Single Dads of Big Wood Series by Hope Ford, Eve London, Kaci Rose, Kat Baxter

She’s my son’s favorite person. The curvy, sunshine teacher who never walked away—. even when his mama did. I should be grateful. Hell, I am. But gratitude doesn’t explain why I look forward to seeing her more than anyone else. Why I notice every blush, every smile, every soft curve. Why I want her in ways I have no right to. Because she’s my ex’s best friend. Because if I screw this up, my son loses the only constant woman in his life. But she’s here. In my house. At my kitchen table... moreShe’s my son’s favorite person. The curvy, sunshine teacher who never walked away—. even when his mama did. I should be grateful. Hell, I am. But gratitude doesn’t explain why I look forward to seeing her more than anyone else. Why I notice every blush, every smile, every soft curve. Why I want her in ways I have no right to. Because she’s my ex’s best friend. Because if I screw this up, my son loses the only constant woman in his life. But she’s here. In my house. At my kitchen table. Laughing with my kid like she belongs here—because deep down, she does. One kiss and I know I’m already in too deep. I’ve never been the settling-down type. But for her? For them? I’d risk it all. Single Dads of Big Wood. These four single dads thought they were done with love. But love… isn’t done with them. They’ve been burned—by divorce, betrayal, heartbreak—and now their lives revolve around playdates, carpools, and bedtime stories. Love? Not happening. Not again. When unexpected women storm into their carefully controlled worlds—bringing sass, chaos, and the kind of heat they thought they’d locked away for good—these devoted fathers face a new kind of challenge: falling for the one person they shouldn’t. less

She’s not supposed to stay. I’m not supposed to care. But now I can’t imagine Big Wood without her. Delaney. This gig was supposed to be a three-month detour, not a detour of the heart. I came to Big Wood to run the summer program, earn some credibility, and keep my career on track—not to fall for the gruff single dad with the world’s most complicated walls. But Jace Ramsey sees more than I want him to, and every time I try to pull away, his kids pull me deeper in. I should keep my distance... moreShe’s not supposed to stay. I’m not supposed to care. But now I can’t imagine Big Wood without her. Delaney. This gig was supposed to be a three-month detour, not a detour of the heart. I came to Big Wood to run the summer program, earn some credibility, and keep my career on track—not to fall for the gruff single dad with the world’s most complicated walls. But Jace Ramsey sees more than I want him to, and every time I try to pull away, his kids pull me deeper in. I should keep my distance. I should protect my heart. But something about this town—and this man—feels like home. Jace. I’ve got two kids, a full-time job managing the Big Wood Visitor Center, and zero interest in letting anyone else get close—not after the way my ex walked out. But then Delaney Hart shows up, all sunshine and stubbornness, flipping my routine upside down and somehow getting my daughter to smile more than I’ve seen in years. I tell myself it’s just temporary. She’s just temporary. So why does the thought of her leaving feel like the one thing I can’t handle? These four single dads thought they were done with love. But love… isn’t done with them. They’ve been burned—by divorce, betrayal, heartbreak—and now their lives revolve around playdates, carpools, and bedtime stories. Love? Not happening. Not again. When unexpected women storm into their carefully controlled worlds—bringing sass, chaos, and the kind of heat they thought they’d locked away for good—these devoted fathers face a new kind of challenge: falling for the one person they shouldn’t. less

A fixer-upper farmhouse. A mysterious box of letters. And one surly single dad who kisses like he wants to ruin me. Big Wood, Tennessee was supposed to be my escape from burnout. Fresh air. Friendly faces. Zero emotional entanglements. Then came Walker Hayes—hot, haunted, and as warm as a January blizzard. He’s grumpy. I’m sunshine. He growls. I giggle. And now we’re caught in the slowest, hottest, most emotionally-charged game of chicken ever... moreA fixer-upper farmhouse. A mysterious box of letters. And one surly single dad who kisses like he wants to ruin me. Big Wood, Tennessee was supposed to be my escape from burnout. Fresh air. Friendly faces. Zero emotional entanglements. Then came Walker Hayes—hot, haunted, and as warm as a January blizzard. He’s grumpy. I’m sunshine. He growls. I giggle. And now we’re caught in the slowest, hottest, most emotionally-charged game of chicken ever. But when I stumble across a stack of unsent love letters in my attic, everything changes. Because I know who wrote them. And he has no idea I’ve read every word. Or that I’ve already fallen for the man behind them. In a town where nothing stays secret for long, loving Walker might be the biggest risk I’ve ever taken. But what if it’s also the best? These four single dads thought they were done with love. But love… isn’t done with them. They’ve been burned—by divorce, betrayal, heartbreak—and now their lives revolve around playdates, carpools, and bedtime stories. Love? Not happening. Not again. When unexpected women storm into their carefully controlled worlds—bringing sass, chaos, and the kind of heat they thought they’d locked away for good—these devoted fathers face a new kind of challenge: falling for the one person they shouldn’t. less

Broody single dad. Plus-size nanny. One summer under the same roof… what could go wrong? WINNIE:. I was supposed to spend the summer nannying, not falling for a grumpy cowboy with a chip on his shoulder. Brody Callahan doesn’t want me here—he made that clear. But his daughter loves me, and if I’m honest. .. I might already love her too. I I didn’t count on wanting her dad as much as I do. BRODY:. I hired a live-in nanny for the summer to make my life easier... moreBroody single dad. Plus-size nanny. One summer under the same roof… what could go wrong? WINNIE:. I was supposed to spend the summer nannying, not falling for a grumpy cowboy with a chip on his shoulder. Brody Callahan doesn’t want me here—he made that clear. But his daughter loves me, and if I’m honest. .. I might already love her too. I I didn’t count on wanting her dad as much as I do. BRODY:. I hired a live-in nanny for the summer to make my life easier. The last thing I need is a curvy, cheerful tornado named Winnie messing up my routine—or my heart. It's her job to care for my daughter, not to invade my thoughts or make me dream of things I swore I’d never want. But she’s sass and stubbornness wrapped in yoga pants and sunshine. Before I know it, she’s tangled so deeply in my life, I don't know how I'll ever let her go. ***. These four single dads thought they were done with love. But love… isn’t done with them. They’ve been burned—by divorce, betrayal, heartbreak—and now their lives revolve around playdates, carpools, and bedtime stories. Love? Not happening. Not again. When unexpected women storm into their carefully controlled worlds—bringing sass, chaos, and the kind of heat they thought they’d locked away for good—these devoted fathers face a new kind of challenge: falling for the one person they shouldn’t. less