The Nanny and the Nerd {a review}

Krista Sandor's newest book, The Nanny and the Nerd, is now available! If you are looking for a fun opposites attract romance, then trust me when I say to go read The Nanny and the Nerd. Just trust me.

Before we dive into the recap and the review, let's go over what tropes are featured in this story. We have:

• Grumpy/Sunshine
• Opposites Attract
• Forced Proximity
• Forbidden
• Work Place
• Single Parent
• Billionaire

So many wonderful tropes are featured, and I love it. Now I do have single parent listed, but it's more so single guardian, as the child isn't Rowan's. Phoebe is Rowan's niece, and her parents died a few years ago.

Rowan Cade is a successful businessman. He is a workaholic who owns two companies, and is worth a fortune.  Rowan is also the guardian of his niece, and it is time he finds a nanny for her. Enter Madelyn and her company that matches single parents with a nanny that will be a fantastic fit for the family. Penny (Penelope) is a single woman who is an aspiring writer. Currently though she's dealing with having writer's block, and is employed as a waitress. That job is about to come to an abrupt end though. Thankfully Madelyn is there, and she swoops in to save the day. She's been watching Penny, and has a feeling that she will make an excellent nanny for little Phoebe. After a conversation with Madelyn, Penny decides to give it a go. When she is headed to meet Rowan, she is talking loudly on her phone, and it just so happens that Rowan is right near her. He can hear her conversation, and just shakes his head. That is until he meets Penny, and finds out she is the new nanny. The nanny who will be living with him and Phoebe. The nanny that is extremely gorgeous. The nanny that he needs to pay no attention to. After all his company is getting ready to announce a new video game, and that is taking all his attention. That is where his focus needs to stay, not on her. Penny is captivated by Rowan also. He may be a nerd, but oh is he good looking! But her job is to take care of Phoebe, not to fall for her uncle.

When I first began the story, I wasn't sure what to think. Penny seemed interesting enough, but she also irked me. Same with Rowan.  I struggled to connect with them. It wasn't that I didn't like the characters, but it didn't seem like real life. I know, I know, it's a contemporary romance, so it isn't REAL. But there are some books that you can relate to, and it seems like it could play out in real life. Does that make sense? That is what I was missing with this book. That being said, I did like the story. I liked the geeky element of the video game creation. I liked that Penny was a writer.  I liked how Penny, the nanny, came into save the day. She took care of the child, she took care of re-writing the script for the video game, she took care of Rowan, and she ultimately found her way through her writers block. Not only that but Penny found her way back to her sisters as they found common ground. Penny was finding herself while working for Phoebe and Rowan. As for Rowan, I liked his passion for his job, I liked that he was working a job that he loved, I liked that he stepped up and became the guardian for Phoebe, and I liked how his truth was revealed.  Then there was the grand gesture to let her know he cares, followed by the big dramatic moment, only to then be followed up with another grand gesture. I love how that all played out. While the characters weren't ones I could connect with, the story was. And I have to admit, I'm curious for the next book in the series, The Nanny and the Hothead. Mitch and Charlotte's story has my attention. I am absolutely intrigued.

I really enjoyed the storyline, I just wish I felt more of a connection with Rowan and Penny. That was the only part that disappointed me.

Thank you for taking time to read my thoughts,
Laura

Three things NOT to do when nannying for a video gaming mogul (aka the hottest nerd on the planet):

#1 Do not get lost in his dreamy green eyes.

#2 Do not salivate over his rock-hard abs.

#3 No matter what happens, do not fall for his super-nerdy dirty talk!

Penny Fennimore is not winning at life. An aspiring writer with a monster-sized case of writer's block, she's got bills to pay and barely a dime to her name.

Enter the exclusive Nanny Match Agency and an opportunity to make bank.

The job: A cushy, live-in nanny position caring for tech billionaire Rowen Gale's six-year-old niece.

The problem?

Her hot nerd of a boss!

They're opposites in every way. He's the king of hi-tech, and she uses a flip phone from 2002. She's not even sure he's 100% human. With his muted expression, the man might as well be one of the robots from his video games until their eyes meet, and the attraction meter explodes.

She's got to put the kibosh on her libido. But the universe doesn't always play nice.

When Mr. Robot-Bedroom-Eyes goes MIA, she marches up to his fancy-pants video gaming company to give him a piece of her mind--which doesn't go as planned.

Instead, she spies a video game storyboard. It's a hot mess, and she can't help but dive and rewrite it.

Did anyone ask for her opinion? That's a no!

The positive? She's writing!

The negative? Her boss needs her to keep it up. 

Turns out, this video game requires a complete overhaul, and she's the only one who can give him what he wants.

Now, she's not only caring for his niece. She's with him morning, noon, and night.

And that's where it gets complicated.

When he looks at her, she gets a glimpse of what's behind his hardened veneer. And being with this man feels right, like the forever kind of right.

Her heart is on the line.

Could this nanny match be the match that changes everything, or will it be game over for the nanny and the nerd?

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Meet Krista Sandor

If there's one thing USA Today Bestselling Author Krista Sandor knows for sure, it's that romance saved her.

After she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2015, her world turned upside down.

During those difficult first days, her dear friend sent her a romance novel. That kind gesture provided the escape she needed and ignited her love of the genre.

Inspired by the strong heroines and happily ever afters, Krista decided to write her own romance novels. Today, she is an MS warrior and living life to the fullest. When she's not writing, you can find her running 5Ks with her husband or chasing after her growing boys in Denver, Colorado.

 

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Private Player {a review}

Private Player by Louise Bay is now available! If you are a fan of billionaire romances, then add this one to your TBR. In Private Player we meet Madison Shore and Nathan Cove. Madison is a journalist who is trying not to fall in her mother's footsteps. Her mom is a very prominent gossip journalist, and Madison doesn't like it one bit. Nathan Cove is a very successful businessman, and his name is being mentioned frequently on the gossip sites. Especially when he is seen out and about with his best friend's wife. Clearly there is an affair happening. Right? Wrong. There is no affair, but there is something major happening, and when that comes out it is going to shock a lot of people. One night at a wedding, Madison and Nathan meet. They have a night together, and then go their separate ways. That is until Nathan is having an article written about him. Who is the person who is going to shadow his every move? Madison. Naturally. What happens next is a lot of forced proximity, sharing of information, discovering the secret Nathan is holding, a career change, and ultimately falling in love. When I first started reading Private Player, I wasn't sure what to think. My curiosity won out though, and I continued on. I found myself curious as to what Nathan was hiding with these meetings. I was curious as to why Madison had issues with her mom's job, but never spoke to her mom about the job. I was curious as to why Nathan didn't feel he had the approval of his family, and the tension that caused him. I was just plain curious. Now I can't lie, I don't see the spark between Nathan and Madison. There was something missing there. But I still enjoyed the story as a whole. The journey from strangers, to a one night stand, to being reunited for a work purpose, to the secret being revealed, and how all that played out, it was good. I'm happy that I read the book, and look forward to reading more from Louise Bay. Do I recommend it? Absolutely! The book held my attention, and I was captivated by the storyline. So chances are you might feel the same way.   Thank you for reading my thoughts, Laura The first time I meet Madison Shore, I’m greeted by her knickers. She’s upside down and trying to untangle herself from my chair at a wedding. I get to see a whole lot more of her later that night. The second time I meet Madison Shore is in my London office. Turns out she’s a journalist writing an article about me. To keep control of my company, I need to convince people I’m more serious about business than my playboy reputation suggests. Madison holds my future in her hands. Now I just need to convince the woman I took to bed on Saturday night that I'm not the player everyone thinks I am. Private Player is stand-alone novel with brand new characters that have never been seen in any previous books.

Grab Your Copy Here! Add to Goodreads Here! Meet Louise Bay USA Today bestselling author, Louise Bay writes sexy, contemporary romance novels – the kind she likes to read. Her books include the novels Faithful (not currently on sale as undergoing maintenance!), Hopeful, The Empire State Series, The Nights Collection, The Royals Collection, and The Gentleman Collection (these are series of stand alone books each following different characters). Louise’s most recent novel is Mr. Mayfair which is available now! Ruined by romantic mini-series of the eighties, Louise loves all things romantic. There’s not enough of it in real life so she disappears into the fictional worlds in books and films.   Louise loves the rain, The West Wing, London, days when she doesn’t have to wear make-up, being on her own, being with friends, elephants and champagne.   She loves to hear from readers so get in touch! Connect with Louise Bay Newsletter | Facebook | Website | Twitter | Instagram | BookBub | Goodreads Hosted By: Thank you Louise Bay and Wildfire Marketing Solutions for providing me with an advanced copy of Private Player.

A Greene Family Summer Bash {a review}

Oh my word, I freaking love it when Piper Rayne creates these little short stories/novellas! There is something about catching up with the characters that always puts a smile on my face. Plus getting to see little tidbits planted for future books just has me anticipating the books even more.

If you have not read the previous Greene family books, I would suggest doing so before reading this novella. Is it 100% necessary, no, but it will give you the backstory needed.

In the Greene Family Summer Bash we are at Hank and Marla’s house preparing for this annual celebration. Life is quickly changing for the family. Marla has announced that she is running for Mayor, and Hank is as busy as ever with his business. Rylan is the only child who lives at home, and Marla is starting to wonder if she’s letting him out of chores and such a bit too easily. When the older kids begin to arrive, the guys head outside to help Hank with some lights, while the ladies are inside chatting. Soon enough the entire family is present, and the day of fun begins. As the story continues we “hear” from each of the characters, have little tidbits of information dropped, and eventually Ethel arrives with her sidekicks. You know wherever the trio goes, fun will be had.

I really enjoyed catching up with the Greenes. So many things that were shared in this novella have me looking forward to future books. The stage has been set for stories, and I am here for it. Also, getting to see Ethel, Dori, and Midge in action had me smiling big time. There is something about those ladies that I just love. They are a hoot. Where they go, shenanigans follow that is for darn sure. This family, and the community they live in, is just wonderful. Yes they have their issues, but that’s what makes them relatable. I wonder if a community like the one they live in really exists? Maybe it’s just that small town life. I’ll never know since I live in a larger city.

Obviously I recommend reading this novella/short story. How could I not? It’s Piper Rayne, and it’s the Greenes. I’m hooked on this family, and the authors. I think you would be too.

Thank you for reading my thoughts,

Laura

Catch up with the Greene family during their annual summer party. 

There's sure to be surprise announcements and unexpected guests!

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Roping Melanie {a review}

Are you a fan of small town romances? How about romances that get their start in Las Vegas? Secret baby trope more your thing? Single parent? Then reader friends, you're going to want to read Roping Melanie by Melissa Ellen! This is the fifth book in the Billingsley series, but don't worry, you don't need to read them in order. All of the books can be read as standalones. So hooray for that.

As the book begins, we find Melanie in Las Vegas with her friends as they celebrate her 21st birthday. While celebrating, Melanie meets Nash. These two hit it off, and spend the rest of the night together. The next morning, Melanie leaves without a word. But she quickly learns that what happens in Vegas, doesn't always stay in Vegas. No, here it is weeks later, and Melanie discovers she's pregnant. She doesn't know anything about Nash, except that the night they had was amazing. Melanie does eventually google him, and learns that he is a professional bull rider. After a failed attempt to tell him about the pregnancy, Melanie pushes on. Six years later, everything is about to change. Nash just came into the bar she works at, and she's sure he didn't see her, but now Melanie is a nervous wreck. Not only is Nash at the bar she works at, but rumor has it he's here to put down roots. 

I LOVED THIS BOOK! I don't think I can scream that loud enough. From the very beginning of Roping Melanie, I was all in. I could not put the book down, and I had to see how everything worked out. The characters are great. The setting is fantastic. And then there's the storyline that sucked me in. When the moment of conflict happened, my heart shattered a bit. I was rooting for these two, and while I knew everything would work out, my heart just wasn't convinced. But as the pieces were put back together, I fell for these characters even more.

And yes, I'll say it now because I'm thinking it. Roping Melanie gave me Hallmark movie vibes. It's the way the story was laid out. I'm convinced of that. So obviously I recommend the book. I think you should read it, especially if you like cowboy romances, single parent romances, small town romances, and all that comes with them.

Thank you for taking time to read my thoughts,
Laura

Single Mom? Nope. Not me. Ever.

 

I didn’t have a lot, but what I had I was proud of.

I was raised to keep my head down and work hard.

I followed the rules, rarely straying off the straight and narrow path.

That’s why when the opportunity to get wild and have a little fun presented itself, I jumped on it—or more like on him. The handsome cowboy from the bar.

It was one night in Vegas.

Afterward, all I had was the memory of his body pressed to mine and the hotel room key I swiped as I snuck out.

I never expected to see him again.

I definitely never imagined he’d show up in my small hometown seven years later, only to discover the daughter he never knew about.

 

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I'm an indie author that focuses on contemporary romance with a little bit of everything: humor, angst and sometimes suspense. A Reason To Stay, book one of the Blackwood Series, was my debut novel.

I grew up as a book worm, reading anything and everything and still try to read at least a book a week. I've always had an active imagination. Luckily, I now have time to put it to good use writing about characters that are constantly swarming around in my head.

I went from designing buildings to crafting stories. I'm a creative entrepreneur and coffee connoisseur.

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Aidan in a Kilt {a review}

Aidan in a Kilt by Anna Durand is now available! This is the second book in the Ballachulish Trilogy, and Aidan's story is a quick, fun read.

After witnessing how Lachlan found his happily ever after, Aidan decided he too was going to head to America to find his lady love. He was going to do things the same as Lachlan, and surely the same results would follow. Right? Shortly after arriving to the club, Aidan sees a beautiful red head. Moments later, Aidan is mistaken for a male dancer that the bachelorette party has hired. Aidan is about to go with it, until he fully understands what is happening. As all that is happening, Aidan manages to snag a few moments with Calli, the red head who caught his attention. She's managed to roll her ankle, and Aidan convinces her to have a drink with him so they can just talk. One thing leads to another, and there is instant attraction between the two. The lust is strong, and Aidan is convinced Calli is the woman for him. He's already decided that Calli will be his bride. Calli wants nothing to do with this plan. What happens next is Aidan being invited to the wedding reception, and then a trip to the UP of Michigan where Aidan does his best to get Calli to fall for him. Obviously more happens during that trip, but that's where I'll stop my little recap.

When I began Aidan's story, I wasn't certain what to think. Here we had Aidan who was trying to follow in Lachlan's steps, but at the same time he was also keeping some things close to his chest. There were secrets to be revealed. Plus it didn't seem as though Aidan was being genuine in his search. He was copying Lachlan almost to a T. Now don't take that to mean that I didn't enjoy the story, because I did. While I didn't have the connection to Aidan that I would have liked, I loved Calli. She was relatable for me. She too has her secrets, but those were being kept more so out of fear. Calli was doing what she could to live her life. I really enjoyed watching Aidan sweep her off her feet. I also enjoyed how Calli pushed back and had no issue putting Aidan in his place. You could feel the emotions between the two. You could feel the tension. Then there were the steamy moments, and dang they were steamy. When the big dramatic moment happened, I may have teared up a little bit. I"m a sap, what can I say. Then when it was time for the grand gesture, and final push toward the HEA, I was all in. These two characters held me captive, and I loved every moment of it. I cannot wait for Rory's story! Bless the woman that he falls for, because he is going to be a lot. I can just tell. His story is going to be a doozy. 

Loved the story. Recommend the book. Heck, I recommend the trilogy. I do want to go read Wicked in a Kilt, which is Calli's version of the story. So I'll need to find time to do that.

Thank you for taking time to read my thoughts,
Laura

Aidan MacTaggart is wickedly hot and on the hunt for a wife.

I've come to America with a mission and a plan--find the woman of my dreams by going to the same underground club where my older brother, Lachlan, met his wife. My plan might have some flaws. But they don't call me "Don Juan" MacTaggart for nothing. The lasses love me, and I know I can find my soul mate in Chicago.

Calli Douglas is everything I could want in a woman. She's bonnie, sexy, clever, and sweet. But she's also terrified of love and refuses to let me win her heart.

My solution? Follow her home to Michigan. Seduce her. And somehow, convince Calli to love me. We both have issues standing between us, but that will not stop me. Somehow, I will find my happy ending with the American lass who swears she can never love me.

Aidan in a Kilt is the second book in The Ballachulish Trilogy, a brand-new series based on the first three books in the bestselling Hot Scots series, reborn and retold from the heroes' perspectives. Aidan in a Kilt is coming soon in audio narrated by Will Watt.

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Anna Durand is a bestselling, multi-award-winning author of contemporary and paranormal romance. Her books have earned bestseller status on every major retailer and wonderful reviews from readers around the world. But that's the boring spiel. Here are some really cool things you want to know about Anna!

Born on Lackland Air Force Base in Texas, Anna grew up moving here, there, and everywhere thanks to her dad's job as an instructor pilot. She's lived in Texas (twice), Mississippi, California (twice), Michigan (twice), and Alaska--and now Ohio.

As for her writing, Anna has always made up stories in her head, but she didn't write them down until her teen years. Those first awful books went into the trash can a few years later, though she learned a lot from those stories. Eventually, she would pen her first romance novel, the paranormal romance Willpower, and she's never looked back since.

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