[Steph’s Review]: Down Too Deep by J. Daniels

Fans of Christina Lauren and Colleen Hoover will love this sexy and emotional fourth book in the New York Times bestselling Dirty Deeds series.

Following the sudden death of his wife, Nathan Bell has spent nearly two years burying himself in work and neglecting his biggest responsibility: his daughter. Overcome with guilt, he wants to connect with little Marley, but he doesn’t know how to do it alone. And then Jenna Savage throws him a lifeline.

A single mom of twins, Jenna is more than capable of taking care of Nate’s adorable two-year-old, and wants to help Nathan however she can. Soon, attachments are made, forcing Jenna and her kids into new territory. And the closer everyone becomes, the more right it feels.

Falling in love forces Nathan to face his biggest fear, and when hearts, both big and little, are on the line, the only thing scarier than needing someone is losing them all.

I received this book for free from Publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

First, let me start off by saying that this book can be read as a standalone, whether you’ve read the other books in the series or not.

Two single parents, three young kids, and one unforgettable romance.

Second, let me just say:

I mean, a summer romance between two single parents who form a bond with each other’s children whilst falling in love?

I knew from reading the synopsis that this story would be right up my alley, but I couldn’t have ever imagined just how utterly obsessed with this story and these characters; I couldn’t put it down.

Told in dual POV (my fave!), Down Too Deep is a story about love, loss, and second chances. While it has plenty of feels, it also packs in some light-hearted humor, steamy encounters (yes please), and heartwarming moments along the way. It has a well-paced plot with an absolutely satisfying HEA–and an epilogue that will give you all the warm and fuzzies, too! I kept fighting the urge to hug my copy because I couldn’t control my delight.

This is easily one of my favorite reads of 2019, and one that I know I’ll likely re-read often. Definitely make sure you’ve added this one to your TBRs!

I highly recommend this book if you’re looking for a solid well-written standalone romance with a lot of heart, and low drama/angst.

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Hi I’m Steph, Ideally Inspired site owner, blogger, and a Bilingual Book Babe who thrives on burning the candle on both ends. 😉 In addition to running Ideally Inspired Reviews, I’m helping to plan and coordinate some amazing book conventions/events: ApollyCon, KissCon Weekend Affair, and Readers on the River.

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