I just want to say that I love single dad romances. Rhodes is a sexy firefighter and a single dad to his son, Jake. Jake and Rhodes have a wonderful relationship, especially since they lost Lily to cancer. You will love Jake and I bet he’ll have you laughing out loud like he did me. This entire book has some amazing characters with family, blood or not, as a strong center. Rhodes happens to be walking near Delish, Dee’s restaurant, when she gets mugged. Rhodes to the rescue. See if you fall for him even more, when you find out what he does after he catches the mugger. I also love the relationship that Dee has with her ex-husband and housemate, Flynn. I don’t think many divorced couples would put their child first like they do. Harvey is a lucky ten year old. I won’t leave any spoilers, but I will say you will be flipping the pages to see what happens with these fantastic characters. Grab your copy and get ready to swoon, laugh out loud, and fall in love. I’m looking forward to reading book three in this fantastic series.
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It's not very often that love comes along twice in a lifetime, when it does it shouldn't be ignored. LIFE CHANGER is the story of such love, yet it is so much more. An entertaining read, with numerous laugh out loud moments, amazing banter, heated moments, unforgettable characters and such a great storyline. It will warm your heart to see two people come together who need that someone special to make their life complete.
The first time I saw you, something told me you'd change my life, and baby, I wasn't fucking wrong.
Rhodes Anderson, firefighter and single dad to a teenager, Jake, lost his wife to cancer six years ago. He is a man who loves deeply, has a heart of gold and would melt any woman's panties with just one of his smiles. He's the sweetest guy, who has a massive crush on a local vlogger, a chef who he can't get enough of. Delilah 'Dee' Baker, divorced and single mum to ten year old Harvey. She still lives with her ex-husband Flynn, who also happens to be her best friend. Dee is simply amazing, a tough cookie, but also someone who would do anything for anyone. She's smart, sassy, totally independent ... she's a woman anyone would love to have in their life.
Fuck baby, you're a dream.
I'll become a nightmare if you don't get back down here and kiss me again.
Rhodes and Dee were made for each other. From the moment they meet fireworks explode, chemistry is instant, and their banter is perfect. With heat that is way of the charts, Rhodes and Dee are a match made in heaven. Even though their past relationships ended for different reasons, it becomes obvious that these two were destined for one another. Their story is an emotional one and will pull at every heartstring, as well as giving numerous comedic moments to laugh at. BBQs, ax-throwing and birthday parties make for plenty of fun and games amongst the heat, passion and emotions that occur between Rhodes and Dee.
The one who taught me how to love was taken from me too soon, and the one who changed my entire life and taught me to love again is standing in front of me telling me she thinks she can't be enough, when all she's ever been is too much. I love you, Dee. I love you in a way I've never loved before, and that's because of Lily, not despite her. She's my history; you're my future.
BJ Harvey's words are simply addictive. Her descriptions, the dialogue between all the characters, both main and secondary, was sublime, but it is the emotions that make this such an enjoyable read. I adored Jake and Harvey, two sons who definitely know how to bamboozle the adults around them. Catching up with other favourite characters from BJ's previous books was another added joy to this read.
I cannot wait for more stories in this series and maybe, just maybe, some next generation stories. This was definitely a book that left me with a smile on his face.
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I enjoyed this book. It was really easy going with characters that were more than easy to love, and had a really fun feel to it.
Rhodes is a sweetheart and Dee was a sassy ball of fun. I loved Harvey and Jake, and I'd actually really like to read more about Jake in the future. The rest of the gang were there and were just as fun as before too.
I liked how honest Rhodes and Dee were with each other, and how they easily navigated their situation because they were kind of in similar situations, although not completely.
A nice and easy read with a couple of emotional bits through in. Recommend this one and looking forward to more.
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After meeting Rhodes in Show Stopper, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on his book. There was just something about him that I was drawn to and I was eager to learn more about him. I really love the family dynamic that Harvey has created throughout and within all of her series. You can’t help but be pulled into these stories and this world because of these characters. I enjoyed Rhodes and Dee’s story. From the action packed meeting to the last page, I was all in. Their relationship felt real with plenty of excitement, sweetness, and even insecurities woven in. The kids brought another aspect to the story I really enjoyed. The characters themselves as well as the way they fit into the story added even more depth to Dee and Rhodes, the way in which their relationship progressed, and to the overall larger family dynamic. This crew keeps growing and I can’t get enough of it!! I can’t wait to see what Harvey delivers next. 235 “Damn, son. You have all the luck, don’t you?” Rhodes’s dad teases, holding his hand out my way. When I slid my palm against his, he leans in and winks. “I’m Don, and I’ve taught my son everything he knows.”
“Grandad, stop,” Jake groans.
This book was so wholesome and beautiful. I sobbed my sensitive heart out but I also laughed just as much. BJ has this way with words and I swear they get better each book.
Jake and Rhodes have my heart. Dee and Harvey are perfect. All the relationships are perfect.
You need to read this book. It was amazing. 235
This story was a perfect read for me, for a couple of reasons
1) Our lovelies are characters who are closer to my age, rather than someone I could have given birth to, and
2) No OTT, stupid drama because ^^ they are adults and act like it!
I fell in love with Rhodes (swoon) and Dee from the get go, and they wormed their way into my heart as they were worming their way into each other's hearts.
This is a book that has left me smiling, days after finishing reading it. Life Changer just was.. sigh. I don't have words for how much I loved it
It is great seeing more of the Chicago first responders from previous books, and I am calling it now, and respectfully request that Ms Harvey gives us a Chicago First Responders: The Next Generation series, and these kids need their stories told!
The relationship between Dee and Flynn was REALLY UNREALISTIC... To state that you still Care for each other maybe, but to say it the way they did, NOPE...
I also had a problem with the pet names. Sweet Cheeks made me cringe, and Honey just didn't flow off Dee's lips right.
And, I'm guessing authors from Australia don't write HEA's??? Both books no HEA? This story definitely should have had a Happily Ever After wedding of some kind.
Everything else, including the smidgen of drama, was great.
Great Story - Great Read 235 I don’t know what to say about this book. For me it was just a sweet, sexy flirty romance. I loved Rhodes. He was just the sweetest ever. And you could see that he was totally infatuated with Dee.
And Dee she was like oh man how lucky am I, lol… It was funny at times and I loved their kids. They brought so much laughter and weird and amazing sweet moments to the story. And I mean could this book be any sweeter, even the freaking ex was a sweetie, and how often do you see that 😊 ♥
That’s all I can say. If you looking for a nice sweet single parent romance then this is definitely the book for you.
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235 Looking for a single parent romance? THIS IS IT.
Main characters in their late thirties too. Mature in age and mind. SO REFRESHING!
Not only the romance was sweet, flirty and sexy but the family dynamics were GOLDEN.
Rhodes interaction with his son, Jake, pretty much stole the whole show. The family banter between Dee and her son Harvey was hilarious and Rhode's son, Jake, was without a doubt the real showstopper.
The hero of the book, Rhodes : What. A. Man. SIGH. LOVED HIM.
This book gave me all the feels and tingling anticipation feelings of those first dates, great chemistry and flirty comebacks between the hero and heroine made of Life Changer the perfect happy feels book.
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You can find me here too ☞ 235 I have been waiting not so patiently for Rhodes book and holy hell, his story was everything I didn't know I wanted but everything I hoped for in this single dad romance.
Look, Dad. I know it's been awhile for you, but when a guy likes a girl and a girl likes a guy, you lock that girl down before someone else snaps her up.
Rhodes and Dee's story was nothing short of swoon-worthy perfection! It had me inhaling page after page of this fun, sweet, light read that I couldn't put down until the very end. The witty banter between father and son, co-workers, friends and family had me laughing and smiling throughout this entire book.
The one who taught me how to love was taken from me far too soon, and the one who changed my entire life and taught me to love again is standing in front of me telling me she thinks she can't be enough, when all she's ever been is too much. I love you, Dee. I love you in a way I've never loved anyone before, and that's because of Lily not despite her. She's my history; you're my future.
If you're looking for a read that will sweep you off your feet while falling in love with these characters then you'll definitely want to read Rhodes and Dee's story! 235
When a firefighter and the chef he's been crushing on cross paths, sparks fly.
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Divorced single mom Dee has never much believed in fate until now, but something about the charming and adorably awkward flirt, Rhodes, has her intrigued and wanting to know more.
Widowed dad Rhodes has no idea who he’s about to meet on the blind date his son set up but can’t stop thinking about the food vlogger he’s been crushing on like a hormonal teenager.
Add in nice-guy ex husbands, meddling co-workers, and food made to make even the strongest man melt, Dee and Rhodes soon discover that while their loved ones may have bought them together, somewhere along the way, fate turned into the real hero of their story.
Can these two singletons trust the hard and fast connection they’ve found, or will the pressure to live up to expectations stop them from being the life changers they both want and need. Life Changer (Chicago First Responders, #2)