The Stand-In

Single in Seattle, Book 5

By: Kristen Proby

Narrated by: Erin Mallon, Robert Hatchet

I don’t like my new boss. Not at all.

London Ambrose is a spoiled billionaire’s daughter. And now she’s the new co-owner of the Seattle football team, but that doesn’t mean that she knows diddly squat about football. There’s nothing I hate more than having someone micromanaging me, shadowing my every move, and giving me their two cents on every little thing, as I coach my defensive line. I don’t care about new team jerseys and branding or answering her million and one questions about how I do my job. But I can’t help but come to her defense when an old flame shows up and starts harassing her. I’m a Montgomery. We don’t let anyone mess with women.

Now, I’m suddenly in a fake relationship, pretending to date the gorgeous billionaire and learning so many surprising things about this captivating woman that I just can’t seem to stay away from her.

When the lines between our fake relationship and real relationship blur, and my initial distaste for her turns into desire, I find myself coaching the most important game of my life—do I let my guard down or do I let London Ambrose walk away forever?

©2024 Kristen Proby (P)2024 Ampersand Publishing, Inc.

Loved It!

So great that we get the next generations story! If you haven’t started this series. Read it!!

My new favorite couple

Drew doesn't start out liking London as the new owner of the football team where he coaches. Then a situation occurs and he steps in to help her out and he shows the truly great guy he is - just like all the other Montgomery men. Theirs isn't a smooth path but it's wonderful to go along with them. I thought the narration by Erin Mallon and Robert Hatchet was terrific. I'm looking forward to more in this series, of course.

Drew & London sweet and spicy!

Drew Montgomery keeps the hotness level of the Montgomery men alive and well in Kristen Proby’s The Stand-In the Single in Seattle series. Drew absolutely hates his new boss, one of two new owners for the Seattle football team that he is quarterback coach for. Because he was raised to help any woman in need he steps in to help his new boss keep a cheating ex from bothering her. Because they have to keep up a facade of fake dating Drew begins to see the real London Ambrose. I love this family so much!! The family love that is always in these stories and having each other's backs is just amazing. The hotness level between Drew and London is off the charts. The between-the-sheets scenes is 5 flames worthy!! Now, let’s discuss the audiobook. OMG, Erin Mallon and Robert Hatchet bring London and Drew to life in our ears. Both of these narrators are top notch. Their voices are smooth, passionate, rich, and emotional. I loved the audio!

My heart was so full listening to this romance!

My heart is so full after reading about the love of Drew and London. I loved these two way more than I anticipated, and the story was not what I expected. London owns the football team that Drew works for as a coach. At the beginning of the book there is a slightly enemies to lovers vibe, but that quickly turns and I so very much enjoyed their relationship and Drew's interaction with London's son (yes she's a single mom). This story was relatively low angst but the story had enough action and drama to keep me engaged. Their love brought me to tears and I enjoyed getting to see the whole Montgomery clan. I was so sad when it ended I just want to be a part of the family and spend time with them always.

Plus we get a little teaser for the next single in Seattle series, and a new series set in Montana.


The Stand-in in audio is absolute perfection! Erin Mallon and Robert Hatchet bring London and Drew to life, as well as the rest of the Seattle/Montgomery crew. listening to the audiobook connected me to the characters in a whole new way, I loved the care and emotion they brought to their performances.

I highly recommend everyone read The Stand-In so they can fall in love with Drew and London like I did.


I received an ARC and ALC of this book and voluntarily give my review.

Fantastic

I loved Drew and Landon together. London was such a strong woman and Drew was really just what she needed. I love how this series just keeps getting better and better. It’s like coming home and visiting with the Williams‘s and Montgomery’s.
Beautiful story!