I had heard of Beharrie prior to this book, although not hvaing ready any of her works, but Single Dads Club just sounded like a really sweet concept, and single-parent romances are a trope that I've barely read, so I was excited to give it a go, and I will definitely be picking up more off the basis of this one! I loved the South Africa setting, and the small town of Sugarbush with its tightknit, welcoming community. It was so heartwarming to see how everyone helped each other out in their times of need, with this kindness prsonified in Delilah, the female protagonist. Her romance with Rowan, the dingle dad in question, was so cute that you can't help but root for them. Their awkwardness was adorable and I really liked that they became vulnerable around each other before starting a life together. My only complaint would be the timing of the conflict, and how quickly it got resolved because the book was about to end - by this I mean I wish the book was longer!

Sometimes you look at a book and aren't sure if you'll like it but you give it a go anyways and it blows you away.

Sometimes you look at a book and think the cover is so reminiscent of books you love that you'll love that one too.

Sadly, this wasn't the case on either front for this book.

I don't know what it was but it felt so disconnected. The characters felt flat and one dimensional and like we were told everything rather than allowed to feel and infer for ourselves. The story didn't truly hold together and felt clunky and like it was attempting to follow a flow and pattern but didn't get there. I didn't feel like any of the characters had chemistry or something between them.

This book unfortunately did not click with me. I think I was frustrated most that the main characters didn't seem to be able to put on their big-people pants and get over themselves. I had high hopes for this book, but it missed the mark for me at this point in my life.

A love story set in South Africa the first I have ever read set in this country making it unique. I swooned all the way through reading over the hot single dad who also is kind and family orientated what more could a girl ask for.

Is the cover of this book stunning? Yes. Did I love every fucking second of this book? Yes. IT HAD A GRIP ON ME. On the edge of my fucking seat every second.

This book is deep in so many levels and it touched on a lot of subjects. Childhood abandonment, self worth, struggles of parenting. I loved all of it and wanted more! I loved this author and this book.

This wasn't my favorite read, but I didn't think it was terrible either. Two people from very different walks of life find out that family is what you make it. It was okay. I'm not sure why I didn't like it more.

I love a single dad trope, and this went above and beyond in that regard - so much attention and care was given to portraying a range of emotions around Rowan as a father. I thought Rowan and Delilah's relationship was well-done, but I don't know that their love story will really linger with me the way that some others do.

This book is just gorgeous. So heartwarming. The chemistry between these two characters is tangible, making for a delicious slow burn. I desperately hope this is the start of a series, because I am bereft at the lack of epilogue and want to return to this community and Delilah and Rowan ASAP!

What to expect:
- slow burn
- single dad
- extrovert x introvert
- found family

I'm always up for a romcom but I feel this one moved too slowly. There was a lot of talk of both parties liking the other but little to no action. I kept waiting for something more to happen and by the time it did, I was a little over it. This was my first book by this author but would definitely be interested in trying another by her since she has a few books out.

Single Dads Club is about Rowan and his identification after his son, Declan, is born. This book touches on mental health, friendship and love.

I found the title to be very misleading. I expected more of the aspect of Rowan finding friendship amongst a group of other single Black dads but that story is barely the tip of the iceberg.

The romance was very slow burn and almost redundant. Rowan dealt with his inner turmoil for 85% of the book leaving me to be very bored with the storyline.

There were some cute points but overall, I probably wouldn't pick this book up to read it again

This was a very sweet read. I love the single Dad trope and boy did I feel for Rowan. All his parenting anxieties were valid and so real. I also really enjoyed the connection between Rowan and Delilah. Everything felt very realistic. It was a little strange that Rowan was still living with his baby Momma but I digress.
This was a slow burn romance but it also felt like so much more.
Overall, this was a good read and I'm glad I decided to read + review it.

Thank you for the eArc!

I received a complimentary copy from the publisher and all opinions expressed are entirely my own.

This is a single dad romance book set in Cape Town. The book follows Rowan a single dad with the cutest baby ever in a small community in South Africa. While there he enjoys the small town , the café and the waitress that makes his morning bright (Delilah) . Delilah makes it her mission to introduce Rowan to the single dad community. Like every classic rom-com, the more they spend time together the more they fall for each other. The author did a wonderful job of creating a lovable community, lovable characters and making me give single dad romance books a chance.

I really enjoyed the whole plot, both romance and the parental/life’s struggles. It all made for a beautiful, lighthearted, sweet read. I really hope there will be a sequel to this book to look more into the lives of the other dads.

First of all - apologies for not getting to this prior to the books release.

I loved being brought into Sugarbush Bay, and especially welcomed into Rowan and Delilah’s lives. Their problems were very realistic and I loved that there wasn’t a lot of miscommunication between them, which is quite often an easy trope for authors to utilise to create conflict.

All the characters in the book seemed to speak honestly with one another and if anything, the only issues with their communication was keeping things to themselves - and in 90% of the circumstances it was fair enough, no one else has a right to know every thought that goes through your mind and the characters in this story did very well in toeing the line of privacy and vulnerability.

In terms of the romance in the story I feel like a little epilogue that showed Rowan and Delilah a month later interacting, such as Rowan, Declan, and McKenna going for a coffee and Delilah interacting with them as one big happy family would’ve been really sweet. Plus a bit sad that with the level of spice in the book in the lead up to Delilah and Rowan’s relationship that we never see him overcome his fear. At the same time, it’s quite realistic that we didn’t as their relationship is only part of him overcoming it.

All the side characters felt useful to the storyline and the reader sees just enough of each of them to want to know more. I think this book is a great entry novel to a series surrounding the whole town, and I would love to see each of the Single Dads Club and their friends find a happy ending within Sugarbush Bay, especially McKenna - as she still seems a bit lost since leaving Cape Town.

I really enjoyed this. We follow Rowan, a new dad, as he navigates to his new life. And then we have Delilah, a waitress with a heart of gold who has a crush on Rowan. Rowan is an introvert and finds it hard to make friends so who better to help than the girl everyone adores to help him right? We get to see this friendship bloom into something more with time and let me tell you, it was amazing. I loved how they dealt with the traumas and how it was so therapy positive. And the relatioships they both had with the people around them, special Rowan with the boys. And then ofc i loved Rowan and Delilah. I was giggling with them, there were such cute scenes and there i was with my feet up. Gotta say i wanted a bit more of them, i turned the last page and was like is it done? No it cant be but it really was. Other than that it was amazing.

Absolutely loved this book!

Therese you are amazing!

I was hooked throughout and couldn't put this book down.

Thank you for accepting my ARC request

Rowan and Kiara had a one night stand in nine months later had baby Declan after she goes back to work he takes the baby to South Africa to live with his grandmother and struggles with being a good single father and dating. I really feel like we got to know Rowan and Delilah and I love the both of them I have never read a book from this author before but will definitely be reading more from her in the future I felt like we got to know the characters really well and see why they reacted to certain situations I think the author did a great job with that I love the end this was just such a great book if you love Love then you love single dad’s club by Terese Bihari it’s a great read Anne it’s set in South Africa love that! I received this book from NetGalley and Montlake books but I am leaving this review voluntarily please forgive any mistakes as I am blind and dictate my review.

This was a fun and easy read with a therapeutic vibe. Understanding the traumatic issues from Rowan and Delilah's childhood shows how they dealt with them in unhealthy ways, but with the help and support of family, friends and community things changed. It really does take a village. Thank you Netgalley and Montlake for the ARC in exchange for my review.

Huge thanks to Montlake and NetGalley for the chance to read and review this book. I LOVED this book! I instantly fell in love with the characters and would really love to see a sequel to this book about what else happens with the characters. So cute! Quick and light reading.

Just finished this beautiful book today and I'm still feeling dehydrated from all the crying so

Single Dads Club is really the answer to my, Tofu, and Mango lamenting "where is the angst?!" in all the books we read and thought had potential lately. Therese isn't afraid to let her characters go through Intense Things in order to come out from the other side truly better people, and I respect that.

Corey's book next, right?