The Single Dad Next Door

The Single Dad Next Door (Neighbors-to-Lovers Romantic Comedy) — by Velora Fox

She moved in for silence. She got a seven-year-old matchmaker across the hall—and the single dad she wasn’t prepared to fall for.

The Single Dad Next Door is a spicy, cozy neighbors-to-lovers romantic comedy with across-the-hall chaos, forced proximity, cupcakes and coffee vibes, and a slow-burn romance that turns “I don’t do kids” into found-family warmth. If you love adorable kid matchmaking, banter, and heart—this book is for you.

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Sneak Peek from The Single Dad Next Door

Maya Quinn moved into Harbor House for one reason: silence.
No roommates. No chaos. No kids.

Then the neighbor across the hall moves in with a seven-year-old hurricane named Poppy… and a single dad who looks like he was carved out of apologetic guilt and Sunday morning coffee.

Ethan Brooks is trying his best—full-time job, school lunches that never look like Pinterest, and a daughter who has too much energy and way too many opinions. Maya is trying her best too—deadlines, boundaries, and a strict no-children policy she didn’t file with the universe.

Unfortunately, Poppy has a plan.

A plan involving “accidental” cupcake deliveries, “urgent” toy emergencies, and a handwritten list titled:
HOW TO GET DAD A GIRLFRIEND (AND KEEP HER).

Maya didn’t want kids. She didn’t want family. She definitely didn’t want feelings.

So why is she baking cupcakes at midnight… and falling for the two people she swore she’d never make room for?

About The Single Dad Next Door

Maya Quinn has a rule: protect her peace.

She moved into Harbor House because it promised exactly what she wanted—quiet hallways, closed doors, and a life built on boundaries. No roommates. No surprises. And absolutely no kids.

Maya isn’t cruel. She’s just… particular. She likes structure. She likes clean schedules. She likes being able to finish a workday without hearing someone scream about glitter glue in the hallway.

Harbor House is supposed to be silence.

Then the neighbor across the hall moves in.

First comes the sound: tiny footsteps, a runaway toy, and the kind of chaotic energy that spreads through walls. Then comes the face behind the chaos:

Ethan Brooks. Single dad. Tired eyes. Gentle voice. A man doing his best while carrying guilt like a second backpack.

And then comes Poppy.

Poppy is seven years old and built like a hurricane—curious, determined, and fully convinced that adults need help making good decisions. She has too much energy, too many opinions, and a talent for “accidents” that are clearly planned.

Maya is not impressed.

Ethan, to his credit, looks apologetic the moment he realizes his daughter is already trying to befriend the woman across the hall. He’s polite, respectful, and clearly outnumbered. His school lunches aren’t Pinterest-perfect. His mornings are messy. His life is loud.

Maya’s boundaries tighten instantly.

She tells herself she will be friendly but distant. Neighborly but uninvolved.

Then Poppy starts her campaign.

It begins with cupcake deliveries that are allegedly “extra.”
Toy emergencies that somehow only Maya can solve.
And a handwritten list titled:

HOW TO GET DAD A GIRLFRIEND (AND KEEP HER).

Maya should shut it down immediately.

Instead… she laughs.

And that’s where the problem starts.

Because Poppy isn’t just cute—she’s persistent. And she’s perceptive. She notices that Maya’s “I don’t do kids” act has soft edges. She notices that Maya’s eyes linger on Ethan when he’s not looking. She notices the small moments when Maya helps even though she claims she won’t.

Ethan tries to stop it, but he’s losing the war one cupcake at a time.

And Maya—despite herself—starts getting pulled into their world.

A quick chat in the hallway becomes coffee.
Coffee becomes a routine.
A “just this once” favor becomes a pattern.

Maya starts seeing Ethan for what he actually is: not a mess, not a burden, not a man looking for someone to fix him—but a steady, sweet dad who shows up every day even when he’s exhausted. A man who loves his daughter fiercely and tries—constantly—to be better than the guilt he carries.

Ethan starts seeing Maya differently too.

Not as the cold neighbor with strict rules. Not as the woman who hates kids. But as someone who’s guarded for a reason. Someone whose boundaries are armor. Someone who’s been disappointed enough times to believe peace is something you have to defend.

Forced proximity makes the distance impossible.

They’re across the hall. They keep running into each other. Poppy keeps inserting herself. And every “accidental” moment becomes another chance for feelings to grow.

Until Maya realizes the truth she never planned to face:

She didn’t want kids.
She didn’t want family.
She definitely didn’t want feelings.

So why is she baking cupcakes at midnight…
and making room for two people she swore she’d never need?

Because sometimes love doesn’t arrive like a grand confession.

Sometimes it arrives like a kid with a plan, a dad who tries, and a door across the hall that never really stays closed.

Why You’ll Love The Single Dad Next Door

Perfect for readers who love:

• Neighbors-to-lovers (across-the-hall chaos)

• Single dad romance + adorable kid matchmaker

• Grumpy/sweet dad x “I don’t do kids” heroine

• Forced proximity + everyday domestic moments

• Banter, softness, and slow-burn feelings

• Cupcakes, coffee, and found-family vibes

• Romantic comedy with heart

Steam Rating: 🌶️🌶️🌶️

What to Expect

✅ Cozy neighbor romance with laugh-out-loud moments
✅ A single dad hero who’s sweet, tired, and trying his best
✅ A guarded heroine who softens slowly (and realistically)
✅ Kid matchmaking done with charm and heart
✅ Found-family warmth and domestic moments
✅ Slow burn with a satisfying payoff
✅ Spicy tension with emotional sweetness

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What Readers Are Saying (placeholder — swap with real reviews later)

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Poppy stole my heart—and the slow burn was PERFECT.”
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Funny, cozy, and swoony. Neighbor romance done right.”
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The banter + found family vibes had me smiling the whole time.”

FAQ

Is The Single Dad Next Door a standalone? Yes, it can be enjoyed as a standalone rom-com.
How spicy is it? 🌶️🌶️🌶️
How do I get the eBook and audiobook after buying? Instant download access after checkout.

About the Author — Velora Fox

Velora Fox writes romance with sharp banter, cozy warmth, and characters who earn their happy endings—especially when a kid is determined to make it happen.

Connect with the author: https://www.instagram.com/authorvelorafox/

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