Baby Daddy: A Single Daddy Romance (Payne Brothers Romance Book 1)

Cassi Payne hasn’t seen Remington Marshall, 27, in five years when he fled town following the burning of her family farm’s barn. Self-imposed exile in the Canadian wilderness comes to an end for Rem when his little nieces need him. Turns out a three year old and a one year old is more work that cutting down trees, and a nanny in the form of his old love is just what he needs.This started out really comical. The scenes and descriptions were witty and I chuckled out loud quite a few times at the chaos with the kids. Rem and Cassi also had an entertaining rapport and great banter with plenty of innuendo. It kept the dialogue fun to read.As the story progresses though, some of the issues get a little heavier, and I noticed the tone shifted from light-hearted romcom to life problems and miscommunication, which was disappointing as the author shows talent at writing humorous scenarios. While it’s not angsty, whiplash was starting to build from Rem’s changing resolutions to win her back or let her go. And poor Cassi with those 5 grown brothers of hers—oh man she was a saint for putting up with them as much as she did. None of them were endearing and Tidus needed to man up long before he did. Either there wasn’t enough resolution there or he got off easy. And speaking of getting off easy, that social worker needed a complaint filed about her and her racist remark.There were certainly places were this story affirmed my disdain for judgmental small towns, and did the public library not know they make washable children’s paint these days??? Or hello, Crayola’s ColorWonder only shows up on special paper! As far as I was concerned, the only person who should have been ashamed in that situation was the children’s librarian who ran the program.I gotta say, the cover is alluring—the abs, the V, the baby—yeah it grabbed my attention. Told via Remington and Cassi’s alternating first person POV, there are a few hot scenes too. That tub and that porch…well it’s used well. I do wish the tale would have been clearer on whether Rem had been celibate or not. I’m going to hope for the best, especially since Cassi at twenty-some years old and a college graduate was a still a virgin. On the plus side, the story is free of OW/OM drama. I also give kudos for depicting an interracial couple, something that’s not embraced enough in contemporary romance market.

I read this book after reading others in the series, so I'd already met Cassi and Remington, but it was great to finally read their own story. Cassi and Remington had always had feelings for each other, but Remington was Cassi's brother, Tidus', best friend. He and Tidus were the town bad boys, getting into trouble along with drugs and alcohol constantly. Five years ago, he took responsibility for burning down their barn, and fled town. The barn burning caused the Payne family to fall apart and in the five years since he left, the Payne parents had both died and the brothers constantly fought. In the years he's been away, Rem has gotten clean though, and comes back to take care of his nieces while his sister tries to do the same.Cassi is on her way out of Butterpond, to go to Ironfield and try to make her own way, away from the craziness of her brothers, but first she stops by to see Remington. When she realizes how out of his element he is, trying to raise two small girls, he convinces her to stay and help him with the kids. Rem tries to make up for lost time with Cassi, and eventually she comes around. Rem knows Cassi needs someone in her corner when it comes to dealing with her older brothers and he's that person for her.Tidus eventually takes responsibility for the person who actually burned down the barn, and Remington and Cassi find their HEA together.I enjoyed reading this story and look forward to reading the rest of the books in the series.

The Review:Honestly, this book was pretty good. I love second-chance romance reads and I had a great time reading this one. There were a few frustrating moments, but it also had some seriously funny moments in it. Funny enough that I found myself laughing loudly at some of the insane antics from these characters as well as the comical tone of the story itself. I also felt those lovely tummy flutters when Rem and Cassi were together. It was obvious in so many ways Rem struggled with what happened in their past, his regret for abandoning the only family he knew and the only girl he ever loved. His struggle to find himself in this book was real and by the end, even though I was frustrated with him, I was rooting for him, Cassi and those two, sweet little girls.Great story and great writing.Story/Characters...Family drama...This book was loaded with it. Cassi Payne is the adopted daughter in a house of five older, bio brothers. After their father passes away and leaves the farm to all his children, forcing them to come home and deal with it, every day is a war zone in the Payne household. One brother is trying to honor his deceased father's wishes. One brother deserted the pastoral life he once vowed to live, for a life of self-imposed isolation. One brother is hardly hanging on and keeping secrets. One brother is so angry, every day is a fist-to-mouth moment. One brother ran away to join the military to escape the farm. And the sister, Cassi, is right in the middle, always their anchor and always their glue.Remington Marshall is the town bad boy who grew up in a dysfunctional household, but the Paynes took him in and treated him as one of their own. He and Cassi fell in love, but something happened one night that sent Rem running out of town and Cassi left with a broken heart.Five years later, he returns to help his sister with her two kids and after seeing Cassi again, he talks her into helping him care for his nieces, just so he can spend time with her. Spouting declarations of being a changed man, he sets out on a mission to win her back.But it’s easier to say you’ve changed than to actually change, especially when you’re hiding secrets that could destroy everything.I loved this story! Told from alternating POV’s, we see the internal fight as Cassi and Rem try to deny feelings that never went away. And once Rem gives into them, we see his determined fight to win back her broken heart. It was such a great journey and this author wrote it with wit and intelligence.I loved how the author cemented Cassi as part of the family despite them being racially mixed. She was one of them, no questions or second guessing. Even when the family was in the middle of a meltdown, she was their sister. Period. I loved how they were written!BUUUUUTTTT...My only issues with the story were the constant bickering of the brothers and their brawls that ended with the destruction of the house/farm they were reluctantly trying to save. I also somewhat disliked the way they depended on Cassi to keep them together, insisting she neglects her own life to help them sort theirs out. Their antics were kind of funny, but it set a tone for their characters and I kept wondering how the author was going to redeem them in the following books, considering this is a series. These are grown men acting like spoiled teenagers. Even Rem had his immature, fist-banging-the-wall moments.Cassi was as indecisive as they come. On one hand, I didn’t like how she never followed through with her desire to leave town. But on the other hand, I totally get it. She was frustrated, but she wanted to stay and help the family. She wanted to protect the farm. She wanted to stay and help Rem and ultimately she wanted to be with Rem. I honestly believe if she truly wanted to leave, she would have found a way. So I got her and I got her actions, more so by the end of the story. And it all worked out the way it was supposed to.There was no big surprise at the conflict. We all saw it coming from the beginning of the book, but I loved the way the author handled it. It felt real and the angsts and drama was all there, written into the story and their lives and it played such a huge hand it how it all turned out. I enjoyed watching it unfold and the ending results after all the lies were laid bare. Cassi’s forgiveness knew no bounds and I think that’s why I loved her so much.Now let's talk about Cassi and Rem together... HOT! Sweet. Sexy. Angsty. And funny! Cassi and Rem were so much fun to read and watching big, tough Rem fall in love with his nieces was adorable. Watching him conflicted with what was best for them was heartbreaking, especially since he thought he wasn’t what was best.The townspeople? I loved the way the author wrote them, but holy-moly were they so judgemental. I understood why Rem was reluctant to come back to Butterpond. I would have been too.The Wrap Up:This was my first book by this author. Overall, this story was a really fun read and a great intro to the series. And though I had my issues with the brothers and their intense drama, I was intrigued with the ending of this book, which introduced the love interest for book two! Their meet/greet was wonderful and I’m looking forward to seeing how Julian digs his way out of the mess he’s made.

I really like this author. I found the first few chapters of her book hard to get into because she writes a lot of one liners but once you get into that style of writing the stories are good. Rem is a bad boy, trouble with the law, drinking and drugs. He's always wanted Cass but she's too good for him and he leaves his home town and she's broken hearted. Five years later he returns to take care of his two nieces only he's hopeless. Cass steps in to help and he tries not to want her. It doesn't help that the whole town including her brothers think he's trash. Is it time to take off again or fight for her.

This is the first Sosie Frost book I have read. I was looking for something new to read and as this was free I thought I would give it a try. I'm so glad that I did.This is a sweet and thoughtful tale of lost childhood love rediscovered.Cassi knew there was more to the story of her adopted family's barn burning down but the man that got the blame didn't hang around for her to find out more.Now he's back after five years and he needs help looking after his two nieces. Can Cassi give him the help he needs and keep her heart safe? I know you will love finding out. Enjoy peeps 😉

Couldn't put this book down, the story line and relationship with family can be hard having brothers fight always bring out the worst in people. But if you hurt one of the family then shame on you. Keep writing and thank you

A great read from Sosie , I might be biased because I love this authors work and this one doesn't disappoint in this second chance romance with Cassie and Remington as the main characters , it's well written with a great storyline , can't wait for more from Sosie

Very slowly not well crafted authorage.