Harper & the Single Dad by Amy Andrews

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Harper & the Single Dad by Amy Andrews, a Medical Romance and book one in A Sydney Central Reunion series, is a second chance romance, it deals heavily with the theme of ‘right person, wrong time,’ with unknown reasons for why a relationship that didn’t work out the first time can do so now.

 

After an abrupt breakup with Yarran, Harper fled to London and immersed herself in her career as a surgeon. When she returns to Sydney twelve years later, it almost feels as if things between her and Yarran haven’t changed at all; except that during that time of separation, Yarran has been married, widowed, and has a young son, Jarran. With Harper’s return, both she and Yarran reconnect and act as if the separation of the past twelve years did not happen. There are many obstacles each must overcome before they can get their HEA.

 

I enjoyed getting to know the two main characters, and I enjoyed getting their backstory. My problem with this book is that the two main characters just fall back together without any talking or working on their problems. I also wish there was a better understanding of the changes that affected Harper while she was in London making her ready to return and be open to being a true partner in a real relationship. As it stands, the reason why her relationship with Yarran works now is because she learns to trust in good things that happen to her, but we don’t really get to understand how she came to this breakthrough. In addition, this book seems to be missing a plot. I think the Ms. Andrews was thinking the backstory work helped, but it was not enough.


The caring and warmth between Harper and Yarran is believable, and it is obvious that they were in love; even though we never saw them fall in love on the page. The relationships between Yarran, his son Jarrah, his family, and Harper are appreciated as is the importance of Jarran’s mother, Marnie, not being ignored. This was an engaging romance between two people being reunited after a long time, who never fell out of love despite the twists and turns that life threw them in between. If you enjoy a light, fluffy read, then I recommend Harper & the Single Dad to other readers.

 

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. 

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