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Ballerina Dad Kindle Edition

by Amy Aislin (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 120 ratings
Attending his daughter’s holiday dance recital should be easy for pro hockey player Patrick Barnes. Showing up in a tutu, however, wasn’t exactly part of the plan. And yet the holidays get even more interesting when he bumps into Lee, the man he let get away years ago.

Ballet instructor Lee can’t believe who just walked into his studio. He also can’t believe how quickly the flare of attraction between he and Patrick resurfaces, despite the years that have gone by since they last spoke.

Once upon a time, they let opportunities get away. Is it possible they’ll now have the chance to pursue the spark that has come back to life after just one conversation?

Holidays are a time for giving, and neither Patrick nor Lee are about to take this particular gift for granted.
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    64 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publication date
    December 11, 2017
  4. File size
    4.6 MB
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B078BQY5YB
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ NineStar Press (December 11, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 11, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.6 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 64 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 out of 5 stars 120 ratings

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Amy Aislin

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Amy's lived with her head in the clouds since she first picked up a book as a child, and being fluent in two languages means she's read a lot of books! She first picked up a pen on a rainy day in fourth grade when her class had to stay inside for recess. Tales of treasure hunts with her classmates eventually morphed into love stories between men, and she's been writing ever since. She writes evenings and weekends—or whenever she isn't at her full-time day job saving the planet at Canada's largest environmental non-profit.

An unapologetic introvert, Amy reads too much and socializes too little, with no regrets. She loves connecting with readers. Join her Facebook Group to stay up-to-date on upcoming releases and for access to early teasers, find her on Instagram and Twitter, or sign up for her infrequent newsletter.

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Customers enjoy this holiday romance as a perfect Christmas story. The book is well written, with one customer noting how the words create all the feels. Customers find the book adorable.

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Customers enjoy this holiday romance, describing it as a perfect Christmas story and short read.

"...This is hands down the best, short story, holiday read of the year for me! I received an ARC at no cost from the author" Read more

"...Perfect, short read to just feel good about the world again. Sweet, Xmas-y stories like this will do that for you every time🎄..." Read more

"...This is a wonderful holiday romance between a hockey player and a dancer who have known and liked each other since high school but never been single..." Read more

"...for them and the final scene at Pat's parent's house was sweet and romantic. So glad I picked this one up." Read more

4 customers mention "Writing quality"4 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, with one customer noting how the words create all the feels, while another appreciates the author's voice.

"...i really love this authors voice, her words create all the feels and they bring me right into the moment.. and example: 'The way he looked at Lee,..." Read more

"Adorable. Perfect, short read to just feel good about the world again. Sweet, Xmas-y stories like this will do that for you every time🎄..." Read more

"...I admire the author who can write a short story and pack all the necessary things in to make the book amazing." Read more

"A quick, lovely read..." Read more

3 customers mention "Adorable read"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the book adorable.

"Adorable. Perfect, short read to just feel good about the world again. Sweet, Xmas-y stories like this will do that for you every time🎄..." Read more

"...Jordan was a sweet little girl and I loved her comments later on when Pat told her about him and Lee. And Lee...Loved Him!!! He was fun...." Read more

"This was a quick, adorable read about two men finally getting their chance at a relationship...." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Dixiecowgirl060
    5.0 out of 5 stars This is the perfect Christmas story, Patrick and Lee discovering each other made my day!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2017
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    This is the perfect Christmas story, Patrick and Lee discovering each other made my day! The author wove humor and discovery with beautiful intimate and passionate moments. Story is really well written and the characters are so well done, you feel like you know their hearts.
    i really love this authors voice, her words create all the feels and they bring me right into the moment.. and example: 'The way he looked at Lee, like he was surprised and amazed and so ....grateful to have Lee there, made Lee's breath stop.'

    Only a wonderfully strong and gentle man like Patrick, would wear a tutu and glitter for his daughter and wear it with pride. Lee is also strong and secure and i was so happy that they got their perfect time to be together. This time they were both single and the stars aligned for them to connect.

    This is a short story, but so well written that there was time for friendship and time for physical intimacy. i loved this line in the book: 'If he'd thought Lee in a ballet uniform was liquid sex, seeing him all naked, all those sinewy muscles on full display, was out-of-the stratosphere sexy'

    This is hands down the best, short story, holiday read of the year for me!

    I received an ARC at no cost from the author
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  • Lucrecia Graña
    4.0 out of 5 stars Ballerina Dad
    Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2017
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    Adorable.
    Perfect, short read to just feel good about the world again. Sweet, Xmas-y stories like this will do that for you every time🎄
    It almost gets too sugary for a moment there and then it doesn't. Seems like a insta-love for a moment there and then it's not really cause it's been slow burning for years.
    It's just lovely ^^
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  • RomanceLand65
    5.0 out of 5 stars I love a good short story
    Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2024
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    This book was absolutely fabulous for meeting my book goal for the year. The characters were very good the writing was truly amazing. I admire the author who can write a short story and pack all the necessary things in to make the book amazing.
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  • Cat of Cat's Books: Romance Blog and Themepark
    4.0 out of 5 stars Lovely Christmas Romance
    Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2017
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    Christmas sugar cookie sweet with a bit of spice.

    This is a wonderful holiday romance between a hockey player and a dancer who have known and liked each other since high school but never been single at the same time.

    This is the right time. Lots of fun here!
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  • Joelle M
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sweetness overload
    Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2018
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    How can you not love a big, had hockey player who will wear a tutu and glitter and dance around on camera for his little girl? It was fun being in Patrick's head while he was thinking about how his teammates would razz him about it. Jordan was a sweet little girl and I loved her comments later on when Pat told her about him and Lee. And Lee...Loved Him!!! He was fun. Loved him at the hockey game. And I really really liked him and Pat together. I loved the first date. It was perfect for them and the final scene at Pat's parent's house was sweet and romantic. So glad I picked this one up.
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  • Rhonda
    4.0 out of 5 stars A quick, lovely read
    Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2019
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    This was a quick, adorable read about two men finally getting their chance at a relationship. I would love to see the novella expanded to a full-length romance.
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  • MetalMom
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Christmas dance to remember
    Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2017
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    I once dated someone who had this fantasy he would marry someone from his neighborhood that he went to school with. I didnt appreciate it at the time, but now I totally Get it. I think this story represents that longing we sometimes have to make that dream we always had a reality, and what a sweet dream this story is.
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  • Mainely Stories
    5.0 out of 5 stars My heart is warm
    Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2019
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    Simple, heart full love story. A hockey player dad discovers that his daughters dance teacher is his high school "one who got away". Patrick is filled with hope that this is the right time for the love he has been waiting for.
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  • Kindle Customer A. K.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Simple, short, but good.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 13, 2024
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    I just liked the artwork then saw Amy Aislin so jumped in. It was a simple story told well and filled a cold grey Tuesday well.
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  • Oor Janie
    5.0 out of 5 stars adorable story
    Reviewed in Canada on May 16, 2019
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    i just loved this short story. perfect writing and such sweet characters. this will be a reread for sure. so many “awww”s.
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  • marple
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great read
    Reviewed in Australia on December 15, 2017
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    I love feel good stories, this was beautifully written, emotional, funny and so realistic, sensual and exquisite. The characters were charismatic, they stole my heart and I can honestly say I recommend this book.
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  • Patti
    4.0 out of 5 stars Sweet
    Reviewed in Australia on February 4, 2019
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    Another really good , heartwarming story from Amy. I loved it. High school friends, second chance romance... Very well written.
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  • nadia alam
    5.0 out of 5 stars fun and funny - a perfect short story on a ...
    Reviewed in Canada on January 11, 2018
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    Heartwarming, fun and funny - a perfect short story on a cold winters day
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