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The Path to Loving Him Kindle Edition
What does one do when they completely blow an interview?
If you're me, you pick up a one-night stand with the most gorgeous man you've ever seen..
That's right, after a lousy interview that could have changed everything for me, I headed over to the local small town bar to sulk when the one man I shouldn't want walked in. And when my friend convinced me to take him back to my hotel room, I didn't think about it, I just did it . . . well, I did him.
It was an unforgettable night, but I didn't stay for breakfast. Instead, I got out of there and tried not to think about him again.
Everything was fine until I received a call from the interviewer saying I got the job as the assistant baseball coach at Almond Bay High. I'd be working directly under the one and only Ryland Rowley--my one-night stand.
Now, I'm not only working with him but renting the apartment above his garage. And I have to deal with the fact that he's the man I dream about and can't have while not letting my attraction get in the way of keeping the harmony between us. Sounds easy, doesn't it?
It should have been, except the plan falls apart when my shower breaks, and night after night I have to slip into his house to use the bathroom only to find him in the kitchen, staring me down with those hungry, single dad eyes.
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateJanuary 7, 2025
- File size1.6 MB
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Product details
- ASIN : B0DJQCD9M9
- Publisher : Hot-Lanta Publishing, LLC (January 7, 2025)
- Publication date : January 7, 2025
- Language : English
- File size : 1.6 MB
- Text-to-Speech : Enabled
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 460 pages
- Best Sellers Rank: #173 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #3 in Enemies to Lovers Romance
- #14 in Romantic Comedy (Kindle Store)
- #15 in Romantic Comedy (Books)
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About the author

New York Times, USA Today, and #1 Amazon Bestselling Author, wife, adoptive mother, and peanut butter lover. Author of romantic comedies and contemporary romance, Meghan Quinn brings readers the perfect combination of heart, humor, and heat in every book.
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Customers praise the book for its heartwarming story and emotional depth. They find it funny and witty with laugh-out-loud moments. The spicy scenes are appreciated by readers. They also appreciate the wonderful characters and their growth through life challenges. Overall, customers describe the writing quality as great and magical.
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Customers enjoy the heartwarming story. They find it satisfying with emotional moments and laugh-out-loud moments. Readers appreciate the continuation of friendships and love stories from previous books. The series is described as beautiful, full of love, inspiring, and caring.
"...This story. . . there will be tears. Not sad tears. Sweet, emotional, melt your heart tears. And the epilogue? Well grab an entire box of tissues...." Read more
"...This was a beautiful, and at times funny tale with several side stories. I adore Ryland’s family, and Gabby’s best friend was a hoot...." Read more
"...This is spicy (like immediately - no slow burn here), heartwarming, hilarious - Gabby & Ryland go head-to-head trying to fight off their feelings..." Read more
"...This one was heavy on the emotion for both Ryland and Gabby as they worked out their feelings for each other, but also the trauma of their childhoods..." Read more
Customers enjoy the book's humor and witty banter. They find the story engaging with a great storyline and emotional moments. The banter, chemistry, and tension are described as phenomenal.
"...Don’t miss them. These conversations are funny, sweet, just everything...." Read more
"...This was a beautiful, and at times funny tale with several side stories. I adore Ryland’s family, and Gabby’s best friend was a hoot...." Read more
"...This is spicy (like immediately - no slow burn here), heartwarming, hilarious - Gabby & Ryland go head-to-head trying to fight off their feelings..." Read more
"This was everything I love in a Meghan Quinn book (emotion, humor, spice) and so much more...." Read more
Customers find the book emotional and touching. They say it tugs at their heartstrings and enjoy the tension.
"...This story. . . there will be tears. Not sad tears. Sweet, emotional, melt your heart tears. And the epilogue? Well grab an entire box of tissues...." Read more
"This was everything I love in a Meghan Quinn book (emotion, humor, spice) and so much more...." Read more
"...struggles while showing such strength and perseverance was both heartbreaking and inspiring...." Read more
"...pee a little with laughter, swoon with the banter, and had me weeping with all the heart. The Path to Loving Him is no exception...." Read more
Customers enjoy the book's spicy and sweet tone. They find the banter humorous and the scenes engaging, though some feel there are too many of them. The book is described as heartwarming and enjoyable.
"...This is spicy (like immediately - no slow burn here), heartwarming, hilarious - Gabby & Ryland go head-to-head trying to fight off their feelings..." Read more
"This was everything I love in a Meghan Quinn book (emotion, humor, spice) and so much more...." Read more
"...This was so easy to read - fast paced, laugh out loud banter, and spicy...." Read more
"...And let’s not forget... THE SPICE. 🔥🔥 So. Many. Spicy. Scenes. 🥵 Meghan Quinn brought the heat, and I am obsessed!..." Read more
Customers enjoy the characters' development. They find the book fun and emotional, with life challenges that make them laugh and cry. The characters fall in love slowly, and readers appreciate the alpha hero who understands his flaws. The family dynamics are also appreciated, with Ryland being the main character.
"...Both of these characters have rich backgrounds, wonderful supporting family characters & it's just such an entertaining read...." Read more
"...that may be triggering, but they were handled well and necessary for the character's growth...." Read more
"...Honestly, this whole family is precious. I liked how everyone in this family is so open. Goals...." Read more
"...The adding in the sweet side characters…the cutest little girl and moments that made me swoon or tear up and of course I was gonna be in love with..." Read more
Customers praise the writing quality of the book. They say it's well-written, with an outstanding duet narrative performance by the narrators. The pace is perfect for the flow of the story, and they love Ryland's story with touching, heartbreaking moments.
"...Samantha Brentmoor and Sebastian York give an outstanding duet narrative performance. I highly recommend the audiobook. Five huge stars...." Read more
"My favorite Meghan Quinn book yet!! This was so easy to read - fast paced, laugh out loud banter, and spicy...." Read more
"...Her stories are crafted so well that I know I can count on having at least one laugh out loud moment while still being taken through a journey of..." Read more
"...But honestly, the writing was one of my favorites because of the emotions that it pulled out of me...." Read more
Customers enjoyed the book. They found it cute, sweet, and full of love. The characters Ryland and Gabby were described as adorable. The story made them smile, blush, laugh, cry, grump, and learn.
"...This was a beautiful, and at times funny tale with several side stories. I adore Ryland’s family, and Gabby’s best friend was a hoot...." Read more
"...Absolutely beautiful. That scene where Bennett calls Gabby with the big news, and she just breaks down?..." Read more
"...humorous, the text strings with his siblings are so much fun and Mac is adorable...." Read more
"...She leaves Mac in Ryland’s care. It’s beautiful and at times a heartbreaking ride as Ryland navigates being Uncle/Dad, trying to give her..." Read more
Customers enjoy the Almond Bay series. They appreciate the new installment.
"I think this was the best of the Almond Bay series. All were emotional but this was amazing. The chemistry between Ryland and Gabby is great...." Read more
"I loved everything about this book. This is a favorite series. This book made me cry and laugh. The characters are amazing...." Read more
"...I’ll never skip a Meghan book.. and this one did NOT disappoint. I love Almond Bay, and this was my absolute favorite one...." Read more
"...Gabby and Ryland 's will warm your heart! A great series!" Read more
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Perfect. Ryland’s story is one of my favorites
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- Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2025Who was waiting anxiously for single dad Ryland Rowley to get his HEA?
🙋🏻♀️ Yep. This girl. ❤️
This is book 3 in the Almond Bay Series, a complete stand alone, but I recommend the other books as you’ll get more background on the Rowley family and their journeys to find love.
There are not enough words to describe how much I loved this book, with big brother of the Rowley family and single dad, Ryland, finally finding his HEA. He meets Gabby Brinkman as a one night stand and it’s definitely NOT a smooth beginning. A one night stand that turns into a strained work relationship, lots of laughs, awkwardness and then. . . much more. Gabby becomes everything he’s always needed even when he didn’t know exactly what that was.
This story. . . there will be tears. Not sad tears. Sweet, emotional, melt your heart tears. And the epilogue? Well grab an entire box of tissues. Oh and WOW is this a steamy book! WHEW 🔥🔥🔥
I loved every text chain between Ryland and his sisters Hattie and Aubree - Hattie and Aubrey’s stories are in the first 2 books in this series. Don’t miss them. These conversations are funny, sweet, just everything.
Little Mackenzie, “Mac”, will steal your heart more than once and Ryland struggling to be the best father he can be to his niece, well, it’s so heartwarming and leads to some laugh out loud moments too.
Then there’s Gabby’s best friend, Bower, who is a welcome addition to the Almond Bay crowd.
And Gabby. A determined young woman, a fighter her entire life, never had it easy, and a fierce supporter of her younger brother’s baseball career. She struggles to overcome her past demons as she finds she relates to Ryland’s ghosts and insecurities. They couldn’t be more perfect for each other.
Samantha Brentmoor and Sebastian York give an outstanding duet narrative performance. I highly recommend the audiobook.
Five huge stars. Loved every word.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2025What started as a one-night stand ends up being so much more. When Gabby is at a bar licking her wounds from a horrible interview, she runs into Ryland, high school baseball coach. She decides he’s the perfect medicine to her woes. After a great night, they go their separate ways thinking neither of them will see the other again. But fate intervenes and turns out Gabby didn’t blow her interview. She got the job! The job being assistant coach at the same high school Ryland coaches. When Ryland finds out, he’s shocked, and upset. He’d rather not work with her, but he doesn’t have a choice. They both try to make the best of it, but their attraction is strong. But Ryland is guardian to his 4-year-old niece, and he doesn’t have time for a personal relationship. Fight it as they might, they eventually give in to their physical attraction, and eventually feelings happen.
This was a beautiful, and at times funny tale with several side stories. I adore Ryland’s family, and Gabby’s best friend was a hoot. Ryland and Gabby both had such tough upbringings, and I loved seeing them get their HEA.
I loved this single dad, enemies to lovers with sports thrown in romance. Samantha Brentmoor and Sebastian York narrated this great story.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2025This story is perfect. I’ve wanted Ryland’s story since book 1 & could not have anticipated the full gamut of emotions Meghan Quinn gave me.
Did i cry? Yes.
Was it super spicy since the beginning? Also yes.
Do we get to see all our favorite almond bay couples? Of course.
The banter between our MCs is top tier as one expects from a Meghan Quinn book but it’s Ryland’s dialogue (literally everything that he says & thinks) that had me laughing out loud.
🎧 Listening to the audiobook in duet narration by Sebastian York & Samantha Brentmoor brought Ryland & Gabby to life. Absolute perfection.
This story is about Ryland Rowley, small town high school baseball coach & single guardian to his young niece. He has one steamy night with Gabby, a woman he thought was passing through. Gabby, in town for a job interview that didn't go well, never thought she'd see Ryland again either. Turns out, she got the job - as Ryland's assistant coach. And that apartment she found - Ryland is her landlord. Forced together, they try to maintain boundaries but saying they'll keep things professional & doing it are much harder than either of them thought...
This is spicy (like immediately - no slow burn here), heartwarming, hilarious - Gabby & Ryland go head-to-head trying to fight off their feelings for each other. It's a battle they don't win & despite Ryland trying, he can't seem to stay away. Both of them have baggage but their romance breaks down their walls & seeing them support each other really tugged at my heartstrings. Also must give a huge shoutout for the bond with Ryland's niece Mac. Ryland's relationship with her is so beautiful (hello "Uncle Dad") & the way Gabby takes to Mac as if she was her own... just get your tissues ready.
This might just top my favorites of Meghan Quinn's. Both of these characters have rich backgrounds, wonderful supporting family characters & it's just such an entertaining read. I didn't want it to end. And wait until that epilogue - just be ready to go through it with this one 💖
🏡 Small Town
➶ Single Dad
⚾️ Coach x Assistant Coach
💋 One Night Stand
🚿 Forced Proximity
❤️🔥 Hate to Love
❣️ Amazing Banter
✌🏻 Dual POV
5.0 out of 5 starsThis story is perfect. I’ve wanted Ryland’s story since book 1 & could not have anticipated the full gamut of emotions Meghan Quinn gave me.Perfect. Ryland’s story is one of my favorites
Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2025
Did i cry? Yes.
Was it super spicy since the beginning? Also yes.
Do we get to see all our favorite almond bay couples? Of course.
The banter between our MCs is top tier as one expects from a Meghan Quinn book but it’s Ryland’s dialogue (literally everything that he says & thinks) that had me laughing out loud.
🎧 Listening to the audiobook in duet narration by Sebastian York & Samantha Brentmoor brought Ryland & Gabby to life. Absolute perfection.
This story is about Ryland Rowley, small town high school baseball coach & single guardian to his young niece. He has one steamy night with Gabby, a woman he thought was passing through. Gabby, in town for a job interview that didn't go well, never thought she'd see Ryland again either. Turns out, she got the job - as Ryland's assistant coach. And that apartment she found - Ryland is her landlord. Forced together, they try to maintain boundaries but saying they'll keep things professional & doing it are much harder than either of them thought...
This is spicy (like immediately - no slow burn here), heartwarming, hilarious - Gabby & Ryland go head-to-head trying to fight off their feelings for each other. It's a battle they don't win & despite Ryland trying, he can't seem to stay away. Both of them have baggage but their romance breaks down their walls & seeing them support each other really tugged at my heartstrings. Also must give a huge shoutout for the bond with Ryland's niece Mac. Ryland's relationship with her is so beautiful (hello "Uncle Dad") & the way Gabby takes to Mac as if she was her own... just get your tissues ready.
This might just top my favorites of Meghan Quinn's. Both of these characters have rich backgrounds, wonderful supporting family characters & it's just such an entertaining read. I didn't want it to end. And wait until that epilogue - just be ready to go through it with this one 💖
🏡 Small Town
➶ Single Dad
⚾️ Coach x Assistant Coach
💋 One Night Stand
🚿 Forced Proximity
❤️🔥 Hate to Love
❣️ Amazing Banter
✌🏻 Dual POV
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Top reviews from other countries
- AndreaReviewed in Canada on January 7, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars loved them!
I’ve been loving this series by Meghan and I was so excited to get Ryland’s story and catch up with his family.
Ryland is a brother, baseball coach and had to step into the father role for his niece, Mac, after his sister passed away. Due to his responsibilities, he has to feel in control of all situations and when his job decides to hire an assistant coach without him, well let’s just say he isn’t too pleased.
Gabby is trying to find employment and has a promising opportunity in Almond Bay but let’s just say that the interview doesn’t go the way she hoped. When she finds Ryland in a bar, she decides to throw caution to the wind and have one single night with him. Little does she know, she would be contacted after and given the job.
Gabby can relate to Ryland’s parental role with Mac because she had a similar situation with her brother, Bennett. She trained and supported his passion in pursuing a baseball career and there were a couple moments between them that had me tearing up. I also loved watching Gabby in her work element as she bonds and helps her team.
This book had me hooked from the very beginning. Ryland and Gabby were so entertaining as they tried to settle into their co worker role while fighting the attraction between them. The scenes with them and Mac were so sweet and just showed them slowly becoming a family. Their journey is a very emotional one which made their HEA that much sweeter.
This was such a great instalment to the series and with the little hints towards over couples, I can’t wait for the next books to come.
- Floriane MazaReviewed in France on February 28, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars Another banger
Rhyland... You stole my heart !
This book made me cry and laugh.
If you want a good story woth sassy characters, meghan quinn is your solution.
Go for it, eyes closed !
- Kindle CustomerReviewed in the United Kingdom on February 24, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars Laugh out loud 🤗
Fantastic read 📖, Laugh out loud 😄, plenty of spice 🔥🔥, great characters 💏👵🧓. Would 1000% recommend, 10 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ if possible 🍀🇮🇪
- Anais MiguelReviewed in Spain on February 13, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful as always
I love Meghan Quinn writing. It's simple like that, she knows how to make you fall in love with the characters.
And that ENDING. Crying like crazy.
Not the best book I read by her but still... Love it.
- Nahal TCReviewed in Germany on January 22, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful hot rom com
Beautiful love story about two people, Ryland and Gaby, who knew only losses in their childhood and eventually find love, trust and a home in each other.
Both have a strong bond to their families and are very protective and selfless, sacrificing their dreams to help their families.
A one night stand turns into one of the hottest romances I’ve read. 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
For sure my favorite book from the almond bay series
The narration from Samantha Brentmoor was over the top, filled with all kinds of emotions ❤️
Sebastian York’s performance was as expected nothing but mesmerizing.