and if you kick every sunshine nannies out of this country then who is going to marry grumpy single dads?79 s29 comments Heather Adores Books1,094 989

4.5?
Genre ~ contemporary romance
Series ~ Aspen Grove #1
Others in the series ~ If You Give a Grump a Holiday Wishlist #0.5
Setting ~ Maine
Publication date ~ March 14, 2024
Est page Count ~ (37 chapters +e)
POV ~ dual 1st
Featuring ~ small town, billionaire CFO, single dad, artist, nanny, age gap, grumpy/sunshine, opposites attract, neighbors to lovers, slow burn, some steamge, no 3rd act breakup

Dylan (33) & Marlow (23) don't get off on the right foot when her dog, Waffles, trespasses in his backyard. Flash forward one year later and Marlow becomes 6 year old Lola's nanny.

Book boyfriend alert! Dylan is most definitely a guy you’d want around when you’re sick as he’s a wonderful caretaker. He cooks and cleans, and even bakes muffins before 6am after he's had his workout. He works a bit too much, but he's such a devoted dad, and Lola is absolutely adorable and so well behaved.

Marlow is an artist and a bright spot of sunshine. Her relationship with Lola was wonderful. She has a strained relationship with her parents, but has found a great support system with Dylan's family, which was really nice to see.

Overall, I had a really great time reading this one. We've got the set up for the next book that seems it'll be a lot of fun.

Series notes:
This series follows siblings, so although not absolutely necessary I think you should read If You Give a Grump a Holiday Wishlist first because not only is it delightful, but you'll get to meet the whole clan because they're pretty involved as a tight knit family.

*Thanks to the author for the ARC. I am voluntarily leaving my honest review*

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Sorry queens forgot to update but this is a 3.75 for me! 54 s Salma373 5,728 Read

beta/dev reading16 s Jenn (The Book Refuge)2,090 3,183

I am always, always gonna jump on a Single Dad x Nanny romance. So I was only to eager to check this out. I also had read the Christmas novella set in Aspen Grove and the teases to this dynamic had me so excited.

Dylan and his little girl have a good thing going. He may work hard, but he loves Lola so much. The steps he's taken to make her feel loved and the center of his universe.. you will swoon hard. We're talking hair braiding, meal making, bed time stories and snuggles. It made me all warm and fuzzy. He may have been a grump to Marlow at the start, but I never doubted how wonderful he was because of his devotion to Lola.

Marlow is an eccentric artist who rents the house next door to Dylan and Lola. She bursts into their life with her sunny disposition and her wild dog Waffles. Causing chaos and too many feelings for Dylan to feel comfortable. She is a thorn in his side and a constant irritation to him, especially because Lola practically idolizes her. Poor Dylan.

Then Dylan's current nanny has to quit and he can't always ask his parents to pick up the slack, but then some meddling parents and the begging eyes of his little girl gets him to cave. He can keep up all the resistance he wants but Marlow is now firmly wedged in his life and if he isn't careful, his heart.

The slow burn, sweet moments, and eventual steaming spice made this romance so charming. I love all the characters and there is no third act break up. There are some challenges to overcome and some things to work out but the deep connection is so beautiful.

Dylan is truly a caretaker and I was so in love with him. Watching Marlow shake him up was a true joy.

I highly recommend that you give this one a go!

4.5 stars
3 on the spice scale2024-arcs 2024-read age-gaps15 s1 comment Darlene I read WAY to many books3,345 1,815

Hands down, I love this one more than the first book!!

Dylan is a workaholic who loves his daughter and his family, and when he meets bright bubbly Marlow and Waffles, his world is turned upside down. They have some cute family moments with all 3 of them and solo. When Dylan is in a pickle, Marlow agrees to be his temporary nanny. I loved how Dylan he had a thick binder of rules, which was sweet. Even if Marlow didn't follow some of the rules, she made sure his daughter was loved and safe.

Hair braiding, snuggles, painting, and taking care of each other that what you get with them
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