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books_sunshine_and_chocolate's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
hannahthebookdragon's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
karen_reads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
casadilla12's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
rellimreads's review against another edition
2.0
(I waffled a LOT between 1 & 2 ⭐️, opted to round to two)
DNF @ 20%
I cannot buy into this story. At all. I get that it’s a novella, but that means the info provided needs to make sense even if bereft.
First, the blurb that makes it seem like this is a gay man in love with his straight employer. Except Grant states within the first chapter that he’s known he was gay for over 5 years. It just “hasn’t come up”. Brody has lived in his home for 4 years. You’re purposefully hiding something if it doesn’t come up once with someone you’ve lived with for 1500 days.
Brody is constantly correcting himself “Gr—Dr. Brighton.” There is no way that either A. y’all don’t call each other by first names OR B. That, in 4 years, you’re still accidentally - and *constantly* - forgetting and having to correct yourself mid-name.
Brody is some kind of super-nanny… ahem… childcare specialist who was instantly adept at managing a busy household with 3 girls who had newly divorced parents. At 20-years-old. Also - get used to the phrase “childcare specialist”. It’s used a lot.
I’m bummed because I adore Nanny romance, age gap, and - usually - Lucy Lennox. I thought this would be a slam dunk. Unfortunately I can’t finish.
Narration:
Michael Dean is good here. He gives all the characters unique voices.
DNF @ 20%
I cannot buy into this story. At all. I get that it’s a novella, but that means the info provided needs to make sense even if bereft.
First, the blurb that makes it seem like this is a gay man in love with his straight employer. Except Grant states within the first chapter that he’s known he was gay for over 5 years. It just “hasn’t come up”. Brody has lived in his home for 4 years. You’re purposefully hiding something if it doesn’t come up once with someone you’ve lived with for 1500 days.
Brody is constantly correcting himself “Gr—Dr. Brighton.” There is no way that either A. y’all don’t call each other by first names OR B. That, in 4 years, you’re still accidentally - and *constantly* - forgetting and having to correct yourself mid-name.
Brody is some kind of super-nanny… ahem… childcare specialist who was instantly adept at managing a busy household with 3 girls who had newly divorced parents. At 20-years-old. Also - get used to the phrase “childcare specialist”. It’s used a lot.
I’m bummed because I adore Nanny romance, age gap, and - usually - Lucy Lennox. I thought this would be a slam dunk. Unfortunately I can’t finish.
Narration:
Michael Dean is good here. He gives all the characters unique voices.
evethingiread's review against another edition
4.0
This was so good. I wanted more. If this was a full story I think it would’ve been amazing.
kmdann1999's review against another edition
5.0
this was a rollercoaster
I wanted to hit so many people in this book. I understand there needs to be conflict in a book… that’s how it goes. But man these characters do not know how to communicate. Also Liza was the worst lol. I acknowledge that she got better but that does not make it better for me. I just wanted to wrap Grant into a blanket and give him a big hug. Poor guy is doing his best and trying to show his emotions and no one seemed to he taking him seriously. Poor precious baby.
I did enjoy the crossover to the Marian series. Lucy Lennox has an insane way of tying everything in together one way or another.
I wanted to hit so many people in this book. I understand there needs to be conflict in a book… that’s how it goes. But man these characters do not know how to communicate. Also Liza was the worst lol. I acknowledge that she got better but that does not make it better for me. I just wanted to wrap Grant into a blanket and give him a big hug. Poor guy is doing his best and trying to show his emotions and no one seemed to he taking him seriously. Poor precious baby.
I did enjoy the crossover to the Marian series. Lucy Lennox has an insane way of tying everything in together one way or another.
benej's review against another edition
5.0
Short and quick read, sweet and entertaining! A bit too much of miscommunication but being a short novel, it resolved quickly. And I loved that Marian’s cameo!