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Ocean
Known for making waves since his college days, Jashaun “Ocean” Howard relishes being single and has no interest in sharing his world with anyone.
Until he runs into an old fling and notices her daughter with a birthmark like his.
And his whole controlled life turns upside down when Ocean is unexpectedly thrust into fatherhood.
As Ocean navigates raising a headstrong child who immediately captures his heart, he is inexplicably drawn to his hot neighbor who seems frustratingly immune to his charms.
Until she isn’t.
For a man who wouldn’t trade his freedom for anything, he never expected love to be his everything.
**Don't forget to check out the other books in The Single Dad Society
Romeo by Delaney Diamond
Enforcer by Synithia Williams
Until he runs into an old fling and notices her daughter with a birthmark like his.
And his whole controlled life turns upside down when Ocean is unexpectedly thrust into fatherhood.
As Ocean navigates raising a headstrong child who immediately captures his heart, he is inexplicably drawn to his hot neighbor who seems frustratingly immune to his charms.
Until she isn’t.
For a man who wouldn’t trade his freedom for anything, he never expected love to be his everything.
**Don't forget to check out the other books in The Single Dad Society
Romeo by Delaney Diamond
Enforcer by Synithia Williams
129 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 27, 2026
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About the author
Tiye Love
56 books226 followers I want my readers to escape their realities and embark on a journey of self-exploration and love when they delve into my books. I have loved reading fiction, thrillers, and romance for years. Although my original (and still) writing interest was YA and self-help books, I received a surprise text one Valentine's Day, and wrote the very first chapter of a romance novel that day. And I became forever inspired to write contemporary and new adult romance - with a twist.
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March 28, 2026
Did not like Jashaun. The development of the romance was lackluster. No heat. No chemistry. Hate the way the mother of his child was portrayed.
May 8, 2026
This was a cool single dad plot. Jashaun got on my nerves in the beginning by how he was taunting his neighbor but they end being together so alls fair in love. It was interesting to see the actions his child’s mother did trying to make his life difficult but ended up hurting her daughter. This was a decent read.
March 27, 2026
Oceans of fun
The single dad series started with a bang for me. The story was about Ocean finding out he was a dad, and the aftermath of that discovery. The lady he lusted after will play an integral part in this story.
The single dad series started with a bang for me. The story was about Ocean finding out he was a dad, and the aftermath of that discovery. The lady he lusted after will play an integral part in this story.
April 27, 2026
It took the right one to heal his heart!/strong>
Jashaun aka Ocean was happiest giving Soraya hell while desperately trying to get her to date him. A denied drop off by Soraya to Ocean's car found him in an Uber driven by a long ago one night fling while at a frat conference. That uber ride also revealed that the fling had resulted in a beauty who looked like him, acted like him, and stole his heart the moment he spent time with her. The fling got it twisted and thought his acceptance of his child meant a relationship with her. When he told her no, she took it out on the child. Thankfully, Ocean was vested in his relationship with both his daughter and Soraya and after some trying times for them all, Jashaun admitted his love for Soraya, she admitted hers for him and both solidified their love for his daughter. Then the adults put the child's interest first which became a win win for them all. I enjoyed this single dad's series and look forward to any/all future collaborations between these authors. Great job Tiye, I enjoyed Ocean and Soraya's story very much.
Jashaun aka Ocean was happiest giving Soraya hell while desperately trying to get her to date him. A denied drop off by Soraya to Ocean's car found him in an Uber driven by a long ago one night fling while at a frat conference. That uber ride also revealed that the fling had resulted in a beauty who looked like him, acted like him, and stole his heart the moment he spent time with her. The fling got it twisted and thought his acceptance of his child meant a relationship with her. When he told her no, she took it out on the child. Thankfully, Ocean was vested in his relationship with both his daughter and Soraya and after some trying times for them all, Jashaun admitted his love for Soraya, she admitted hers for him and both solidified their love for his daughter. Then the adults put the child's interest first which became a win win for them all. I enjoyed this single dad's series and look forward to any/all future collaborations between these authors. Great job Tiye, I enjoyed Ocean and Soraya's story very much.
April 6, 2026
💞 Unexpected Single Dad, Love & New Beginnings 💞
I really enjoyed Jashaun and Soraya’s story 😊. Jashaun discovered he had a daughter he knew nothing about, while finally getting a real chance with someone he’d been pursuing—and striking out with—for quite a while 💘.
This was a quick read that delivered everything! 📚✨ It even had a small dose of jealous baby mama drama 👀. Watching Jashaun balance a new child (with some help from his mother), a budding relationship, and a demanding job kept things interesting.
Soraya was supportive and patient 🤍, but at one point she was ready to walk away due to Jashaun’s lack of acknowledgment of their relationship—especially when it came to his daughter and the time they spent together 😩.
In the end, everything worked out, making it a satisfying and heartfelt read 💕👏🏾.
I really enjoyed Jashaun and Soraya’s story 😊. Jashaun discovered he had a daughter he knew nothing about, while finally getting a real chance with someone he’d been pursuing—and striking out with—for quite a while 💘.
This was a quick read that delivered everything! 📚✨ It even had a small dose of jealous baby mama drama 👀. Watching Jashaun balance a new child (with some help from his mother), a budding relationship, and a demanding job kept things interesting.
Soraya was supportive and patient 🤍, but at one point she was ready to walk away due to Jashaun’s lack of acknowledgment of their relationship—especially when it came to his daughter and the time they spent together 😩.
In the end, everything worked out, making it a satisfying and heartfelt read 💕👏🏾.
April 7, 2026
Love this book!
I’m in love with the Single Dad Society series. I hope the authors add more books to it. This is the second book from it that I’ve read and I honestly couldn’t put it down. “Romeo” was great too! But this one gave me so much insight into how men feel being single dads. Of course we all make choices good or bad. We all know that there are also consequences in making those decisions. “Ocean” totally didn’t see this one coming and neither did I. Applause 👏🏾 to the men out there stepping up and being responsible and present in their children’s lives. I also loved how the author talked about it taking a village because as parents you need that village. So don’t be afraid to ask for help. See how caught up I am. LOL. Anyway make sure you grab a copy of all 3 books and get caught up. I’m about to read the “Enforcer.”
I’m in love with the Single Dad Society series. I hope the authors add more books to it. This is the second book from it that I’ve read and I honestly couldn’t put it down. “Romeo” was great too! But this one gave me so much insight into how men feel being single dads. Of course we all make choices good or bad. We all know that there are also consequences in making those decisions. “Ocean” totally didn’t see this one coming and neither did I. Applause 👏🏾 to the men out there stepping up and being responsible and present in their children’s lives. I also loved how the author talked about it taking a village because as parents you need that village. So don’t be afraid to ask for help. See how caught up I am. LOL. Anyway make sure you grab a copy of all 3 books and get caught up. I’m about to read the “Enforcer.”
March 29, 2026
Ocean
I really enjoyed this short story from beginning to end. I couldn’t put it down. This story showed that things happen when they are supposed to. For Ocean to have been a man who swore off love, children and commitment, all it took was him finding out he had a child out there in the world that he had no idea about to realize that he only felt that way as a trauma response to his own father not being in his life. I enjoyed seeing the growth with Jashaun and seeing him realize he wanted love and was able to love and find balance with loving on Soraya and his daughter.
I’m exciting to continue this series and hope the other stories by the other authors are just as good.
I really enjoyed this short story from beginning to end. I couldn’t put it down. This story showed that things happen when they are supposed to. For Ocean to have been a man who swore off love, children and commitment, all it took was him finding out he had a child out there in the world that he had no idea about to realize that he only felt that way as a trauma response to his own father not being in his life. I enjoyed seeing the growth with Jashaun and seeing him realize he wanted love and was able to love and find balance with loving on Soraya and his daughter.
I’m exciting to continue this series and hope the other stories by the other authors are just as good.
April 2, 2026
Jashaun's (Ocean) journey to fatherhood......
This was a very sweet and entertaining short story. Ocean's story was well written and relatable. It has strong characters with growth. My favorite character is Jussica.
I liked Ocean's journey through fatherhood, it was different but relatable. Becoming a new father and trying to maneuver a new relationship, at the same time, would be a tall task for anyone. He managed the bumps and bruises to build solid relationships with the ones he loved. Being surrounded by strong women helped him to overcome the hurt and make through the trials and storms. I also love his mother's character. That sister had fire in her.
Great job, Tiye!
This was a very sweet and entertaining short story. Ocean's story was well written and relatable. It has strong characters with growth. My favorite character is Jussica.
I liked Ocean's journey through fatherhood, it was different but relatable. Becoming a new father and trying to maneuver a new relationship, at the same time, would be a tall task for anyone. He managed the bumps and bruises to build solid relationships with the ones he loved. Being surrounded by strong women helped him to overcome the hurt and make through the trials and storms. I also love his mother's character. That sister had fire in her.
Great job, Tiye!
April 9, 2026
Jashaun and Soraya's story. Love was in the air between the two of them at the start of this story. They were definitely a work in progress, but I think he had much more to settle in his heart. Daddy issues! The man group he joined was perfect for him. I loved the support that was evident with the single dads.
A girl can take only so much, but when you know, you know. Soraya held on longer than I would have, hoping that Jashaun would truly trust, share his life, and surrender to her totally. Let's just say that she made him him work to get her to stay focused on him.
Jashaun's daughter Juss, was too much. That mouth of hers, baaby, would have her behind tanned, if she was mine. But I will say, that little girl brought him and his mother much joy
A girl can take only so much, but when you know, you know. Soraya held on longer than I would have, hoping that Jashaun would truly trust, share his life, and surrender to her totally. Let's just say that she made him him work to get her to stay focused on him.
Jashaun's daughter Juss, was too much. That mouth of hers, baaby, would have her behind tanned, if she was mine. But I will say, that little girl brought him and his mother much joy
April 23, 2026
I really enjoyed this story. Jashaun “Ocean” Howard never expected his entire world to shift during a simple rideshare pickup, but discovering he has a daughter forces him to confront fatherhood head‑on. Watching him navigate this new reality—while trying to build a relationship with his neighbor—made for a heartfelt and engaging read.
What I loved most was seeing Ocean fall for his daughter just as deeply as he falls for love itself. His journey from carefree bachelor to a man learning to open his heart, accept support, and redefine what family looks like was beautifully done. The chemistry, the growth, and the emotional beats all worked together to create a satisfying story.
A touching, character‑driven read about unexpected fatherhood, second chances, and letting love in
What I loved most was seeing Ocean fall for his daughter just as deeply as he falls for love itself. His journey from carefree bachelor to a man learning to open his heart, accept support, and redefine what family looks like was beautifully done. The chemistry, the growth, and the emotional beats all worked together to create a satisfying story.
A touching, character‑driven read about unexpected fatherhood, second chances, and letting love in
April 1, 2026
Ocean
First installment of the Single Dad's Club, and it's a good one. There are always clubs for women but you never hear of ones for dads. So this was a pleasant surprise.
I hate the fact that Mara kept Jussie from Ocean for seven years, but he stepped up like a champ. He had struggles, roadblocks, meltdowns, and almost lost his woman, but after joining the club he realized that he needed his village.
Daddies love their daughters so this was a great book!
First installment of the Single Dad's Club, and it's a good one. There are always clubs for women but you never hear of ones for dads. So this was a pleasant surprise.
I hate the fact that Mara kept Jussie from Ocean for seven years, but he stepped up like a champ. He had struggles, roadblocks, meltdowns, and almost lost his woman, but after joining the club he realized that he needed his village.
Daddies love their daughters so this was a great book!
April 3, 2026
Two Birds, One Stone
Finally, the struggles, vulnerabilities & or challenges of single fatherhood from a responsible man’s perspective. Excellent 🤩! “Ocean (Single Dad Society)” addressed two proverbial birds with one stone: be the father he never had & learn how to open his heart to love. Nevertheless, Soraya, Jashaun & family was a tenuous journey yet a beautiful story with a HEA 🥰‼️
Finally, the struggles, vulnerabilities & or challenges of single fatherhood from a responsible man’s perspective. Excellent 🤩! “Ocean (Single Dad Society)” addressed two proverbial birds with one stone: be the father he never had & learn how to open his heart to love. Nevertheless, Soraya, Jashaun & family was a tenuous journey yet a beautiful story with a HEA 🥰‼️
April 3, 2026
Surprise Daughter
Jashaun and Soraya story was nice. A love that was tentative, sweet, and right in front of them. Jussica's arrival in their lives was pivotal for their relationship as Ocean needed to know he could love unconditionally before he could offer more to anyone. I do love how he found out about his daughter because I felt it was divine intervention. Finally, I liked that the author kept Jussica childlike and not aged her perception or her words.
Jashaun and Soraya story was nice. A love that was tentative, sweet, and right in front of them. Jussica's arrival in their lives was pivotal for their relationship as Ocean needed to know he could love unconditionally before he could offer more to anyone. I do love how he found out about his daughter because I felt it was divine intervention. Finally, I liked that the author kept Jussica childlike and not aged her perception or her words.
April 6, 2026
Loved it
I'm a sucker for a single father love story and this one didn't disappoint. Fate was all over this story and I loved it. Jashaun runs into a former fling and discovers a child was the result. He takes on the responsibility raising his daughter, but he also has to navigate a budding relationship with Soraya. They have their ups and downs, but everything works out in the end.
I'm a sucker for a single father love story and this one didn't disappoint. Fate was all over this story and I loved it. Jashaun runs into a former fling and discovers a child was the result. He takes on the responsibility raising his daughter, but he also has to navigate a budding relationship with Soraya. They have their ups and downs, but everything works out in the end.
April 9, 2026
Okay……
I’ll start by saying that this is the first book that I’ve read by Tiye ad this well written, interesting book kept my attention from beginning to end. We were introduced to Jashaun aka Ocean who was determined to not have a wife or children but fate had other plans for him. I liked the way that the author integrated him into the new life that he found himself in. I’m looking forward to reading more of this author’s books.
I’ll start by saying that this is the first book that I’ve read by Tiye ad this well written, interesting book kept my attention from beginning to end. We were introduced to Jashaun aka Ocean who was determined to not have a wife or children but fate had other plans for him. I liked the way that the author integrated him into the new life that he found himself in. I’m looking forward to reading more of this author’s books.
April 10, 2026
What an insufferable couple and to be quite honest, the FMC was the worst. They both played too many games and I still don’t understand how they got to the “in love” part of their relationship that seemed more like a situationship than anything. They both wanted to be in control of things when they should’ve just gone with the flow and enjoyed the moment. Overall, it was a decent storyline but the characters were flawed. 🤷🏾♀️
April 6, 2026
Loved it!!! Now Ocean did pluck my nerves because sir, what are you doing? I absolutely loved how Soraya stood ten toes down for what she expected and tolerated. I’ll definitely have to read the others in this series.
Oh and Mara, she definitely got on my nerves! She was very selfish and instead of using her words like an adult she just dipped. I would have just rather she stayed gone.
Oh and Mara, she definitely got on my nerves! She was very selfish and instead of using her words like an adult she just dipped. I would have just rather she stayed gone.
April 11, 2026
Ocean/Jashan & Soraya ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
Ocean is my second book from Single Dad Society. Ocean is Jashan and Soraya story. This is a story of past trauma and the pain of an absent father. Jashan learned that he had a daughter that he knew nothing about. He wanted his daughter to know that he loved her and that nothing came before her. Heartwarming, emotional, and funny. Good read!
Ocean is my second book from Single Dad Society. Ocean is Jashan and Soraya story. This is a story of past trauma and the pain of an absent father. Jashan learned that he had a daughter that he knew nothing about. He wanted his daughter to know that he loved her and that nothing came before her. Heartwarming, emotional, and funny. Good read!
April 15, 2026
Good read
Good read, I liked the characters and storyline. Jashuaun discovered he’s a father of a seven year old by happenstance. He immediately acknowledges the child and takes responsibility. He’s attracted to his neighbor Soraya. While Jashaun is navigating his new role as a father. He is also on a journey to forever love with Soraya.
Good read, I liked the characters and storyline. Jashuaun discovered he’s a father of a seven year old by happenstance. He immediately acknowledges the child and takes responsibility. He’s attracted to his neighbor Soraya. While Jashaun is navigating his new role as a father. He is also on a journey to forever love with Soraya.
April 16, 2026
Ocean Was Awesome!
I’m really loving this Single Dad Society series! This book had my eyes leaking. It’s a shame how Mara kept such a huge secret from Ocean. I’m just glad that it all ended well for them all! Thank you for this amazing read Tiye! I’m ready to dig into Romeo now! ❤️🔥
I’m really loving this Single Dad Society series! This book had my eyes leaking. It’s a shame how Mara kept such a huge secret from Ocean. I’m just glad that it all ended well for them all! Thank you for this amazing read Tiye! I’m ready to dig into Romeo now! ❤️🔥
April 1, 2026
Great read
This is a great example of adaptability and growth. Ocean truly took and help up his responsibilities. Very different take on the trials of single parenting from a mature point of view
This is a great example of adaptability and growth. Ocean truly took and help up his responsibilities. Very different take on the trials of single parenting from a mature point of view
April 2, 2026
I always love stories with precocious chuldren. This one had that and more.
Océan and So
raya circled around each other long enough. It was time to stop playing games and go for what they both wanted. Loved the Single dans meeting. This was a good read
Océan and So
raya circled around each other long enough. It was time to stop playing games and go for what they both wanted. Loved the Single dans meeting. This was a good read
April 4, 2026
Keywanna Revell
Awesome single dad series
I'm glad Ocean opened himself up went and found support group to unlock his child hood memories not having a dad around
Ocean almost missed out on his blessing with Soyrah
Awesome single dad series
I'm glad Ocean opened himself up went and found support group to unlock his child hood memories not having a dad around
Ocean almost missed out on his blessing with Soyrah
April 7, 2026
Ocean
This was a heart warming and at times funny story. I loved how Ocean stepped up once he found out that he was a father and that having Jussica in his life enabled him to open his heart to love and deal with his father not being in his life.
This was a heart warming and at times funny story. I loved how Ocean stepped up once he found out that he was a father and that having Jussica in his life enabled him to open his heart to love and deal with his father not being in his life.
April 10, 2026
Three ladies and a Man
I enjoyed Ocean even as he worked my last nerve. The relationships he had with the ladies in his life was each unique. in his own way he was there for each one.
I enjoyed Ocean even as he worked my last nerve. The relationships he had with the ladies in his life was each unique. in his own way he was there for each one.
April 18, 2026
Enjoyable read…
Getting the perspective of an unexpected single dad placed the spotlight on the evolution of a man who didn’t want to commit or have kids! Growth and maturity were showcased in his words and actions.
Getting the perspective of an unexpected single dad placed the spotlight on the evolution of a man who didn’t want to commit or have kids! Growth and maturity were showcased in his words and actions.
April 20, 2026
And Another One
Ocean's growth was top-notch. To read his character arc was satisfying. Saraya mellowed him out and held true to her authenticity. Her love for Juss was the cherry on top.
Mara irked me but I understood her Motivations.
Tiye did a great job per n usual.
Ocean's growth was top-notch. To read his character arc was satisfying. Saraya mellowed him out and held true to her authenticity. Her love for Juss was the cherry on top.
Mara irked me but I understood her Motivations.
Tiye did a great job per n usual.
April 2, 2026
Great read
Jashaun and Soraya have been flirting but she isn’t interested in being a notch on his bedpost. Jashaun finds out he’s a father to a little girl from a weekend rendezvous. He and Soraya start seeing each other but he’s still learning how to be a father.
This was a great book about how to adapt to change.
Jashaun and Soraya have been flirting but she isn’t interested in being a notch on his bedpost. Jashaun finds out he’s a father to a little girl from a weekend rendezvous. He and Soraya start seeing each other but he’s still learning how to be a father.
This was a great book about how to adapt to change.
March 31, 2026
I liked it
At first I was confused with the character names but then it made sense. This was a good quick read now onto the next one.
At first I was confused with the character names but then it made sense. This was a good quick read now onto the next one.
April 3, 2026
Great Read
This was a great book , this is a book you will enjoy I will look for more books from this author
This was a great book , this is a book you will enjoy I will look for more books from this author
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