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pahinik's review
1.0
No thanks. I don’t even know how I got through this book. It was boring, the characters were flat and lacked depth, and the transitions seemed abrupt, and the book was kinda all over the place.
gretareadsromance's review
4.0
I enjoyed reading Daddy Issues by Liv Morris. This story about a billionaire, his surprise baby and the nanny who is crazy enough to take it all on it a good one. Loved the "meet cute" with Lucas and Maggie. Serendipity is the best and it was included well here. I also really liked Maggie's character and how she dealt with all that was thrown her way.
This ARC was provided to me for an honest review. Thank you.
This ARC was provided to me for an honest review. Thank you.
profromance's review
4.0
Overall Grade: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
There are some romantic tropes that act like candy; they sweeten our romantic soul. For me, sub-tropes such as rich billionaire and his nanny romance feed my “sweet tooth” for titillating stories. Usually, with this trope, the billionaire knocks up his nanny, and there’s an issue with propriety and ethics. Liv Morris’s Daddy Issues isn’t THAT type of billionaire/nanny story. Instead, this is a story about a broken man forgoing the richness of happiness in his world because he made a horrific mistake in his youth. A baby from an arranged, but temporary $exual relationship and a beautiful, strong nanny help save him from himself.
Lucas is a man with a controlled life. He controls his work, he controls his bedroom liaisons, and he controls his relationships with his family. He believes that this control protects him from the reward of happiness and love. In his youth, Lucas makes a huge mistake, and it costs him dearly. As such, he believes he is warranted little in terms of personal happiness.
Magnolia “Maggie” enters his life one day in a coffee shop. He saves her from falling, and they feel instant chemistry. However, given Lucas’s control, he lets her leave without the promise of any future connection. Two weeks later, he finds he is a father from one of his temporary, controlled connections. Adrift, his friend finds him a nanny, only to realize it’s Maggie. As Maggie infiltrates his controlled world, his interest in her grows, and it challenges his previous control. Will Maggie help him drop his entrenched walls of protection? Or is Lucas destined to live a lonely, unfulfilled life?
There is quite a bit that I enjoyed about this story. I am always a fan of a controlled, seemingly mean-spirited billionaire being brought to his knees by a strong, willful heroine who is emotionally more mature than him. And that’s the case here in Morris’s Daddy Issues. Of the two, Maggie is more insightful and self-reflective. When Lucas’s sister insinuates that he stopped growing emotionally after the incident that changed his family, she isn’t lying. This means that someone must aid Lucas on his journey of self-discovery. Morris has crafted Maggie is such a way that her influence on his life makes sense. I will say that her constant reminding of her bachelor’s in psychology was a bit too obvious for the storytelling; however, beyond that, Maggie is likable in a way that she endears herself to Morris’s audience, and her influence on Lucas feels believable.
Additionally, I appreciated that little Esme, Lucas’s daughter, is precious. Sometimes, authors love to create tyrant children who put the nanny through horrors. This isn’t the case with Morris’s story. Esme plays as big a part as Maggie in pushing Lucas through his emotional maturation. She’s sweet in a way that touches her father’s heart, allowing him to grow into happiness and love, both of which he had previously spurned.
What I tended to struggle with for this book is the “bipolar-esque” nature of Lucas. For most of the story, he fights his connection to Maggie, but it’s done in a way that feels inconsistent. I didn’t believe him. I also struggled with his interest in writing as a career because Morris didn’t show us, fully, his attachment to it. It’s mentioned twice, but it doesn’t seem organic to Lucas’s character. Since Lucas spends much of the story pushing Maggie away and then getting close to her, it confused me at times. When he finally makes his choice, I was still confused. They have a moment in a dance club in a private room where he lays out his decision, and I found myself re-reading the passage because their agreement bewildered me.
Even more, I wanted to feel a greater emotional attachment between Lucas and Maggie. Some times, it felt like there connection was purely physical, but then, Maggie would say she “loved” him. Their physical interest is clear, but the emotional and mental attachments seem invisible, at least until the end. In my opinion, the last quarter of the book is the most consistent, and it’s the best part. However, to realize that, you must read the first part to understand its strength.
I love a billionaire/nanny story. It’s enough to create my romantic diabetes. Liv Morris’s Daddy Issues has some of the qualities you love in that trope. More importantly, though, this story holds the message of loving yourself, even those parts of you that are broken. Lucas’s journey shows us the need to let go of mistakes and allow love to fill in all of your cracks.
There are some romantic tropes that act like candy; they sweeten our romantic soul. For me, sub-tropes such as rich billionaire and his nanny romance feed my “sweet tooth” for titillating stories. Usually, with this trope, the billionaire knocks up his nanny, and there’s an issue with propriety and ethics. Liv Morris’s Daddy Issues isn’t THAT type of billionaire/nanny story. Instead, this is a story about a broken man forgoing the richness of happiness in his world because he made a horrific mistake in his youth. A baby from an arranged, but temporary $exual relationship and a beautiful, strong nanny help save him from himself.
Lucas is a man with a controlled life. He controls his work, he controls his bedroom liaisons, and he controls his relationships with his family. He believes that this control protects him from the reward of happiness and love. In his youth, Lucas makes a huge mistake, and it costs him dearly. As such, he believes he is warranted little in terms of personal happiness.
Magnolia “Maggie” enters his life one day in a coffee shop. He saves her from falling, and they feel instant chemistry. However, given Lucas’s control, he lets her leave without the promise of any future connection. Two weeks later, he finds he is a father from one of his temporary, controlled connections. Adrift, his friend finds him a nanny, only to realize it’s Maggie. As Maggie infiltrates his controlled world, his interest in her grows, and it challenges his previous control. Will Maggie help him drop his entrenched walls of protection? Or is Lucas destined to live a lonely, unfulfilled life?
There is quite a bit that I enjoyed about this story. I am always a fan of a controlled, seemingly mean-spirited billionaire being brought to his knees by a strong, willful heroine who is emotionally more mature than him. And that’s the case here in Morris’s Daddy Issues. Of the two, Maggie is more insightful and self-reflective. When Lucas’s sister insinuates that he stopped growing emotionally after the incident that changed his family, she isn’t lying. This means that someone must aid Lucas on his journey of self-discovery. Morris has crafted Maggie is such a way that her influence on his life makes sense. I will say that her constant reminding of her bachelor’s in psychology was a bit too obvious for the storytelling; however, beyond that, Maggie is likable in a way that she endears herself to Morris’s audience, and her influence on Lucas feels believable.
Additionally, I appreciated that little Esme, Lucas’s daughter, is precious. Sometimes, authors love to create tyrant children who put the nanny through horrors. This isn’t the case with Morris’s story. Esme plays as big a part as Maggie in pushing Lucas through his emotional maturation. She’s sweet in a way that touches her father’s heart, allowing him to grow into happiness and love, both of which he had previously spurned.
What I tended to struggle with for this book is the “bipolar-esque” nature of Lucas. For most of the story, he fights his connection to Maggie, but it’s done in a way that feels inconsistent. I didn’t believe him. I also struggled with his interest in writing as a career because Morris didn’t show us, fully, his attachment to it. It’s mentioned twice, but it doesn’t seem organic to Lucas’s character. Since Lucas spends much of the story pushing Maggie away and then getting close to her, it confused me at times. When he finally makes his choice, I was still confused. They have a moment in a dance club in a private room where he lays out his decision, and I found myself re-reading the passage because their agreement bewildered me.
Even more, I wanted to feel a greater emotional attachment between Lucas and Maggie. Some times, it felt like there connection was purely physical, but then, Maggie would say she “loved” him. Their physical interest is clear, but the emotional and mental attachments seem invisible, at least until the end. In my opinion, the last quarter of the book is the most consistent, and it’s the best part. However, to realize that, you must read the first part to understand its strength.
I love a billionaire/nanny story. It’s enough to create my romantic diabetes. Liv Morris’s Daddy Issues has some of the qualities you love in that trope. More importantly, though, this story holds the message of loving yourself, even those parts of you that are broken. Lucas’s journey shows us the need to let go of mistakes and allow love to fill in all of your cracks.
lisamh68's review
4.0
I really enjoyed this story. I would have liked to have seen a little more into their future, the end seemed rushed.
linzreadz13's review
4.0
*4.5 Stars*
I absolutely loved the meet cute and the way opposites truly attracted in this book! I want more of these two!
Maggie is quirky, funny, and just trying to find herself in the big world of Manhattan. When she runs into Lucas Shaw, she is immediately intrigued by him. He runs a very strict and smooth lifestyle which means no long-term relationships, ever. After their meet cute, he knows she deserves better and lets her walk away. When an old tryst of his, shows up with his daughter, he is immediately in over his head and needs help. His best friend recommends a nanny who is great with babies and Maggie is who shows up at his doorstep.
My favorite part of this book was how strong Maggie is. Even though she’s struggling to find her place in the world, she is strong and refuses to put up with Lucas’s crap. She is determined to break down his walls and help him heal from the hurt of the past. Will she get through to him or will she end up just as hurt as he is?
I’m a sucker for books with babies and single dads. This one hit me right in the feels and I enjoyed the ride so much! I also loved all of the pop culture references in this story, specifically all the oldies songs and artists that were mixed in. They fit these two characters so perfectly.
This was my first book by this author and I don’t know where the heck I’ve been! I’m going to go back and dive into Jess and Barclay’s book as soon as I can and then check out the rest of her backlist!
P.S. I hope we can get a story for J.J. in the future. I fell in love with him, especially the way he immediately took to Esme.
Grateful to have received a complimentary ARC copy to honestly review.
I absolutely loved the meet cute and the way opposites truly attracted in this book! I want more of these two!
Maggie is quirky, funny, and just trying to find herself in the big world of Manhattan. When she runs into Lucas Shaw, she is immediately intrigued by him. He runs a very strict and smooth lifestyle which means no long-term relationships, ever. After their meet cute, he knows she deserves better and lets her walk away. When an old tryst of his, shows up with his daughter, he is immediately in over his head and needs help. His best friend recommends a nanny who is great with babies and Maggie is who shows up at his doorstep.
My favorite part of this book was how strong Maggie is. Even though she’s struggling to find her place in the world, she is strong and refuses to put up with Lucas’s crap. She is determined to break down his walls and help him heal from the hurt of the past. Will she get through to him or will she end up just as hurt as he is?
I’m a sucker for books with babies and single dads. This one hit me right in the feels and I enjoyed the ride so much! I also loved all of the pop culture references in this story, specifically all the oldies songs and artists that were mixed in. They fit these two characters so perfectly.
This was my first book by this author and I don’t know where the heck I’ve been! I’m going to go back and dive into Jess and Barclay’s book as soon as I can and then check out the rest of her backlist!
P.S. I hope we can get a story for J.J. in the future. I fell in love with him, especially the way he immediately took to Esme.
Grateful to have received a complimentary ARC copy to honestly review.
devann96's review
4.0
This was another pleasant surprise for me.
I had heard about this book on Instagram and thought “why not?” I kind of went in expecting one thing but got another thing instead.
I absolutely loved the dynamic of Maggie and Lucas and Maggie as a character was so loveable and fun, she just had this great energy that really popped off the page.
The whole storyline involving Lucas becoming a father was interesting to read since I haven’t really read a lot of books focused on single parents but this was a lovely story to start out with.
I do feel like the last bit of the book was rushed and I really wish there could have been a wedding for Maggie and Lucas(potentially with more little ones) but overall this was a really nice read and so heartwarming and funny to read
I had heard about this book on Instagram and thought “why not?” I kind of went in expecting one thing but got another thing instead.
I absolutely loved the dynamic of Maggie and Lucas and Maggie as a character was so loveable and fun, she just had this great energy that really popped off the page.
The whole storyline involving Lucas becoming a father was interesting to read since I haven’t really read a lot of books focused on single parents but this was a lovely story to start out with.
I do feel like the last bit of the book was rushed and I really wish there could have been a wedding for Maggie and Lucas(potentially with more little ones) but overall this was a really nice read and so heartwarming and funny to read
iamtannie's review
4.0
Cute. Short!
Could’ve been wrapped up a little bit better but for a light read this is perfect
Could’ve been wrapped up a little bit better but for a light read this is perfect
fsmeurinne's review
5.0
Single dad books aren't my usual cup of tea, but I must say the twist Liv Morris did with this story made me love it. Lucas a billionaire used to control everything finds himself meeting Maggie at a coffee shop, and the chemistry makes sparks fly, but two weeks later his life takes a turn and is turned upside down and now he is a dad. He looks and finds a nanny to help with his new situation and life has a weird way to turn things and Maggie shows up for the job. The story has more depth all the emotional issues they both face, how their journey for a HEA is not easy but one worth fighting for.
kcsunshine25's review
4.0
3.5 stars.
Hey Maggie! I remember you, Magnolia best friend of Tessa. I loved her and her pinkness.
Maggie, she’s quirky, she’s funny, she’s gorgeous, she just needs a job. What better way to get over a crappy job interview than spend a few pounds on a mochachocalatte with whipped cream, marshmallows and a dusting of cinnamon on top? And if you happen to meet a hunk of a man in the coffee queue - you are winning at life.
I adored the early interactions of Lucas and Maggie aka Peaches and Herb. I could sense the possibility. It simmered. It smouldered. I could tell there was some fire to come.
There’s sub plots of mummy/daddy issues and the surprise baby (not a spoiler, it’s in the blurb).
I would have really liked more daddy baby bonding. If the book theme is a single dad, I want single dad who is smitten. Give me more baby daddy stuff that I can ooooohhhhh and aaaahhhh to. I love babies. And daddies.
Hey Maggie! I remember you, Magnolia best friend of Tessa. I loved her and her pinkness.
Maggie, she’s quirky, she’s funny, she’s gorgeous, she just needs a job. What better way to get over a crappy job interview than spend a few pounds on a mochachocalatte with whipped cream, marshmallows and a dusting of cinnamon on top? And if you happen to meet a hunk of a man in the coffee queue - you are winning at life.
I adored the early interactions of Lucas and Maggie aka Peaches and Herb. I could sense the possibility. It simmered. It smouldered. I could tell there was some fire to come.
There’s sub plots of mummy/daddy issues and the surprise baby (not a spoiler, it’s in the blurb).
I would have really liked more daddy baby bonding. If the book theme is a single dad, I want single dad who is smitten. Give me more baby daddy stuff that I can ooooohhhhh and aaaahhhh to. I love babies. And daddies.