This wasn’t supposed to be my life. One phone call was all it took to bring me back to the small town I had grown up in. Everything had changed, and staying away was no longer an option. Four and a half years later, I was a widowed single father still here, still trying to pick up the pieces. We were doing just fine on our own, my little girl and me.At least, we were until Camryn Parker stumbled … Parker stumbled into our lives. The woman was like a tornado after a hurricane; she was the storm I never saw approaching. Behind her beauty and sarcastic wit, she was just as broken as I pretended not to be. As hard as I tried to resist, it was impossible not to fall in love with her.
In the end, it took nearly losing it all for me to realize everything I never wanted was exactly what I needed.
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Tucker has been spending the last 6 years of his life taking care of his daughter and his mom. Making sure that they have everything and nothing else matters to him. Until Camryn comes into town. Camryn moves to Jaxson Cove to start over after the father passes away and her fiancé cheats on her. Neither one are looking to start something but neither one can deny their draw towards the other.
I am a huge sucker for a small-town-single-dad story and this one did not disappoint. It was a bit of an insta for both of them but it was sweet and endearing and steamy. I really enjoyed Tucker and Camryn. I loved how they both respected and considered each other’s triggers/issues. I especially loved how Shayne was always the most important to both of them and she didn’t just disappear/shoved to grandma’s once they started getting serious. I adored the relationship that Camryn had with Shayne so much. I did not like how the conflict played out and one person just seemed to roll over and cave so quickly but overall I enjoyed this story and I would recommend it.
This is the first book I have read by K Street but it won’t be the last, Everything I Never Wanted has to be in my top ten reads of 2020, in fact I loved this book so much I recommended it to anyone who would listen to be rambling about a story that touched me on so many levels.
This is the emotional journey of Tucker a widowed single father who really deserves some in love in his life. Tucker thinks he has it all worked out until Camryn Parker crashes into his and his little girls life, she stumbled in like a tornado after a hurricane and she was the storm he didn’t see coming…..
On the face of it Camryn has the perfect life but behind the sarcastic wit and beauty is a broken soul just like Tucker. Sometimes it takes two broken souls to come together to mend the heartbreak from the past and to allow love for the future….
This book has all the feels, I smiled, I laughed at the classic one liners from an adorable little girl and I cried and I mean ugly cry but every tear was worth it because this is a book I will read over and over and I’m now picking up book 2 in the Jaxson Cove Series. I loved the characters and the beautifully written love story and I really hope all my friends I recommenced this book to love it as much as me.
Great job and K Street.
5 star review Everything I Never Wanted by K. Street
AUDIO REVIEW:
This book was recommended to me by a good friend. Although I have not read or listened to K Street before after finishing this book, I immediately one clicked the next one.
This was an entertaining and at times emotional book with great narration which did the book justice.
Loved it.
This is beautiful story about second chances at love and healing.
Camryn is a lonely girl who loves to Jaxson after her dad passed away. There she meets her hot neighbor Tucker. There’s an instant attraction, but life hasn’t been easy for him as well so he is cautious.
Once they decide to embrace their feelings their relationship is amazing. There are some wonderful characters, my favorite being Shayne. She’s the highlight of the story.
There’s some powerful back stories, very minimum drama and a beautiful happy ending. It’s my first book by this author and I was very pleased with the results.
“No,” I answered “She decided she didn’t want to be a mommy anymore, so she left me with my dad and never came back.”
Oh my heartstrings! What a beautifully written single father story. It’s not your usual run of the mill, this one is heartbreaking and uplifting at the same time. I fell in love with a little girl named “Doodlebug!” The characters of Jaxson Cove are those we wish for in our own lives. Friends and family who unite in times of need, who love unconditionally and will always have your back. You know how small towns have secrets, this one is no different.
Tucker had big dreams, he was leaving Jaxson Cove behind and moving on to better things. He came running back home though and given a choice, we’ll he never really had one, he just never left again. Tucker was a daddy to Shayne, his adorable six year old daughter. His eyes kept falling on his stunning new neighbour, he didn’t have time for a relationship because Shayne would always come first. However, Shayne loved her and aided in pushing them together.
Camryn has a new job as a nurse at the school in a Jaxson Cove. Sure she has had to relocate but there was nothing holding her to her old home, now that her daddy died. Sitting on the side of the road, swearing, due to having a dead battery on her phone and her car. When a stranger rescues her, gives her car a jump start and he’s gone, but he left a lasting impression. Now she finds out he’s her neighbour and he has a delightful little girl, who has won her heart.
I loved this story so much. I don’t want to give anything away and to be honest I didn’t even read the blurb before starting so I don’t know what it says. Anyway, K. Street is an amazing author. There hasn’t been a book by her that I didn’t like. She’s one click material all the way. I’m going to go finish binge reading her other books, while impatiently waiting for her next release. If you have not read a book by the amazingly talented K. Street, do it now. Any of them will pull you into a binge reading session you don’t want to miss.
Another new to me author, another author to add to my “Read everything by this author” list. Everything I Never Wanted is more than just a single dad story. There are secrets of course, some with lasting consequences. Tucker may be living a life he never expected to: widowed, single father, stuck in a town he couldn’t wait to get out of…but he IS living to the best of his abilities. All he knows is that he will never ever put his heart on the line again. Too many losses, too much pain. Despite being attracted to his new sexy neighbor, Camryn, he still vows that he can’t ever fall. Tragedy can sometimes bring people closer together but sometimes….it only tears you apart. Can these two ever have a happy ending with the pain they both carry?
Tucker is a single dad who on the surface is content with his life until Camryn shows up and shakes things up.
“…It’s life. You don’t get to choose your hand, but you can decide how to play the cards.”
Everything I Never Wanted is a sweet and swoony emotional story with a few twists to keep things interesting. I loved the narration and would definitely recommend listening to this on audiobook.
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SOMETIMES WHEN A BOOK IS SO GOOD, FEW WORDS ARE NEEDED IN A REVIEW. THIS IS ONE OF THOSE BOOKS
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Sometimes when a book is so good, few words are needed in a review. This is one of those books. I binge read Everything I Never Wanted this weekend because this book was highly recommended to me by my book bestie.
OMFG I FLOVED this book. Sexy and swoonylicious hero, loving and devoted single daddy, strong and loving heroine and a little girl named Shayne who I fell madly and absolutely in love with. There was laughter, love, angst and a twist I never saw coming, not to mention a beautiful HEA ending.
Everything I Never Wanted by author K. Street was everything I always wanted in a single daddy romance, blew me away and left me so sad that it came to an end. Truly a breathtaking read and one you should not miss out on. READ IT TODAY!! You’ll thank me.
5 GIGANTIC SWOONYLICIOUS STARS
I really enjoyed this book it has a broken single dad and just as broken single new neighbor. It has tons of feelings and emotion along with humor provided by Tucker’s little daughter Shayne with just the right amount of angst and drama. Perfect easy reading.
Everything I Never Wanted is a cute story that flowed perfectly. The words are so precise. It had my attention from beginning to the very end. There were so many emotions in this book and at one point I was shocked and never would have guessed it happened. But I don’t want to spoil it for you.
It was a cute story of a single dad trying to take care of his daughter and then came Camryn who stole both of their hearts. This is my first read by K. Street and I cannot wait for more of her stories!
It’s thrilling to find great stories like this. I read the blurb and I was instantly hooked, and it didn’t disappoint me.
Single father storylines are one of my weaknesses and I couldn’t help falling for Tucker and Camryn’ story, and the little girl was so adorable. The three of them together was a great combination, so fun and sweet at the same time.
I look forward to reading the next book soon. It sounds as promising as the first one.
Everything I Never Wanted
By: K. Street
Narrated by: Callie Dalton, Teddy Hamilton
How have I missed K. Street all this time? What a listen this book is! Tucker came home after the death of his brother, and has taken to a life that he did not expect. Wanting to leave his hometown behind, this unexpected twist has left him a widow with a beautiful daughter. Camryn has moved to Jaxson Cove to start her life over. Leaving her ex behind, she is not looking for love, but Tucker and Shayne have stolen her heart. First, let me start by saying I love the single dad trope, and the relationship between Tucker and his “Doodlebug” is so endearing! She is a spitfire and stole my heart right away with her big words and quick wit. Tucker is such a gruff one, but has a heart of gold underneath. Camryn has a lot of baggage, and I love how they work through things. It’s a wonderful listen, full of fun times(cupcakes are delicious!), serious topics and passionate romance. An incredible listen!
With books like this, narrators are key. Teddy Hamilton takes the role of Tucker and makes him real. He has that gruff exterior with lots of emotion and Teddy’s conversational inflection makes him very genuine. Callie Dalton as Camryn is spot on. She takes Camryn’s damaged self and gives her the emotional pull needed to make her the wounded girl she is. At the same time, I love her confidence when she is with Shayne. Together the two compliment each other in this dually narrated story.
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One of my Top Reads is 2018!!
If i could give this book more than 5 i would!!! It was so freakin good!!! I was told to read this by my sister, as we read A Lot of the same things. She had found this on KU and said it was fantastic. I stopped what I was reading at the time because she sold me on “single Daddy with cute kid”. We had never read anything by this author and now I want to read EVERYTHING!!!!!!!!
If you make me cry or gasp in the prologue…I’m generally sold!! Nowhere to go but up..right??? Well let me tell you…this book skyrocketed for me!! It had that hook that had you from the first word!! Two DAMAGED souls man (my fave) who happen to find each other when they both needed each other so much. God bless’em!!! Tucker…everything you want in a man!! Hot, single, devoted father, and full of sacrificial secrets!!! The twist in this book gave me ALL THE FEELS!!!! Camryn…abandonment issues with every right to feel that way! She wasn’t weak though! She was feisty and she took all her loss and used it! Shayne, this baby girl MADE the book!! She was such a joy to read!! The big blow up was so good and I was so mad but it was all worth it! AND PRAISE JESUS FOR NOT 1 but 2 epilogues and I was totally swooning!!! I’m now gonna look for anything this author writes because I loved it!!!!!
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My heart is full. Well done, K. Street!
*4,5-5 stars*
This was my first read from this author and it won’t be the last one. It blew me away from beginning until end and just when I thought I was figuring things out to where the story was going, it wasn’t what I expected and kept me guessing. It didn’t just have romance and love but also heartbreaking scenes; all of the emotions were just grasping at you. That’s how you know it’s going to be not only emotional but also a favorite read!
Camryn is trying to escape the hometown she left and getting settled into the new town. She has a new job at a kindergarten school and is trying to heal her broken heart. When she first meets Tucker there’s this undeniable attraction between them and when she discovers he’s her new neighbour it’ll be even harder for her to resist him.
Tucker hasn’t had it easy in his life and after losing not only his brother but also his wife, he’s trying to do the best he can for him and his little girl. When he first meets Camryn they hit it off instantly and he’s drawn to her. But his past comes back to haunt him and secrets will be laid to bare. And when something terrible happens, he’ll have to decide whether or not he loses it all over again… Will Camryn and Tucker find their way and have a future together?…
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~~ 4.5 OVARY EXPLODING STARS! ~~
“Trust me to catch you when you fall.”
Craving a sweet, swoony and scintillatingly sexy single dad romance with ALL THE FEELS? Then look no further than EVERYTHING I NEVER WANTED by K. Street!
The single daddy trope is my KRYPTONITE, and from the moment I saw this ADORABLE cover and captivating blurb, I sensed deep down that this book was gonna own me! And wow DID IT EVER! I was transfixed by the very first page and oh my heart…that gut-wrenching prologue had me blinking back tears. However, that said, while this book did have some definite moments that made my heart ache, this is NOT a heavy-duty angsty read that’s going to decimate you. Rather, the overall feel I got was warmth and buoyancy and hope!
EVERYTHING I NEVER WANTED is my first book by this immensely talented author and I was mighty impressed by her effortless, emotionally affecting style. I was particularly charmed by her sparking banter which was brimming with such authenticity it felt as if I was eavesdropping on a real convo! And the main characters were also bolstered by a vivacious cast of supporting players who infused the quaint small-town tale with wit and flavor and infectious charm !
For me, the hallmark of a winsome romance revolves around a sexy, swoon worthy hero and a vibrant, endearing heroine…and Ms. Street sure hit the mark on both fronts.
First we have Tucker…who was the TOTAL BFF PACKAGE !
“Six foot three, all broad shoulders, calloused hands, and chiseled man from head to toe. Sweet certainly wasn’t the most suitable adjective for a man like Tucker Jaxson.”
He was charming and considerate, gentlemanly and GRUFFLY ALPHA , and sigh…his fierce devotion to his precious, precocious “Doodlebug” had me melting into a pile of goo. Their daddy/daughter interactions were a TRUE HIGHLIGHT and I love that Shayne was an integral part of the plot (not just window dressing like I see in a lot of single parent romances ) . And hee hee…the cute, clever things that 5-year-old Shayne said had me in STITCHES! Yet, at the same time, she was wise beyond her years and as much as she adored her daddy the void in her life from not growing up with a mommy gave me belly pangs !
But Bug’s life got a whole lot fuller when Camryn moved in next door and formed an instant bond with Tucker’s little girl. At first the strappingly handsome widower was distrusting of her motives and had a force shield around his heart ….because, really, how much more pain and grief could a guy withstand in his life? But regardless, you could feel the combustible sparks zinging between this broody auto mechanic and his starstruck daughter’s new “bff!” And just as Shayne couldn’t stay away from Camryn, neither could Tucker, and it was only a matter of time before his walls come tumbling down!
As for the heroine, Camryn was SO EASY TO LOVE! She was selfless and kind, sweet and loving, and had such a big, beautiful heart! Just like Tucker, she suffered immense loss in her life, and also had abandonment issues that continued to haunt her. But against all odds via Tucker and his little girl who “smiled and sassed” her way into Camryn’s heart, she got a second chance at happiness!
Although this love story kind of unfolded at a fast burn and I feel that the progression of their feelings was a bit rushed and would have preferred a bit more buildup, it was honestly only a small blip in an otherwise amazing book! And even though they DID fall hard and fast, the chemistry between the MCs was delicious! These two positively SMOLDERED together, and their relationship was chock full of plenty of discord and delectable push pull!
And holy smokes were the sexual interludes steamy and deeply satisfying! Speaking of their torrid encounters, I found it incredibly refreshing how it was the hero—not the heroine—who was initially hesitant to take their relationship to the next level because he was not just looking for a quick romp in the hay. He was in it for the long haul. Which of course made a love smitten Camryn want to jump his bones even more!
Shayne, Tucker and Camryn had real rooting value, but alas, there were a few bumps in the road before this richly deserved threesome could become a family. And fair warning.. brace yourself for a DOOZY of a plot twist, with some mighty explosive fallout which may make you see red and induce some crazed kindle throwing!! But yay it ended on such a joyous note I was positively BEAMING with joy!
BOTTOM LINE:
EVERYTHING I NEVER WANTED was FANFREAKINGTASTIC!This sweet and heartwarming, passionate and poignant tale about love and loss, hope and healing truly struck a chord and is a top fave single daddy pick of 2018!
K. Street is officially an auto-click author for me, and now I am giddy with anticipation for Macy and Nash’s upcoming second chance romance, EVERYTHING WORTH FIGHTING FOR!
Such a beautifully written book that will fill you with so many emotions.
This story was very dear to my heart.. A single Father, Tucker just want to move on and each day wasnt easy.. This book was sweet.. the hesitation to open up yourself.. to fall in love again.. I am in love 🙂
This is the first book I have read by K. Street and WOW was this book jaw-dropping!!
Everything I Never Wanted was about loss, love, living, and opening your heart even though you don’t want to.
Tucker Jaxson has lost some many people close to him that he never wants to open his heart to anyone but his daughter Shayne. Tucker is the image of a single father that will do anything to protect and provide for his family. What will happen when an amazing looking, kind heart, women moves in next door?
Camryn is grieving the loss of her father and getting over the end of her engagement to her cheating ex. Camryn has some issues that she is struggling to get over however, she knows that they will take sometime and also someone who cares enough to help her. She took a job as the school nurse in a new town hoping to start over. What will happen when she finds out who here new neighbor is?
Will Camryn and Tucker be able to survive a budding friendship? Will their friendship become more? Also, will split second decisions end everything?
K. Street has an amazing way of writing and sucking you in and keep you reading until the very end. I read this book in just under 24 hours because I couldn’t put it down, which hasn’t happened for me in awhile. I loved the twists in the story line that made the story incredible.