The Single Dad's Guide to Recreation
Welcome to Climax, Book 1
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Narrated by:
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Grayson Owens
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Carly Robins
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By:
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Karen Grey
About this listen
He’s the big-city corporate VP slashing costs. She’s the sunny, small-town toddler-whisperer in his crosshairs. It should be easier for them to keep their hands off each other.
The new guy in town may be a hot single dad–we’re talking total, mouthwatering eye candy here–but that isn’t stopping him from shuttering my favorite program here at Climax Parks & Rec.
Nor does it stop me from being blinded by lust and tripping over my own feet every time I see him, even though we’re completely wrong for each other.
He’s all business; my job is to play.
He’s moved upstate from Manhattan; I’ve returned to my small town roots.
He’s overwhelmed by his two adorable kids; doctors told me I’ll never be a mother.
Oh, and did I mention that it’s his job to “re-org” (aka ruin) everything I love about my job?
Despite all this, he’s got me dreaming of something I told myself I’d given up on: a family of my own.
Warning! Do not listen to this audiobook unless you love:
- Uptight heroes who are silly with their kids
- Sunshiny, Cinderelly heroines
- Nosy, interfering, small-town bureaucrats
- Possibly magical clock towers
- Parks and Recreation and Schitt’s Creek vibes
To the listener: my romance novels are all lighthearted and humorous, and the main two characters are guaranteed to find a happy ending. However, they may run into a few obstacles along the way, as well as need healing from incidents in their former lives.
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©2025 Karen Grey (P)2025 Home Cooked BooksListener received this title free
The Single Dad's Guide to Recreation is book one in the new “Welcome to Climax” series. Avery has lived in the small town of Climax all of her life. She’s taken over her mum’s job at the community centre; she basically leads the parent-toddler playgroup. See, the town of Climax and its community centre is in dire need for some money and investment. After a company moves into town with the promise of investment and new opportunities, this all sounds great. However, there needs to be some cuts made to some programs and her job and the program she runs at the community center is on the chopping board. She also has so much more on her hands as she is the sole caretaker of her parents.
She meets Josh who is new to town. He is a widower and a single dad to two young kids. After they meet, they feel immediately attracted to each other. They decide to get to know each other and start dating. However, things are complicated because Josh works for the new company and he is the one in charge of deciding which programs get the cut and which get funded.
This one was so good! I really enjoy author, Karen Grey’s writing. I love how she always writes stories that are filled with so much depth; real life relationships type issues that are resolved realistically but still cute and romantic. In this book particularly, Avery and Josh were just so cute and adorable and they had so much chemistry. I loved seeing their journey as they got to know each other and merged their lives together. I also liked seeing the representation of caretakers and the depth and levity that was shown in with Avery needing to care of her parents and what that might entail, as well as her other personal struggles. Plus, the small town of Climax was just too cute! I’m now looking forward to diving back into this town when the next stories within this series comes out.
This was narrated in duet style by Carly Robins and Owens Grayson. They did fantastic with the characterisations and the portrayals of both Avery and Josh. Their performances were well executed!
5 Stars!
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The Single Dad’s Guide to Recreation is book one in the Welcome to Climax series. Avery has lived in the small town of Climax for her entire life. She has taken over her mom’s job at the community center. She has been running the playtime center. She is trying to keep her mom’s dream alive. Avery has been working herself into the ground. She took over this position also while trying to take care of her parents declining health. She moved in with her parents to help them as they got older. A new company has relocated to Climax and is trying to revamp the community. The new company’s first stop is to revive the community center, evaluate what activities need to be cut or added. Josh is a single dad. He is to be the liaison between the new company and the community center. He is a widower with two young children. He was interested in Avery when he saw her interacting with the kids during playtime. He decides that it may be time to start dating and Avery is the one he has his sights on. Avery and Josh start dating and getting to know each other. The only thing that might get in the way of their relationship is the fact that playtime is on the chopping block to be cut due to budget. This is such a cute story. Loved the kids and can’t wait for more books in this series.
Carly Robins and Owen Grayson did a fantastic job narrating this book in duet style narration.
The Single Dad’s Guide to Recreation
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Sweet small town romance
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"The Single Dad’s Guide to Recreation" by Karen Grey is book one in the Welcome to Climax series.
Thank you Home Cooked Books for the gifted audiobook copy.
Opinions from this review are completely my own.
I did not read any other book from Karen Grey but the title, description and narrators convinced me to try this book.
What you can expect:
- single dad (widower)
- sunshine heroine
- small town
- opposites attract
- funny and emotional moments
The audiobook is narrated in dual style by Grayson Owens and Carly Robins.
They fit very well as Josh and Avery and managed to bring out all the emotions.
Both characters are lovable and their interactions are full of chemistry, humour and emotion.
They also go through some serious experiences, like grief and caring for sick parents.
Listening to the story made the experience enjoyable and I would like to continue the series when the next book will be available.
small town romance
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Karen Grey created such lovable characters – the single dad hero is doing his best, and the heroine brings warmth and light. Their journey is full of chemistry, tender moments, and laugh-out-loud scenes. I had a smile on my face the whole time.
Only after finishing did I realize this is a spinoff from another series – and now I’m DEFINITELY going back to catch up!
Grayson Owens and Carly Robins were PERFECT narrators, bringing every emotion and character to life.
This feel-good romance left my heart full. A true gem!
Tropes:
💖 Small Town Romance
👨👧👦 Single Dad
😏 Opposites Attract
🥰 He Falls First
🏡 Found Family
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Heartwarming, funny, and full of charm!
A new author to me and I love this book!
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