But Dad!

But Dad!
Author: Margaret E. Gross
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Total Pages: 189
Release: 2012-02-16
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1442212683

You’re a smart guy. You read The Perfect Storm and now you find yourself living it. Your daughter, who yesterday was happy to hang out with you at Home Depot, now cries for no known reason. Last week you were her soccer coach and ‘the best dad there ever was, really,’ and today on the way home from practice she turned away and stared sadly out the window and wouldn’t say a word to you. She’s hovering around adolescence and all of a sudden you’re flopping on the daddy-deck in a panic. What the heck is about to happen and how are you going to get through this? How can you help her get through these difficult years when honestly, you don’t totally understand it yourself? If you’re a single dad, it can get all the more complicated. You might not know who or where to go to for the real deal, the inside scoop. When did her body start to change? Where the heck do you buy a training bra, and when? Do you have to take her or can you pay someone else to do it? What about dating? Or the girl clique thing you’ve heard about. Can’t you just ignore it and raise her just like you would a son, just like you were raised? This book is for any man raising a tween or teen daughter, but particularly the single man who does or doesn’t have full-time custody. This is the definitive guide to helping dad and daughter get past ‘survive’ and onto ‘thrive.’ Written for any man raising daughters, the authors geared this book for the single dad who may not have a woman in his life with whom to confer about issues their daughters may be facing like sex, friendships, boyfriends, alcohol and drugs, and personal hygiene. This book covers it all, from what to keep stocked in the bathroom to how to talk about sex without being blown off. The authors help dads gain a better sense of what their daughters are going through, how their bodies are changing, how their relationships are changing, and how best to handle the ups and downs of these challenging years.

Leader of the Pack

Leader of the Pack
Author: Matt Sweetwood
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2021-04
Genre:
ISBN: 9781732584617

Leader of the Pack is the story of a man who, like many men, had been going through his life apparently content and positively clueless, who found himself tethered to a tornado as his marriage descended into violence and madness. Surviving courts and cops and chaos and a crazy-challenging-business, he unexpectedly ended up the only parent of five small children--ranging in age from only 18 months to 8 years old-at a time when most men didn't even know how to change a diaper. It is my story.In it, I detail the transformation I underwent from sole breadwinner to sole parent, from a beaten abused shell of a man to the strong, confident and spiritual person I am today; a nationally recognized spokesman for single dads and entrepreneurs.Though the facts of my story may be different than some, the feelings are the same for single father's everywhere. We are frustrated. We're no longer just the backup parent; the ringer sent in when Mom isn't available - though that was all we had ever been trained for when it came to parenting. It's not that we don't love our children. We do, but that and $5 will get you a latte at Starbucks.A quarter of all American households are headed by men who find themselves or choose to be single dads. We need to own that position, be proud of it, figure out the best way to make it work and above all, add our voice to a swelling chorus of support for our brothers who find themselves in our same shoes.We must learn to parent like a dad and that does not mean being only half of a team. In my life, and in the lives of millions of men today, we are the parent. Where there were two, now there is one and we must be enough.Lives depend on it?our kid's lives.

Valentine's with the Single Dad

Valentine's with the Single Dad
Author: Whitley Cox
Publisher: Whitley Cox
Total Pages: 631
Release: 2023-07-15
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1989081282

When a business arrangement takes a personal turn ... Welcome to Seattle, the Emerald City and home to The Single Dads of Seattle. Ten sexy single fathers who play poker every Saturday night, have each other's backs, love their children without quarter, and hope to one day find love again. This is Mason's story ... Single Dad of Seattle Mason Whitfield made some big changes in his life five years ago, starting with quitting his Fortune 500 job and moving away. Now he's back in Seattle, he bought a bar and is finally a father--life is good. But when a beautiful mystery woman keeps coming to his bar interviewing men night after night, Mason's curiosity is piqued and he just has to know more. Five years ago, cancer nearly killed Lowenna Chambers. Then her husband left her--for her sister. Now in remission, she just opened up her own chocolate shop and is determined to live the best life possible. Until she's asked to do the impossible: design an enormous chocolate centerpiece and give a speech for her sister and ex-husband's wedding, on Valentine's day of all days. A perfect opportunity to show them she's moved on. But first, she needs a date. A drool-worthy hunk who will steal the show. Cue, Mason who is tall, dark, dangerous, and with two sleeves of tattoos to boot. But as the wedding approaches it's no longer a simple business arrangement between Mason and Lowenna. She likes him and he wants her, but love is never that simple and a future together begins to look unattainable. Can Lowenna get over her pain and heartache and spend Valentine's with the single dad, or will she let yesterday haunt her today, ruining any chance of a beautiful tomorrow? keywords: Valentine's Romance, Single Dad, Single Dad by choice, single dad gets a surrogate, cancer survivor heroine, chocolatier heroine, CEO turned bartender hero, tattooed hero, single dad with a baby daughter, single dad with a daughter, fake date, fake boyfriend, wedding date, Valentine's date, Valentine's wedding, single dad club, single parent, single father, heroine out for revenge against her sister, revenge date

Living with the Single Dad

Living with the Single Dad
Author: Whitley Cox
Publisher: Whitley Cox
Total Pages: 639
Release: 2023-06-03
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1989081223

A pain so powerful can only be eased by a love even stronger. Welcome to Seattle, the Emerald City and home to The Single Dads of Seattle. Ten sexy single fathers who play poker every Saturday night, have each other's backs, love their children without quarter, and hope to one day find love again. This is Aaron's story ... Single Dad of Seattle, Aaron Steele isn't a single dad at all. He's a retired Navy SEAL whose sister just died, leaving him to raise her newborn daughter all by himself. Only he has no clue how to be a dad--let alone a single dad. He's lost in a sea of diapers and bottles, late nights and exhausting mornings, all the while dealing with a failure from his last mission he just can't shake. He needs help. He needs a nanny. Professional nanny Isobel Jones has a heart of gold. She's always willing to help out, no matter the cause. She spends her days with children making memories and her nights on the laptop making magic as a graphic designer. After hearing Aaron's heartbreaking story, she jumps at the chance to help. But she never expected her new boss to be a blue-eyed Adonis with dog tags, who quickly begins to fuel her fantasies. While the beautiful nanny is off-limits, she's also a welcomed distraction. Aaron's grief is still raw and he just knows he's going to mess up this whole dad thing. Isobel's never shied away from a challenge, and that's exactly what Aaron is--a big challenge. He's angry and stubborn, moody and confusing, and yet she knows deep down he's capable of so much love. Will Isobel living with the single dad help pull him out of his misery, or will Aaron let the turmoil inside him chase away perhaps the only person that could help him finally find happiness? **Note: This book can be read as a standalone. It includes lots of steamy scenes, cursing, and of course as with all my books, this has an HEA and no cliffhanger or cheating. If you like single dads who take charge, this book is for you. **NOTE: The political views expressed in this book do not necessarily reflect those of the author. This is fiction and the characters will have their own morals, ethics, political and religious views in order to make them well-rounded and realistic. keywords: military romance, SEAL romance, hero with PTSD, broken hero, family tragedy, foster system, empath, age gap, older man/younger woman, grumpy/sunshine, forced proximity, nanny/single dad, single father, single dad club, romantic suspense, found family

Dating for Dads

Dating for Dads
Author: Ellie Slott Fisher
Publisher: Bantam
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2008-01-29
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 0553904620

Here is the first book written specifically for men who date while answering to a higher authority: their children. As a single father, you’re ready to begin dating again. But are your kids ready? In this much-needed guide, relationship expert Ellie Slott Fisher comes to the rescue with no-nonsense, no-judgments advice on everything from how to ask a woman out to navigating the potential minefield of overnight dates. Single dads are as nervous as single moms about merging their parental responsibilities with their social lives, but they often don’t have intimate friendships in which to share their concerns. Drawing on her own experience as a single parent, interviews and surveys she conducted with more than a hundred single fathers and their children, and the advice of family therapist Dr. Paul Halpern, Fisher gives the lowdown on a range of tricky topics, including: •When do I introduce my kids to the woman I’m dating? •What if they don’t like her? •Is it acceptable to date someone closer to my child’s age than my own? •Are sleepovers okay when my kids—or her kids—are home? •How do I give my children the reassurance they need while pursuing a social life of my own? Plus, how to avoid one of the biggest dating pitfalls: mistaking lust for love. From dealing with your ex-spouse to protecting your children’s inheritance, and many issues in-between, Fisher gives single fathers the tools they need to be both sexy suitors and devoted dads.

Single Dad

Single Dad
Author: Harry Borden
Publisher:
Total Pages: 112
Release: 2021-03-04
Genre:
ISBN: 9781910566893

The image of the single dad is often distorted by out-of-date notions of masculinity the strong and resilient father, the working father, the emotionally distant dad. In this book, esteemed portrait photographer, Harry Borden, himself a separated father with four children, reveals the vulnerabilities, tenderness and love of 48 single fathers.

The Life of Dad

The Life of Dad
Author: Jon Finkel
Publisher: Adams Media
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2019-05-07
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1721400303

A heartwarming and enlightening collection of advice, wisdom, and practical skills featuring an all-star cast of fathers from the popular online community Life of Dad. Becoming a dad gives men a VIP pass into the greatest club on earth: fatherhood. Its rewards are unmatched, its challenges, uncharted. The experience can reach euphoric highs and gut-punching lows. For those moments (and everything in between), The Life of Dad has your back. The Life of Dad is an all-encompassing, entertaining distillation of the full dad experience, through a collection of interviews, podcasts, online chats, Facebook Lives, and more, dispensing collective wisdom from dads who have been in the trenches. From Shaquille O’Neal explaining how he’s taught his kids to be grateful, or Michael Strahan highlighting the importance of accountability, or Jim Gaffigan discussing the challenges of having a house full of kids, The Life of Dad has it all. Including thoughts from Ice Cube, Henry Winkler, Chris Jericho, Denis Leary, Freddie Prinze Jr, Charles Tillman, Mark Feuerstein, and many, many more, you’ll find plenty of camaraderie in the hardest—but most rewarding—job of your life!

The Single Dad's Virgin Wife

The Single Dad's Virgin Wife
Author: Susan Crosby
Publisher: Silhouette
Total Pages: 213
Release: 2008-10-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 142682291X

Businessman Noah Falcon was gorgeous. This fact had not escaped Tricia McBride, even though she was busy caring for his four children. In fact, since she started working for him, the attraction between them sizzled like water hitting hot oil. Yet though she was living steps from his bedroom, relations between Noah and Tricia had to stay strictly business. He was her boss, after all. Plus, in three months, she was moving to another city. So what if her feelings for the sexy single dad—and her attraction to him—grew stronger every day? She was leaving. But four adorable, scheming children had other plans.…

Darcy and the Single Dad

Darcy and the Single Dad
Author: Stacy Connelly
Publisher: Harlequin
Total Pages: 219
Release: 2012-12-18
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0373657196

"Nick Pirelli's little girl was growing up way too fast. He knew she needed a mom, which meant he needed a wife! But finding the right woman in Clearville wasn't easy. The local dating pool was shallow, and the grapevine put Nick's every move under a microscope. Still, he was determined to find Ms. Right...until Darcy Dawson blew into town. A city girl who'd never set down roots, Darcy wasn't the woman Nick needed. But no matter where he went, he couldn't escape her sexy red curls or her husky laugh, nor could he ignore the joy the beautiful stranger brought to his daughter. Yet he couldn't stop worrying about what other people might think. Could straitlaced Nick finally throw caution to the wind for the woman who'd captured his heart?"--P. [4] of cover.

Christmas With The Single Dad

Christmas With The Single Dad
Author: Louisa Heaton
Publisher: HarperCollins Australia
Total Pages: 122
Release: 2016-12-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1489222677

Veterinary surgeon Sydney Harper has avoided the festive season since she experienced a heart–breaking loss. But this year, the gorgeous new doctor in town tempts her to step out of the darkness and into the Christmas lights! Nathan Jones's little girl Anna is everything to him, since his life–changing diagnosis left them alone in the world. Yet spending time with Sydney makes Nathan long to mend both their broken hearts, and to welcome her into his family – not just for Christmas, but for ever!