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London Soccer Girls #3
Keeping the Single Dad
One-night stands are fun and done. Until they aren’t. Lana The papers call me the bad girl of women’s football. They don’t know the half of it. After my misdemeanours land me in hot water, I’m forced to do outreach with the one-night stand I never expected to see again. Goalkeeper Alex McAlister is old enough to be my dad, but with his deep Scottish voice and the twinkle in his eye, he’s a certified DILF. I don’t do commitment. This has to be fun and done, even if he is the only man I’ve ever wanted to hold onto. Alexander Lana is a tornado. Fierce. Devastating. Just passing through. My son Brodie is my world, and my job is to protect him. I can’t fall for a woman who won’t stick around. I can’t get attached. Brodie needs stability, not a wild child. This has to be fun and done, even if I can’t stop thinking about the night Lana's touch brought me back to life.
252 pages, Paperback
Published October 8, 2023
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Sasha Lace
9 books181 followersSasha Lace used to be a very serious scientist before she ditched the lab coat and started writing kissing books. Sasha lives in the North of England and is a mom of two young boys. Everyone in her family is soccer mad, so she knows way more about soccer than she ever wanted to know. As a scientist and mom, her hobbies include: mulling over the complexities of the universe, treading barefoot on Lego, chipping dried Play-Doh from fabric surfaces, dried flower arranging (because you can’t kill something twice), and writing about herself in the third person.
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October 14, 2023
This was so good I couldn't put it down. Alex and Lana were so good. The age gap was perfect. The chemistry was great and it was well written
October 14, 2023
Keeping the single dad
By Sasha Lace
Rating 5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Spice 3🌶️🌶️🌶️
I am so excited because I have found another new author to me! I will attempt to find the rest of this series and anything else she's written.
Family is at the centre of this tale, loyalty and blackmail, love and grief, acceptance and pain, all very emotive, all very real. In the world of sport, in the football world, reputations are made and lost, reputations that don't deserve the flack, that have no bearing on the truth are shattered.
I love the positivity the author injects along the way, and I found a beautiful story of misunderstanding, of grief, of hope and the most beautiful of all, pure all encompassing love. The author's writing held me firmly between her very skilled hands, eliciting a happy sigh at the end of the book. The world she exposes, the world she builds, has me glued to my screen from the first word to the very last!
This book had me captivated from start to finish. The characters are written so real and raw that it's hard to not look at them as real people and not just the two main characters in the story. This is everything that I love about contemporary romance: strong male and female main characters, romance with instant chemistry, and a hot single dad.
By Sasha Lace
Rating 5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Spice 3🌶️🌶️🌶️
I am so excited because I have found another new author to me! I will attempt to find the rest of this series and anything else she's written.
Family is at the centre of this tale, loyalty and blackmail, love and grief, acceptance and pain, all very emotive, all very real. In the world of sport, in the football world, reputations are made and lost, reputations that don't deserve the flack, that have no bearing on the truth are shattered.
I love the positivity the author injects along the way, and I found a beautiful story of misunderstanding, of grief, of hope and the most beautiful of all, pure all encompassing love. The author's writing held me firmly between her very skilled hands, eliciting a happy sigh at the end of the book. The world she exposes, the world she builds, has me glued to my screen from the first word to the very last!
This book had me captivated from start to finish. The characters are written so real and raw that it's hard to not look at them as real people and not just the two main characters in the story. This is everything that I love about contemporary romance: strong male and female main characters, romance with instant chemistry, and a hot single dad.
November 6, 2023
This series just keeps getting better and better! I love how the characters are all interconnected. Despite the fact that they are all standalone books, you really get a better experience reading if you have read the previous books because you get to meet the characters before you dive right into their lives center stage!
Lana Sinclair has always been a wild child- never one to be tamed, always out having fun, or so one would think. Yes she still has fun, but due to her private personal life, which she has done a really good job of keeping to herself, the fun that you see her having is 100% sober- unlike some of the other girls on the team when they let loose.
Alex has experienced extreme heartache. After losing his wife, he has put everything he has into being the best dad he could be for his son, which is why this move from Scotland to England is perfect- he gets to give his son the chance to be around more of his family and maybe get some help while navigating the world of being a single dad. It may have been 5 years since his wife has passed, but for some reason, he can't get the first girl (and really she is a girl- 22 to his 38) he takes a chance on for some fun out of his mind. Can he have everything he wants- a relationship, a stable life for his son and his career or is this girl he can't seem to stay away from going to never let her walls down to let them all in?
This by far may be the saddest story in the series. There is real hurt between these two main characters from situations outside of their relationship that truly make navigating their new found connection difficult. They both have real fear of being hurt again and saying goodbye that they both actively work to keep each other at arms length during different times to make sure they don't have to experience those feelings. One of the most interesting things to see on the pages of this book was how their difference in age translated into how they handled grief. The grief will always be there for the both of them- having lost two of the most important people in their lives, you can't expect that at any point they will truly get over that hurt, but with age comes experience and while it still hurts, Alex is able to navigate that hurt differently and be more open to allowing the world around him back in than Lana is. It was really nice to see both of them navigate those feelings on their own individual journeys and then as they begin to grow closer to each other. Their chemistry was also undeniable right from the beginning and it was really interesting to see both of them navigate that attraction while it only grew stronger- plus who doesn't like the idea of a behemoth Scottish man giving you anything you may want!
I have fallen head over heals for this series and can't wait to see who will get their happily ever next!
Lana Sinclair has always been a wild child- never one to be tamed, always out having fun, or so one would think. Yes she still has fun, but due to her private personal life, which she has done a really good job of keeping to herself, the fun that you see her having is 100% sober- unlike some of the other girls on the team when they let loose.
Alex has experienced extreme heartache. After losing his wife, he has put everything he has into being the best dad he could be for his son, which is why this move from Scotland to England is perfect- he gets to give his son the chance to be around more of his family and maybe get some help while navigating the world of being a single dad. It may have been 5 years since his wife has passed, but for some reason, he can't get the first girl (and really she is a girl- 22 to his 38) he takes a chance on for some fun out of his mind. Can he have everything he wants- a relationship, a stable life for his son and his career or is this girl he can't seem to stay away from going to never let her walls down to let them all in?
This by far may be the saddest story in the series. There is real hurt between these two main characters from situations outside of their relationship that truly make navigating their new found connection difficult. They both have real fear of being hurt again and saying goodbye that they both actively work to keep each other at arms length during different times to make sure they don't have to experience those feelings. One of the most interesting things to see on the pages of this book was how their difference in age translated into how they handled grief. The grief will always be there for the both of them- having lost two of the most important people in their lives, you can't expect that at any point they will truly get over that hurt, but with age comes experience and while it still hurts, Alex is able to navigate that hurt differently and be more open to allowing the world around him back in than Lana is. It was really nice to see both of them navigate those feelings on their own individual journeys and then as they begin to grow closer to each other. Their chemistry was also undeniable right from the beginning and it was really interesting to see both of them navigate that attraction while it only grew stronger- plus who doesn't like the idea of a behemoth Scottish man giving you anything you may want!
I have fallen head over heals for this series and can't wait to see who will get their happily ever next!
October 15, 2023
Again, Sasha shoots and she most definitely scores! ⚽️
I was a little nervous if I was going to like the FMC, Lana, because of book 2 but I needn’t worry because there is always so much depth & complexity to Sasha’s characters, I should have known that Lana was dealing with pain and heartache.
I may have related more to Skylar, but Lana is my favourite. Forever portrayed as a wild child she has been and is dealing with more than any 22 year old should have to!
She is feisty, head strong & funny but underneath all that she is vulnerable, scared and lost. At times I was screaming for her to reach out to Alex, not because of what she was doing was bad (it wasn’t good) but because I knew he’s heart and whether they were meant for each other or not, he would be there for her. He would never say goodbye!
Alex, I love him. He is almost too good to be true. The way he looks at Lana, how he treats her is everything you want from a man. He’s strong, handsome and wise yet hiding his own pain and grief. My heart does ache (for them both) at times but more often than not I couldn’t help but smile especially when he is with his son. Oh and his son, Brodie, is adorable. A real cutie that had me laughing
“ I have three girlfriends.” He ticked off on his fingers. “Molly, Jessica, and Olivia. I might ask Imogen next week and then I’ll have four.”
And I love the way he also brings out a side to Lana that even she didn’t know she had!
As with all Sasha Lace’s books they are brilliantly written, gorgeous characters, sexy with delicious spice and deal with sensitive and heartbreaking issues in a real and delicate way. I devoured this book in a day.
Favourite quote: “You’re one of God’s favorites. Use your gifts wisely.” 😉😂
Please check content warnings.
Sasha is an instant auto buy author. And once these are available from her directly, I’ll be placing my order. ♥️⚽️
Thank you so much, Sasha. I have loved this series and eagerly awaiting book 4: Melting the Mountain Man ⚽️🎄 ♥️🌶️⚽️
I was a little nervous if I was going to like the FMC, Lana, because of book 2 but I needn’t worry because there is always so much depth & complexity to Sasha’s characters, I should have known that Lana was dealing with pain and heartache.
I may have related more to Skylar, but Lana is my favourite. Forever portrayed as a wild child she has been and is dealing with more than any 22 year old should have to!
She is feisty, head strong & funny but underneath all that she is vulnerable, scared and lost. At times I was screaming for her to reach out to Alex, not because of what she was doing was bad (it wasn’t good) but because I knew he’s heart and whether they were meant for each other or not, he would be there for her. He would never say goodbye!
Alex, I love him. He is almost too good to be true. The way he looks at Lana, how he treats her is everything you want from a man. He’s strong, handsome and wise yet hiding his own pain and grief. My heart does ache (for them both) at times but more often than not I couldn’t help but smile especially when he is with his son. Oh and his son, Brodie, is adorable. A real cutie that had me laughing
“ I have three girlfriends.” He ticked off on his fingers. “Molly, Jessica, and Olivia. I might ask Imogen next week and then I’ll have four.”
And I love the way he also brings out a side to Lana that even she didn’t know she had!
As with all Sasha Lace’s books they are brilliantly written, gorgeous characters, sexy with delicious spice and deal with sensitive and heartbreaking issues in a real and delicate way. I devoured this book in a day.
Favourite quote: “You’re one of God’s favorites. Use your gifts wisely.” 😉😂
Please check content warnings.
Sasha is an instant auto buy author. And once these are available from her directly, I’ll be placing my order. ♥️⚽️
Thank you so much, Sasha. I have loved this series and eagerly awaiting book 4: Melting the Mountain Man ⚽️🎄 ♥️🌶️⚽️
October 22, 2023
We are back with the ladies of Calverdale United. Lana Sinclair just wants to get away. How about one night being someone else? Lana is the wild child of the team. She lost her best friend because of a stupid mistake and now she is on the verge of losing her team and family. Everything is coming down on her at once. One night won't hurt anyone, right?
Alexander McAlister has come to play his last year as a football goalie with Calverdale. It will bring his son, Brodie, closer to family. After the death of his wife, Alexander is still struggling. He can't figure out how to hold onto her memory and let someone else in. Whose to say he can't have fun though? He meets a woman that looks young but claims to be 29. She is up for some fun. One night could be fun, right?
Fun and done. Everything is good until Alexander meets Lana and her sister, Melissa, out on the pitch. He has to stay away but why did she lie to him? He had a lot of fun with her but it hurts to know she lied. He can't stay away. Something in him wants to protect her. He can see her like no one else cares to. This is going to be trouble especially when they become friends and Brodie, Alexander’s son, gets to know her. Brodie will always be Alexander's number one priority.
What will happen when a blackmailing scheme causes Lana to turn her back on all that she loves? Will she lose everything? I love a good story with a kid and this one fits the bill. I loved Lana and Alexander. Brodie was a great highlight in this book. He brought that wonder kid sunshine that I love. Sasha definitely knows how to pull readers into a story. I could not put this one down. There was so much going on. I am in love with the series. I can't wait to see what comes next.
Alexander McAlister has come to play his last year as a football goalie with Calverdale. It will bring his son, Brodie, closer to family. After the death of his wife, Alexander is still struggling. He can't figure out how to hold onto her memory and let someone else in. Whose to say he can't have fun though? He meets a woman that looks young but claims to be 29. She is up for some fun. One night could be fun, right?
Fun and done. Everything is good until Alexander meets Lana and her sister, Melissa, out on the pitch. He has to stay away but why did she lie to him? He had a lot of fun with her but it hurts to know she lied. He can't stay away. Something in him wants to protect her. He can see her like no one else cares to. This is going to be trouble especially when they become friends and Brodie, Alexander’s son, gets to know her. Brodie will always be Alexander's number one priority.
What will happen when a blackmailing scheme causes Lana to turn her back on all that she loves? Will she lose everything? I love a good story with a kid and this one fits the bill. I loved Lana and Alexander. Brodie was a great highlight in this book. He brought that wonder kid sunshine that I love. Sasha definitely knows how to pull readers into a story. I could not put this one down. There was so much going on. I am in love with the series. I can't wait to see what comes next.
November 1, 2023
This is an amazing read. ✨️
A fantastically written hot 🔥 🥵 and sizzling romance.
Lana and Alex bring the heat as they each try to figure out what they want.
The fact that each of them are broken in many ways makes this all the more beautiful.
Each battling their own demons, and family matters.
The spice is hot 🌶🌶🌶🌶 and it definitely got me hot under the collar.
Loved the sassy Lana 🔥 And Alex? Well he's a whole lot of hotness 🥵 with a heart of gold 💛.
Couldn't give it less than 5 stars ✨️ 👌
A fantastically written hot 🔥 🥵 and sizzling romance.
Lana and Alex bring the heat as they each try to figure out what they want.
The fact that each of them are broken in many ways makes this all the more beautiful.
Each battling their own demons, and family matters.
The spice is hot 🌶🌶🌶🌶 and it definitely got me hot under the collar.
Loved the sassy Lana 🔥 And Alex? Well he's a whole lot of hotness 🥵 with a heart of gold 💛.
Couldn't give it less than 5 stars ✨️ 👌
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 24, 2023
So far this one was my favorite of all 3. I loved them all but this was my favorite. Lana and Alex the way they met was great!! I know that is the common way of meeting but everything that happened with them was so hot. She told him she was about fun and done. She didn’t tell him her real name or anything about herself because she didn’t think she would see him again. Then when they ran into each other at the stadium they were shocked. He didn’t tell her who he was either but he was more truthful about things. Alex moved to London from Scotland with his son to start fresh after losing his wife. So much happened between Alex and Lana throughout the book. I didn’t like Mel her sister for the pressure she was putting on Lana throughout the book. But she came clean in the end. The journalist Karen just yuck. I didn’t like her at all. If Claire and Gabe hadn’t made her talk to them a lot of this wouldn’t have happened. I love all the twists and turns in the book. I may or may not have cried a little throughout. My heart broke for Lana and Alex but everything happened for a reason and it made her stronger.
February 19, 2024
Rating• ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice• 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Mini review:
•Lana and Alexander meet at a bar and decide to have a one and done no strings attached night. When Alex joins the men’s soccer team, Lana realizes she’ll end up seeing him a lot more than she’d planned. When there’s a reporter blackmailing her she has to choose between her family and Alex. Who will she choose?
Spice• 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Mini review:
•Lana and Alexander meet at a bar and decide to have a one and done no strings attached night. When Alex joins the men’s soccer team, Lana realizes she’ll end up seeing him a lot more than she’d planned. When there’s a reporter blackmailing her she has to choose between her family and Alex. Who will she choose?
October 17, 2023
This is book 3 in the London Soccer Girls series and oh my what a fun and romantic read. I just love Sasha’s books 1 and 2 and book 3 does not disappoint.
This is an age-gap romance between older footballer and single dad, Alexander and young Lana, who is also playing on the women’s team. Their paths cross one night at a bar and things get steamy quickly. Thinking it’s a one night stand, neither Alex or Lana think they will see each other again … until they realize they are both football players at the same club.
Will they be able to stay away from each other given the age gap and the fact that Alex is a single dad and wants stability for his son????
This is an age-gap romance between older footballer and single dad, Alexander and young Lana, who is also playing on the women’s team. Their paths cross one night at a bar and things get steamy quickly. Thinking it’s a one night stand, neither Alex or Lana think they will see each other again … until they realize they are both football players at the same club.
Will they be able to stay away from each other given the age gap and the fact that Alex is a single dad and wants stability for his son????
November 6, 2023
Lana
Lana and Alex's story is so good! Their relationship doesn't start out in the best way, but they are able to make everything work out.
Don't miss out on this one. I love Sasha's writing and how she makes every character loveable. I can't wait for more!
Lana and Alex's story is so good! Their relationship doesn't start out in the best way, but they are able to make everything work out.
Don't miss out on this one. I love Sasha's writing and how she makes every character loveable. I can't wait for more!
October 25, 2023
My favorite one yet.
Has our resident bad girl Lana met her match? Will the sexy DILF, Alex, make her feel something, or will she keep him as a one and done like all the rest? Single dad, Alex, is past the prime for most footballers, but he wants a fresh start closer to family, so his goal is to make it through 1 year but will Lana melt this teddy bears heart or will she destroy it all by not opening up? The London Soccer Girls series gets better and better. You must read these.
Has our resident bad girl Lana met her match? Will the sexy DILF, Alex, make her feel something, or will she keep him as a one and done like all the rest? Single dad, Alex, is past the prime for most footballers, but he wants a fresh start closer to family, so his goal is to make it through 1 year but will Lana melt this teddy bears heart or will she destroy it all by not opening up? The London Soccer Girls series gets better and better. You must read these.
November 6, 2023
Another brilliant book by Sasha Lace.
This series is heartwarming, true to life’s complexities, and beautifully written.
I think Alex is my new favourite!! Pish! I love them all😂
A must read!!
This series is heartwarming, true to life’s complexities, and beautifully written.
I think Alex is my new favourite!! Pish! I love them all😂
A must read!!
January 30, 2024
This series is amazing
I knew this would be a banger of a book just like the others in the series!
I absolutely loved this book! I think I highlighted the whole book because every line had me riveted!
The chemistry between these two was so strong I could feel it through the pages!
I want to say more but I don’t want to spoil anything. Just know everyone should give this book a try! It’s worth it!
I knew this would be a banger of a book just like the others in the series!
I absolutely loved this book! I think I highlighted the whole book because every line had me riveted!
The chemistry between these two was so strong I could feel it through the pages!
I want to say more but I don’t want to spoil anything. Just know everyone should give this book a try! It’s worth it!
October 9, 2023
Keeping the Single Dad
This is book 3 in the London Soccer afield Series. This can be read as a stand alone, but there are characters from other books in this one. And the others are amazing so you should totally read those too!! 😜
Lana is on the soccer team. Alexander is a footballer and single dad. When they run into each other at a bar at Gabe’s hotel, they decide to have a fling, thinking it would be a one and done kind of thing.
When Alex joins the men’s team, Lana sees him daily, and develops feeling for him and his son. When a reporter blackmails her, she hast to chose who is most important.
This is an age gap romance. While that’s not one of my favorite tropes, I still loved this book! Sasha’s writing style always pulls me in and this one is no exception!!
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
This is book 3 in the London Soccer afield Series. This can be read as a stand alone, but there are characters from other books in this one. And the others are amazing so you should totally read those too!! 😜
Lana is on the soccer team. Alexander is a footballer and single dad. When they run into each other at a bar at Gabe’s hotel, they decide to have a fling, thinking it would be a one and done kind of thing.
When Alex joins the men’s team, Lana sees him daily, and develops feeling for him and his son. When a reporter blackmails her, she hast to chose who is most important.
This is an age gap romance. While that’s not one of my favorite tropes, I still loved this book! Sasha’s writing style always pulls me in and this one is no exception!!
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
October 10, 2023
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️
Great read! Loved this book. We all need a giant Scotsman in our lives called Alex 🥵
✨Age gap
✨Single dad
✨Loss of a loved one
I loved the story behind it, it was nice to read a book where I haven’t read some variation of the plot before. Really enjoyed the authors writing style as well.
Another huge bonus for me is it’s English football, I don’t care about football in general but it’s a refreshing change to NFL and ice hockey!
Loved the FMC, she just took life by the balls and gave zero fucks!
Definitely recommend this book.
🌶️🌶️
Great read! Loved this book. We all need a giant Scotsman in our lives called Alex 🥵
✨Age gap
✨Single dad
✨Loss of a loved one
I loved the story behind it, it was nice to read a book where I haven’t read some variation of the plot before. Really enjoyed the authors writing style as well.
Another huge bonus for me is it’s English football, I don’t care about football in general but it’s a refreshing change to NFL and ice hockey!
Loved the FMC, she just took life by the balls and gave zero fucks!
Definitely recommend this book.
February 17, 2024
Has no business being this good. The little miscommunication trope made me wanna throw a hammer through a wall repeatedly… but at least it made sense in the context of the book and character. This book was so addicting to read. It’s a fun quick read and 100% worth the read!
I loved the leads as well as Alex’s son Brodie. The author gave the kid a beautiful part as well.
That’s all :)
I loved the leads as well as Alex’s son Brodie. The author gave the kid a beautiful part as well.
That’s all :)
October 4, 2023
Sasha Lace has fast become one of my favourite authors! The world she exposes, the world she builds, has me glued to my screen from the first word to the very last!
Lying always comes back to bite one in the ass, and boy did it bite Lana! A one night stand, on impulsive, turned into something way more. Sasha's very descriptive writing has me really not liking Lana in the previous book, but hello.... Ms Lace turned me around 360 with this book! The insight into Lana's life was honestly illuminating. The reason she is as she is was blown wide open and her centre it exposed is one of a scared little girl lost in pain and grief. What she shows is a far cry from who she is. She's perceived as a rebel, untrustworthy, unreliable and a wild cannon. She is non committal and flighy but that's her safety mechanism, hiding her pain, pushing her pain deep within her. But she unravels when a chance meeting with a very yummy Scotsman sends her entire being spinning! Heck, he set MY entire world spinning!
Aleksander is gorgeousness personified! Honourable, dedicated, an amazing father to the most adorable little boy, a man closed off since the death of his wife. He just wasn't counting on Lana and her precociousness, he wasn't counting on how she'd make him feel and he definitely wasn't counting on her getting under his skin! The "thing" that happens between Lana and him escalates into really steamy hot scenes, super yummy! I loved how they both tried to deny it, tried to deny themselves, but hells bells, who were they trying to kid????I adore this strapping, sexy, gorgeous Scotsman! Even when he's betrayed and cut to the core, his goodness and compassion is intact.
Family is at the centre of this tale, loyalty and blackmail, love and grief, acceptance and pain, all very emotive, all very real. In the world of sport, in the football world, reputations are made and lost, reputations that don't deserve the flack, that have no bearing on the truth are shattered. And the press, the notorious press, will go to any unscrupulous lengths to get a scoop, even when they know that lives will be destroyed. I love the realism with which Ms Lace carves the strory, the brutality of this world. I love the positivity the author injects along the way, the clear message, "look below the surface, you'll be surprised at what you find" And I found a beautiful story of misunderstanding, of grief, of hope and the most beautiful of all, pure all encompassing love. The author's writing held me firmly between her very skilled hands, eliciting a happy sigh at the end of the book. A definite one click for every book by this author for me!
Lying always comes back to bite one in the ass, and boy did it bite Lana! A one night stand, on impulsive, turned into something way more. Sasha's very descriptive writing has me really not liking Lana in the previous book, but hello.... Ms Lace turned me around 360 with this book! The insight into Lana's life was honestly illuminating. The reason she is as she is was blown wide open and her centre it exposed is one of a scared little girl lost in pain and grief. What she shows is a far cry from who she is. She's perceived as a rebel, untrustworthy, unreliable and a wild cannon. She is non committal and flighy but that's her safety mechanism, hiding her pain, pushing her pain deep within her. But she unravels when a chance meeting with a very yummy Scotsman sends her entire being spinning! Heck, he set MY entire world spinning!
Aleksander is gorgeousness personified! Honourable, dedicated, an amazing father to the most adorable little boy, a man closed off since the death of his wife. He just wasn't counting on Lana and her precociousness, he wasn't counting on how she'd make him feel and he definitely wasn't counting on her getting under his skin! The "thing" that happens between Lana and him escalates into really steamy hot scenes, super yummy! I loved how they both tried to deny it, tried to deny themselves, but hells bells, who were they trying to kid????I adore this strapping, sexy, gorgeous Scotsman! Even when he's betrayed and cut to the core, his goodness and compassion is intact.
Family is at the centre of this tale, loyalty and blackmail, love and grief, acceptance and pain, all very emotive, all very real. In the world of sport, in the football world, reputations are made and lost, reputations that don't deserve the flack, that have no bearing on the truth are shattered. And the press, the notorious press, will go to any unscrupulous lengths to get a scoop, even when they know that lives will be destroyed. I love the realism with which Ms Lace carves the strory, the brutality of this world. I love the positivity the author injects along the way, the clear message, "look below the surface, you'll be surprised at what you find" And I found a beautiful story of misunderstanding, of grief, of hope and the most beautiful of all, pure all encompassing love. The author's writing held me firmly between her very skilled hands, eliciting a happy sigh at the end of the book. A definite one click for every book by this author for me!
October 17, 2023
Alex and Lana became on of my top favorite couples.
These two are as different as night and day but if you dig a little deeper, these two connect on a different level.
I loved Lana's character. She is someone that feels deeply and has a loyal streak a mile long. She doesn't always make the best decisions but she always does it from a good place. When she becomes overwhelmed by her family responsibilities, her own career expectations and then the emotional pull of single dad Alex and his little boy, Brodie, it's like a perfect storm and it threatens to tear Lana apart.
Alex was the calm and stern presence that Lana needed. He saw more than just the problematic party girl to the kind hearted warrior woman she hid behind her carefree persona. I loved how he wanted to get to know her, the real her, from the very beginning. Even when Lana tried to brush off their connection and ran scared, he was always there, strong and resolute. Never giving up on her.
Normally widowers are a huge turn off and one of my pet peeves in romance but the author did a fantastic job of finding a balance that worked. Alex loved his wife but wasn't in love with her memory. He was super focused on his little boy but he was emotionally ready to pursue a relationship with Lana and didn't waffle back and forth or suffer the dreaded guilt of loving someone else. It is probably one of the best depictions of a widower's second chance at love. It didn't degrade or cut down the first love but also didn't make his new love second in anyway. Very refreshing to read and surprised me with how much I liked it.
This was such a cute, heartwarming story about the forgiveness of friendship, the power of love and the importance of family. I laughed, cried and fell in love reading Lana and Alex's story. Would definitely recommend.
I voluntarily read and reviewed a copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
SAFETY INFO:
These two are as different as night and day but if you dig a little deeper, these two connect on a different level.
I loved Lana's character. She is someone that feels deeply and has a loyal streak a mile long. She doesn't always make the best decisions but she always does it from a good place. When she becomes overwhelmed by her family responsibilities, her own career expectations and then the emotional pull of single dad Alex and his little boy, Brodie, it's like a perfect storm and it threatens to tear Lana apart.
Alex was the calm and stern presence that Lana needed. He saw more than just the problematic party girl to the kind hearted warrior woman she hid behind her carefree persona. I loved how he wanted to get to know her, the real her, from the very beginning. Even when Lana tried to brush off their connection and ran scared, he was always there, strong and resolute. Never giving up on her.
Normally widowers are a huge turn off and one of my pet peeves in romance but the author did a fantastic job of finding a balance that worked. Alex loved his wife but wasn't in love with her memory. He was super focused on his little boy but he was emotionally ready to pursue a relationship with Lana and didn't waffle back and forth or suffer the dreaded guilt of loving someone else. It is probably one of the best depictions of a widower's second chance at love. It didn't degrade or cut down the first love but also didn't make his new love second in anyway. Very refreshing to read and surprised me with how much I liked it.
This was such a cute, heartwarming story about the forgiveness of friendship, the power of love and the importance of family. I laughed, cried and fell in love reading Lana and Alex's story. Would definitely recommend.
I voluntarily read and reviewed a copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
SAFETY INFO:
October 14, 2023
This the 3rd book in the London Soccer Girls series
Alex has spent the last 5 years grieving the loss of his wife. He has a young son Brodie and in an effort to be closer to family he agrees to be the Calverdale's goalie. Lana currently plays for the women's team and has a reputation for being a partier. After losing her mother at a young age, as well as some difficult family dynamics, she has sworn off love all together so she never gets hurt.
"You never know when you walk around in this world, who is doing everything they can, just to hold things together.”
When they run into each other at the soccer club they are shocked - they recently had a very hot one night stand and Lana wasn't exactly forthcoming about her age or who she is. Alex used to play soccer with her dad, which makes for a bit of an awkward moment. However, they quickly move past that - they are drawn to each other and have some great chemistry and spicy scenes! But Lana is being blackmailed, and she feels like she has to make an impossible choice. What will she do?
“This is a woman’s world. It’s yours for the taking. Don’t let any man tell you differently.”
Where to start with this book. You are going to go on a bit of an emotional roller coaster!! You experience grief and betrayal, and love and forgiveness...plus some spice! I really do like Alex and Lana together. Yes, they have great chemistry, but I also love the dynamic between them and Brodie. I know Lana is young but I found myself wanting to yell at her to just tell Alex what was going on!! But then when she put herself on the line to fight for the people she cares about, I was so proud of her. Both Alex and Lana have a lot of personal growth, and I loved how they were able to help each other deal with their past trauma. Alex was very patient with her....and Scottish. Is it time for a Scottish book boyfriend?
Tropes
Single Dad
Age Gap
One night stand
Soccer Romance
Alex has spent the last 5 years grieving the loss of his wife. He has a young son Brodie and in an effort to be closer to family he agrees to be the Calverdale's goalie. Lana currently plays for the women's team and has a reputation for being a partier. After losing her mother at a young age, as well as some difficult family dynamics, she has sworn off love all together so she never gets hurt.
"You never know when you walk around in this world, who is doing everything they can, just to hold things together.”
When they run into each other at the soccer club they are shocked - they recently had a very hot one night stand and Lana wasn't exactly forthcoming about her age or who she is. Alex used to play soccer with her dad, which makes for a bit of an awkward moment. However, they quickly move past that - they are drawn to each other and have some great chemistry and spicy scenes! But Lana is being blackmailed, and she feels like she has to make an impossible choice. What will she do?
“This is a woman’s world. It’s yours for the taking. Don’t let any man tell you differently.”
Where to start with this book. You are going to go on a bit of an emotional roller coaster!! You experience grief and betrayal, and love and forgiveness...plus some spice! I really do like Alex and Lana together. Yes, they have great chemistry, but I also love the dynamic between them and Brodie. I know Lana is young but I found myself wanting to yell at her to just tell Alex what was going on!! But then when she put herself on the line to fight for the people she cares about, I was so proud of her. Both Alex and Lana have a lot of personal growth, and I loved how they were able to help each other deal with their past trauma. Alex was very patient with her....and Scottish. Is it time for a Scottish book boyfriend?
Tropes
Single Dad
Age Gap
One night stand
Soccer Romance
October 2, 2023
ARC READ:
Another amazing score from Sasha Lace with Keeping The Single Dad!! Lana and Alexander are that kind of couple that on paper don’t sound like they would work but in reality that are so perfect for each other in every way. They’ve both suffered tragic heartbreaks with loved ones passing and seeing how they both manage it and find a way to move on is inspiring.
Seeing both Lana and Alexander grow and bloom with the support that each other brings gave me all the feels, especially seeing how much little Brodie loved her right away. I love how both Brodie and Alexander helped Lana see that she really is a great person and not the wildchild persona that she’s normally labeled as.
Spoiler: When she was fighting in the stands it was to defend both Alexander and her father which was so empowering as normally women would avoid conflict, but not our Lana. Also when she would rather out herself and continue to make her image look bad, she did it again to protect her father who was in such a fragile state. For Lana to face all of that struggle with no help, especially from her sister Mel, but to continue to be a strong person was so inspiring. I hope that if these stories do continue that Lana, Mel and their father can have the chance to properly talk and help each other through the grief they’ve all been struggling with. The ending was a great start to turning that around and I hope they continue with that.
I truly love these books for how much light they shine on professional Women’s soccer players and show how much they truly love the greatest game on earth and how talented they are at playing it. Even with them being so underpaid compared to the men’s teams they still give it their all because they love it.
Another amazing score from Sasha Lace with Keeping The Single Dad!! Lana and Alexander are that kind of couple that on paper don’t sound like they would work but in reality that are so perfect for each other in every way. They’ve both suffered tragic heartbreaks with loved ones passing and seeing how they both manage it and find a way to move on is inspiring.
Seeing both Lana and Alexander grow and bloom with the support that each other brings gave me all the feels, especially seeing how much little Brodie loved her right away. I love how both Brodie and Alexander helped Lana see that she really is a great person and not the wildchild persona that she’s normally labeled as.
Spoiler: When she was fighting in the stands it was to defend both Alexander and her father which was so empowering as normally women would avoid conflict, but not our Lana. Also when she would rather out herself and continue to make her image look bad, she did it again to protect her father who was in such a fragile state. For Lana to face all of that struggle with no help, especially from her sister Mel, but to continue to be a strong person was so inspiring. I hope that if these stories do continue that Lana, Mel and their father can have the chance to properly talk and help each other through the grief they’ve all been struggling with. The ending was a great start to turning that around and I hope they continue with that.
I truly love these books for how much light they shine on professional Women’s soccer players and show how much they truly love the greatest game on earth and how talented they are at playing it. Even with them being so underpaid compared to the men’s teams they still give it their all because they love it.
October 8, 2023
I only need one word for my review of Keeping The Single Dad. Scotsman. And a few fire emojis!!! Lordy!
This is another wonderful Sasha Lace story though, and it deserves all the words! Family, spice, empathy, spice, forgiveness, fresh starts ... and spice.
You look at this cover and could think you're going to read a story focussed solely on steamy bedroom scenes, but you would be very wrong. Of course those scenes are there and they play a role in bringing the book to life but to quote Alex "You never know when you walk around in this world, who is doing everything they can, just to hold things together...". That is what this story is about : needing to walk that mile in someone else's shoes to really know them and the troubles they are going through, before making a hasty judgement and dismissing them and their problems.
Lana has a long history of being let down by people when in distressing situations and that has played a significant part in forming her personality. She has built the shiny, fun veneer of a party girl around herself so she can appear unaffected by disappointment and hurt. Alex has come through very similar predicaments to Lana but has been molded to give different responses to them by the need to care for his son. The most obvious difference here in each of their lives is the support they get from their sisters.
The author has gifted us with a real character driven story, filled with circumstances that test those characters relentlessly. I felt anger, grief and loss on behalf of our MC's and celebrated their successes, both career and personal.
This is another thrilling addition to the London Soccer Girls series and I highly recommend it.
This is another wonderful Sasha Lace story though, and it deserves all the words! Family, spice, empathy, spice, forgiveness, fresh starts ... and spice.
You look at this cover and could think you're going to read a story focussed solely on steamy bedroom scenes, but you would be very wrong. Of course those scenes are there and they play a role in bringing the book to life but to quote Alex "You never know when you walk around in this world, who is doing everything they can, just to hold things together...". That is what this story is about : needing to walk that mile in someone else's shoes to really know them and the troubles they are going through, before making a hasty judgement and dismissing them and their problems.
Lana has a long history of being let down by people when in distressing situations and that has played a significant part in forming her personality. She has built the shiny, fun veneer of a party girl around herself so she can appear unaffected by disappointment and hurt. Alex has come through very similar predicaments to Lana but has been molded to give different responses to them by the need to care for his son. The most obvious difference here in each of their lives is the support they get from their sisters.
The author has gifted us with a real character driven story, filled with circumstances that test those characters relentlessly. I felt anger, grief and loss on behalf of our MC's and celebrated their successes, both career and personal.
This is another thrilling addition to the London Soccer Girls series and I highly recommend it.
November 13, 2023
This series just keeps getting better! I love how the characters are all interconnected. the fact that they are all standalone books, you really get a better experience reading it if you have read the previous books because you get to meet the characters before you dive right into their lives center stage.
“You’re one of God’s favorites. Use your gifts wisely.”
Lana Sinclair has always been a wild child never one to be tamed, always out having fun, or so you would think. Yes she still has fun, but due to her private life, which she has done a really good job of keeping to herself, the fun that you see her having is 100% sober unlike some of the other girls on the team when they let loose.
“ I have three girlfriends.” He ticked off on his fingers. “Molly, Jessica, and Olivia. I might ask Imogen next week and then I’ll have four.”
Alex has experienced extreme heartache. After losing his wife, he has put everything he has into being the best dad he could be for his son, which is why this move from Scotland to England is perfect, he gets to give his son the chance to be around more of his family and maybe get some help while navigating the world of being a single dad.
It may have been 5 years since his wife has passed, but for some reason, he can't get the first girl he takes a chance on for some fun out of his mind. Can he have everything he wants,? a relationship, a stable life for his son and his career or is this girl he can't seem to stay away from going to never let her walls down to let them all in.
This was such a cute, heartwarming story about the forgiveness of friendship, the power of love and the importance of family. I laughed, cried and fell in love reading Lana and Alex's story, Would definitely recommend
Can't wait to read the next book in the line up , but my heart is definitely going to be broken as it's the last in this series..
“You’re one of God’s favorites. Use your gifts wisely.”
Lana Sinclair has always been a wild child never one to be tamed, always out having fun, or so you would think. Yes she still has fun, but due to her private life, which she has done a really good job of keeping to herself, the fun that you see her having is 100% sober unlike some of the other girls on the team when they let loose.
“ I have three girlfriends.” He ticked off on his fingers. “Molly, Jessica, and Olivia. I might ask Imogen next week and then I’ll have four.”
Alex has experienced extreme heartache. After losing his wife, he has put everything he has into being the best dad he could be for his son, which is why this move from Scotland to England is perfect, he gets to give his son the chance to be around more of his family and maybe get some help while navigating the world of being a single dad.
It may have been 5 years since his wife has passed, but for some reason, he can't get the first girl he takes a chance on for some fun out of his mind. Can he have everything he wants,? a relationship, a stable life for his son and his career or is this girl he can't seem to stay away from going to never let her walls down to let them all in.
This was such a cute, heartwarming story about the forgiveness of friendship, the power of love and the importance of family. I laughed, cried and fell in love reading Lana and Alex's story, Would definitely recommend
Can't wait to read the next book in the line up , but my heart is definitely going to be broken as it's the last in this series..
October 9, 2023
4.5 stars 🌟
Let’s be honest, Lana didn’t really make many friends in the last book with her antics! So to say I was a bit unimpressed with her and slightly reluctant to learn her story would be an understatement!
However…..Ms Lace has crafted her story in such a way that not only did I end up liking Lana I also felt a huge amount of sympathy and care for her.
Her prickly, party girl persona is exactly that…a defence against the world and a way to conceal her pain.
Alexander McAllister is an absolute gem of a guy. An experienced Scottish goalkeeper who has the biggest heart! He’s a new signing on the men’s team and he’s determined to create a new, more exciting life for himself and his son, Brodie south of the border. A way to get past his own grief and start afresh.
This is a really lovely story of finding your way through grief, of trying to manage all the stages without losing yourself and those most important people in your life. Of making the most of things despite the pain and forging on to find happiness….something that is quite often in the most unlikely of places!
Alex is just the person for Lana, he’s steadfast and reliable, he’s honest and her safe place to land….while she brings joy and light into his and Brodies life. She’s impulsive and confident and just the spark that he needs.
Yes there’s a bit of a wobble towards the end but the author manages it just right!
Looking forward to the next story!
Let’s be honest, Lana didn’t really make many friends in the last book with her antics! So to say I was a bit unimpressed with her and slightly reluctant to learn her story would be an understatement!
However…..Ms Lace has crafted her story in such a way that not only did I end up liking Lana I also felt a huge amount of sympathy and care for her.
Her prickly, party girl persona is exactly that…a defence against the world and a way to conceal her pain.
Alexander McAllister is an absolute gem of a guy. An experienced Scottish goalkeeper who has the biggest heart! He’s a new signing on the men’s team and he’s determined to create a new, more exciting life for himself and his son, Brodie south of the border. A way to get past his own grief and start afresh.
This is a really lovely story of finding your way through grief, of trying to manage all the stages without losing yourself and those most important people in your life. Of making the most of things despite the pain and forging on to find happiness….something that is quite often in the most unlikely of places!
Alex is just the person for Lana, he’s steadfast and reliable, he’s honest and her safe place to land….while she brings joy and light into his and Brodies life. She’s impulsive and confident and just the spark that he needs.
Yes there’s a bit of a wobble towards the end but the author manages it just right!
Looking forward to the next story!
October 13, 2023
You want a sizzling soccer romance??! This is for you! I could not put this book down! I was hooked from the second I started reading!! Lana lies and pretends to be older than she actually is during a one night stand with a sexy older man because why not? What’s the worst that could happen if she never had to see him again. (she’s 22 and he’s 38) It’s “fun and done” as she likes to call it. The truth comes out and bites her in the butt when she runs into the best sex of her life at work. The truth comes out and they can’t escape each other. They both try to deny anything going on between them but boy do they prove themselves wrong. Lana is portrayed as a wild child who can’t keep her act together when later in the book we find out the reason she is the way she is. After that, I really felt for her and just wanted her to have the one thing she was truly missing, true happiness with someone she loves. Alex was patient with her the whole time, while he waited for her to open up. They both had past trauma and we got to see them work through that together. Although it wasn’t always easy, they did it. I loved Alex’s son Brodie. He is just the sweetest thing and I want to protect him at all costs. He’s the best! Now, let’s talk about the spice! The spice in this book was on FIRE! I need me a sexy scottish man in my life cause wow🥵 You should definitley check this one out!! I recommend!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 29, 2023
Sasha Lace has done it again! This book had me captivated from start to finish. This is the third book in the London Soccer Girls series. This spicy, age-gap sports book spoke to me on so many levels and I did cry several times while reading it but they were good cathartic tears. It focuses on different forms of grief and loss and how we deal with them and how that can affect the people around us. Lana and Alexander are two lost souls who are both dealing with their own demons and grief until a one night stand changes everything. I love watching them grow and heal as individuals and together as they supported one another. The spice was OMG levels of spiciness *fans self* and I couldn't get enough of it. The author as always does a fantastic job of balancing the plot and spice of her books. My heart went out to both of these characters and the issues that are dealt with in this book are very real issues that happen every day. The characters are written so real and raw that it's hard to not look at them as real people and not just two characters in a story. I have loved watching Sasha Lace grow as an author and her love for writing is plain to see in each book she releases. I am certain that this one will be another best seller.
October 9, 2023
“𝐈’𝐦 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮, 𝐢𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠. 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐮𝐩 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐞𝐱𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐭. 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐰𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐈’𝐦 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐝, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐈’𝐦 𝐢𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐬.”
Keeping the Single Dad is book 3 of the London Soccer Girls Series and follows women’s team wild child Lana and men’s team new goalkeeper Alex. I’ve really enjoyed all the books in this series so far, but this one just hit different and is my favorite so far. I absolutely adored Lana and Alex was so perfect for her! I literally read this one in a matter of hours, I just couldn’t put it down! 5⭐️
𝕎𝕙𝕒𝕥 𝕋𝕠 𝔼𝕩𝕡𝕖𝕔𝕥:
💋Age gap romance
💋One night stand
💋Edging
💋Single dad
💋Blackmail
💋Loss and grief
“𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐚𝐲 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐛𝐲𝐞, 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝. 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐢𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮.”
“𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐦𝐞. 𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐦𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭, 𝐈 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐢𝐭 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞.”
“𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐦𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐲 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐯𝐞 𝐠𝐨𝐭 𝐦𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐚 𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐦𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐨 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐝.”
“𝐃𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬? 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧’𝐭 𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐜𝐡.”
“𝐈𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐦𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐠𝐚𝐫 𝐝𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐲, 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐚𝐦 𝐈 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐚𝐲 𝐧𝐨?”
Keeping the Single Dad is book 3 of the London Soccer Girls Series and follows women’s team wild child Lana and men’s team new goalkeeper Alex. I’ve really enjoyed all the books in this series so far, but this one just hit different and is my favorite so far. I absolutely adored Lana and Alex was so perfect for her! I literally read this one in a matter of hours, I just couldn’t put it down! 5⭐️
𝕎𝕙𝕒𝕥 𝕋𝕠 𝔼𝕩𝕡𝕖𝕔𝕥:
💋Age gap romance
💋One night stand
💋Edging
💋Single dad
💋Blackmail
💋Loss and grief
“𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐚𝐲 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐛𝐲𝐞, 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝. 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐢𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮.”
“𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐦𝐞. 𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐦𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭, 𝐈 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐢𝐭 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞.”
“𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐦𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐲 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐯𝐞 𝐠𝐨𝐭 𝐦𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐚 𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐦𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐨 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐝.”
“𝐃𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬? 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧’𝐭 𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐜𝐡.”
“𝐈𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐦𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐠𝐚𝐫 𝐝𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐲, 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐚𝐦 𝐈 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐚𝐲 𝐧𝐨?”
September 28, 2023
*ARC READ*
Sasha sasha you have done it again!!!!!
I really loved this one, Alex, Lana, and Brodies just stole my heart!!
Alex - MMC known as Big Mac is a MAN. Let me yell it again he is a WHOLE ASS MAN!!! He knows what it takes to be in a relationship and how to love. He understands that love is patient and that it takes communication when things get tough for it to work. I would love to see him rock that KILT!!! Also, the line he always says "Aye sweetheart, I'll give you anything you want" He says it several times throughout the book and I love that it ended on that note!!!
Lana - FMC known as the wild child. I relate to her SO much! I have always struggled to show my emotions even when I have people, I know I can. It just one of those difficult things so I hide it or like she does run from it! She has a false image because she isn't a partier or a wild child like they make it seem but she doesn't care enough to correct people she is just authentically herself!
The spice in this book is tame but IT WORKS perfectly for it so I give it a 3 on the pepper meter 😊
Sasha sasha you have done it again!!!!!
I really loved this one, Alex, Lana, and Brodies just stole my heart!!
Alex - MMC known as Big Mac is a MAN. Let me yell it again he is a WHOLE ASS MAN!!! He knows what it takes to be in a relationship and how to love. He understands that love is patient and that it takes communication when things get tough for it to work. I would love to see him rock that KILT!!! Also, the line he always says "Aye sweetheart, I'll give you anything you want" He says it several times throughout the book and I love that it ended on that note!!!
Lana - FMC known as the wild child. I relate to her SO much! I have always struggled to show my emotions even when I have people, I know I can. It just one of those difficult things so I hide it or like she does run from it! She has a false image because she isn't a partier or a wild child like they make it seem but she doesn't care enough to correct people she is just authentically herself!
The spice in this book is tame but IT WORKS perfectly for it so I give it a 3 on the pepper meter 😊
October 5, 2023
Sasha Lace keeps out doing herself with this series! When I think it can’t get any better, she definitely proves me wrong! I loved this book, and I couldn’t put it down. Again the characters are written so beautifully. Lana, who we met, in Book 1 and Book 2, is the MFC in this book. Everyone sees her as a party girl, or problem child if you will. She is tired of feeling that way and meets Alex, the MMC, who is joining the men’s team. He is a strong Scottish man who happens to be a single dad. They find each other amongst their grief. The chemistry as with all the main characters in this series so far is so palatable. This series really makes me wish I could just jump in the books and be part of that group!
As always be mindful of the trigger warnings because what I like you may not.
Oh, and if you think sports romance isn’t your thing give this the prequal and/or Book 1 a try. You will probably change your mind and I bet you’ll wanna read the rest of the series!
Happy Reading!
As always be mindful of the trigger warnings because what I like you may not.
Oh, and if you think sports romance isn’t your thing give this the prequal and/or Book 1 a try. You will probably change your mind and I bet you’ll wanna read the rest of the series!
Happy Reading!
October 13, 2023
So happy to see Lana get her redemption story! The attraction her and Alex experience is immediate and hot!
Alex is a single dad, trying to do what's best for his son while denying his attraction to Lana after they have a hot and heave night together and then discover they both play for the same soccer club. Lana works hard to get Alex to admit his attraction regardless of their age difference and give into it while dealing with a heavy family life that she's working hard to protect. Unfortunately, trying to keep her family protected may ruin the blossoming love that Lana is finding with Alex and his son.
Lots of fun, spicy moments and a wonderful depiction of developing feelings while dealing with past and present dynamics that must be handled with care. They have real human moments and love that friendships, family dynamics and normal every day moments are all treated as equally important to the stories in every book of this series.
Each book becomes my favourite, and they just get better and better!
Alex is a single dad, trying to do what's best for his son while denying his attraction to Lana after they have a hot and heave night together and then discover they both play for the same soccer club. Lana works hard to get Alex to admit his attraction regardless of their age difference and give into it while dealing with a heavy family life that she's working hard to protect. Unfortunately, trying to keep her family protected may ruin the blossoming love that Lana is finding with Alex and his son.
Lots of fun, spicy moments and a wonderful depiction of developing feelings while dealing with past and present dynamics that must be handled with care. They have real human moments and love that friendships, family dynamics and normal every day moments are all treated as equally important to the stories in every book of this series.
Each book becomes my favourite, and they just get better and better!
October 14, 2023
This book was such a great read! I have been reading this series from the beginning and they just keep getting better! This one really punched me in the gut though. One of the major themes in the book is loss, both MCs have that in common. However they both deal with it very differently. One is very closed off, the other...well of course older is wiser. I learned a new to me perspective, which also is probably the healthy one if I'm being honest. I absolutely admire everything that is Alex!!! Did I cry, yes (multiple times) Did I add another book boyfriend to my collection, also yes!
Lana is known for being the "wild child" of women's soccer. Her motto has always been "fun and done." That is until she meets a sexy, older, mountain of a man in a hotel bar. Alex is a single dad whos world revolves around his son. He hasn't been in a relationship since his wife died years ago. But is he ready to bring a woman into his life, and his sons life? Will Lana be able to get past her fear of relationships?
Lana is known for being the "wild child" of women's soccer. Her motto has always been "fun and done." That is until she meets a sexy, older, mountain of a man in a hotel bar. Alex is a single dad whos world revolves around his son. He hasn't been in a relationship since his wife died years ago. But is he ready to bring a woman into his life, and his sons life? Will Lana be able to get past her fear of relationships?
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