New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors Heidi McLaughlin and L.P. Dover come together for a sexy new series that delivers romance for every season!
February is the month of love, but not for Sophie. One week before Valentine’s Day, she learns her boyfriend of two years has been cheating on her with one of his dental hygienists.
As much as she wants to erase any trace of him from her … of him from her life, she has no choice but to face him and his new squeeze at a huge Valentine’s Day bash that has fast become the social event of the season. No way is she going alone. What she needs is a beautiful hunk of arm candy… STAT.
Sophie’s best friend, Ellie, proposes the perfect solution to her dilemma. Her brother Tanner, the smokin’ hot surfer, just got back into town and is more than happy to help Sophie prove she’s over her scumbag ex.
What starts as an act between Sophie and Tanner quickly swells into more. It doesn’t take long before Sophie finds herself wanting to ride more than just waves with the toned and tanned hottie. But when passion crashes over the pair, Sophie fears she’s putting her friendship with Ellie at risk.
Can Tanner convince her to give their love a chance? Or will the bonds of friendship repel Cupid’s arrow?
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It’s one week before Valentine’s Day, and Sophie’s doing something she never thought she’d be doing. Boxing all her cheating scum of an ex’s stuff. She still has to face him and the woman he cheated on her with at a Valentine’s Day event. When Sophie’s BFF Ellie suggests Sophie takes Ellie’s younger brother Tanner, Sophie’s not too impressed. She remembers him as the lanky, geeky kid with glasses. When Ellie shows Sophie a picture of what Tanner looks like now, Sophie sees just how much Tanner changed while attending college in CA.
When Ellie approaches Tanner about taking Sophie, he acts reluctant, but he and Ellie both know he’d do anything to be near Sophie. The crush he had on her when he was younger hasn’t really gone away. Tanner takes this opportunity to be near Sophie, while also playing along with the “couple” act.
I thoroughly enjoyed this story. I absolutely loved the chemistry between Tanner and Sophie, and was glad Ellie stepped in at the end. I loved the story, the writing, and the characters. One of my favorites for the year.
This is a novella, so it won’t take long to read, but boy oh boy, you’re going to want to read if your fans of insta-heat, insta-romance, and witty writing.
Fun, quick sexy ready. Her best friends brother steps in to be her fake boyfriend but it is soon clear that there is WAY more on Tanner’s mind than this fake relationship. This is a lifetime in the making for the two of them although neither expected that anything would come of it. Some dates turn into more and in the end, your best friends little brother sometimes grows up.
Tanner and Sophie making Valentines Day fun and lusty…….
“A lovely and humorous story that had me laughing out loud. Sophie’s ex cheated on her and she’s about to go to a ball and well she need a date. Her best friend Ellie wanted to settle her up with her brother! As you can guess things were about to got complicated. Tanner had a thing for Sophie since they were teenagers when he saw her for the first time but he never paid attention to her but now he is back and way so much hotter than Sophie remembers. They had chemistry and humor. Their connection was so delightful to read. A quick read with a beautiful happily ever after that I highly recommend to you.”
What is the worst that can happen during Valentine’s week? Well for Sophie it is getting dumped and now on a pity date. The thing is that after years of not seeing her best friend Ellie’s brother Tanner it feels like they have never been apart. He used to be the geeky brother but man the years have been good for him. She knows she is coming of desperate at this point but one kiss from Tanner is making her see that this is no pity date. She should not be feeling anything but friendly feelings towards him but he sure can kiss in a way she hasn’t felt in a long time. Tanner has been waiting all his life for Sophie and man when they come together watch out. He always knew the connection was there but one kiss from her ignites a fire he hasn’t felt in a long time. L.P. Dover and Heidi McLaughlin just created a book with tons of sexual tension but a woman seeing that there can be a happy ending after Valentines week. These two talented authors created something sweet, hot and just give you a feeling that all will be right.
“I received an eBook copy from the publisher for the purpose of an honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own.”
I loved this book even more than the first book in this series. It is completely a standalone. I love that it’s written seamlessly. I really can’t tell that there were two authors writing this book. It’s a fast read but that’s what makes it amazing. Can’t wait to see how this progresses.
The next installment in the Dating series, this story centers around Sophie and Tanner. A recently single Sophie enlists Tanner’s help to accompany her to a Valentine’s Day ball. Hidden feelings are revealed as Sophie spends more time with Tanner. This was a perfect story of love found during the month commonly associated with love. There is a memorable scene involving Tanner and his phone, which reminds us that the road to love is never quite smooth. A quick read which displays the humorous side of each author.
This is the second book in the Dating Series, a collaboration between Heidi McLaughlin and L.P. Dover.
A Date with an Admirer book two in The Dating Series but it can be read as a standalone. This one is short quick read. I probably could have read it in one sitting but I had to put it down at 68% to go do life stuff. I loved this one. Sophie is an interesting character. She’s a dentist and has just broke up with her boyfriend. She’s a very relatable character. I loved that she put her ex’s stuff in his front yard, I had a friend who did that with her ex too. Sophie’s best friend is Ellie. Ellie has a brother Tanner. Ellie suggests Sophie take Tanner to a Valentine’s Day bash. Tanner is cool guy. He’s changed a lot since the last time Spohie has seen him. These two have great chemistry. Just when I thought everything was going good there’s wrench thrown in but I never stopped rooting for them.
Lovable characters and easy to read sweet romance. This is a best friend brother romance. Short read but full of epic feels.
We start out our story getting to meet Sophie, who is she, and what does she do for a living? What is happening in her life at this moment? The day after Sophie and Ellie go out gets so funny to read. What exchange does Ellie have with Tanner the next morning? Oh, payback is so much fun with Tanner’s help! What happened when he went to the drive bar made me squirm, but when he had to explain it to Sophie, I could not stop giggling. Enjoy the read! This is the second book in the series, cannot wait for the 3rd!
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I loved this fun, sexy novella. Sophie and Tanner were perfect together, and I didn’t want their story to end!
This is the first story that I’ve read by Heidi McLaughlin and L.P. Dover. I love their writing style and can’t wait to read their other books.
A Date with an Admirer
Book 2 The Dating Series
L.P. Dover, Heidi McLaughlin
Very good cute novella. Quite fun, joyful, sweet, and sexy. Love the characters chemistry and the story line is fully developed.
I am fully enjoying this series so far and I can’t wait for the next one!!
A Date with an Admirer is the brainchild of LP Dover and Heidi McLaughlin. Sophie and Tanner will take you on a whirlwind romance filled with friendship, sweetness, intense chemistry and finding someone you never thought you needed ! Sophie is coming out of a cheating relationship and needs a date to a gala that her ex will certainly be attending. Her best friend suggests her brother is in town and so available to help. Tanner has always held a torch for Sophie but being a bit younger and awkward he was not confident to throw his hat in the ring but that is about to change. Tanner is all grown up and knows exactly what and who he wants now it is just a matter of showing Sophie that he is the man she needs and wants!
~~Michele McMullen ~~
When Sophie finds out her ex has been cheating on her, her best friend decides the thing to do is have her brother be Sophie’s gorgeous date to the Valentine’s ball that, of course, her cheating ex will be attending with the woman he cheated with. Back when they were younger, Sophie never paid much attention to Tanner, Ellie’s younger brother, but now? He’s all grown up and all man. A man she wants to enjoy rubbing in her ex’s face. A man she wants to rub up against too…
This sweet, hot and short. Tanner is adorable and sweet, not a playboy jerk or alpha hole, just a lovely, gorgeous guy who has been crushing on his sister’s friend forever, and now has her right where he’s always wanted her – in his heart, in his bed.
This was a cute novella!
Sophia is in need of a date to a Valentine’s Day Gala because of leaving her cheating boyfriend. However, is it really a good idea to take her best friends little brother?
Tanner is not what he used to be. He is not hot and very successful. He agrees to be Sofie’s date to the Gala. Will more come from this than remaining friends, because Tanner really hopes it will. He has had a massive crush on Sofie for years. However, will Sofie feel the same?
Again this is a quick, cute read. Oh and it can be read as a stand-alone!
Another amazing read by Heidi & L.P. I really enjoyed Tanner & Sophie’s story. Tanner has always had a thing for Sophie and now he finally gets his shot. Will they get there HEA? Definitely pick up this book if you want a short sweet sexy read.
This was such a cute novella!
He has always wanted her. Always. Too bad he was a pimple faced skinny boy back when they knew each other.
Fast forward nine years and Tanner is back in town from living in California just in time to be Sophie’s Valentine’s date. Did you mention he is now successful and hot??? This leads to one steamy night!
Can these two turn one night into more???
I highly suggest you read this one to find out! It’s well written and had me laughing a few times.
This CAN be read on its own.
A Date with an Admirer… is super sweet!!
After a break up Sophie doesn’t want to get involved again. She does however need a date for a ball. Her friend Ellie offers up her brother Tanner. Little does Sophie know that Tanner has had a thing for her for years. Can Tanner change Sophie’s mind. Pick up this novella and find out.
What a quick and cute Valentine’s Day read! Just when the holiday of love is around the corner she discovers that her boyfriend is cheating on her. To add she had plans to attend A Couples Only Valentine’s Ball where her ex is also still scheduled to attend along with colleagues and friends of theirs. To go or not to go? What about a date? Her best friend Ellie proposes a plan where her brother, Tanner takes her as her date. A person who has moved back home and has always been in love with his sister’s best friend.
This is a sweet read of proving that regardless of what Sophie’s ex put her through she is going to have to move on. Tanner is the bonus who will tug at your heart for all the swoon moments in showing her that she is more than a date and always has been. A chance for more; however, it is not going to be simple and definitely challenging feels and all. Get ready for a date that will not be forgotten! This is my first book in the series and it was too cute. Looking forward to reading more and experiencing all that The Dating Series has to offer and experience.
I read an ARC of the first novella in this series and I really enjoyed it, so I was excited to read this novella! I knew that this novella was going to be a complete standalone, but this had me even more excited to read it! I received an ARC of it and read it as soon as I could! After reading this novella, I can say that I enjoyed this one just as much as the first one! The plot developed at a fast pace and it only took me a few sittings to read! I loved that the plot had a lot of romance in it because it allowed for a few seriously hot scenes! There wasn’t any action or suspense in the plot, but I wasn’t expecting any because I knew that the main focus was going to be romance! The romance was definitely enough to keep me wanting to read on and I really enjoyed the way the plot developed! The ending of this novella was also left at the perfect place for the characters and summed up their story! The characters were also amazing and made this novella even better! Sophie was the main female character, and in this novella I felt sorry for her because she had been cheated on by her ex-boyfriend and she was trying to get her own back in this novella! Sophie definitely accomplished that lol! I really liked Sophie and I could understand why she was hesitant to start something with her love interest, but she deserved to be happy and in a good, loving relationship! Tanner was the main male character and love interest of Sophie! I loved Tanner a lot in this book! He had a good job and he had come back to his hometown to settle! This meant that he reconnected with Sophie! I felt like Tanner was open with Sophie and he expressed how he really felt about her! It was easy to see that he had never stopped loving her as well and I loved the interactions between Tanner and his sister Ellie! I loved that this novella was written from both Sophie and Tanner’s point of views! I was expecting it to be because the first novella was written from both characters point of view! The synopsis gives the impression that it might only have been written from the female character’s point of view! I’m really happy that Tanner’s point of view was in there too because it helped me connect more with both characters and see how they really felt about each other! It allowed for a few more things to happen in the plot as well! I now can’t wait to read the next novella in this series! I know that it’s going to be another standalone novella, which has me excited to find out what’s going to happen in it! It also releases next month, which isn’t long of a wait at all! I’ll definitely be reading it as soon as it releases and the synopsis sounds intriguing! I also love the cover for this novella a lot! It’s really cute and suits the feel of the book! I love how well it suits the cover for the first novella and it would draw me to the if I didn’t already know the authors names!