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Pining For My Friend's Dad

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It was supposed to be a simple pool party. Liz has been itching for some excitement and thought that throwing a party with her parents out of town would be a good way to earn some social capital, have a good time, and maybe even snag a guy.

But she doesn't want just any guy. She wants her best friend's dad, local cop Bryan Masters.

Officer Masters is gorgeous, protective, and absolutely off-limits.

With the party winding down, Bryan heads over to the house to check in. He knows Liz has been bad. What she doesn't know is how badly he wants her. And with Liz acting up, Bryan knows exactly how to handle the situation -- and he won't be easy on her.

He's going to throw the book at his younger, forbidden obsession.

"Pining For My Friend's Dad" is a short, sweet, high-heat romance.

131 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 7, 2020

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Daniella Cole

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1,906 reviews8 followers
July 11, 2020
A short sweet and steamy read. I loved the characters and the story. I did not want the story to end I was enjoying it so much.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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3,713 reviews204 followers
July 10, 2020
4.5 : I really, really liked this story but it was at least one more heated scene too short. 😏 I just couldn't get enough of these two!

Helping his daughter's close friend, Bryan is at Liz's party to protect and serve but receives an unexpected gift instead. It is hot, sweet, punishing, and delightful! I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
11.5k reviews48 followers
July 9, 2020
I'd lived all of the emotions encompassing a passionate love affair in the space of a few seconds

Pining For My Friend's Dad by Daniella Cole with Lauren Milson is a charming, sweet and dirty sexy older man/younger woman short story. It is about Bryan Masters and Liz. When Liz's parents moved to a New York because her dad's job transferred him she met Chloe while out jogging one morning. They became jogging buddies and best friends. Liz's twenty-first birthday was a week after she met Chloe and that was the night she met Bryan, Chloe's father, when he came to pick her up after the party her parent's had thrown for her. There was an instant yearning for Bryan but as he is Chloe's father Liz is just dreaming and not doing.
Bryan is a police officer with an ex-wife and his twenty'ish daughter. Since the divorce he has dated but nothing serious. That changes when he first sees and then meets Liz while picking up Chloe. He can only think of her and since then has been in a funk according to Chloe.
One night when Liz's parents are away for the weekend she has friends over for a party. Chloe leaves a bit early but asks Liz if she wants help getting people out of the house. When Liz says no Chloe starts for home. Only she phones her father and asks if he can go to Liz's and help break up the party, which he does in a flash. When he finds when he gets there is Liz sitting at the edge of the pool and the house dark. Liz takes a dip as Bryan watches her. Then Liz invites Bryan in for a beer and tries to seduce him, which he rebuffs for then thinks twice about it. They end up getting wet and wild in more ways than one as both of them can no longer fight their mutual attraction and need for each other. But what will happen when Chloe finds out?

I enjoyed this book as the story-line was interesting and the characters were really wonderful. I would recommend this book to other readers.
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261 reviews6 followers
December 23, 2020
When Liz moves to town and is out doing her morning run, it is Chloe she runs into, LOL. Anyway, Chloe has always been a part of her community, because her dad, Bryan, is a cop. Now, she and Liz are in college together, their last year, both looking to work for a law firm. While going to law school.

Now, Chloe’s folks are divorced married young while Bryan was a cop and her mom is in law school. Her mom had big dreams, her dad liked his life in his hometown. So, her mom moved to the city, and the high life that comes with it. Chloe is down to earth with champagne taste. Liz is born into champagne taste, but when they moved to the small town, it agrees with her more. The simple life.

When it’s Liz’s twentieth birthday, Chloe introduces her dad for the first time, since he lives next door. They see sparks coming out of each other’s eyes, and hope Chloe doesn’t see it. It is months later that Chloe sets things in motion, for a moment to goes from an ember, to a flame. All that they had been trying to avoid, feeling, lusting over, and dreaming about, happens. And it’s better than ever. See how they handle their, oops a daisy!

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9,295 reviews70 followers
July 14, 2020
Liz has been attracted to her friend's father since she met him when he picked Chloe up from a party one time. When Liz has a party when her parent's are away her friend Chloe has her father stop by after she leaves to help her friend get people on their way once the party is over. However when he arrives its just Liz there everyone else is gone. He goes to check on her by the pool and they start talking. Soon thing heat up between them and tries to stop it when he thinks that she might have had too much to drink. When she tells him that she hasn't had anything to drink he gives in and its the start of something between them. But what will his daughter think about them being together? What will Liz's parents say?

This is a great story that will hook you in with the first chapter and leave you wanting more with the last one. This is a well written and very entertaining story. I would recommend this book to any book lover.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
218 reviews3 followers
July 9, 2020
Liz & Bryan

Liz & her parents moved into a new neighborhood shortly before her 21st birthday. She ends up meeting Chloe during her morning run and they have been besties ever since.

It is during her 21st birthday party/ welcome to the neighborhood party that Chloe introduces Liz to her police officer father, Bryan. The minute they lock eyes it is insta-lust at first sight.

Liz doesn't tell Chloe that she has a crush on her dad because she doesn't want to lose her as a friend.

It is during another party that Liz hosts while her parent's are out of town, that things take a turn. Chloe asks her dad to come over and help Liz kick everyone out. However, when he gets there it is just Liz left. She invites him in for a beer and things change forever between them.

How will Chloe react when she finds out that her bestie & dad are together? You will be surprised!!

This was a great short read!!
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310 reviews2 followers
July 16, 2020
I really enjoyed this read from Daniella Cole. I have read someone of the ones she has done with Lauren Milson. I enjoyed reading about Liz and Bryan along with Chloe. Liz meets Bryan from being friends with Chloe. One night when her parents are away Liz throws a party. Chloe was there in her way home Chloe calls her dad and asks him if he will run over to Liz's and make sure everyone has left. He agrees and goes over by the time he gets there Liz has already gotten everyone to leave. Read to find out what happens that night. I received a free arc copy of the book and I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
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2,724 reviews26 followers
July 9, 2020
I sort of loved this short story. It was entertaining and sweet. The characters were likable. Chloe was an awesome daughter and friend. She was very supportive and helpful. Brian and Liz meet through Chloe. Liz proceeds to pine for Brian while Brian pines for Liz (even though he knows that he shouldn't). The way that they got together was great. I wish there was another epilogue further out, but I liked how their story ended. Their happy ever after made me smile. I recommend reading this book.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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1,357 reviews48 followers
June 2, 2023
This was a super quick and light read. It’s hot and steamy, there’s not much plot to speak of, and there isn’t really much drama or conflict either. There’s not a lot to sink your teeth into but it was a fun read.

Content Notes: Friend’s dad / daughter’s friend, age gap.

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6,577 reviews35 followers
July 8, 2020
A fast pace engaging older man younger woman romance that will draw you in from the first page! It is well written, witty, and exciting with likeable characters; the chemistry between them is instant and intense.

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2,883 reviews
July 9, 2020
This is a quick but great story! It’s perfect for a quiet evening. Liz has a crush on her friend’s dad, Bryan. She never expected it to go anywhere until one night. She takes a chance and is pleased to discover that he wants her too. Will they be able to make something more permanent work?

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2,504 reviews3 followers
July 9, 2020
This is a short, hot romance about a young woman named liz thats had a crush on her best friends father, Bryan is a cop and has had the same feelings for her but was afarid to act. Can these two finale get together?

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647 reviews5 followers
July 11, 2020
Quick read about a young, college age woman, Liz, who has been crushing on Bryan, her friends dad, since her friend introduced them. Fortunately for Liz, the feelings were mutual. This was over the top, love at first sight romance. I enjoyed reading it.

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4,427 reviews1 follower
July 11, 2020
Sigh...

A very well written, naughty, quick read. In that initial moment when they first saw each other, when they first met, it was the beginning of something, anything, yet everything. I enjoyed that the daughter knew, and even admits to helping things along, but only wants the best for them, as well as her mother. It’s sweet and naughty, but true. Enjoy!
129 reviews3 followers
December 17, 2020
Sexy Dad's friend

Great story line for a quick read. David and Bailey mature adult's that their feelings were out in the open for everyone to see 👀. Beautiful 💡 story. Umm the fact that age gap didn't matter who cares...A bit girlish at the start no forth right stance to connect David and Bailey. 5stars for this storytelling anyway.
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198 reviews3 followers
February 21, 2024
I'm a sucker for this trope and for a man in a uniform. It was okay. There was approximately 2% substance and took about 10 minutes to read, so if you're looking for low drama, instant gratification, and a fast paced taboo read, this might be for you.

Give this a try if you like:
Fast paced, short read
Low drama
Man in uniform
Best friend's dad
Age gap
1,298 reviews2 followers
July 9, 2020
This is an insta-love short story. Although short, it was an interesting read. The characters were likable.

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1,354 reviews5 followers
July 10, 2020
short and sweet, full of wonderful chemistry and fun characters. just enough depth for a short story. delicious for in between. from me 4 stars

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2,421 reviews11 followers
July 11, 2020
This book hooked me from the get go I just couldn’t put it down I fell in love with these characters and omg what a story just a perfect

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178 reviews
July 30, 2020
Best friends dad, Older man/Younger woman romance.
It was a sexy quick read with a HEA.
Low drama and angst

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3,151 reviews8 followers
July 9, 2020
Sweet

This was a good short story to read. I liked the characters and their chemistry and insta-love. I only wished it was longer to read
2 reviews
June 23, 2023
so dumb !

Ummm ! I don’t think I’m a fan of this book or the storyline or the writing . It was a waste of the time I put in on it !




132 reviews1 follower
May 29, 2024
Good story

It was cute and endearing but definitely too short. Wow ten more words I think it was too short for that. Excuse my rye humor guest it comes with age, lol.
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