Erryn reviews ‘Drawn to You: A Single Dad Opposites Attract Romance’ by Preston Walker & Liam Kingsley. This book was released by the Equal Love Publishing on September 24, 2018. The audiobook version of this story was narrated by Jack Calihan. It was released on December 12, 2018, is 6 hrs long, and published by Equal Love Publishing. A copy was provided in exchange for an honest review.
Why I read this book: I tried Mpreg once and had a bad experience. This book intrigued me enough to want to try again.
JACK
My life ended when I was 16. Not literally – I’m no ghost, I just feel like one. It’s a byproduct of losing your pack to a plague that skips you by like you’re not worth the effort. Chose all the good ones and you’re what was left behind. Survivor’s guilt, people call it. I just call it like I see it.
I do a decent job of going through the motions. I’ve got a good reputation as an alpha, and everyone loves to joke about the only vegan alpha in North America. Some days even I’m convinced that this is it. As good as it gets.
Then Dylan Kapernit walks into my shop and blows that theory to hell.
It’s like everything was gray and now there’s technicolor. He pops, no matter what corner he tries to hide in. Like my eye can’t help but be drawn to him, just to make sure he’s alright.
There’s something about this widowed father that brings my protective alpha instincts surging to the surface. In ways I’ve forgotten how to handle.
So of course my efforts to make things better only make it all worse. Put Dylan, his whole family in danger. For a second, I forgot about the curse of being me.
But I won’t forget again. And I’ll do whatever it takes to make it right.
To make sure nothing ever threatens the man I love again. Even once I’m gone.
DYLAN
After my mate died, I was sure I would never love again. But I’ve got a track record of being wrong about everything.
I thought Micah and I would grow old together. That one stupid mistake couldn’t destroy my whole world. That I could be enough for my daughter, that I could make up for my past sins. I thought I was doing okay.
I don’t know what I believe in anymore, but I know its not myself. Which is why I can’t tell if Jack Hickam is my redemption or my punishment.
One moment he’s everything I thought I’d never have again, and the next he’s my new greatest mistake, bringing unimaginable danger to my door. My daughter’s door.
Only now it seems I was wrong again, that I turned my back on the one man who just wanted to have it. I don’t know if I’m too late to fix things. I always have been before.
All I know is I still have to try.
This 50,000 word novel about vegan alphas, mpreg, and life after loss comes complete with a HEA no one’s immune to – as long as they’re over 18!
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Erryn’s Review:
I read an Mpreg several years ago and wasn’t very impressed. The quality of the writing and the general premise weren’t that good. Several reviewers and readers whom I respect suggested I try again, so I did with this audiobook.
The premise for this book had far more going for it. A man with a broken heart who feels responsible for the death of his husband and mate. Another man who lost his entire family at a young age and has only a few left and they’ve bonded together, opening a tattoo shop. The reason for Dylan, the widower coming into the tattoo shop is sweet and sad, his reaction to Jack is cute. Dylan has a single daughter and belongs to a massive pack. Because of the death of his mate, his bond to them is very strong.
Jack has a big secret he’s hiding from Dylan and although it makes for a good story, it was a bit over-the-top. It was something that wound up being super simple to resolve but he put it off for most of the book. When he does finally act – which I wholly approved of – things went into the realm of even more over-the-top. I don’t want to go into details to ruin the surprise but be prepared to possibly question the realism even more than having wolf shifters.
The reason for the Mpreg part of the story also irked. But that is completely on me and my sensibilities. I’m sure many readers will find it sweet. To be clear, the Mpreg is not why I’ve given the book a lower score. It’s the requirement of suspension of disbelief and the irresponsibility of Jack that really niggled at me and it they were crucial points in the book.
The book was well-written, so I have no issues with that. Dylan’s daughter Josie was adorable, if a little mature. The narration was very good in the book. Jack Calihan is a new-to-me narrator and I won’t hesitate to pick up another book narrated by him.
Erryn’s Rating:
8/10 Pots of Gold (100% Recommended) – Compares to 4/5 Stars
Preston Walker
Hello!
My name is Preston Walker. I am just a guy who enjoys writing. My favorite genre to write is M/M paranormal shifter mpreg romance. However, I also like to delve into M/M fantasy / sci-fi as well (at times). I hope you truly enjoy my books as much as I like writing them!
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Liam Kingsley
Born in the northwest, Liam Kingsley has been writing fiction for over a decade. A lover of shifters, male pregnancy and sizzling hot romance, Liam is the author of many books including Bad Boy Babysitter and Loves True Shape.
In his free time, Liam hikes forest rails with his rescued mutt. Together, they’re on a mission to sniff every corner of the world.
After a series of intense relationships, Liam is taking time to focus on his career. Liam still believes in true love and one day, he wants a family–a dream woven into every book he’s written.
I am part of Equal Love Publishing now. Check out other authors like me and ways join our team as an author at http://www.equallovepublishing.com!
Rainbow Gold Reviews 
Thanks for the thoughtful review. I’m often ambivalent about mpreg stories, since they require even more suspension of disbelief than usual, but I am curious about this story.
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