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A review by timap
My Orc Nanny by Veronika Kane
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Hannah, the female human lead, is struggling with the challenge of a demanding full time job, being the sole parent for three children, and assisting her aging parents. She’s advertised for a nanny but hasn’t found one and now her youngest is sick the day of an essential business meeting.
Aswan, the male orc lead, has been looking for something fulfilling to do since he moved to Eastshore Isle. When a friend asked him to help Hannah, he was happy to offer. When he arrives on this terrible day, he’s quick to step in and provide the support she needs. Initially uncertain, Hannah is more than pleased with Aswan’s capabilities and offers him a live in position. Now they both need to deal with their mutual attraction because Hannah is determined that nothing will upset her children…
This story is dual POV, well written and edited, and a sweet and steamy, small town, orc/human, nanny/single parent, contemporary fantasy romance. I enjoyed Aswan’s apparent ease at settling into the family and providing the supporting backbone they needed. I enjoyed his interactions with all three of Hannah’s children, acknowledging their different ages, concerns and needs. I enjoyed Hannah’s resilience and the way she’d been surviving before Aswan. I enjoyed seeing her become comfortable accepting assistance. I enjoyed the relationship development and the steamy intimate scenes. I enjoyed the careful balancing of adult wants and children’s needs. I enjoyed the supportive secondary characters, including Hannah’s parents.
I received a complimentary copy from the author and this is my voluntary honest review.
Aswan, the male orc lead, has been looking for something fulfilling to do since he moved to Eastshore Isle. When a friend asked him to help Hannah, he was happy to offer. When he arrives on this terrible day, he’s quick to step in and provide the support she needs. Initially uncertain, Hannah is more than pleased with Aswan’s capabilities and offers him a live in position. Now they both need to deal with their mutual attraction because Hannah is determined that nothing will upset her children…
This story is dual POV, well written and edited, and a sweet and steamy, small town, orc/human, nanny/single parent, contemporary fantasy romance. I enjoyed Aswan’s apparent ease at settling into the family and providing the supporting backbone they needed. I enjoyed his interactions with all three of Hannah’s children, acknowledging their different ages, concerns and needs. I enjoyed Hannah’s resilience and the way she’d been surviving before Aswan. I enjoyed seeing her become comfortable accepting assistance. I enjoyed the relationship development and the steamy intimate scenes. I enjoyed the careful balancing of adult wants and children’s needs. I enjoyed the supportive secondary characters, including Hannah’s parents.
I received a complimentary copy from the author and this is my voluntary honest review.