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The Overtime Kiss
by Lauren Blakely
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Tropes: Single dad/nanny, runaway bride, forced proximity, lessons in seduction
Spice Level: 🔥🔥🔥
Sabrina’s wedding day turns into a full-blown disaster when she gets a voicemail from her fiancé where he reveals that he is having an affair with the for the Maid of Honor. In a bold moment of chaos, she plays it for the crowd as she walks down the aisle and peaces out in dramatic fashion. Afterward, she ends up in a bar with hot NHL star (and single dad) Tyler Falcon. One emotionally charged night full of flirty banter and 1001 confessions later, their paths cross again—and suddenly she’s nannying his two kids, living under his roof, and absolutely not talking about that night. Of course, it doesn’t take long before the tension boils over and they strike a deal: five lessons in seduction, no strings attached.
This setup had all the fun tropes I love—hot hockey dad, forced proximity, simmering tension, and a little found family sweetness. Tyler’s thoughtful gestures and dad moments were swoony, and the “lessons” brought the heat.
But the third-act breakup was built on a classic miscommunication, and that always feels a little meh for me. I will say I did enjoy Tyler’s big moment with Sabrina’s ex and dad—it gave just the right hit of vindication.
All in all, it’s a quick, steamy, slightly over-the-top read with a few sweet moments and a satisfying payoff if you’re in the mood for something light and fun.
Tropes: Single dad/nanny, runaway bride, forced proximity, lessons in seduction
Spice Level: 🔥🔥🔥
Sabrina’s wedding day turns into a full-blown disaster when she gets a voicemail from her fiancé where he reveals that he is having an affair with the for the Maid of Honor. In a bold moment of chaos, she plays it for the crowd as she walks down the aisle and peaces out in dramatic fashion. Afterward, she ends up in a bar with hot NHL star (and single dad) Tyler Falcon. One emotionally charged night full of flirty banter and 1001 confessions later, their paths cross again—and suddenly she’s nannying his two kids, living under his roof, and absolutely not talking about that night. Of course, it doesn’t take long before the tension boils over and they strike a deal: five lessons in seduction, no strings attached.
This setup had all the fun tropes I love—hot hockey dad, forced proximity, simmering tension, and a little found family sweetness. Tyler’s thoughtful gestures and dad moments were swoony, and the “lessons” brought the heat.
But the third-act breakup was built on a classic miscommunication, and that always feels a little meh for me. I will say I did enjoy Tyler’s big moment with Sabrina’s ex and dad—it gave just the right hit of vindication.
All in all, it’s a quick, steamy, slightly over-the-top read with a few sweet moments and a satisfying payoff if you’re in the mood for something light and fun.