3.84 AVERAGE


Did not like storyline in second half. Writing was good!
challenging emotional inspiring lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Loveeeeeeeeeed this one!! The ASL🥺🥺 I love that his daughter is deaf and he learned sign language for her, and he has to hire a nanny that knows it to help communicate with her! I love how protective he is over his daughter! 

I am so excited for this new series and after reading Forbidden Hearts I'm definitely counting the days for other books the Whitlock Family series brings 🥹

Small-town sheriff Asher Whitlock is in a desperate need of a nanny who knows ASL for his 9 y.o daughter, Olivia. Asher's boss tell him that Phoebe - his daughter, - is back in Sugarloaf for the summer and would be able to help.
Not something Asher is excited about as Phoebe did look after Liv a few years back and let's just say it didn't go thaaaaat great 🤭 but because there's no one else, Asher doesn't really have any other choice than to trust his boss that his daughter is a grown-up and a more responsible woman now.

I loved so much the ASL representation in this book! 🫶🏼 I myself am not very familiar in the matter, but I feel author did a great job with the research and the way it was brought up and talked about. 💗

Olivia is the sweetest! She's so adorable, so smart and kind, and I loved very much seeing her creating such strong bond with Phoebe. They always had so much fun and Phoebe was fantastic with her during all times! I love them both very much!

Phoebe's personality is amazing. She's funny, has an amazing energy and the way she talked back to Asher and teased him and pushed his buttons a bit? Loved every minute of their interactions!
Phoebe and Asher are just 💓 I have no words. He's such a grump for the outside world but with Phoebe? Yeah, get ready to have your heart melted.
The chemistry between them is so strong and so HOT! Really, the steamy scenes in this book are just 🔥

Oh, oh! And the plot twist? I was so not expecting that but I was so ready to throw some punches! It was unexpected and left me gasping but it was so good!

- small-town romance
- single dad x nanny
- grumpy x sunshine
- age gap (14 years)
- forced proximity
- secret romance
- enemies-to-lovers
- dual POV

Thank you so much Valentine PR and Corinne Michaels for the ARC of this book! 💖 

Thank you @corinnemichaels & @valentine_pr_ for providing me with an Arc to this beautiful copy.

It was truly an honor to be part of the ARC team since Corinne Michaels was a huge part of bringing me back into the book world. Rule number one of a nanny dont fall for a single dad but she didn't know how sweet and gentle her new boss was going to be behind doors. A single dad/ nanny romance you need to read. Phoebe was trying to runaway from the mess she went through school. Asher was in need of an ASL speaker and nanny but he didn't know how hard and fast he was going to fall for his nanny. This love is story is full of a lot of angst, and a total rollercoaster but it is all worthy. The age gap between them made the whole story more beautifully since what she was missing he completed it. I totally recommend this book to the readers who love swoony and small town romance. I totally loved this story it's a must read.

"I am supposed to dislike this man and all I can think about is him pushing me against a wall and making me scream his name..."
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This was a fun and spicy read! Single Dad/Nanny trope, throw in an age gap and the fact he's a man in uniform in a small town and I'm sold! Asher has some mouth on him
slow-paced
challenging emotional reflective sad medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
adventurous emotional funny inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing sad tense fast-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: Yes
emotional hopeful lighthearted
adventurous emotional funny inspiring lighthearted tense fast-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: Yes