I was left when such a happy feeling when I finished this book! Like, deep down, my friends figured it all out, and are living their HEA happy 😊 Kerry and Owen were so alive, so real, in the book, I did feel like they became by friends. Her, realizing her life as she was living it had been all good, but now she wanted more. Him, waiting for all the things he felt he had put on hold to happen, only to have that promise dimmed. Of course, they were attracted to each other, but that too, was put on hold until the time was right. Then the sparks flew, the sheets tangled, and the hearts engaged. Still, timing and time was off, that is, until they both realized, after making me cry a few times, life isn’t about timing, life is about living. Regrets and worries will always be there, but finding the moments in everyday things, that is what love and life are about. See, ridiculously happy that these two fell in love and worked it out <3

Once again we are in Pine Harbour and even though this is the start of a new series it feels like we are back with old friends If you haven't read any of the previous don't worry you won't be lost but if I was you I would do yourself a favour and read them all You won't get a better small town romance series. Like all Zoe's books this flows extremely well you become fully engaged with the characters and you are sad to turn the last page

Owen Kincaid has had a very busy life and he is looking forward to finally having time to do the things he wants in life This is because first his girlfriend fell pregnant when they where only young and he did the right thing and married her that marriage didn't last but they managed to work together to raise their daughter But as his ex wife remarried he became his daughters primary carer then his parents died and he had to step up to raise his younger brothers but finally with his daughter hitting eighteen and his brothers grown he can have a life of his own That is until his daughter drops a bombshell she is pregnant now he has to step up yet again and be her support. The only problem is this brings Kerry Humphrey his daughters midwife into his life and to say they don't get on is an understatement but when Kerry realises that is surliness is actually shyness and that he is crushing on her things change. Kerry is baby hungry herself and a night of passion with Owen changes everything but can they have a future when she wants to settle down and he wants to escape. You will have to read to see but make sure you have the tissues handy because you are going to need them

Owen Kincaid, oldest brother of the Kincaid family, has paid his dues. Married at eighteen, with a baby on the way, he is ready for the bachelor life. Well, he was, until his eighteen year old daughter made her announcement…”Daddy, I’m pregnant”. His daughter Becca is the light of his life and he will always be there for her no matter what. The feelings he has when he meets Becca’s midwife, Kerry Humphrey, has tilted his world again. He had no intention of getting serious with anyone, no intention of being a grandpa this soon and no intention of worrying about anyone but himself after raising Becca and his four younger brothers, but this is life, his life and he accepts the challenge. A truly wonderful and heartwarming story of unexpected moments in life that change the direction of your future. I look forward to the next book in the series! I received an advance review copy at no cost and without obligation for an honest review. (by paytonpuppy)

This concept was a refreshing take on a single dad romance. Zoe always writes an enjoyable story but she's out done herself with this one. I loved the many facets to her hero and the kind and supportive heorine. My only minor issue was I'm getting a bit tired of "lwts just have sex for a bit with no feelings". Zoe does this story line well and I loved this book. I'm just in general bored with characters that are resistant to even dating. Can't wait to see where this series goes.

ARC received in exchange for an honest review.

Holy smokes! Ms. York is a “new to me” author, but after this incredible read, I’m definitely going to be checking out her backlist!

Owen has spent a lifetime as a single dad, raising his daughter and taking on his younger brothers after his parents died. He spent all of his time taking care of their needs and was quickly coming up to the time where everyone is grown and gone; and was anticipating his bachelor life. Life threw in some new challenges for him though...his barely adult daughter becomes pregnant, and her midwife, Kerry, has him rethinking his plans.

I loved how Owen and Kerry fought the emotions until his daughter had the baby to avoid impropriety, but also how they soon started dating after Charlie was born. It was interesting to watch them both review what they thought they wanted for their lives, only to realize they wanted each other more.

5 stars from me!

First of all, THAT premise? It was an instant SIGN. ME. THE F UP. Former teen dad now facing history repeating itself when his teenage daughter got pregnant? YES, SOLD.

I have so many feelings for Owen Kincaid. He straight up took over Zander Minelli's spot as my #1 Zoe York hero (sorry Zander, still love you and your sexiness). I love his grumpy ways, and his inability to string words around Kerry. I also love Owen's relationship with his daughter. I think I mostly cried whenever he and Becca had their father-daughter talks.

I also have a lot of feelings about Kerry as a character. She's so relatable to me on how she's still figuring out her life as a 30-something year old, how she feels like she's only living in the now while everyone else around her is settling down and planning for the future.

Overall, this was a great start to a new series. Totally worth sleeping late to finish it LOL what is sleep? I love the dynamic between all the Kincaid siblings, and I can't wait for Adam and Josh especially to get their HEAs!

5 - "It’s never boring here…" Stars!

It’s been years since I read anything by this author, but the blurb for Owen and Kerry’s story grabbed my attention, and I couldn’t wait to dive into their story. Six hours later, most of the day had passed and I finished with a smile.

She liked his brittle crust, the way he wore it like a Viking going into battle…

I love me a grumpy hero, and Owen Kincaid has more than a few reasons for being so, having spent half of his life bringing up his daughter, Becca is finally reaching the age where she will likely pack up and head off to college. As much as he loves Becca, her going off to live her life, also means he can start to have a life of his own too, something that has mainly been put on hold for the last eighteen years.

"I’ve waited a long time… For it to be my turn again."

I loved how Zoe gave him two personas; all-alpha man forced to grow up quickly due to fatherhood at a young age, but also because he was also the main caregiver for his brothers at the same time after their parents passed away. The responsibility is not something he has shied away from, but having done it for so long, he is struggling to loosen those strings as well. Then on the other side you have a fully grown man who has still not experienced a lot of things that most men go through as a right of passage in their late teens and twenties, and the contrast between the two made Owen someone I wanted to hug and do deliciously naughty things to in equal measure, pretty much the same as Kerry!

It was the most perfect thing in the world, if only for right now…

The first half is slow burn romance at its best, with Kerry being Becca’s midwife, Owen very much starts out hiding his attraction, but the longer the pregnancy progresses, the more the feelings grow, so much so that as soon as Kerry signs off on Becca’s maternity care, all bets are off, and full shenanigans begin. I loved it because of the build up to them having their own time really gave you a chance to get to know them, and even though its clear they both have expectations for a casual type of arrangement and it’s what they both agree on, due to them both want different things in the long term. It doesn’t take long for both of them to realize that the expiry date they believe is coming is something they don’t want anymore.

Full on feels for this reader with this one, I loved the Owen & Kerry, I also loved the secondary characters, and the Kincaid brothers are all single so there are plenty of books to come (YAY!). It was also good to see that this is a spin-off series from the original Pine Harbour books, of which upon checking my Kindle I have a couple of, so while I wait for the next Kincaid book I can revisit the locale and get to know Zoe’s original characters.

"The only thing I don’t regret in all of this is waiting for you…"

I was given an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I have read lots of books by Zoe York and enjoy her style of writing.
I really loved the character of Owen, particularly for the amount he loved his daughter and his focus on her despite becoming a parent so early himself. I also loved his relationship with his brothers.
A sweet, easy to read romance which I read in almost one sitting. A feel good book which made me smile.
4 stars