The Bachelor

The Dalton Family #5

by Marni Mann

A scorching hot, forbidden, friends-to-lovers romance from USA Today best-selling author Marni Mann …

Camden Dalton is notorious for three his command of the courtroom, his moves in the bedroom, and being the ultimate bachelor, never ever taking a woman home twice.

One drunken night, when Camden and I are accidentally left alone, we make a deal.

My proposition to if I don’t lose my virginity within the next year, he promises to take it.

But I don’t just want to do it.
I want to get filthy, dirty, rocked .
And I want to learn how to give as good as I get.

His four lessons on how to be an unforgettable lover. If I can make it through those without catching feelings, then we’ll move on to the fifth and final lesson, where all my naughtiest dreams will come true.

There’s only one problem.
Camden’s twin sister is my BFF.
And he’s forbidden to ever date any of her friends.

We just pray his sister won’t find out because what we’re doing is a whole lot more than dating.

There are five stand-alone books in the Dalton Family
The Lawyer
The Billionaire
The Single Dad
The Intern
The Bachelor

Genres: Romance, Friends To Lovers, Audiobook, Contemporary Romance, Contemporary, Billionaire Romance, Forbidden Romance

368 pages, Paperback

First published April 27, 2023

About the author

USA Today Bestselling author Marni Mann knew she was going to be a writer since middle school. While other girls her age were daydreaming about teenage pop stars, Marni was fantasizing about penning her first novel. She crafts sexy, titillating stories that weave together her love of darkness, mystery, passion, and human emotions. A New Englander at heart, she now lives in Sarasota, Florida, with her husband and their Yellow Lab. When she’s not nose deep in her laptop, working on her next novel, she’s scouring for chocolate, sipping wine, traveling, or devouring fabulous books.

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Reviews

[Heather Adores Books · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.25⭐
Series ~ The Dalton Family #5 a series most enjoyable when read in order, but not totally necessary.
Others in the series ~ The Lawyer #1, The Billionaire #2, The Single Dad #3, The Intern #4
Publication date ~ April 27, 2023
Page Count ~ 362
Audio length ~ 9 hours 43 minutes
POV ~ dual 1st
Featuring ~ lawyer, billionaire, sisters best friend, best friends brother, off limits, forbidden, secret relationship, grumpy/sunshine, alpha, virgin, steamage

Camden & Oaklyn
First off I just love both of their names. They have know each other since they were 12, but deemed off limits due to Oaklyn being Hannah's, Camden's twin sister, best friend.
Oaklyn is ready to lose her virginity at 25 and she wants Camden to help her with that and expand her sexual knowledge.

Usually Marni gives us a fast burn with some steamage in the 1st or 2nd chapter, but this one was on the slower burn side and I didn't hate that for them. I mean there was some action, but not action action until later one. Camden did like a complete 180 on his outlook of what he saw for himself and I loved that about him. Oaklyn just leaves a ray of sunshine where ever she goes.

Overall, a delightful end to the Dalton Family series. I bet we haven't seen the last of them though.

Side cover notes ~ he has a nice looking jawline, not a fan of suit jacket sleeves scrunched up, but I do like that he is wearing a leather bracelet as that was brought up a few times in the story.

*Thanks to Marni Mann and Valentine PR for the ARC. I am voluntarily leaving my honest review*

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[Marni Mann]

The Bachelor will is live on KU!

🔥HEROINE REVEAL 🔥
Sooo many of you have been asking who is Camden Dalton’s love interest in The Bachelor. It’s Oaklyn Rose, Hannah’s best friend … did you guess right? And guys, their forbidden chemistry is off the charts explosive. 🥵

[glavreads · Rating 4 out of 5]

this was a fun read! the whole dalton series is about billionaire grumpy-ish assholes which are always fun to read about.

this is a best friend’s brother/seggs coach book where oaklyn is inexperienced and looking for playboy camden to take her v-card and show her how to please her future husband. camden’s twin, hannah, is oaklyn’s lifelong best friend who strictly forbid him from dating any of her friends but well here we are:

this was hot and fun, i am usually SO down for a coach trope. it’s my favorite iteration of the reformed playboy trope but this felt a little rushed. we were kind of thrown right into the dynamic without any build up of their tension or chemistry but it was hot for sure.

[MissBecka Gee · Rating 1 out of 5]

I did not enjoy this
Not one bit.
I hated Camden,
He's a fucking shit.
Don't get me started
on Oakland's purity.
Being that naive
with internet?
An obscurity.

This really wasn't for me. The two MC's were awful and I could not get into the story as a result.
I had really enjoyed The Billionaire which is book 2 in this series (can all be read as stand alones), so I am hoping this is a one off.
Much love to NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for letting me check it out.

[Shabby -BookBistroBlog · Rating 5 out of 5]

Do you see the smoke coming outta my kindle, that's because Camden Dalton is talking dirty to Nubile virgin "off limits" Oaklyn Rose in there.
Mind your own business!!
And boy does Marni go all out with Camden and his dirty dirty mouth....& now I want it on me!!!
Phew lawd!
Keep your panties off ladies, they'll dissolve in wetness as you read.
Decadent as a chocolate fountain and deliciously enticing as strawberries dipped in it, this book oozes..OOOOOOOOZES sensuality from every word, every page, every chapter.
The texting while in public is so naughty, I was scared the restaurant would catch fire.
But she's totally forbidden for him. Oaklyn being his twin Hannah's best friend and she's already bound him by a promise to stay off
But his dîčk didn't get the memo apparently 😜

"Wild. Uncommitted. Fucking dominants who aren’t looking to be soft and tender with a virgin. "

And that's how Adam got in trouble with eve and Camden surely follows suit.
Messy entanglement, hard to keep secrets and heart following the dick downstairs is inevitable but oh so juicy to read.
Sigh marni, why can't any one of your alphas come to life and jump out of the pages and into my arms 🫣
4.5 stars for feather & ice and everything spice
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[Bookgasms Book Blog · Rating 5 out of 5]

* Beta Read*

LADIESSSSS! Brace yourselves because Camden Dalton has arrived and he is BEYOND perfection! Marni Mann has delivered another 5 Star Knockout with the The Bachelor. The final book in the AMAZING Dalton Family series will singe your fingers from the fiery chemistry alone!!! This book is pure fire!!!!

Before I say anything about this story just know that NO ONE can write sizzling sexytimes like this author. Mann has a finger on the pulse of what readers want and will give it to us in spades!!! Camden and Oaklyn are EVERYTHING!! This story is full of heartfelt emotions, inferno-level heat and a story that will keep you enthralled the minute you begin.

Seriously, do yourself a favor and pick up The Bachelor. It is hands down one of 2023's best novels!!! I loved this story more than anything and will miss this family so so much!! Marni Mann knocked it out of the park and then some! I can't wait for what's next! Bravo! 5 stars! ~Ratula

[Anna · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5

GOD I LOVE MARNI’S BOOKS SO MUCH. I just knew this one was going to be so hot & amazing!! Especially as the last in the series 🥹❤️

Camden was so hot & I loved Oaklyn so much!! They were a perfect duo. We gotta a play boy & a literal virgin. You already know what’s up ;)

Oaklyn is feeling ready to have her virginity taken at the ripe age of 25. The one man she has her sights set on to make this happen is of course no one other than Camden Dalton: Her best friends twin brother and a man she’s known almost half her life.

After she propositions him, they come up with a plan. 5 lessons. If she can handle it, and show Camden that she won’t get attached, he agrees to take her virginity. Camden put the 5 lessons into place for Oaklyns sake and didn’t realize he might be the one who actually needs them in the end. But no one can know about their little arrangement. ESPECIALLY not Hannah, the bestie and twin sister. Camden promised her many years ago that he would never go after Hannah’s friends and here he is, coming full circle. Oh the beauty of a forbidden romance. You NEED to read this one!

It was the perfect finale to one of the spiciest & fun series out there!

Spice:🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

Tropes:
Best friends brother
It’s always been you
Forbidden romance
Billionaire
Virgin heroine

[Abbey Mewmaw · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow okay I loved this book so much. I’m a sucker for a best friends brother and a Reformed playboy trope and this did not disappoint. Camden and Oaklyn were so good for each other and sheeeeshhh was it hot as ever. The spice was *chefs kiss*. The bachelor was the last in the series but the first book I read of Marni. I loved the characters from the other books I can’t wait to go read their stories! I’m especially excited for Macons story! Thank you NetGalley for the audio arc!!

[Wendy'sThoughts · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 Simply The Best! Stars
* * * * 1/2 Spoiler Free
If You LOVE Tina Turner As I Do, you will understand the reference in my title. Marni Mann has a way of weaving emotions and sexy times. It borders on just right and this book is no different.

This entry links all the other books in the series yet gives the focused couple all the necessary time, plot, conflicts, and HEA we all want.

What it does do is make me want more writing by Marni Mann.
~~~~~~ Before Reading ~~~~~
This is coming and should be good!

The Lawyer (The Dalton Brothers, # 1)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Billionaire (The Dalton Brothers #2)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Single Dad (The Dalton Brothers #3)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Intern (The Dalton Brothers #4)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Bachelor (The Dalton Brothers #5)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

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[✰ Liz ✰ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Holy HOTNESS full review to come!

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[RomancewithRachel · Rating 3 out of 5]

3/5⭐️
3/5🌶️

•best friends brother
•virgin
•teach me to please you

Why this didn’t do it for me? I’m unsure the exact reason. But Camden was so annoying in the beginning, it drove me insane. Plus the script flipped out of no where. Camden was all “I cant fall for you, no feelings between us ever” then in the next paragraph “I love you.” I just wasn’t vibing, sadly.

These tropes are heavy hitters for me, but this book just didn’t deliver the way it could’ve. The spice was good, but not good enough to carry the whole story.

[Vanessa (nessreads) · Rating 5 out of 5]

shit. fuck. damn. just when i think i have a favorite in this series marni goes and plays with my head and makes me rethink my choice. this book, my gosh this book was everything and more. i couldn’t put it down, i was so consumed and turning the pages at record speed. loved, loved, loved this book it was so freaking good.

ever since getting a glimpse of hannah’s best friend, oaklyn in the intern i desperately wanted and needed her book. i kept my fingers crossed that her love interest would be camden, hannah’s twin brother because i knew they’d be amazing together and i was right. oaklyn is sunshine personified, she’s such a caring and positive person with a heart of gold. she also knows what she wants and who she wants it from and when it comes to obtaining it she isn’t afraid to voice it. i loved her confidence and the way she took charge, i just adored her so much.

camden, dear lord he was every. single. freaking. thing. *bows down* i was obsessed with him. he’s been living the bachelor life and that’s just the way he likes and wants it. he doesn’t want a relationship but when he leasts expects it his world will be tuned on its axis and his heart will never be the same.

oaklyn and camden were electrifying. their attraction for one another was hot, hot, hot. they had scorching chemistry and definitely brought the fire. i loved how they respected each other and the trust they both showed and had towards one another. they made an amazing couple are were perfect for each other.

the bachelor was a delectable unputdownable sizzling billionaire romance that brought an endless amount of heat as well as tender moments. marni went out with a bang with the conclusion of the addictive dalton family series. i’m so excited for what’s to come and i can’t wait for more from marni aka the queen of spice.

*i voluntarily read and reviewed an arc of this book*

[LianaReads blog · Rating 4 out of 5]

The fifth novel in Marni Mann's The Dalton Family series, The Bachelor, is a seductive and sensual standalone.

Oaklyn, a good girl and the best friend of Camden's sister, has been drawn to Camden for a long time.

Due to his troubles with commitment and fear for his sister, Camden, the ultimate bachelor, is hesitant to date Oaklyn. Camden first tries to object when Oaklyn suggests taking her virginity and teaching her about being sexy and seduction. I loved seeing them both growing throughout the story and experience their own chemistry and feelings.

Their chemistry is evident, though, and the teachings soon transcend the purely physical. By keeping the tension high, Mann does a great job examining the characters' emotional depth.

This steamy book will appeal to fans of forbidden romance, friends-to-lovers, and best friend's brother clichés.

4.5 stars
Arc team review

[ohmynameiskaylee · Rating 2 out of 5]

If the overly touchy feely couple in a rollercoaster line were written as characters in a book, this would be it.

We went from 0-100 with no proper character development whatsoever.

At least the smut was hot though. Only redeemable quality.

[Travelogged Blogs · Rating 4 out of 5]

“You’re fucking perfect. Every inch of you. And every single one of those inches is mine.”

This was such a quick and easy read, with lots of steam and chemistry between Camden & Oaklyn. At first, I thought Camden is going to try hard to reject his feelings but he really surprised me. Oaklyn was a really nice girl who deserved the man whom she wanted to be worthy of her. The plot has less drama, is fast paced and will keep you hooked to find out whether Camden & Oaklyn get their HEA without any hurdles. So if you're looking for something hot and lighthearted, you should definitely pick this book up!

I received an ARC in exchange of an honest review

[Leah Yost · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this whole series. I enjoyed every book - after reading each one I would say “well, this is my new favorite of the series.” The only thing I didn’t really care for, is each story was predictable. Each book has the same plot, young girl meets older man, they get together, man doesn’t know or want to fall in love, something happens and the man decides he’s ready and can’t live without her, the live happily ever after.

[Stephanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

ARC audiobook provided in exchange for an honest review.

I really enjoyed the dual narration on this book! Since it takes place from two main characters points of views, it was nice having the back and forth dynamic between the male and female narrators. The story can be read as a standalone but is also part of a series. It was sexy and romantic without being too over the top and was very well written. I’m definitely going to check out some of the other books in the series!

[Tiara · Rating 5 out of 5]

EXCUESS ME!!!! this didn't have to be this HOTTTTT. there is something that hits different about best friend's brother AND i am a hoe for a virgin heroin. like that is the bread and butter to me, and when oaklyn propositions camden to take her virginity its an offer that he cant refuse. but he's not going to make it easy for her. in true playboy fashion, he creates these lessons for her and let me tell you, i am a sucker for those! they got SOOOOO hot i had to take breaks while reading this. like i fell out of my chair at work while reading these. i loved how possessive and protective camden was over oaklyn. you could eaisly tell that he cared for her more and that she was the one that was going to change everything for him. i loved all of the sneaking around and how forbidden it all was. it made the tension even better- and the way that they had to hide it from hannah had me weak. this was everything i wanted it to be and MORE. i will forever love the entire dalton family. they have a special place in my heart and i will forever be obsessed with them all. i've said it once and ill say it again- MARNI MANN CAN DO NO WRONG!!!!

five stars / four chili peppers

tropes:

- best friend's brother
- virgin heroine x playboy
- forbidden romance
- it's always been you
- billionaire

[Naianne Lara · Rating 2 out of 5]

I deteste the whole “I’m in love with my sister’s best friend” because the whole thing is juvenile to me but Marni Mann writes the most sexy scenes I’ve ever read so I put that away to read this one.

The problem here - and the thing that killed the whole book for me - is that Oaklyn proposition herself to her best friend’s brother, Camden, say she’s a virgin and that she wants to learn how to be a great lover and his reaction is to make a contest, meaning she has to go through 5 lessons to prove to him she can handle having sex with him before he fucks her.

And the whole time I’m thinking to myself “why this girl is putting so much work to prove herself to this guy?” She literally could go to a bar and have sex with the first guy she saw it or any other guy would be willing to fuck right away if she said “I’m a virgin and I want to lose my virginity “, why was she going out of her way for Camden?

When he asked her to masturbe for him as a lesson, to see if she would cave and leave, I was like “girl, tell him you’re done and you can find someone else, please, he’s not the only man who knows how to fuck”.

The arrogance, the audacity and honestly the fact that he wasn’t even humble to be asked by her spoiled the book for me. And more so the fact that he knew so much about how to please a woman while she was the one who didn’t even know her G-spot, that’s bullshit. I like a little fantasy but this was way to surreal for me.

But my God, this author knows how to write sex scenes. It’s hot, it’s different from anything else I’ve read and I don’t even need a toy to get me off because her words do it for me.

I just wish she would turn off the arrogance in the men a little bit because in this case was way to much.

[Sarah/DragonflyReads · Rating 5 out of 5]

So different from the other books in Marni’s Dalton Family Series but still so so spicy! Forbidden to its core, The Bachelor gave me life! Oaklyn makes a pact with Camden to be her first in one year if she hasn’t found Mister Right by then. Fast forward and guess what? It’s time! But Camden’s twin sister is Oaklyn’s best friend and he promised to never date one of her besties. Oops!

The banter, the build up, THE SPICE! The Bachelor had it all and left me just as satisfied as Oaklyn at the very end. 😉

[ReadingTilTheBreakOfDawn · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Bachelor is book 5 of The Dalton Family series and boy does Marni Mann bring the heat for the final book. Camden is Hannah's twin brother (from the previous book, The Intern) and Oaklyn is her BFF. Can you say FORBIDDEN??!! Let's just say that these two bring the heat but so much more! And don't worry, this book is a complete standalone and it is not necessary to read the previous books. But if you like this one, you'll definitely want to go back and read them.

Oaklyn is a good girl that has a huge heart, but hasn't met the right person. In fact, she is still a virgin. But since they were kids, she has had a thing for Camden. Of course they were off-limits to each other due to Hannah. Now Oaklyn is older and wants Camden to take it all. Take her virginity and teach her how to be and have sex without disappointing her lover. Camden meanwhile is the epitome of a Bachelor. He likes women, but he doesn't like a commitment. Sound familiar?
I was a man who focused on orgasms, not commitments.
When Oaklyn approaches him with a proposition, he does everything to deter her from his bad boy ways and decides if she can pass the lessons, he will do the deed. But he will not make it easy on her. He doesn't want to hurt her and he doesn't want to hurt his sister.

This was another sizzling, sexy read that you will not want to put down and definitely will need a fan for! I totally fell in love with the sister's best friend storyline and loved the way the whole story played out. From the friendship the two characters had in the past and it being brought to their current relationship, I felt it upped the chemistry between Oaklyn and Camden even more. The friendship along with the banter and their scorching hot chemistry was so dang HAWT! The lessons? OMG! Yes, this story is sexy AF, but it's also so much more. When Camden realizes there is more to the lessons than just the end game, it really changes the course of everything. But we knew it was going to happen and when the switch clicks, you can't help but root for these two and their HEA.

For a spicy, forbidden, friends to lovers, best friend's brother romance Marni Mann has you covered in the absolute best way! What an ending to a scorching series! I cannot wait for the spinoff!

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Bachelor is a steamy, forbidden romance. Camden’s twin sister, Hannah, makes a rule that he can’t be involved with any of her friends. He follows this rule until he gets a proposition from Hannah’s best friend, Oaklyn that he can’t turn down. Can they keep it just physical or what will happen if they develop feelings? I really enjoyed the return of all the characters from the Dalton series especially Hannah and learning more about her twin brother and best friend. This continues the Dalton series. I recommend starting with The Intern but all books can be read as stand alones. I recommend The Bachelor for romance fans.

[Amber | aambuurreads · Rating 4 out of 5]

Camden and Oaklyn’s story might just be my favorite! The PINING is what gets me!! Right away we are introduced to the way Camden views Oaklyn and right away we know it’s forbidden! So, you know it’s going to be a juicy story. Oaklyn, is this sweet, naive and untouched woman who’s loved this man her whole life. She finally gets the courage to ask him the unthinkable. And as much as he tries to scare her away and resist, you know that ain’t happening! The things that were said and done in this book… wow. Mann never ceases to amaze me! A great conclusion to the series.

[Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

holy freaking hotness

i am jealous of Oakley and how she got Camden

i loved this book so much, im such a sucker for brother/sisters best friend and this didn’t disappoint

i love that Oakley told Camden exactly what she wanted and wasn’t scared to ask for it
& Camden was so obsessed with her before he even realized

i loved everything about this

[Meghan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I devoured this book. So smutty 🥵 it was such a fun and easy read. A simple story of a boy (Camden) who wanted his twin sister’s best friend (Oaklyn) for over a decade. But he made his sister a promise he wouldn’t date any of her friends.
Camden grows up to be a player (because what else are you supposed to do when you can’t have the girl you really want) and Oaklyn has lots of relationships but nothing really special. Maybe because she has been waiting for Camden to make his move.
Oaklyn gets tired of waiting and instead makes Camden an offer he can’t refuse (surprise it’s a sexy offer). A lot of smut and sneaking around happens and I loved every second of it.

I don’t normally give a pepper rating but this one needs it and I’m still not sure, this could be 4.
🌶️🌶️🌶️.75

[Chris · Rating 2 out of 5]

I love a playboy redemption story, but this one was not it. The excruciating description of how tight Oaklyn is and how she's never had anything but half of a finger or a tampon was so over the top and awful. I finished the book but ended up skimming most of it. Pass.

[Paula · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of the best in the series. I really loved it until around the 40% mark; I was convinced it was going to be a 5, but then Hannah's twin brother and cousin of the Dalton brothers, Camden, the supposed ultimate bachelor, wanted to take things with Oaklyn to more serious levels without any kind of introspection or angst, just because he spent a nice dinner with her and smiled as they exchanged messages. Ok, he's had a crush on his sister's best friend since they were young, but still, it's not very believable...

I wish Camden had been a bit more like Declan in the last book and that the main characters had had more moments with their families and friends while they were hidding their relationship; that would be fun to read.

The way they were discovered was... duhhh, really?

This series is spicy as hell!

[Vashti · Rating 5 out of 5]

My first read by this author who just happens to live in my neck of the woods in SWFLA.
I didn't know what to expect when I went into this book mid series, but I must say that I was pleasantly suprised about just how much I enjoyed this forbidden romance between this couple.She is the BFF of the hero"s twin and therefore forbidden to him to date her.
I really enjoyed this romance and just loved the hero's dirty talking!
This was a light sexy read with just the right amount of smutty goodness.Loved this couple!

[Sarah~Book Obsession Confessions · Rating 4 out of 5]

★︎✰︎4.25 STARS ✰︎★︎

This last book in this seriously hot, alluring, sexy series of interconnected standalone’s features Camden and his twin sister’s best friend Oaklyn.
It’s the younger generation of the Dalton family heating up the pages in this sexy scorcher. (I think it’s best to read them in order, each book moves ahead in time. You get to “catch up” with the previous couples in the series in the following books.)
This series and this book embodies the lives of the beautiful, ambitious, wealthy, sexy and successful people.
It’s an escape into a very indulgent and lush lifestyle.
It’s well written, decadent erotica with great locales, sensual atmosphere and top notch dirty talk.
This book is a bit of a slow burn with a virgin heroine. She’s ready to explore her sexuality with her best friends brother.
It’s a fast, sensual and surprisingly sweet story.
I loved the sexy games these characters played, I loved their interactions with each other and the secondary characters.
I love that the pair have known each other since their preteen years, it makes their connection seem realistic. I love that they are a bit forbidden and have to be secretive. I love forbidden romance and the excitement and nervous butterflies that come with it.
It’s low angst and minimal drama, heavy on the heat and fun.
It was a proper goodbye to all the characters that have made this fantastic series. I really enjoyed this story and the series.
The tease/glimpse of two new series to come has me quite excited. I can’t wait for more of the glamorous life!

[THE PETITE LIBR☆RY · Rating 2 out of 5]

whiny boring FMC begs for scraps of attention from an alcoholic caricature of a frat boi


also no virgin ever wants anal immediately bsfr