Who knew picking a baby daddy could be so much fun?Maeve’s ready to have a baby, but when she’s dumped on New Year’s Eve by yet another tire kicker, she decides to stop waiting around for Prince Charming and start looking for a sperm donor. But as Maeve soon learns, picking a baby daddy is no easy task… FinnThe stunning brunette perched on my favorite barstool has baby fever. It’s one of the … favorite barstool has baby fever.
It’s one of the first things she tells me when I sit beside her after playing my set. She’s also just been dumped, but it’s her Scotch that tells me that.
Talk about a bundle of baggage a bachelor like me doesn’t need in his life.
Yet there’s something about her that intrigues me, something that makes me believe she’d completely unravel if I could just find the thread that has her so tightly wound.
But she doesn’t give me the chance.
She dashes out before midnight like a fairytale princess with a pumpkin to catch.
She’ll be back, though. Not because I’m a suitable donor, but because I’m going to help her find one.
It’s the perfect arrangement.
We’ll flirt, have some filthy fun, and when she finds a baby daddy that meets her sky-high standards, I’ll bow out gracefully. No mess. No fuss. No feelings.
What could possibly go wrong?
Baby Daddy Wanted is a standalone romantic comedy full of humor, heat, and heart. No cheating. No cliffhanger. Just lots of witty banter, sexy surprises, and a happy ending that delivers.
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Baby Daddy Wanted is an unexpectedly sweet and witty treasure. Maeve is a strong, capable, independent woman who knows what she wants. Well, in some capacity. She wants to become a mom. She was on the verge of becoming a mom via artificial insemination when she met Kurt. Subconsciously Maeve was hoping she could become a mom the old fashioned way and her pursuit of that dream somewhat blinded her to the lack of passion and compatibility between her and Kurt. When their relationship ends and Kurt shows his true colors Maeve is determined not to let anything, or anyone, derail her from her plans to become a mom again. Enough time has been wasted and she wants the next phase of her life.
Enter Finn. He’s a bachelor, musician, and artist and he’s seemingly content with his life. That is until Maeve walks into his life. While at first glance they may appear to be totally wrong for each other as it turns out they’re exactly what the other needed.
5+ Stars
I think Hazel saved the best for last in this series. I loved all the books, but this one had me swooning so much. Throughout the books we meet Maeve, the oldest of the Mason family. She’s the one who grew up fast when her parents divorced and decided she wanted to be able to take care of herself. She’s an independent workaholic, a loving sister and daughter. For a while now she has been wanting to start a family more than anything and has a plan seeing she’s striking out in the love department. After getting dumped on New Year’s Eve she enters a local bar and meets Finn. He’s a musician – who’s fun, sweet, somewhat insecure, bossy in a good way, loving, thoughtful and the list goes on. These two were absolutely made for each other. They each brought out the best from the other. I loved this opposites attract standalone so much and oh how I loved Finn!!!
Maeve was dumped on the New Year. Her biological clock is ticking and she is looking for a baby daddy. Her next step is artificial insemination. Finn is part owner of a bar and supplies the live entertainment. When they meet the strike up a conversation that leads to friendship and then a romance. He offers to help her choose a donor. Feelings get in the way and they both are conflicted. Maeve is a little uptight and Finn is mostly carefree. Both are loners and keep things close to their chest. They are good on the own but the both make each other better. Maeve loosens up and Finn starts thinking of going after his dreams. Fun story that will have you falling in love with both characters.
Maeve’s dream is to be a mom but she needs a sperm donor. CAn Finn, a true bachelor, only be her friend with benefits until she finds the right dad for her child? A sweet story about true love, second chances and friendship
Maeve Mason has accomplished many things, but the one box she hasn’t checked is motherhood. When she finds out ‘capable’ isn’t a compliment, she seeks solace at the nearest bar.
Of all the bars in town, Finn isn’t expecting to find a girlfriend at his own. He doesn’t even want one. A laid back musician, he’s perfectly content with his life till meeting Maeve makes him want more.
Told via their dual alternating first person POV, I found Maeve and Finn both likeable, mature adults. Their flirting was fun to read, and it was easy to see that Finn was a keeper with his relaxed demeanor and witty personality.
“‘It’s my new deodorant. Makes me smell great and sound cleverer than I am.’”
I would let my hair down for Finn too cause when that happens things heat up. Finn didn’t disappoint when it comes to his moves and their sexy times.
“She looked at me from under heavy eyelids like I had her heart in my hands instead of her thighs, and my lower body began to boil.”
Their encounters were well written, and I craved a little more of them.
“…her every shallow breath was all the melodies I’d failed to write, beautiful and mysterious and just beyond my grasp.”
These two opposites complimented each other well, and were exactly what the other needed. I only wish Finn’s realization would have come with a little more epic moment. But otherwise, I appreciated the low-angst nature of the romance for a relaxing afternoon read.
Lastly, I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention Otis. He was a cute addition to the story.
It Grabbed My attention and focus so strong I could not put it down. A word of advice when you get your copy. Grab a snack, a comfy seat, kick back and relax. You will not be moving until you finish this bad boy here. Remarkable job. Thanks for sharing.
“I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.”
Funny, sweet, and spicy, this is one of those stories I wish didn’t have to end because it is perfectly wonderful from start to finish. Lively dialogue, great characters, so much heart – I just loved this story so much. Maeve and Finn have enormous chemistry, sparking off each other from the moment they meet. I can truthfully say there is not one dull moment in this beautiful romance. Hazel Kelly is one of my favorite authors. Her touching stories always make me smile and this book is one of my favorites.
I am voluntarily reviewing an advance reader copy of this book.
I was a bit hesitant to pick up Hazel Kelly’s “Baby Daddy Wanted” because the title seemed more appropriate for a cheesy 80s category romance, but I’m glad I gave this book a shot because I ended up enjoying it. I didn’t know that it was the third book in a series before I started reading, and it took me a few chapters to figure out how all of the characters were connected to each other, but the book still works fairly well as a standalone. That said, readers who have already picked up the earlier books in the series will likely find it easier to follow the story in the first few chapters.
The main characters of this story, Maeve and Finn, were both quite likeable and three-dimensional, and their relationship development was nicely paced. I appreciated how open and honest they were with each other, aside from the romantic feelings that they both kept to themselves until it was almost too late, and their banter as they got to know each other was a lot of fun.
Overall, “Baby Daddy Wanted” was a fun and sweet story that I would recommend for all fans of contemporary romance.
*ARC provided by the author/publisher via Hidden Gems Books. All opinions expressed are my own.
Maeve Mason wants her happily ever after, but having just been dumped again leaves her wondering if it is ever going to happen for her. She desperately wants a baby and has come to the conclusion that she may just have to go at it alone with the use of a donor.
But then she meets Finn, a handsome musician, that makes her smile and feel something she hasn’t for a long time. He quickly becomes a friend, bordering on more, and suddenly her little plan takes a whole new direction.
Baby Daddy Wanted is a steamy opposites attract romance that will have you smiling and swooning throughout! Watching Maeve go after what she wanted was inspiring and wildly entertaining, I loved following her on her little baby daddy quest. Her and Finn brought laugh, steam, and loads of feels to the pages. If you like sweet and funny romances then I have no doubt you will enjoy this one, it comes brimming with all the good stuff to leave your heart happy!
I requested an advanced copy of this title from the publisher, and I am voluntarily leaving my honest opinion.