Laura
Rory in a Kilt {a review}
Laura
I just read The Newspaper Nanny by Maren Moore, and it was pretty darn good. The Newspaper Nanny is a hockey romance that features a single dad, who inevitably falls for the nanny. I'm here for it. Honestly this is the second hockey player and the nanny book I've read recently, and I am not complaining one bit. I enjoyed them both.
In the Newspaper Nanny we meet Liam, his daughters (Ari and Kennedy), and Juliette. Juliette is working at a local diner that has a sketchy manager, has had to drop out of college, and is paying for her Grandma to stay at a facility while she undergoes rehab for a broken hip. Juliette is struggling to pay the bills though, and she is desperate for a change. Meanwhile, Liam is a single dad who is raising his daughters. He recently accepted a job as the head coach for the local NHL team. This job requires a ton of travel, and so he is in need of a nanny. Plenty have applied, but not have been what Liam wanted. In a last minute attempt at finding a nanny, Liam places an ad in the newspaper. Who see's this ad because she reads the paper every Sunday? Juliette. She knows she's perfect for the job, so she sends an email. Later that night she literally bumps into a customer at the diner, and ends up giving him a bloody nose. Flash forward a day or two, and Juliette has an interview for the nanny job. As the front door opens, she's in shock because it's the guy from the diner! (Naturally) After an event in the house occurs, Juliette jumps into action to comfort the girls. Liam witnesses this, and knows that she is the person his family needs. But Liam also knows that nothing can happen with Juliette. He's her boss, and it needs to stay that way. That's the plan at least.
This book was adorable. I know, I know, adorable is not really a word that you want to hear when it comes to a romance novel. Yet that's what The Newspaper Nanny was. From Juliette's relationship with her Grandma, to her relationship with her best friend, to her connection with Ari and Kennedy, to everything that was happening with Liam, it was adorable. It shows you the type of person that Juliette is. She is caring, compassionate, friendly, loving, and maybe, just maybe, a bit stubborn. The same can be said about Liam, but he's a bit more intense. He struggles to let his guard down, and I think a lot of that has to do with his ex. I will say, the way Liam treated Juliette at the beginning made me a bit mad. He could have talked with her, and said that it is in his best interest if they don't interact much while he's home. He could have found a way to have that difficult conversation, while not necessarily telling her about his attraction. And I get it, it's to cause issue and confusion for our characters, but for me as the reader, it was irritating. The big dramatic moment, for Liam and Juliette, was not what I was expecting it to be. I thought for certain it would have something to do with Liam's ex, and not with what it did. I kind of wish it had played out the way I was envisioning, because the way the dramatic moment happened was just okay. Yes it caused issues and heartache for our characters, but it just wasn't what my mind wanted. I can't explain it. That being said I did love the grand gesture, and how everything worked out. Ultimately I enjoyed the story, and I liked the characters.
If this book sounds intriguing to you, head over to Amazon and grab it. It's also a free read on Kindle Unlimited, so if you're a subscriber then add it to your list.
Thank you for taking time to read my thoughts,
Laura
When I stumbled across my dream job in the classified section of my newspaper, I knew it had to be too good to be true.
Turns out it was.
Becoming the nanny for the grumpiest hockey coach in the NHL was more like a nightmare.
Liam Cartright was infuriating, stubborn, and impossible.
Oh, and he happened to be my new boss.
I should have signed my resignation with a giant kiss my ass the moment he opened his mouth, but I couldn’t.
I fell for his little girls before I realized it was happening, and my resolve began to weaken.
Our roles were clearly drawn out.
He was the boss, and I was the nanny.
But then we crossed a line.
I wouldn’t lose my job over a chiseled jawline and a few stolen kisses.
I couldn’t.
Not when so much was at stake.
But Liam was the one who made the rule book, and I had no choice but to play by his rules.
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When We Were Reckless by Emery Rose is now available! You will LOVE this standalone in the Lost Stars series! Don't miss this age gap, brother's best friend, unrequited romance!
In When We Were Reckless we meet Quinn and Jesse. Quinn is 18 years old, and has just graduated high school. It is her dream to go to school in California, and that is going to happen at the end of the summer. But, can her family convince her to stay in town? They think it is what would be best for Quinn. Quinn's real reason for wanting to go to California is Jesse. He's her brother's best friend, and she's been in love with him since she was 5. They even had a wedding. Meanwhile Jesse has recently returned to town, is now single, and has announced that he is retiring from Motocross. No one knows the truth as to why though, and he is keeping it quiet. His friends have managed to convince him to 1) help out at the brewery/restaurant this summer, and 2) try to convince Quinn to stay in town. Jesse would never admit it to his friend, but he is attracted to Quinn. One night Quinn manages to convince Jesse that they could just have a summer fling with no strings, and at the end of it all just walk away from each other. Of course this fling will have to be in secret, as it would cause issues between the friends. All is going as planned until everything changes.
At the beginning of When We Were Reckless I wasn't certain what I was getting myself into. Yes, I knew a little, but at the same time it wasn't enough. As I continued on with the story, I found myself getting attached to Jesse and Quinn. From their past, to everything Quinn revealed to Jesse, to the secrets Jesse revealed as well, to how their "relationship" began. I was all in. The storyline with Quinn's parents was a bit odd for me, and I didn't understand how that all tied into the main story. Even now, looking back, I'm not 100% certain that parts of that side story were necessary. What it did reveal though was that the parents had no clue what Quinn was doing, or who she was spending time with, or even her motivations for attending school in California. When the big moment happened with Jesse and Quinn happened, I gasped. All I could think was that their story was going to be similar to the relationship in Dirt Queen, and I wasn't going to be okay. (still not over that book) That moment for Jesse and Quinn though was a turning point. Not only were Jesse's feelings brought to light for him, we could also see Quinn trying to guard herself. Then the moment came where the family became aware of what was happening, and there was a lot of hurt people. How this story ended though was just so dang good! Jesse's grand gesture, and Quinn's response was wonderful. These two walked away with the HEA they deserved.
I loved Quinn and Jesse. I loved the setting. Jesse's house sounds AMAZING. I loved the story. Just all of it. It was so good, and the book was hard to put down. Definitely recommend When We Were Reckless.
Thank you for taking time to read my thoughts,
Laura
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I broke the cardinal rule and slept with my sister’s best friend.
Granted, I’d just found out that I was now a single father to a three-year-old little girl and was low on willpower.
It should also be noted that there’s been sexual tension between us for years. There’s no way it would be a surprise if anyone in our small town found out. That is if we were telling people, which we’re not.
We’re in agreement to keep our affair a secret, especially since neither one of us do relationships.
You’ve probably figured it out already, but things didn’t go as planned.
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