Mad Love

The Single Dad Playbook, Book 1

De: Willow Aster

Narrado por: Ava Erickson, Connor Crais

A small-town, single dad, enemies-to-lovers standalone sports romance in the new series, The Single Dad Playbook, from USA Today Bestselling author Willow Aster

He's a quarterback, a single dad, and now he's my roommate…

For a long time now, I’ve despised Weston Shaw. He’d been someone I’d admired, taking my favorite football team, the Colorado Mustangs, to the Super Bowl. But that all turned upside down after one night that had nothing to do with me. We share one undeniable connection: his son, Caleb.

Unfortunately, the circumstances behind that have never been my story to tell. But now, the truth is out, and I’m left to deal with the consequences. I’m living under the same roof as Weston, and each day, I discover a side of him I never expected. He’s not the selfish jock I imagined. He’s caring, thoughtful, and unexpectedly charming. I find myself drawn to him in ways I never thought possible. It’s terrifying and exhilarating, but I can't deny it any longer…I’m falling for the one person I shouldn’t…Weston Shaw.

Mad Love is book one in The Single Dad Playbook series. Each book can be listened to as a standalone.

©2024 Willow Aster (P)2024 Willow Aster

LOVED Weston and Sadie in audio!

All the swoons! Mad Love by Willow Aster was a sweet and dreamy small-town, single-dad sports romance that left me all warm and gooey inside from start to finish. Weston and Sadie’s romance squeezed my heart in all the best places, and I fell hard for their love for each other and baby Caleb. This was my first Willow Astor and won’t be my last.

Ava Erickson and Connor Crais perform this audiobook in dual narration, and this narrator pairing definitely knows how to deliver all the feels. Ava’s soft, melodic voice beautifully captured Sadie’s guarded, protective, and loyal-loving demeanor. Connor’s warm, dulcet tone encompassed Weston’s new dad's charismatic, vulnerable vibes, making him irresistible to Sadie. Both narrators were spot on in creating the slow-burning, roommates-turned-best friends-to-lovers, undeniable chemistry between Sadie and Weston.

Overall, I LOVED this book. If you are a fan of a small-town sports romance with a hot single-dad quarterback, a dedicated loving heroine, an adorable baby boy, close proximity, supportive teammates, a single-dad playbook, family support, Fairy Hut drinks, movie night kisses, best friends, co-parenting, slow-burn steamy times, she wears his jersey, journal entry sister truths, and a HEA that you will fall madly in love with, then you will adore Sadie and Weston’s story. I am looking forward to more from Willow Aster.

4.5 stars

This was a super cute single dad romance. Weston Shaw is a football player for The Colorado Mustangs. After one night that changes Weston's life, he finds out he has a son named Caleb. Due to certain circumstances Caleb's aunt, Sadie ends up staying with Weston to help take care of his son.

I listened to an advanced copy of the audiobook. It's so good. Performed in dual narration by Connor Crais and Ava Erickson. These two brought the characters to life. They were amazing! I thought the voices matched the characters so well.

Willow is a new to me author. I easily connected to her characters. Loved Weston's friends. They're an hilarious group of guys. The story had good pacing and good character development. If you love the movie Life As We Know It you will love this one!

Single DADDYYYYY

I adored the Landmark Mountain series…Willow took this one to an AMAZING new level! I love me a single day…but a whole series dedicated to them is amazing! Sadie and Weston were sexy, sweet and so swoony! I could not get enough!

Weston and Sadie

An incredibly adorable, sweetly beautiful and sinfully addictive romance. Weston and Sadie are perfect for each other. Their road wasn’t all sunshine and roses but the deep connection they developed pulled them through. I absolutely adored this story.

Beautiful story - love Weston and Sadie!

This story was so beautifully written! Weston and Sadie’s story had such a tragic start, but ends so good! I cried, I laughed, I loved the spice! The narrator’s were perfect for this story too! My first audiobook/book by Willow Aster, but it won’t be my last. Also a solid dad group! They were hilarious, caring and so supportive. Cannot wait for the rest of this series!

Sexy sports romance with a touch of drama

Mad Love is a small town, enemies to lovers, sports romance, with a single dad hero and forced proximity (roommates)! This is the first book in the Single Dad Playbook interconnected standalone series and it was so cute!

*Mad Love* is a delightful start to the Single Dad Playbook series, blending small-town charm with the excitement of an NFL backdrop. The story follows Weston Shaw, a star quarterback whose life is turned upside down when he discovers he's a father after a one-night stand. Sadie, the aunt of his son, initially distrusts Weston but soon realizes he’s committed to being a dad. Their journey from enemies to co-parents is both heartwarming and filled with palpable tension.

The forced proximity as they co-parent together is a trope that works beautifully here, making the romantic build-up all the more satisfying. Weston’s instant devotion to his son and the camaraderie among his teammates (who are also single dads) add depth to the story. While the enemies-to-lovers transition felt a bit fast for me, the emotional connection between Weston and Sadie shines through, making this a captivating read.

Overall, *Mad Love* is a sweet, slow-burn romance with just the right amount of spice and heart. I’m looking forward to the rest of the series and seeing more of these single dads in action. Strong 5 out of 5 stars for me!

Single dads have me swooning

This was a great audiobook. Love that the dads of the team come together to help one another. Give their expertise. The found family is massive in this book and I loved every minute of it.

Such a great story and how the characters came together was heartbreaking but seeing them work together was beautiful because they loved that little boy.

Perfection!

Everything about this is complete perfection. From the narrator’s to the story. This is one I will listen to over and over.

Weston and Sadie!

•𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗥𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲
• 𝗛𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗲𝘅𝘁
• 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝗱
• 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀
• 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘅𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘆
• 𝗖𝗼-𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴
• 𝗛𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲
• 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗻

This was my first 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐀𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 book! And man, did I fall in love with her writing quick! I can't wait to see where Willow takes this series! If it's anything like the first we are in for quite the amazing ride!

I absolutely loved this book! But my favorite part would have to be the characters. And I don't just mean the main characters. There was not a single character in the book that I didn't wish to know more about. Willow's character development in this book was INCREDIBLE! I can't wait to listen to the next book! Its currently waiting for me to finish this review so I can put it in my ears!

The relationship between Weston and Sadie was so unique and beautifully built from the very start. I loved watching them grow together and balance parenthood. As a mom, I know how difficult that can be with a partner I can't imagine doing it with a stranger.

I adored Weston's character he jumped into the role of fatherhood INSTANTLY without a second guess or feelings of regret. I couldn't get enough of his Daddy side. And with 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬 voicing him that love only increased! Connor did such an incredible job playing Weston. He brought out Weston's heart so well in this audiobook! We watch Sadie's character go through an unbelievable loss and become the most outstanding mother to Caleb. Given everything she had been through and was going through she poured everything into Caleb making sure he had everything he needed. And 𝐀𝐯𝐚 𝐄𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐬𝐨𝐧 did such a wonderful job bringing out every emotion Sadie went through. Her performance was stunning!

𝐈 𝐜𝐚𝐧'𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐨 𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡!

Mad Love for Mad Love

An engaging and steamy romance with characters you can’t help but root for. I enjoyed the story, and loved that it was different than your standard tropes.