Check out the MacArthur Family series if you’re in the mood for quick, light romantic suspense reads!He’s not her type.Elementary school teacher Patience had her whole summer planned out, and it included margaritas and a lot of time at the beach. But when she agrees to a temporary nanny position as a favor to a friend, the last thing she expected was to butt heads with—or be attracted to—Brodie … with—or be attracted to—Brodie MacArthur, her employer’s sexy head of security.
But that doesn’t stop her from wanting him.
Brodie made a mistake with Patience and forever ruined her first impression of him. Just as their heated clashes reach a peak, Patience falls ill…and it’s something far more sinister than a simple summer bug. He screwed up once. He won’t do it again. And when he learns that the danger is closer than they imagined, he’ll have to fight to protect her—and win her heart.
Length: NOVELLA
MacArthur Family Series
Falling for Irish, #1
Unintended Target, #2
Saving Sienna, #3
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This is book two in The MacArthur Family Series and it is Brodie and Patience story and omg it was absolutely amazing. Patience is a school teacher and has just broken up for the summer holidays were she hopes to relax and enjoy time with her friends but things don’t always go as planned as her mum asks to to be a temporary nanny for Trevor’s nephew Oliver who’s parents have been killed in a helicopter crash and Trevor is his legal guardian so Patience decides to help out until Trevor finds a new nanny. Brodie works for Trevor as his head of security keeping Trevor and Oliver safe I be is a little annoyed when Trevor tells him that he has hired a nanny for the summer while they look for a permanent one and had not informed Brodie with any details and Brodie is a bit confused that the previous nannies had quit but he felt that something was off with that situation so he was looking into it to see what he could find out. When Brodie and Patience met things got off to a really bad start but as they got to know each other the connection and chemistry between them grows stronger but as usual it is not all plain sailing. There are many twists and turns that you don’t see coming but you have to keep turning the pages to see what would happen next and the story takes you in right from the first page and I couldn’t put this book down as it was so addictive. Katie Reus certainly knows how to keep her reader’s attention as she is an amazing author and writer and I definitely recommend you read this book, series and other books by her and you will definitely not be disappointed and I can’t wait to read the next book in this amazing series.
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3.5 stars
This was a lovely read, the story of Patience and Brodie, starting from a short flirty encounter to becoming almost enemies. She is the temporary nanny, he is the head of security and together they get to uncover a thread against their employer and friend to which she fell as a collateral.
While I didn’t connect much with the characters, I liked how Patience knew her value and didn’t put up with lack of respect, and how protective Brodie was. There was some drama, nice supporting characters, there were lovely moments, all in all this was just a short, likeable story.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review
This is the second novella in this series entitled the “MacArthur Family” and it was just as enjoyable as the first book, “Falling for Irish.” These are quick little reads that can be read in one sitting. Surprisingly, Ms. Reus packs quite a bit into a short novella. Sometimes I shy away from them because they’re so short and I can’t connect with the characters and get invested in them, but not so with these two books. I feel like I really know this family. The plot is well developed and doesn’t feel rushed either. Patience and Brodie are likeable characters but it was Oliver who I fell in love with! Another quick, enjoyable read. I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC for NetGalley.
Loved this story! There is suspense, mystery and intense chemistry. Strong, determined characters add to this fast paced story line. Really loved this connections and interactions between Brodie and Patience, such an adorable couple. Enjoying this series!
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This story is the second book in the series, but rest assure that though I highly recommend book one, this one is truly a stand alone.
Patience, a kindergarten teacher and former nanny, is ready to enjoy her summer vacation . That is, until her mother calls her asking for a favor. Her mother’s best friend’s son, Trevor, needs Patience’s help . He’s now the guardian to his nephew and has just lost another nanny. How could she say no?
Brodie MacArthur is Trevor’s head of security . Imagine his surprise when the girl he met at a taco truck a few weeks ago is the new nanny. But business and pleasure are not to be mixed. Especially when he likely blows it up his chances because of his suspicious nature.
All bets are off when it seems that someone is trying to hurt Patience. The biggest question is why.
In this suspense and romance filled story, one that grabs your attention from the first page to the last, once again this talented author manages to give us a novella with a well developed plot and complex characters. Not something many authors succeed in doing.
This is another winner in the series, and one that leaves this reader anxious to get her hands on the next story.
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ARC received for review
It’s brother Brodie’s turn for a HEA. Patience meets him and likes him, and then he does a bone head thing. They meet again, and he has to work for her to give him another chance. I sure didn’t see that person as the bad guy. There’s only a one sentence mention of the previous couple. I hope Trevor gets a book too, but I think sister Sienna is up next.
3 stars – I liked it
Elementary school teacher Patience’s whole summer changes after a friend of the family needs a babysitter. She doesn’t expect to butt heads or be attracted to the employers sexy head of security, Brodie MacArthur.
This was an enjoyable and cute romance. Patience is a very sweet woman who adores children. When her mother guilts her into canceling her plans for the summer to babysit, love is the last thing on her mind. Patience and Brodie get off to a rocky start but they quickly overcome that issue when Patience gets sick.
“You’re all I can think about day and night.”
Brodie is a very protective male, which means he is a good bodyguard. He takes his employer Trevor’s security very seriously and now is just as serious about the baby’s security. I really liked how sweet Brodie was. He instantly steps up when he sees Patience is sick and gets her everything she could need. Brodie is just the sweet, tough man who you know you can always rely on, especially in emergencies.
Even though this is part of a series, this is a standalone story. Brodie is the brother of Daniel from the first book, Falling for Irish, but reading that book is not necessary. Everything wraps up by the end of this book. Also, Daniel was only briefly mentioned in this book so I never felt like I was missing out for not reading his story. I do want to read the next book though because their sister Sienna sounds like an awesome woman.
Trigger Warning:
– References of sexual harassment by an employer
– death of family members, mentioned
– Attempted kidnapping
– Harassment and threats from another employee
It’s a slow burn kind of story. Patience is a kindergarten teacher doing a favor for her family and sets out to be a nanny for her summer vacation. Brodie is an overzealous head of security and he’s suspicious of everyone, including Patience who has shown up on his boss’s doorstep. He also messed up with Patience and he’s got to figure out how to fix it. Loved Patience when she was “some kind of a cartoon princess, making cupcakes and singing to herself”, totally cute description by the author. Also loved her teasing of Brodie, “if you’re lucky, you’ll get to see me wearing what’s in those bags”. Also a great description of how Patience was feeling … “rollercoaster with no breaks”. This book made me smile for sure.
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Unintended Target (MacArthur Family, #2) by Katie Reus
This is the second book in this series…why can I only give it 5 stars?
This is Brodie and Patience’s story…. he is head of security and she is a school teacher on summer break working as a temporary nanny for a family friend. This book has it all (even for a quick read), angst, evil plots, adorable baby, laughter, tears, fear, mystery and steam to get us to a very HEA. I can’t wait for the next book in this series SAVING SIENNA.
4.5 stars
Patience is a kindergarten teacher and can’t wait for summer. Her mother calls and asks her to be a nanny for her friends son, Trevor. He is now the guardian of a little boy and his nanny’s keep quitting. Brodie meets Patience and asks her out. She turns him down until after summer. When she starts the nanny job, Brodie is head of security. Brodie puts his foot in his mouth and Patience threatens to quit. When Patience gets food poisoned, Brodie steps up and takes care of her. It looks like Patience has been targeted, Brodie will do anything to figure out what is going on.
Suspense and romance. It is told in both of their point of views but not enough of Brodie’s side to me. I wanted to smack Patience at the end but only for a few minutes. Enjoyed it anyway.
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I found this to be a cute story even with the side of danger. That’s mainly due to Patience. She was a sweet heroine who steps into help a family friend, as a nanny, while they try to figure out why all the previous nannies quit. I was just as baffled as they were until a few pieces of the puzzle started to come together.
Our hero Brodie was a bit more intense. He’s head of security for the guy Patience is helping and they have an instant connection. However, Brodie has a pretty suspicion nature and almost messes up his chance with her. I did like how he made up for it though.
This was on the shorter side, but fleshed out enough to feel like a full book. I enjoyed the storyline and especially this couple!
She’s an Unintended Target
Patience is a kindergarten teacher and on holiday, when her mom calls her for a favour. She agrees and starts a nanny job looking after Oliver. Unfortunately, some weird events take place which Brodie, Trevor’s Head of Security starts to suspect is an inside job especially since him and Patience have started seeing each other
I loved this story of Patience and Brodie, it was filled with suspense and the pages flew by. I can’t wait to read Sienna’s story nextI received an advanced copy via Netgalley and voluntarily leave my honest review
Patience and Brodie had a sweet story with a dash of danger sprinkled on top. After woefully failing in his research duties (and going against Trevor’s wishes in the process), Brodie manages to stick both feet and an arm in his mouth with Patience. Unlike some men, though, he’s quick to apologize and does his best to get into her good graces. All would be golden if it weren’t for someone seeming to target Patience in a campaign to run her off. And once the mystery is solved, Brodie and Patience have one more misunderstanding to clear up before they can find their happy. Luckily, communication is a thing between these two, so another crisis is semi-averted rather quickly, leaving them with a bright future together.
This series is entertaining and manages to not be a rehash of the same story over and over, so I’ll be interested to see who Sienna finds her happiness with next.