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Dads of Stillwater, Book 1
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Narrated by:
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John Solo
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By:
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Ana Ashley
I lost everything in the fight for my daughter....
So, with my tail between my legs and completely out of options, I ran back to Stillwater. The town that stole everything from me.
The only silver lining is...Arlo.
Arlo, who won my daughter’s heart with a simple gesture. Arlo, who charmed me before I even knew his name. And here I thought returning home was going to be yet another train-wreck.
How could I not fall for the guy who didn’t think twice about taking a phallic-looking plant into a bar for a drink.
We both have secrets, baggage, and a connection that feels more real than any I’ve had before.
But I can’t start something new.
Not in the town that still hates me and is not afraid to show me every step of the way.
Besides, I need to put my daughter first.
Can the newcomer and the returnee change the town that never changes?
Newcomer is book 1 in Ana Ashley’s new series, Dads of Stillwater.
Welcome to Stillwater where you can find single dads, sassy kids and Ana’s usual cast of intriguing secondary characters.
Newcomer was originally part of Prolific Works My Book Boyfriend’s Boyfriend promotion. No additional content was added and Levi and Arlo get to take their place of pride at the start of the series.
©2022, 2023 Ana Ashley (P)2023 Ana AshleyContinue the series
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As a matter of fact it’s the book about the first couple in the series, Arlo and Levi.
Arlo is a newcomer in town, whereas Levi is coming back, a bit bruised by life, to a city where he swore he would never come back, with her sweet baby girl. They are both outsiders and as soon as they meet sparks fly and they form a sort of instant united front.
Welcome to Stillwater.
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Levi who has a history with this town, has returned only because he had no choice. His ex has cost him almost everything but he was able to prove he is the father and maintain custody of his daughter. While trying to put his life back together, he meets Arlo. Arlo is a newcomer to Stillwater and facing discrimination from some of the town elders. As Levi and Arlo get more acquainted, Levi’s daughters art interests opens the issue there is no art instruction available in Stillwater. So many things come out not only about Arlo but also about the original reason Levi left town. There are great secondary characters and the main characters are so likable. This is a heartwarming little town story and a great beginning to a new series. The narration by John Solo gave the characters personality. He made it easy to picture the surroundings and emotions going on in the story.
Great beginning
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Levi and Arlo were cute together, especially since Levi was understandably wary about starting a relationship having being burned before.
I really liked how they supported each other.
Sweet novella
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This time the story is about Levi and Arlo. Levi left the town of Stillwater after memorable events and never really wanted to return. But things don't always go as planned in life, so he returns to his hometown with his little daughter. Arlo has decided to stay in Stillwater after a long trip, but he is not really welcome by some of the inhabitants. Yet the artist is very likeable and wants to get something going with his art. It doesn't fail that Levi and Arlo meet and a sweet romance develops.
The story features loveable main characters and secondary characters and I can very well imagine that it is the same in a small town as it is in Stillwater. I liked the beginning of the new series.
John Solo also does a good job of giving the various characters different personalities with his voice and intonations. John Solo brought the book to life and it was a pleasure to follow along with the happenings in Stillwater.
Great start to a new series
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Both men face hardship when in Stillwater. Levi is returning to town after fleeing when he was fifteen and is now back with his daughter after being forced to leave his life by a conniving ex. People in town gossip about his return but don't know the truth of why he left. Arlo is relatively new in town and trying to get his art into the local craft market but is continuously denied by the board, which happens to be made up of those who don't like anyone different, out of towners or those who identify as LGBT+.
This is a sweet and fairly low angst romance with a bit of drama that comes from those who think they are better than everyone else. Small town drama that keeps the gossip mongers going. Levi and Arlo are brought even closer together by Ava, Levi's daughter, a delightful little one who loves Arlo's art and the joy it brings. It also introduces us to a lot of the people who will be getting their own stories in the future as well as the strong friendships that exist and are built between them and within the community.
John Solo gives a wonderful performance, providing the soothing voices for both men as well along with the rest of the characters. I found it very easy to fall into the story and loved it from start to finish.
A wonderful story to start the Stillwater series
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