⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Lyndsey Gallagher is THE QUEEN of s3xual-tension-filled page turners! I swear it. Her books get hotter and hotter."
Savannah: When He-Who-Has-Never-Been-Named knocked me up and ceremoniously knocked me down with the revelation, "I'm actually married," I fled back to Dublin. There, I dusted off my big girl (maternity) pants and launched my blog, chronicling my life as "Single Sav."
Fast forward six years, and I've built a lucrative empire on that premise, which is precisely why I haven’t so much as looked at the opposite sex for over half a decade.
Well, apart from slyly perving on my twin daughters' swimming coach, Ronan Rivers, a former Olympic gold medalist.
The man is ridiculously easy on the eyes. He's also a complete manwh*re who lives to torment me with his filthy mouth and decadent innuendos.
When Coral Chic, Ireland's hottest new swimwear brand, offers me a million euros to represent their new swimwear range, it's impossible to turn down. Becoming the face and body of that campaign has the potential to take my Single Sav brand global.
But there's one tiny problem... I can't swim and the photo shoots are in the sea.
When Ronan offers to give me a crash course in the deep end, the only thing I'm drowning in is his mesmerizing baby blues.
I've built my entire brand on being single.
The one man who can save me is also the same man who can sink me...
Ronan: I've been obsessed with Savannah Kingsley since she crashed into my Aston Martin two years ago, but Single Sav is the one woman I can never have.
Which is precisely why I spend Saturday mornings tormenting her with my tongue, and Saturday nights wishing I could tease her with it, instead of embarking on yet another meaningless, lackluster liaison.
When fate forces us together in the form of one-to-one swimming lessons, her skimpy yellow bikini betrays the extent of her body's baser needs and no amount of water can dampen the sizzling attraction between us.
But while she's floundering in the shallows, I'm already in deep. Can I turn the tide and persuade her to shed her single status?
❤️Single mom ❤️Forbidden romance ❤️Dirty talking cinamon roll hero ❤️Blush-inducing steam ❤️All the banter ❤️No third act break up ❤️Guaranteed happy ever after ❤️Standalone romcom with interlinking characters from a wider series
Another belter of a book by Lyndsey Gallagher. She knows the exact recipe for the perfect romance novel: pour in the romance, heaps of humour, characters you can't help but love and then crank up the heat (oh the heat).
Savanna or singlesav to her followers is strong, sassy and independent, she is doing it all for her twin girls (even if she does occasionally burn dinner). Even though she doesn't need a man, what happens when single Sav doesn't want to be single anymore when it's what her life is built on.
Ronan is the definition of a golden retriever and has been smitten with Savanna since the day they met and even that went off with a bang lol
The book is full of chemistry, banter, swoon and side characters you will love. I can't wait for the next book in the series and also to see what Lyndsey Gallagher's alter ego L.A Gallagher will bring us in her first book, Wreck Me out in May.
I enjoy Lyndsey Gallaghers writing anyway but this is the most organic story I have read of hers and I absolutely loved it. I devoured this in a day and enjoyed every second, I smiled throughout, laughed, gasped a couple of times and got happily caught up in the spice.
Savannah is successful and determined. Balancing that with day to day family life can be non-stop, reading her perspective, her insecurities and seeing her facing fears and embracing herself made her so likeable.
Ronan is absolutely delicious and completely melted my heart on more than one occassion and the dirty talking - oh my days!!
I loved the twins, cuties! All of the minor characters are there to enhance the story which I loved.
Definitely one for steamy romcom lovers!!
The universe Lyndsey has created and been building on; I am totally sold on it ....and I already can't wait for the next book!!
So lucky to have received an ARC for this story thoroughly enjoyed.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Dating in the Deep End is the sequel to The Christmas Crush. I read The Christmas Crush last year, and was introduced to Savannah (Single Sav), her twin daughters, and her dads. While she was a supporting character in that, Dating in the Deep End is her story, following the events in The Christmas Crush.
Savannah has notoriously been a single mother and lifestyle blogger/brand ambassador for the last seven years. She's made her living off of being single, refusing to even date, and then offering up advice on how to do it all alone to her online followers. Single Sav doesn't quite know what to do when she has to come face to face with her "crush", Ronan, on a weekly basis when he teaches her daughters in the school's pool. As a former two time Olympian, Ronan is hard for Sav to keep her eyes off of in the pool, and she begrudgingly has to ask for his help to learn to swim for a new photo shoot. Will Single Sav finally take a chance on love, and if she does, will it ruin her brand forever?
I thoroughly enjoyed this sequel. I loved how Savannah and Ronan have a playful banter throughout, and how there really isn't a third act breakup. Also, be prepared for plenty of open door scenes throughout.
This book was a total DNF for me. I was looking for a good romance but what I got was a lovely single mom, doing well, successfully making her way with two young daughters in the world, paired with a creepy, foul mouthed manwhore (with a heart of gold). I skipped to the end to find the HEA. Sorry - too over the top for me.
I appreciate books that have a chance of being real. This was far too much stereotyping.
Oh how I adored this story and devoured it in one day. The instant chemistry between Savannah and Ronan is perfection as is the spice level. Honestly Ronan is the one of the best book boyfriends I have read lately. The organic storyline between the two characters is filled with plenty of emotions and banter and the support Ronan offers Savannah is so good. I adored the twins and some of their witty responses left a smile on my face. I loved the recurring characters from previous books and I am so glad someone like Savannah had her happy ever after. I would highly recommend this book and Lyndsey is definitely a favourite author of mine.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
We finally get Sav’s story with this book, and Lyndsey does not disappoint! Savannah has turned being a single mom to twins into her entire brand and persona. She is Single Sav and it’s what earns her a living and allows her to provide for her twin girls. What happens if she doesn’t want to be Single Sav anymore? Does she even know how? Can she? Ronan has been trying to fill the empty void in his life with random hookups when all her rally wants is someone he can’t have. When Savannah reaches out for swim lessons, Ronan knows this is his one chance. Can these two figure it out? Do we finally get to know who the twins dad is? What does it take to overcome fears? Lyndsey delivers another heartwarming, spicy, thought provoking book in Dating in the Deep End. A must read.
Savannah Kingsley has built her whole life on being Single Sav, the single-mom raising twin daughters and launching multiple brands, books, and blogs. She prides herself on being independent and taking care of her children and never plans on dating. Until she gets into a car accident with former Olympic swimmer Ronan Rivers. Ronan is cocky and is known for making his rounds in the club/bar scene and Savannah can't stand him. She tolerates him because he gives her daughters swimming lessons and they love him. When a new business opportunity arises for Savannah that requires her to swim, she begrudgingly asks Ronan to help her learn to swim, never even seeing that her future is about to change in a big way.
This book is the second in the Dating in Dublin series, but can be read as a stand-alone. I've read quite a few Lyndsey Gallagher books by now and they just keep getting better and better. I think this one is the most organic and has the most realistic plotline (but even the more over-the-top plots are still delightful reads!).
Lyndsey Gallagher writes strong female characters who don't need anyone to help them and the male characters only lift them up and make them stronger. There is a sweetness to Savannah and Ronan's relationship and the way he cares for her daughters is swoon-worthy.
The best part...NO THIRD ACT BREAKUP. Yes, you read that right. There was definitely some tension, but it resolved itself without miscommunication. Thank goodness!
If you love spicy romance and haven't given Lyndsey Gallagher a try, you really should. You won't be disappointed!
Thank you to the author and BookSirens for the digital copy. My review is honest and voluntary.
Absolutely 5 star, love Lyndseys writing, the characters she creates and the mentioning of characters from other series. I think this is my fave from Dating In Dublin.
I devoured this book in just a few hours! Dating on the Deep End has heart, humor, and a whole lotta spice!! Savannah is a single mom of twins, who has turned her situation into a successful brand. The only kink in her plans is Ronan, the former Olympic swimming champion who she glares at during her daughters’ weekly swimming lessons. Everything that happens between Savannah and Ronan felt so real, honest, and organic. The love scenes were steamy, but my favorite parts of the romance were all the times Ronan showed Savannah he was there for her, the times Savannah let herself be vulnerable, and all the fun moments between Ronan and Savannah’s daughters—-it all melted my heart.
📚 Review: “Dating In The Deep End” by Lyndsey Gallagher
💖 Genre: contemporary romance; romcom Standalone with interlinking characters from a series
🛟 Tropes: single mom; forced proximity; workplace romance; steamy scenes; dirty talking cinnamon roll hero; found family; hate-to-love; all the banter; student-teacher; no third act break up POV: dual, first person
⭐ My rating: 4.5-5/5 stars
A second chance at life and at love: a story about how the masks we present to the world can become our jail
Savannah is a single mom who was dumped by the biological father of the twin girls when she told him she was pregnant. After that she starts a blog called “Single Sav” that becomes successful and starts to be not only her job but also her identity; and the mask of herself that she presents to the world. She also wears that mask as a way of not getting hurt: she doesn’t date, ever. She’s focused on her career and raising her daughters.
Ronan is a retired swimmer, Olympic winner and a playboy. After his career ended his life became kind of hollow, except for the classes he teaches to little kids. He is the twins swimming teacher and has been secretly infatuated with Sav for two years, but he doesn’t know how to convince her to go out with him.
When Sav is offered the job of her dreams she is obligated to confront her biggest fear: getting into the sea. Therefore, she asks the only person she can think about, Ronan, to help her by giving her swimming lessons. The only problem is, that as much as she pretends to despise him, she also is very much attracted to him. The lessons begin and with them the sparks between the two of them start to fly.
Can a playboy start being so? Can a single influencer stop being single without harming her career? You’ll have to dive into it to read their wonderful journey.
I really loved the evolution of the main characters and how it’s portrayed, as well as the building of their romance. I like how sweet Ronan is and how committed to show her he cares for her he is. I like how strong Sav is, raising her children alone and building such a powerful brand on her own. And I love how they complement each other as they open up to get to know the other.
The side characters are lovely, I love the twins and the bond that Ronan has with them. And I truly enjoyed the scenes that involved both of their families, I liked that they’re involved in their lives. The setting of the story, so near the sea, is stunning and very romantic itself.
This is a story that makes you reflect about life and how many times we stop doing things we want/love because of what the rest would think, how it would look, etcetera. And the importance of changes and growth and to be willing to evolve with life and not get stuck in a previous version of yourself that you no longer are.
I really liked how Lyndsey developed this one and was very grateful for the no third act break up. I’m thankful for having received this ARC to honestly review.
📚 Reseña: "Dating In The Deep End" (Citas en lo profundo) por Lyndsey Gallagher
💖 Género: romance contemporáneo; comedia romántica Autoconclusivo con personajes interconectados de una serie
🛟 Subgéneros/Tropes: madre soltera; proximidad forzada; romance en el lugar de trabajo; escenas candentes; héroe que habla sucio pero dulce; familia encontrada; odio al amor; todo el banter; estudiante-profesor; sin ruptura en el tercer acto POV: doble, primera persona
⭐ Mi calificación: 4.5-5/5 estrellas
Una segunda oportunidad en la vida y en el amor: una historia sobre cómo las máscaras que presentamos al mundo pueden convertirse en nuestra prisión
Savannah es una madre soltera que fue abandonada por el padre biológico de las gemelas cuando le dijo que estaba embarazada. Después de eso, comienza un blog llamado "Single Sav" que se vuelve exitoso y comienza a ser no sólo su trabajo sino también su identidad; y la máscara de sí misma que presenta al mundo. También usa esa máscara como una forma de no volver a ser lastimada: nunca tiene citas. Está enfocada en su carrera y en criar a sus hijas.
Ronan es un nadador retirado, ganador olímpico y mujeriego. Después de que terminó su carrera, su vida se volvió algo vacía, excepto por las clases que da a niños pequeños. Es el profesor de natación de las gemelas y ha estado secretamente enamorado de Sav durante dos años, pero no sabe cómo convencerla de salir con él.
Cuando a Sav se le ofrece el trabajo de sus sueños, está obligada a enfrentar su mayor miedo: meterse en el mar. Por lo tanto, le pide a la única persona en la que puede pensar, Ronan, que la ayude dando lecciones de natación. El único problema es que, por mucho que finja despreciarlo, también está muy atraída por él. Las lecciones comienzan y con ellas comienzan a volar las chispas entre los dos.
¿Puede un mujeriego dejar de serlo? ¿Puede una influencer soltera tener citas sin dañar su carrera? Tendrás que sumergirte en esta historia para leer su maravilloso viaje.
Realmente me encantó la evolución de los personajes principales y cómo está retratada, así como la construcción de su romance. Me gusta lo dulce que es Ronan y lo comprometido que está para mostrarle que se preocupa por ella. Me gusta lo fuerte que es Sav, criando a sus hijos sola y construyendo una marca tan importante por sí misma. Y me encanta cómo se complementan el uno al otro al abrirse a conocerse.
Los personajes secundarios son encantadores, me encantan las gemelas y el vínculo que Ronan tiene con ellas. Y realmente disfruté las escenas que involucraban a ambas familias, me gustó que estuvieran involucradas en sus vidas.
El escenario de la historia, tan cerca del mar, es impresionante y muy romántico en sí mismo. Esta es una historia que te hace reflexionar sobre la vida y cuántas veces dejamos de hacer cosas que queremos/amamos por lo que los demás pensarían, cómo se vería, etcétera. Y la importancia de los cambios y el crecimiento y de estar dispuesto a evolucionar con la vida y no quedarse atrapado en una versión anterior de ti mismo que ya no eres.
Realmente me gustó cómo Lyndsey desarrolló esta historia y estuve muy agradecida por la falta de ruptura en el tercer acto.
Estoy agradecida por haber recibido esta ARC para reseñarla honestamente.
Dating in the Deep End by Lyndsey Gallagher is the story of two vibrant and engaging people, Ronan Rivers, retired Olympic gold Medalist in Swimming and Savannah Kingsley, a single mom of twins, who finally discover what they truly want in life. Savannah has a successful blog and brand but has boxed herself into the “I don’t need a man” representative for all single woman through her persona as Single Sav. Ronan, upon retiring from competitive swimming, now fills his weekdays as a swimming teacher and his weekends with drinking and women resulting in a bad boy reputation that he doesn’t want. Readers know these characters from Lindsey’s previous books, and I have been waiting to see how she would bring them together despite their adversarial relationship. Lindsay did not provide a smooth, easy path for Savannah and Ronan, but the front row view of their journey filled with a tangle of emotions and associate frustrations was brilliant! An enemies to lovers trope at its finest! One of qualities I really love about Lindsey’s writing is the world she builds and the well-crafted characters she includes in the story! Some we have met before, and others are introduced in the book. Savannah and Ronan’s family members have loving, realistic relationships and allow us to discern the hidden attributes of our main characters disguised by their public face. Their individual friends are supportive and supply honest, frank and sometimes unsolicited advice. These characters make me want a place in their world. However, as we are aware, all relationships are not positive or reliable and end up creating emotional scars that will eventually need to be understood so we might have a chance at that happy ending. The clever use of dual point of views allows us to see their internal thoughts including heart tugging insecurities, steamy desires and hilarious responses. Goodness that man has a naughty mouth,(Fan needed) but he was at least honest with Savannah right from the start. But Ronan is a considerate, tender-hearted man who was, in my opinion, a perfect match for the tough on the outside but worn out on the inside Savannah. His gentle “I’ve got you “ that he offered as he first taught Savannah to swim and later on in the book just melted my heart and is so swoon worthy! I was cheering him on while crossing my fingers that he would eventually melt Savannah heart too.
Dating in the Deep End was pure Lyndsey Gallagher! Funny, Swoony, Spicy and Heartfelt! I became a fan after reading one of her books and I will continue to read her works and sing her praises! Well Done Lindsey and I can wait for the next story in the Dating in Dublin Series!
I received an Advance Readers Copy from the author and am leaving a voluntary review based solely on my reading experience.
❤️📖 This is the 2nd book in the Dating in Dublin series, release day March 15. 📖❤️
Savannah - successful business woman thanks her IG brand/account Single Sav, lives a busy live. She has to raise her twins daughters alone, while managing her carrier without a lifepartner. Because the one she tought is the one broke her heart years ago. And there is no chance she is going to jeopardize her carrier for one hot swimmer now. Only he is the only one who can help her to get a dream job- working for a famous swimwear brand. Yep, they need her in the sea, one of few things she is afraid of.
Ronan lives his life after successful swimming carrier, he didn´t know what to do after, only one day a hot mum crashed his car on the soil of the school. And she is determined to stay away from him. The exact moment he finds new purpose- making Savannah his.
Ronan has to prepare to be patient and wait for the right moment, after few months teaching her daughters how to swim there is finally the chance. She needs his help and he is determined not only make her to learn swim, but make her to trust him and make the determined single mum his woman.
The chemistry of these two was amazing, altought it started as a hate relationship, soon when they both get to know each other better, everything changes. The tension grows and ones Savannah brakes her walls the passion and needs have freeway ... But this point is only the beginning for Ronan and he will show Savannah he is worth the risk to lose everything in exchange to win everything.
I loved this couple, Ronan was funny, loved his care for her kids, and his stubbornness to make Sav his. Sav was a great character, she made seem as a overweening chick, only to be a devoted hardworking mum, trying to protect her and her kids hearts to be broken again.
Loved this book, and can´t wait for Ashley´s story.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Dating In The Deep End by Lyndsey Gallagher is a single parent romance set in Ireland between Savannah whose entire career is based on her blog called singlesav, a single mother of two twin daughters.
With Ronan Rivers a hot former olympic swimming gold medalist for Ireland who since retirement is teaching children to swim including Savannah’s twins, as well as being seen in the tabloids with a new girl on his arms every weekend.
If you are looking for a romance that takes its time to build up friendship and then sexual tension between the couple then this is not the romance for you,
This is because the sexual tension is totally there from the start of the book as both Savannah and Ronan have the hots for each other from the start the only problem is that Savannah does not want to damage her image,
While the sexual tension is there from the start the way that the writer Lyndsey Gallagher is able to write this never feels weird or over the top and at the heart Dating in the Deep End is a romance novel.
This is shown all the way through as the couple gradually get more romantically involved throughout the novel.
Another point to add yes this is a one parent romance where Savannah has two twin girls who do form an integral part of the story and do on occasions alter how the main characters act,
They did just feel like generic 6 year olds not saying this is a bad thing, it is just there are single parent stories which have the children part of the story Dating at the Deep End is not one of them.
Having said this Lyndsey Gallagher has written a fun romance novel full of sexual tension
Dating in the Deep End (Dating in Dublin #3) by Lyndsey Gallagher #CinnamonRollHero #SingleMom #EnemiesToLovers Written in first person from an alternating dual POV, this third book in series can be read as a standalone and ends with a HEA. This is a steamy, open-door romance with no third act breakup. Ronan is a player. As a winner of two Olympic gold medals in swimming he has had no problem getting any woman he wants: except for one. Savannah is a single mom of twin 6-year-old girls who has made her brand as Single Sav. She has capitalized on her status as a single mom to provide a very good, if somewhat lonely, living for herself after being hurt badly 7 years ago. The attraction between the two characters is strong. There is no way to deny the chemistry and sparks that fly between them. They have banter and teasing as Savannah denies her attraction to Ronan, and Ronan levels all his truths disguised as jesting flirtatiousness. I absolutely love it when a hero falls first, and Ronan falls hard. His willingness to do anything to prove his feelings to Savannah is endearing. I really love the relationship he builds with her girls and how much they adore him. This book takes their banter to friendship to more very quickly. I appreciated that there is no third act break up and that they handle their relationship maturely. Savannah must choose Ronan over her brand and evolve into something new. I appreciated the way the author handled her feelings about the big steps she takes to get her happy ending. Ronan’s support and willingness to move at her pace is everything. Funny in places, steamy, and with just the right amount of swoon: this was a joy to read.
Omg I absolutely enjoyed this book! I didn’t want it to end! Savannah is a single mom after being lied to by her twin girl’s dad who turns out to be married. She has made a name for herself under single Sav. Lots of mothers look up to her because of her strength and well doing taking care of her twin girls. Ronan was oh my gosh so hot and broody and protective of Savannah and the girls. He gives the girls weekly swimming lessons and Savannah secretly checks him out each time. Their relationship starts as them going back and forth with each other which turned out to be foreplay. Savannah is hesitant to give Ronan a chance because everyone knows her as a single mom. Ronan didn’t care what other people thought. He was so caring and kind. Savannah finally gives him a chance and let’s just say she doesn’t regret it. When they finally admit their love for each other, and Savannah tells her fans and followers about her relationship, a lot of them are less than supportive, but Ronan was there for her the whole way. I loved how adorable the girls were and how Ronan immediately took to them as well as the girls taking to him. This story was very good. The characters were very enjoyable. I love this book, it’s one of my favorites now. We all need our own Ronan! I definitely recommend other readers to give this jewel a shot you won’t regret it.
I received an ARC copy and I’m voluntarily leaving my honest review.
An upbeat, humorous rom-com story. A woman famous for being a single mom of twins has the hits for a former Olympic Gold medal swimmer who is famous for being a playboy. These two are wildly attracted to each other and frequently exchange witty and scandalous banter with each other.
I loved the snark and sass between them, and how Ronan was willing to do about anything for Savannah. The swimming lessons were sizzling and sweet, not the vibe I’d expect but it definitely worked.
Savannah has been hurt and her brand was so focused on being a single mom, her reluctance to risk her heart and security were completely reasonable. When she finally gives in to her desire for Ronan things get super steamy.
Ronan was a big cinnamon roll of a book boyfriend. While I adored him, his claims of being obsessed with Savannah for over two years rang a bit false since he was sleeping his way through Dublin. I get they weren’t together and it shouldn’t matter - it’s his past, BUT it just gave me an ick factor. I got over it due to his on page devotion to Savannah and her girls, but it affected my perception of him for about 30% of the book.
Definitely enjoy reading Lyndsey’s books and intend to check out her other books.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Wow what a brilliant book, this is the second book in series although it can be read as a standalone I have read the first and alot of the characters appear in both. Savannah has been a single mam since the birth of her twin daughters. She's worked hard to build a life for them all as Single Sav. Not only does she write a successful blog on brindle up children on your own, she has a children's clothing brand and also a few properties she rents out on the coast as holiday let's. Although on the outside she a strong hard working talented single mam, she hiding alot on the inside. Roman is a two times gold medal swimmer, although he retired due to shoulder trouble he now teaches for the local school. He's well known for his single and one night stand relationships. Although he is hiding a big secret which is driving him mad. When these two are thrown together under extraordinary circumstances it sets of a series of events that neither can stop. I can't think of anything I didn't like about this book, it's funny, it's romantic and certainly has you on the edge of your chair in parts and it's very steamy in places. It's really well written and I can't wait for the next book, I really hope you'll enjoy it as much as I have
I have come to depend on Lyndsey Gallagher – if ever you are in need of a swoony story with a strong and relatable female lead and just the right amount of spice Lyndsey will always deliver! This is the case with Dating in the Deep End, too, and I was overjoyed to receive an advance copy. This book can be read as a standalone but if you’ve read a couple of Lyndsey’s previous books you have met Savannah, the single mother of six-year-old twin girls who made the total rejection by the devious father of the girls into a profitable business. Savannah is the face of single parenting in Ireland – but what if that were to change and she fell in love? Enter Ronan Rivers, her children’s swimming instructor and a man about town whose image is as far away from Savannah’s world as can possibly be. But when Sav needs Ronan’s help she discovers that image isn’t everything.
I loved the vulnerability and the inner thoughts of both Savannah and Ronan and loved the way they always gravitated towards each other and how Ronan helped Savannah to trust in other people again.
And thank you, Lyndsey, from the bottom of my heart for one more wonderful thing: there’s no third act breakup!!
Dating in the Deep End is loosely connected to the Sexton Sisters series (well worth the read!) and centres on Savannah Kingsley, gorgeous BFF to the girls and star in her own right thanks to her Single Sav brand. Betrayed by a man in one of the worst possible ways, and left to bring up the consequences of that betrayal, Sav has worked hard to be a great mum, good role model AND sucessful businesswoman all on her own.
Ronan Rivers is an ex-Olympian and ladies man who has his sights set on Sav. Yes, there's some insta-love (mainly lust) here, but it's seeing these two powerful characters meet as equals and with their own set of expectations that make it such a great read - no settling or having to undergo major personality transplants here!
For me, the lack of the "third-act break-up" made me love this even more. As the story ticked on, I was waiting for the inevitable other shoe to drop and, when that didn't happen, I may have let out a little squeal of excitement... Would recommend this for fans of romance with some spice, single parent tropes, or independent female protagonists!
After having a horrible experience with the biological father of her daughters, Savannah made a living as a blogger as Single Sav, a single mother who is strong and independent.
Ronan is a former Olympic swimmer who now teaches children at a prestigious school during the day, but parties and dates random women at night.
When Savannah is offered a great job as a model for a photoshoot in the sea, she is desperate to learn how to swim. So, she asks Ronan for help, which he sees as an opportunity to get close to her and explore their mutual attraction.
What I liked: The book is easy to read, funny, and heartwarming. I liked how the characters grew and faced their issues. It was definitely a happy and steamy book. I really want to read the author's next book about Savannah's best friend Ashley.
What I didn't like: It was an enemies-to-lovers story, but the mutual attraction between Savannah and Ronan was palpable from the beginning, and I prefer to suffer a little bit more in that trope haha.
(I'd like to thank BookSirens and the author because I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.)
This was the perfect combination of romance, humor, and heat! Savannah and Ronan had such wonderful chemistry that just sizzled off the page. The story was so much fun to read and had me laughing out loud and smiling through the whole thing. After being left no choice but to be a single mom, Savannah uses that to her advantage and has built her career on that premise, giving advise on how to do it alone. She refuses to even date, and it doesn't help that she is attracted to her daughters' swimming coach, Ronan. Ronan has been smitten with Savannah since the start, but given her determination to stay single, she is off limits. But when fate forces them together, neither can deny the pull they have towards each other. It's up to Ronan to convince her that maybe she's ready to give up her single status and she doesn't want to be "Single Sav" anymore.
The story was full of fun moments, great chemistry, and witty banter and I was pulled in from the very start. Absolutely loved the book and so happy to have had the opportunity to read it!
I received a complimentary copy from BookSirens and am voluntarily leaving my review.
Single Sav has built her brand around her singleness, but now Ronan, her twin's swimming teacher is making her reconsider everything.
Savannah's been present in a few books as a side character and she finally gets a story for herself. Her situation as a single mother is the pillar of her brand and she needs to tread carefully around that. I liked how sensible she was with being true to what she's built.
Ronan is an ex-olympic swimmer that hasn't really adapted to the non-competitive Life. He's a good guy, sensible, caring and mature.
Their relationship felt really mature, both with a past of sacrifice and dedication, in different ways. The development didn't need any kind of third act break-up, and I'm very happy It didn't have It.
I was looking forward at discovering the identity of the twins' father, and I liked both the story and how Sav finally got over the situation.
And now I hope the next one in the series is Ashley's story, she deserves a swooning guy.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Heartwarming, Wonderful Characters, Steam, Banter - Could Not Put it Down!
This book was so much fun I read it in one sitting. I loved the dual POV and being privy to both Savvy and Ronan's innermost (and often hysterical) thoughts. And having this insight made them both more likable as the reader truly understands that Savvy is trying to her best for her adorable twin daughters as a single mum, and Ronan is working to a new purpose in life after being an Olympic swimmer 100% focussed on swimming and training. All of the background characters (some from other books) of friends and family were well written and contributed positively to the story. I also enjoyed both of their personal growth and loved their interactions with the twins. I look forward to reading more from this author - Enjoy!
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I loved Lyndsey Gallagher’s writing already but this book is her best so far! This book has everything- spice, romance, great characters and humor.
Savannah has had a rough go of it raising twins and running her successful business all on her own. She has it all but she also has to DO it all - alone. She is the epitome of a strong, independent and successful woman but can she learn to trust again and let someone take care of her?
Enter Ronan- hot, sweet, dirty talker, swim coach. He appears to be a player she should stay away from, but at his core he is just a smooshy sweetheart who has loved her for years. Watching him lavish her with love, support and romance (as well as sweltering HOT sex) was a pleasure.
This book made me laugh, sigh and cry happy tears. I could not put it down. Way to go Lyndsey you hit Savannah’s story out of the park! Thank you so much for allowing me to read an advanced ARC copy! This will be a definitely be a re-read.
Savannah a single Mom with twins has created an extremely successful business focusing on raising her girls alone. Ronan,a Gold Medal Olympian is teaching the girls to swim.
Love/hate relationship at its best, lots of snarky conversation, innuendos and sparks between them!
Savannah has sworn off dating, and her followers adore her for her independence. According to the tabloids Ronan is quite the playboy… different girls every night!
When Savannah gets an opportunity to be a spokesperson for a swim suit company, she has to admit she is terrified of the water. Despite her own best interest she asks Ronan to teach her to swim.
Put two beautiful,sexy people together in a pool practically naked and see if their secret lust implodes or explodes!
Super cute, steamy story, will their relationship rock each other's world or end up on the rocks? A must read!
I received a complimentary copy of this book, all opinions are my own.
This is the second book in the Dating in Dublin series but it can absolutely be read as a stand-alone. It features the story of Savannah who is a single mother of twins and has built a brand as "Single Sav". Since the father of her girls left her when she was pregnant she has never had a boyfriend or even dated. How could she when she is "Single Sav"? But Ronan, her daughters' swim teacher might make her change her mind…
I loved this book, the characters are great, the story is entertaining and the chemistry between the main characters is off the charts. As always with Lindsey's books I enjoyed reading it so much that I didn't want the book to end, but sadly it did. I am already looking forward to reading Ashley's story next and hope I won't have to wait too long.
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Lyndsey has done it again! Savy and Ro have the best vibes and chemistry! GAWD, you know when you have those flutters or butterflies in your stomach feeling? I get these feelings reading this book!!! It’s so good!
The struggle for any parent is real, I only have one kid…..but for Savy to be a single parent to twins! SHE IS A SUPERWOMAN! Then when she and Ronan get together and her journey to love again and be confident and be loved by an obsessed man…. I got ALL THE FEELS guys! 😍😍😍
I cannot rave about Lyndsey’s Books enough! They’re amazing! This is book 2 in the series, but you can definitely read it as a standalone.
𝗧𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽𝗲𝘀: 💙Single mom 💙Forbidden romance 💙Dirty talking cinnamon roll hero 💙He falls first 💙Blush-inducing steam 💙Strong FMC 💙All the banter 💙No third act break up
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