Mack Daddy

By: Penelope Ward

Narrated by: Andi Arndt, Sebastian York

Single dad. Second chances. Meet Mack in the newest standalone novel from New York Times best-selling author, Penelope Ward.

They called him Mack Daddy. No, seriously, his name was Mack. Short for Mackenzie. Thus, the nickname. Perfect, right?

So was he: perfect. The perfect physical male specimen.

At the private school where I taught, Mack Morrison was the only man around in a sea of women.

Everyone wanted a piece of the hot, single father of the sweet little boy.

I became a woman I didn't recognize, someone riddled with jealousy, because they didn't know that - to me - he was much more.

They didn't know about our past.

He'd chosen my school for his son on purpose, because Mack and I, we had unfinished business.

As my friend, Lorelai, so eloquently put it: "Unfinished business between two people who are clearly attracted to each other is like an eternal case of blue balls." And I was suffering in pain from my case.

I was still intensely attracted to Mack. I tried to resist him, immersing myself further into a relationship with someone else just to protect my heart.

Not to mention, getting involved with a parent was strictly against school rules. But seeing Mack day in and day out was breaking me down.

And soon I might be breaking all the rules.

Author's note: Told in alternating points of view, Mack Daddy is a full-length standalone novel.

©2016 Penelope Ward (P)2017 Penelope Ward

DID ANYONE SEE WHERE THE BALL WENT?

.. because Penelope Ward, with the help of two talented narrators, hit this second chance little beauty so far out of the park it'd take divine intervention to ever find it again.

From the moment Francesca (Frankie) got tingles at the familiar voice of Mack after 7 years apart.. so did I because yes, there was instant chemistry between them - but there was so much more.. history - and I couldn't wait to find out their story. Then it became clear, as the dual POV storyline slowly unravelled itself, that it was a bittersweet love story of an innocent friendship that turned into love at the worst time in two people's lives.. when Frankie was an awkward nerdy College Student and while Mack, her drool-worthy College roommate/fantasy man, was flying home weekends to spend time with his girlfriend. Neither one owned up to their deep feelings, neither one crossed that invisible line.. and neither one was prepared for Fate's evil twist.

So their time wasn't then.. but could it be now? Trouble was Frankie had moved on and, for the past two years, had been happily living with her loving boyfriend.. and Mack? well he made it clear what he wanted, and had always wanted.. her. Mack wanted to be in Frankie's life again - yes he'd settle for her friendship.. but he wanted so much more and told her, showed her and successfully began to rekindle those once heartbreakingly doused flames. However, Fate wasn't quite done with them yet and threw them another few vicious curveballs to knock them off their destined path.. and it very nearly worked.

Penelope Ward managed to capture the loss, heartache and regret felt by both Mack and Frankie, expertly described the difficult dilemma Frankie now found herself in and the hopeful anticipation and dread Mack felt - both then and now. Mack was a good Dad and a good person who'd done the right thing, faced the consequences and he paid the price.. his heart. Frankie was a kind thoughtful Teacher and a caring girlfriend who'd once loved a boy who'd broken her heart so could she risk everything by giving it to him a second time? A well written love story where love was never the issue - just nasty twists and nasty people. This had a few flashbacks.. and heartfelt scenes, promised pledges, tender words, passionate sex, angst and a deep love that took the passing of time, as well as a whole lot of effort, before it could.. and would be forever.

Worth a credit? YES and if you too like a second chance romance.. then I'm sure you'll agree after listening to Frankie and Mack's love story - that Penelope Ward's aim, focus and skill as an Author.. along with Andi and Sebastian's awesome narration, have knocked this one out of the park. I felt this couple's pain, got twisted up in their emotional journey.. and reJOYced in their HEA's.

Better the second time around..

When Frankie has to find a new place to live, a friend of hers is happy to help. Mack is an existing roommate that lives at the residence.
Frankie and Mack become good friends after Mack's humor brings Frankie out of her shell.
Some flirty banter fuels the atraction and turns up the chemistry between these two.
Unfortunately Mack has a girlfriend and the timing just isn't right.
One drunken night leaves these two friends angst filled enough to finally admit their feelings for one another, but more complications bring the would-be relationship to an abrupt end.
A heartbroken Frankie has no choice but to move on.
8 year's later Frankie is a teacher at a preschool with a caring boyfriend when
Mack walks into her school with the intent of winning her back.
Flashbacks explain a lot about what went wrong for these strongly bonded friends that still pine for each other.
But getting to that sweet HEA spot won't be easy with new obstacles in the way. This stand alone isn't any less complicated the second time around.
Two of my absolute favorite narrators bring it in the first person with alternating POV's performance.
This book was credit worthy for me.
For the most part it was a funny and sexy book.

FRANKIE FOUR EYES!!

WOW! I ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS STORY!! It was SWEET, FUNNY, had lots of CHEMISTRY, and was one of the BEST second chance audios I've listened too. ALL the positive reviews are SPOT ON, and I really enjoyed reading Carolyn's, Ursula's and Jonella's reviews.

Penelope Ward does it again, she is such a talented author! Not only was the story well written, fun to listen too, but the characters were lovable, flawed, and had a realistic quality to them. The past and present scenes were written in a manner that helped the flow of the story instead of hindering it, which I appreciated. And Oh, Wow Mac….his character was totally swoon-worthy, an awesome dad, and the children stories he wrote about Frankie Four Eyes were so cute, and I loved the hidden message in each of them. I really admired Frankie's character! She was far from perfect, and some of the unfortunate things that happened to her were HILARIOUS! I laughed and blushed right along with her.

With two of the best narrators, Arndt and York, Mack Daddy was truly a delight to listen too. This second chance love story is sure to please any romantic at heart! Well worth the time, and credit!

Love Love It!!!

I absolutely enjoyed listening to this audiobook. It’s really good from start to finish. I absolutely love Mack and Frankie’s characters. Overall beautiful story!!

Audible Romance Rocks!!!

5 Fairy Tale Stars!

I am always excited for a Andi Arndt/Sebastian York narration, and Mack Daddy was everything I love about the duo. A fabulously well written second chance romance, Arndt and York perfectly complemented each other and made this audiobook one that I enjoyed immensely. Mack Daddy had just the right amount of angst, was full of chemistry, great dialog and witty banter. Absolutely worth a credit!