small-town, single-dad sports romance that left me all warm and gooey inside from start to finish. Weston and Sadie’s romance squeezed my heart in all the best places, and I fell hard for their love for each other and baby Caleb. This was my first Willow Astor and won’t be my last.

Ava Erickson and Connor Crais perform this audiobook in dual narration, and this narrator pairing definitely knows how to deliver all the feels. Ava’s soft, melodic voice beautifully captured Sadie’s guarded, protective, and loyal-loving demeanor. Connor’s warm, dulcet tone encompassed Weston’s new dad's charismatic, vulnerable vibes, making him irresistible to Sadie. Both narrators were spot on in creating the slow-burning, roommates-turned-best friends-to-lovers, undeniable chemistry between Sadie and Weston.

Overall, I LOVED this book. If you are a fan of a small-town sports romance with a hot single-dad quarterback, a dedicated loving heroine, an adorable baby boy, close proximity, supportive teammates, a single-dad playbook, family support, Fairy Hut drinks, movie night kisses, best friends, co-parenting, slow-burn steamy times, she wears his jersey, journal entry sister truths, and a HEA that you will fall madly in love with, then you will adore Sadie and Weston’s story. I am looking forward to more from Willow Aster.

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This was a super cute single dad romance. Weston Shaw is a football player for The Colorado Mustangs. After one night that changes Weston's life, he finds out he has a son named Caleb. Due to certain circumstances Caleb's aunt, Sadie ends up staying with Weston to help take care of his son.

I listened to an advanced copy of the audiobook. It's so good. Performed in dual narration by Connor Crais and Ava Erickson. These two brought the characters to life. They were amazing! I thought the voices matched the characters so well.

Willow is a new to me author. I easily connected to her characters. Loved Weston's friends. They're an hilarious group of guys. The story had good pacing and good character development. If you love the movie Life As We Know It you will love this one!

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Single DADDYYYYY

I adored the Landmark Mountain series…Willow took this one to an AMAZING new level! I love me a single day…but a whole series dedicated to them is amazing! Sadie and Weston were sexy, sweet and so swoony! I could not get enough!

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Captivating Story!!

Mad Love is a beautifully written small town enemies to Lovers romance that will captivate you and you will keep on reading and listening to the story. Weston and Sadie will steal your heart. Their emotional tale is sure gonna touch readers heart.

I was hooked till the end and Cannot wait to read next book in this series. Highly Recommend it to all.

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Loved this book!

Wow this book blew me away. A roller coaster of emotions but I would willing take that ride again. Weston and Sadie make the perfect couple , they are so relatable, which I think what makes this book hit so hard in the emotional department. This was the first book by Willow Aster I have read but I cannot wait to read or listen to more. This looks like it is going to be a great series.

A big acknowledgment to the narrators, Ava Erickson and Connor Crais , for doing an amazing job on this, they really made it for me.

I was given am ALC to listen to and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

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Willow Aster does it again

I loved the last series Willow Aster wrote so when I saw she wrote a new series I knew I had to read it. I love single dads but dad that didn't know that he had a baby until his mom dies in a car accident. Then goes to raise the baby with the baby's aunt. He plays football and has a group on single dads to help him become a father. Then they fall in love. It was an amazing way to start off this new series.

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A Must Listen!

I really enjoyed this audiobook! The story and character development was so well done. I adored Weston and Sadie and how their love story grew and developed so naturally. The narrators did such a great job with this story and these characters. Great narrator pairing! This is a must listen.

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Outstanding!!

I loved this book and audio!! The way the MMC and MFC got to know each other overtime and worked together to put Caleb first and foremost! Both these characters grew overtime and together they complimented each other and made the other person better. The narration do course was on point!!! Connor Crais is one of my absolute favorite narrators so if he reads it I’m listening!! Ava Erickson did a fantastic job as the FMC!! This was my first book by Willow Aster and it won’t be my last! Loving this first book of this series! The banter with all the guys was hilarious too!
Can’t wait for the next one-Secret Love-Henley’s story!

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Sweet Single Dad Romance

After starting this series with Secret Love, Book 2 in the Single Dad Playbook Series, I of course had to go back to where it began with book 1 and I am so happy I did. I love a single parent romance but add in a professional football player, a beautiful FMC who isn’t afraid to say what’s on her mind and an amazing friend group?!? YES PLEASE! Mad Love follows Weston Shaw and Sadie Chapman when tragedy strikes, Sadie is there to pick up the pieces but one phone call to Weston and everything for these two. Now, Weston is home with his two month old son Caleb, and Sadie, all living under the same roof. The living arrangements start out a little tense but as time goes by Sadie starts to soften for Weston, understanding that he may not be the selfish playboy she thought he was and Weston starts to learn the truths of how Sadie and him got in this situation in the first place. I loved seeing these two come together and co-parent Caleb, Sadie stepping up in the unimaginable way and Weston letting her in with open arms. Their bond turns into a true friendship and I was rooting for this sweet family and their HEA.
Connor Crais and Ava Erickson narrate in dual doing a beautiful job giving us the tentions that ran high but also the emotions behind the honest conversation and the sweet way they were raising Caleb together. I absolutely adored the banter between Weston and his friends, and with each interaction between Weston and Sadie, Ava and Connor were able to express the true love and friendship with their voices, it only made me swoon harder for these two.

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Weston + Sadie !!!

Wow I devoured this one !! This was my first willow aster book and it did not disappoint! I mainly listened to this on audio, and once I started I couldn’t stop. Just like the spice…. Once that spark lit fire, Sadie and Weston were blazing hot. connor crais and ava erickson are sooo good, brought the characters to life and just made me in love with Sadie, Weston and all the single dads of the group! Can’t wait to explore more of WA books!!

What to expect:
✨Single dad
✨NFL Quarterback
✨Enemies to lovers
✨Forced proximity
✨Found family
✨small town
✨he falls first

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