Daddy Issues, Kate Goldbeck
Daddy Issues, Kate Goldbeck
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Daddy Issues

Author: Kate Goldbeck

Series: Dial Delights

Narrator: Harley Quinn Smith

Unabridged: 9 hr 51 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/18/2025


Synopsis

“Clever, honest, sexy, funny, emotional, unique, and deeply romantic . . . Kate Goldbeck is in a class by herself!”—Ali Hazelwood, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A jaded twentysomething is stuck living at home, her life on pause, when a single dad becomes her new neighbor and unexpectedly sets her life—and her heart—into motion in this modern love story from the bestselling author of You, Again.

Sometimes love shows up where you least expect it—right next door.

At twenty-six, Sam Pulaski expected to be thriving in her academic career, living on her own in some exciting city. Expectations meet reality: She has massive student loan debt from studying art history, a dead-end service industry job, a situationship that’s equal parts intoxicating and toxic. And she’s been crashing in her mom’s condo—at least it’s not a basement?—for the last five years. If she can finally get accepted into a PhD program and get out of Ohio, the adult life that’s been on hold for half her twenties will finally begin.

Her mom’s new neighbor, Nick, is the ultimate grown-up. His adult life began the moment his nine-year-old daughter, Kira, was born. Her happiness is Nick’s only priority, especially in the wake of divorce. There’s nothing he won’t do for Kira, including giving up his globe-trotting career for something more stable . . . like managing a chain restaurant.

Sam has zero interest in an ultra-dependable guy pushing forty; frankly, she’s a little afraid of kids. But with just one thin wall separating the two condos, Nick proves difficult to avoid. His quiet confidence forces Sam to grapple with the other men in her life: her emotionally derelict friendwithbenefits and her actually derelict father. As her unexpected connection with Nick heats up (and steams up his minivan windows), Sam finds herself falling fast for a man whose life is steady and settled—while hers is anything but.

About Kate Goldbeck

Kate Goldbeck is a rising voice in contemporary fiction, celebrated for her sharp wit, modern romantic sensibility, and characters who feel as messy, charming, and complicated as real life. Known for her breakout novel You, Again, Goldbeck brings a fresh, cinematic edge to the romantic-comedy genre-pairing smart, character-driven storytelling with dialogue that sparkles on every page.

Before becoming a full-time author, Goldbeck worked in New York's creative scene as a playwright and performer, experience that fuels the emotional honesty and stage-ready energy of her writing. Her books are praised for blending humor with heart, exploring themes of timing, resilience, friendship, and the unexpected paths that lead us to love.

Goldbeck continues to build a devoted readership drawn to her bold voice and authentic, big-city perspective. When she's not writing, she can often be found wandering Brooklyn, collecting story inspiration from the rhythms, chaos, and charm of everyday life.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Nilufer on November 28, 2025

There’s something undeniably comforting about a romance that feels both wildly entertaining and emotionally grounded—and Daddy Issues delivers just that in the best way possible. Kate Goldbeck has written a messy, tender, sharply honest story about the in-between years—the ones where you’re old enou......more

Goodreads review by Lottie on November 20, 2025

4.5 rounding up!!!💫⭐️ this surprised me in the best way! i went in with pretty low expectations because the cover makes it look like a very standard age gap romance, but it ended up feeling soooo much more thoughtful & grounded. it never falls into the usual formula, which made it stand out from a l......more

Goodreads review by Anna on December 02, 2025

Tropes: — age-gap romance — single dad — neighbors to lovers — forced proximity — failure to launch This was my first time reading this author, and definitely not the last. This was such an amazing and relatable book with a great sense of humor. The characters and life situations felt incredibly realistic,......more

Goodreads review by naz on October 28, 2025

This book will be so relatable to so many people, especially for those whose lives took a drastic turn after the pandemic. The story follows Sam Pulaski, who was set up for greatness… until reality hit hard. Five years later, she’s living at home with her parents and feeling like her life is on pause......more

Goodreads review by jenny reads a lot on November 05, 2025

Never has a title been more perfect for a book! I have Daddy Issues™ and I’m not afraid to admit it, it’s probably why I like dad romances. Sam also has Daddy Issues™ but she accomplishes that vital character growth that I’ve yet to manage myself. She also gets to live happily ever after with a Hot......more


Quotes

“BUT DADDY, I LOVE IT! Kate Goldbeck has written another book that demands to be read in one perfect sitting. Complicated, sexy, funny, and affirming . . . I wanted it to go on forever.”—Ali Rosen, bestselling author of Unlikely Story

“The kind of book I wish I could experience for the first time over and over again: it's honest and deeply romantic. Kate Goldbeck always tells the truth, even when it's messy and complicated. This book and its writer are absolute favorites of mine.”—Jessica Joyce, bestselling author of You, with a View

“Clever, honest, sexy, funny, emotional, unique, and deeply romantic. Kate Goldbeck is in a class by herself—no one does it as beautifully as her!”—Ali Hazlewood, bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis

“I didn’t think it was possible to be more obsessed with Kate Goldbeck than I already am, but Daddy Issues proved me wrong. This book is a romance writing masterclass—I laughed, cried, and ached for their happily ever after. Sam and Nick’s love story is complex, tender, and painfully real, and I would’ve happily gobbled up another thousand pages of their journey together.”—Ava Wilder, author of How to Fake it in Hollywood

“Kate Goldbeck’s sharp wit shines in a perfect story of individuals growing separately and growing together.”—Julie Soto, bestselling author of Not Another Love Song

“I adored this. Daddy Issues held my heart in its grip, surprised me, touched me, made me burst out laughing. It’s raw and lovingly realistic, downright hilarious, achingly vulnerable, deliciously clever, witty, and smoking hot. An absolute knockout!”—Chloe Liese, USA Today bestselling author of Only When It’s Us

“Kate Goldbeck’s slow-burn age-gap romance is full of nuanced characters and is rooted in realistic everyday issues. Will appeal to readers who are looking for emotional and relatable storylines about career ambitions, finding love, and growing up.”—Library Journal