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My Best Friend's Dad
Ever meet the right guy at the wrong time?
I knew how it would end the minute I met him. Hayes was just a little too good-looking to be real, and just a little too old to be appropriate for me. Not to mention, he already has a girlfriend.
I never stood a chance.
I was fresh off the plane that had delivered me from my threadbare past into an uncertain future. Even in the luxurious world of our resort, his wealth was obvious. I couldn't believe my luck that a man like him would only have eyes for me. But it was no coincidence we found each other under the stars outside that bar on that particular night.
Hayes Sterling is a name that means something. Generosity. Protectiveness.
Getting the job I so desperately need.
It also means he's completely off limits. Forbidden. Taboo.
Not just because he owns the guesthouse I'm living in.
Because he's my best friend's dad.
A standalone new adult forbidden romance with no cheating and a HEA.
I knew how it would end the minute I met him. Hayes was just a little too good-looking to be real, and just a little too old to be appropriate for me. Not to mention, he already has a girlfriend.
I never stood a chance.
I was fresh off the plane that had delivered me from my threadbare past into an uncertain future. Even in the luxurious world of our resort, his wealth was obvious. I couldn't believe my luck that a man like him would only have eyes for me. But it was no coincidence we found each other under the stars outside that bar on that particular night.
Hayes Sterling is a name that means something. Generosity. Protectiveness.
Getting the job I so desperately need.
It also means he's completely off limits. Forbidden. Taboo.
Not just because he owns the guesthouse I'm living in.
Because he's my best friend's dad.
A standalone new adult forbidden romance with no cheating and a HEA.
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Published May 24, 2023
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Sadie Black
36 books95 followersSadie Black is a 30-something author living on the east coast. She's married to a man who isn't a billionaire, but is her happily ever after (and they have four rugrats to prove it).
If she isn't dreaming up steamy romance stories or chasing her children then someone should file a missing person report, because she is always doing one or the other.
If she isn't dreaming up steamy romance stories or chasing her children then someone should file a missing person report, because she is always doing one or the other.
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May 24, 2023
4 STARS
Now look, I'm a sucker for the forbidden age trope okay? Hard to believe I used to shudder at the thought of daddy tropes and here we are. Greedily devouring everything in my sight. So of course when I saw the blurb to this, I knew this would be my very first Sadie Black book. And after finishing it, I'm happy to confirm it won't be my last.
Generally I love my forbidden trope with a bit more angst. This one was more on the fluffier side. But you know what? I don't even mind. It hit the spot just right with just the right dose of drama and just a touch of forbidden feels.
Piper and Lincoln have been best friends for years. When he invites her to Aspen to stay at his father's resort. Hayes is Lincoln's father who he just recently grew closer to following his divorce from his mother years ago. Hayes is. workaholic and barely has time for anything outside of his resort. I do want to highlight that if you're thinking this has cheating, since Hayes has a girlfriend, it doesn't. All is not as it seems there though I wouldn't have minded the additional angst if it had it.
The chemistry with Hayes and Piper is instantaneous though they do try to fight it. It doesn't take long for things to get steamy and boy does it get steamy.
If you like a good age gap that's well written and not drowning in uber angst or drama, give this one a shot.
ARC courtesy of author in exchange for an honest review
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Now look, I'm a sucker for the forbidden age trope okay? Hard to believe I used to shudder at the thought of daddy tropes and here we are. Greedily devouring everything in my sight. So of course when I saw the blurb to this, I knew this would be my very first Sadie Black book. And after finishing it, I'm happy to confirm it won't be my last.
Generally I love my forbidden trope with a bit more angst. This one was more on the fluffier side. But you know what? I don't even mind. It hit the spot just right with just the right dose of drama and just a touch of forbidden feels.
Piper and Lincoln have been best friends for years. When he invites her to Aspen to stay at his father's resort. Hayes is Lincoln's father who he just recently grew closer to following his divorce from his mother years ago. Hayes is. workaholic and barely has time for anything outside of his resort. I do want to highlight that if you're thinking this has cheating, since Hayes has a girlfriend, it doesn't. All is not as it seems there though I wouldn't have minded the additional angst if it had it.
The chemistry with Hayes and Piper is instantaneous though they do try to fight it. It doesn't take long for things to get steamy and boy does it get steamy.
If you like a good age gap that's well written and not drowning in uber angst or drama, give this one a shot.
ARC courtesy of author in exchange for an honest review
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May 24, 2023
superb, sweet and an easy read.
Piper is the perfect fmc that is spunky, without being a total pushover and I love the way we got to see her inner troubles between her best friend Lincoln and the man she unfortunately catches all the feelings for — his dad. Not only that, but given the age gap, it’s that Lincoln’s father also has a girlfriend.
The big twists in the middle made me cry. Probably way more than it should have but listen — Lincoln and all his feels! When they came pouring out, I just lost it. Then the strain on my heart as they’re all attempting to find their footing and just… try to make it work. Hayes makes it so easy to love him and he honestly reminds me of how my own husband treats and spoils me absolutely senseless.
Hayes redeems himself in all the greatest ways at the end. The way they make everything final is overwhelmingly romantic and everything I would want myself! Sadie did an amazing job with making the relationships in this novel feel very real, with all the doubts and hard decisions along the way. Let’s face it — relationships are never easy to begin with!
Highly recommend! This one is not like my normal darker reads. It was a great palate cleanser for me between all the darkness that resides in my kindle and on my bookshelves.
Piper is the perfect fmc that is spunky, without being a total pushover and I love the way we got to see her inner troubles between her best friend Lincoln and the man she unfortunately catches all the feelings for — his dad. Not only that, but given the age gap, it’s that Lincoln’s father also has a girlfriend.
The big twists in the middle made me cry. Probably way more than it should have but listen — Lincoln and all his feels! When they came pouring out, I just lost it. Then the strain on my heart as they’re all attempting to find their footing and just… try to make it work. Hayes makes it so easy to love him and he honestly reminds me of how my own husband treats and spoils me absolutely senseless.
Hayes redeems himself in all the greatest ways at the end. The way they make everything final is overwhelmingly romantic and everything I would want myself! Sadie did an amazing job with making the relationships in this novel feel very real, with all the doubts and hard decisions along the way. Let’s face it — relationships are never easy to begin with!
Highly recommend! This one is not like my normal darker reads. It was a great palate cleanser for me between all the darkness that resides in my kindle and on my bookshelves.
May 17, 2023
LOVED IT! My Best Friend's Dad is an exciting, steamy, enjoyable taboo/age gap romance. I'm liking this trope more and more these days, thanks in part to stories like this one! Sadie Black paints a delicious picture of rich, sexy Hayes Sterling and his world. His somewhat estranged son from his first marriage, Lincoln, and his son's childhood best friend, Piper Grant, re-enter his world more fully between high school and college as they try to find themselves and decide what to do with their lives. The best friend/lover triangle quickly materializes and we're off! I totally enjoyed Piper and her bold, in-your-face personality. Lincoln was sweet as her best friend/wanna-be rockstar. Hayes tried his best to be the in-control "Dad", but he was truly floundering in his personal life, hiding behind a "fake relationship" with a woman-friend of his own. When Piper walked into his world, he came alive. The ups and downs in this story were plentiful, fun to read, and kept me captivated throughout the story. Was it a bit unbelievable at times? Sure, but that's kind of the nature of this trope. Throw caution to the wind and jump into this one. I hope you'll like it as much as I did!
January 7, 2024
When I struggle to find something to read, I always gravitate to my go-to, Age Gap Romance, and throw in Best Friend’s Dad in the mix—even better. Sadie Black’s “My Best Friend Dad” brings on the forbiddenness that makes this story even better. On her way to visit her best friend, Lincoln, Piper hooks up with a very handsome, wealthy older man, Hayes. What they both later find out is that Hayes is Lincoln’s father.
Some other conflicts come up—some frustration, some angst, but all worth the read. The spice was perfectly balanced—not too much where it dominated the story. I loved that Piper had a male friend, unlike other best friend dad stories I’ve read—it made it more unique. Overall, it is an entertaining story.
Some other conflicts come up—some frustration, some angst, but all worth the read. The spice was perfectly balanced—not too much where it dominated the story. I loved that Piper had a male friend, unlike other best friend dad stories I’ve read—it made it more unique. Overall, it is an entertaining story.
May 13, 2023
I wasn’t too sure about this book at the beginning. I loved the relationship Piper and Lincoln had, but was a little thrown with her having feelings for an attached man. However, the pace of the book and how their mutual attraction built from a solid foundation helped turn my feelings around.
I liked that Piper acted like a responsible adult, was a strong and confident woman, and knew what she wanted.
I loved seeing Hayes’s point of view as well and how he was feeling. It really helped to know that this wasn’t just a fling and was turning into something real.
Overall, great writing and the character development was great.
I liked that Piper acted like a responsible adult, was a strong and confident woman, and knew what she wanted.
I loved seeing Hayes’s point of view as well and how he was feeling. It really helped to know that this wasn’t just a fling and was turning into something real.
Overall, great writing and the character development was great.
May 21, 2023
This is the first book I’ve read by Sadie Black. I loved it. It started out with. Piper lusting after her best friend’s Dad. We find out Lincoln and Piper have grown up together and are lifelong best friends. On a visit to see Lincoln, Piper is surprised when he leaves to on tour and is left to stay at his Dad’s pool house.
As the story progresses we find Hayes and Piper fighting this pull toward each other. Sadie gives us the point of view of a girl trying to figure out if this is truly love or an infatuation along with not wanting her whole world to blow up.
I enjoyed reading this and I look forward to more books from this author.
As the story progresses we find Hayes and Piper fighting this pull toward each other. Sadie gives us the point of view of a girl trying to figure out if this is truly love or an infatuation along with not wanting her whole world to blow up.
I enjoyed reading this and I look forward to more books from this author.
May 13, 2023
This was a fun story. Their chemistry and dynamic was spot on. I loved the epilogue as well.
May 30, 2023
This was a fun read! This was my first book by Sadie and I really enjoyed it.
As the story implies, it is a love story between Piper and her best friends (Lincoln) father Hayes. There are taboo themes but everyone is above legal age during all encounters.
What happens when you meet the hottest man ever, who makes you instantly swoon, only to find out it’s your bffs dad? When Piper goes to spend part of her gap year with her bff Lincoln, she just wanted a fresh start. That is until she saw Hayes Sterling at the bar. Her literal dream man. But those dreams came crashing down just as quickly when she realized Hayes was actually her host for the summer, as well as her new boss.
This steamy romance was a quick read for me. Lots of taboo themes but I thought it was done in a very light way.
As the story implies, it is a love story between Piper and her best friends (Lincoln) father Hayes. There are taboo themes but everyone is above legal age during all encounters.
What happens when you meet the hottest man ever, who makes you instantly swoon, only to find out it’s your bffs dad? When Piper goes to spend part of her gap year with her bff Lincoln, she just wanted a fresh start. That is until she saw Hayes Sterling at the bar. Her literal dream man. But those dreams came crashing down just as quickly when she realized Hayes was actually her host for the summer, as well as her new boss.
This steamy romance was a quick read for me. Lots of taboo themes but I thought it was done in a very light way.
July 5, 2023
My Best Friend’s Dad is a great read which I highly enjoyed! It is a forbidden age gap romance between Piper Grant, who travels to Aspen for the summer to visit her best friend Lincoln who is staying at his dad’s home, and Hayes Sterling, who is Lincoln’s father and owner of an Aspen Resort where Piper and his son obtain employment. Everything is fine until Lincoln accepts a position playing for another band which will be on tour leaving Piper and Hayes together with their strong attraction to one another. This well written romance has friendly banter, plot twists, misunderstandings, strong emotions, and steamy chemistry. I highly recommend this book written by Sadie Black.
I received a free copy of this book from Paige Publishing and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
I received a free copy of this book from Paige Publishing and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
January 26, 2026
Amazing age-gap romance that had me glued from the very first page. It’s my first time reading this author, she was recommended by another author , whom I read and I’m not disappointed. The characters are strong , passionate and determined to finding happiness when they least expect it. Hayes Sterling, thirty nine year old, very successful resort owner in Colorado and very unattached is unexpectedly thrown off his axes when he sets sites on a very beautiful, very passionate and very young nineteen year old Piper Grant who also happens to be his son’s very best friend. You can imagine the kind of challenges these two very beautiful souls will have to face and the outcome destined for them. A highly recommended reading for the romantic hearts whom love has no boundaries. 5 stars ⭐️!
April 1, 2026
Step mom or bestie
OK this is my first book by Sadie Black and I had no idea what to expect but I liked the book! Teenage angst can be so funny from the outside looking in and yet not so fun while living through it. Piper and Lincoln are besties and when Piper has had it with her parents condemning her life choices Lincoln gives her an out. Move across the country and live with me and my dad. Oh so simply thrown out there but so full of grenades that are just waiting to EXPLODE! Let’s just say that cameras, puppies and chemistry come out to play and things get to be very hot. Grab this book and give it a spin.
OK this is my first book by Sadie Black and I had no idea what to expect but I liked the book! Teenage angst can be so funny from the outside looking in and yet not so fun while living through it. Piper and Lincoln are besties and when Piper has had it with her parents condemning her life choices Lincoln gives her an out. Move across the country and live with me and my dad. Oh so simply thrown out there but so full of grenades that are just waiting to EXPLODE! Let’s just say that cameras, puppies and chemistry come out to play and things get to be very hot. Grab this book and give it a spin.
June 27, 2023
Quickie review: I went in wanting to absolutely love this one. I mean age gap? Best friend’s dad? What isn’t there to love? But in the end, I just really liked it. For me, I never felt the all consuming love connection between both Hayes and Piper. Yeah, there was the obvious attraction but no real connection. Except for maybe towards the end. Still, the book held my attention and I enjoyed it. 4 Stars.
April 29, 2024
Great story. I admit, there were times I wanted to punch someone, and it wasn't always one of the MCs. However, the story was very enjoyable. Going on this journey with Hayes and Piper, as well as Lincoln, I had a great time. It was heartwarming, steamy, and heartbreaking all at the same time. The last three chapters really brought the story home. I loved it. I look forward to reading something else by this author.
May 24, 2023
Best Friends Dad
A fun, steamy, off limits relationship. Loved seeing Piper's life falling into place, while falling for the one person who could make it all fall apart. Hayes Sterling.
A fun, steamy, off limits relationship. Loved seeing Piper's life falling into place, while falling for the one person who could make it all fall apart. Hayes Sterling.
June 9, 2023
BFF’s HOT daddy
This book was so steamy! It had me waiting on the edge of my seat! I truly enjoyed this! Lincoln and Piper are the best of friends! I was hoping it would all work out in the end! Read to see if it does!
This book was so steamy! It had me waiting on the edge of my seat! I truly enjoyed this! Lincoln and Piper are the best of friends! I was hoping it would all work out in the end! Read to see if it does!
July 1, 2023
Loved it!
This book was everything I was looking for and more. It had amazing characters that were easy to fall in love with from the very beginning. I loved that the drama didn't overshadow the the complexity of the relationships in the story. And boy, it was smoking hot!
This book was everything I was looking for and more. It had amazing characters that were easy to fall in love with from the very beginning. I loved that the drama didn't overshadow the the complexity of the relationships in the story. And boy, it was smoking hot!
October 21, 2023
Overall a quick and light read. The FMC was a little annoying because she immediately shuts down and doesn't communicate with the MMC after his son finds out. It was a fun ride and I would definitely read this author again.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 1, 2024
The FMC needs to be taken in the back and shot
I know the fmc was 19 but my gosh did I want to throttle her especially during the break up chapters if you love yourself please do not read
I know the fmc was 19 but my gosh did I want to throttle her especially during the break up chapters if you love yourself please do not read
July 6, 2023
Sweet and fun read!
January 6, 2024
Secretive, older hot man
Falling for a stranger only to find out he's your best friends dad. Can they keep their hookup a secret. A fun, hot read.
Falling for a stranger only to find out he's your best friends dad. Can they keep their hookup a secret. A fun, hot read.
June 17, 2024
I did not enjoy that at all. I cringed the entire time reading it. It was too taboo for me and just gross. And I read a lot of dark romance! The HEA was too unrealistic! What the hell!
September 1, 2024
nunca confio q livro com título nessa vibe seja grandes coisa (só o título amo o plot) mas esse me surpreendeu achei mt bom
September 30, 2024
This books is sooo boring .
February 16, 2026
what a waste of time. but just looking at the title, I don't know why I expected anything else
Did Not Finish
April 26, 2026DNF
August 14, 2026
Although the age gap was unsettling for me, the story did keep me turning pages to the very end.
How they solved all the issues they had was tied up in a neat bow by the end.
How they solved all the issues they had was tied up in a neat bow by the end.
June 12, 2023
This was so good and exciting, lots of steam and I just loved Hayes so much. Him and Piper just clicked and Lincoln I liked their relationship.
So passionate, tricky and so steamy. I love a good age gap I find the so beautiful and exciting.
So passionate, tricky and so steamy. I love a good age gap I find the so beautiful and exciting.
May 12, 2023
I love a good age-gap romance and what makes this one better for me is that he didn't watch her grow up, so there isn't a chance of an ick factor.
Piper has decided not to go to college right away and take a gap year to figure out what she wants to do. So when her best friend, Lincoln, asks her to come to stay with him and his father for at least the fall, possibly the whole year, she jumps on it. On her fight night there, she meets an older man and flirts heavily with him, only to find he has a girlfriend. And is Lincoln's father.
Which is fine at first. Hayes helps get Piper a job and she's living in the pool house rather than the main house. And Lincoln's there as a reminder as to why they should stay away from each other. But Lincoln's band is brought out on tour and it's just Piper and Hayes at home and the girlfriend is actually just a friend. And sparks fly between Hayes and Piper. Only to have Lincoln come home on a break and tear their relationship apart.
Hayes and Piper get their happy ending in this stand-alone book.
I could not find anywhere that says where Sadie Black is from. Which doesn't really matter much other than all the nineteen-year-olds drinking and bars and parents not having a problem with it. This makes me think Ms. Black isn't from the United States. Again, fine, but I have to wonder how Hayes, as the owner of the establishment, was more than okay with letting a nineteen-year-old drink there without losing their license. Even with a fake ID, the bartender shouldn't have allowed it.
Age-gap romances, especially where it's the best friend's dad, run the risk of being creepy and bordering on underage. I really loved that Hayes hadn't met Piper before now and that it was Piper who started most encounters even though they were both lusting after each other. And I loved that both didn't want to hurt Lincoln in all this. His approval at the end and his ribbing of Piper helped show how strong their friendship was.
I received an advance review copy from Paige Press LLC., and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Piper has decided not to go to college right away and take a gap year to figure out what she wants to do. So when her best friend, Lincoln, asks her to come to stay with him and his father for at least the fall, possibly the whole year, she jumps on it. On her fight night there, she meets an older man and flirts heavily with him, only to find he has a girlfriend. And is Lincoln's father.
Which is fine at first. Hayes helps get Piper a job and she's living in the pool house rather than the main house. And Lincoln's there as a reminder as to why they should stay away from each other. But Lincoln's band is brought out on tour and it's just Piper and Hayes at home and the girlfriend is actually just a friend. And sparks fly between Hayes and Piper. Only to have Lincoln come home on a break and tear their relationship apart.
Hayes and Piper get their happy ending in this stand-alone book.
I could not find anywhere that says where Sadie Black is from. Which doesn't really matter much other than all the nineteen-year-olds drinking and bars and parents not having a problem with it. This makes me think Ms. Black isn't from the United States. Again, fine, but I have to wonder how Hayes, as the owner of the establishment, was more than okay with letting a nineteen-year-old drink there without losing their license. Even with a fake ID, the bartender shouldn't have allowed it.
Age-gap romances, especially where it's the best friend's dad, run the risk of being creepy and bordering on underage. I really loved that Hayes hadn't met Piper before now and that it was Piper who started most encounters even though they were both lusting after each other. And I loved that both didn't want to hurt Lincoln in all this. His approval at the end and his ribbing of Piper helped show how strong their friendship was.
I received an advance review copy from Paige Press LLC., and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
May 19, 2023
My Best Friend’s Dad
By Sadie S. Black
I’m normally good with an age-gap trope and at the beginning I thought oh my this has the potential to to downhill, but Author Sadie Black did an amazing job keeping Hayes and Piper playing the long game, via banter and innuendo and I loved it!
Piper goes to Colorado to visit her best friend Lincoln, they have been BFF’s since primary school, they’ve even come to a conclusion that they will only ever be friends. So when Piper arrives and the first person she meets is Hayes (Lincoln’s father) she decides she could definitely spend some time with that handsome specimen….and then she finds out he is Lincoln’s father…off limits or on hold?
When Lincoln leaves for a six week tour with a band and Piper has taken a job at Haye’s resort, the new question is will they or won’t they.
I loved how the author let each character work their way through their feelings, make their own decisions and then take their chances.
Will the attraction between Hayes and Paige throw a wrench into her friendship with Lincoln? What about Hayes, will his confession to a friend be good or bad for that friendship?
Even with an age-gap will they continue to grow together?
With all the questions and issues that could arise and I rooted for them to make themselves the happy ending they both wanted.
By Sadie S. Black
I’m normally good with an age-gap trope and at the beginning I thought oh my this has the potential to to downhill, but Author Sadie Black did an amazing job keeping Hayes and Piper playing the long game, via banter and innuendo and I loved it!
Piper goes to Colorado to visit her best friend Lincoln, they have been BFF’s since primary school, they’ve even come to a conclusion that they will only ever be friends. So when Piper arrives and the first person she meets is Hayes (Lincoln’s father) she decides she could definitely spend some time with that handsome specimen….and then she finds out he is Lincoln’s father…off limits or on hold?
When Lincoln leaves for a six week tour with a band and Piper has taken a job at Haye’s resort, the new question is will they or won’t they.
I loved how the author let each character work their way through their feelings, make their own decisions and then take their chances.
Will the attraction between Hayes and Paige throw a wrench into her friendship with Lincoln? What about Hayes, will his confession to a friend be good or bad for that friendship?
Even with an age-gap will they continue to grow together?
With all the questions and issues that could arise and I rooted for them to make themselves the happy ending they both wanted.
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