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Dads of Stillwater, Book 1

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By: Ana Ashley
Narrated by: John Solo
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Summary

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 Ashley Romance Heartfelt
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This is a wonderful beginning to a sweet, new series from Ana Ashley. I have previously read Ana's Chester Falls series, and this one feels a little more 'grown up' to me, and not just for the age of the MCs. It may be just me, but it felt like there was a little more harshness and angst, not too much, but it just felt like Arlo and Levi had to fight a little harder against homophobes, small-minded neighbors, and circumstances. Stillwater didn't feel quite as welcoming to newcomers as Chester Falls, but I think that made it feel more realistic and it made the ending and HEA more rewarding. I loved how Arlo and Levi fought back and how the town eventually stood up too. I loved the comic relief the children brought, too, especially regarding the snake.

The narration was ok for most of the voices, and the emotions were there, but I did have some trouble distinguishing between Levi's and Arlo's voices.

I received a free copy of this audiobook and am voluntarily leaving this honest review.

Wonderful beginning to a sweet, new series

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Newcomer is a prequel novella to the Dads of Stillwater and features characters linked with Chester Falls.
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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I originally read this sweet story as part of a giveaway and prequel to the Dads of Stillwater series.
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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I’m reviewing the audio edition. This is the start of a new series.
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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I was happy to read that there is a new series by Ana Ashley, because I really like her wonderful writing style.
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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