“Sexy, heartfelt–did I mention sexy? With the perfect touch of the forbidden, Melanie Harlow has outdone herself with single dad Mack and Frannie’s story!”—Ilsa Madden-Mills, Wall Street Journal bestselling authorI’m a full-time single dad to three daughters and CFO at Cloverleigh Farms. I don’t have time to fall in love—I’m too busy trying to run a business, keep the red socks out of the white … the white laundry, and get the damn pillowcases on without owing a dollar to the swear jar.
Sure, Frannie Sawyer is beautiful and sweet, but she’s twenty-seven, the boss’s daughter, and my new part-time nanny—which means she’s completely off-limits. It’s bad enough I can’t stop fantasizing about her, what kind of jerk would I be if I acted on the impulse to kiss her?
(Exactly the kind of jerk you’re thinking.)
Actually, I’m worse than that—because I didn’t stop with a kiss, and now I can’t stay away. She makes me feel like myself again. She reminds me what it’s like to want something just for me. She’s everything I ever needed, but nothing I ever imagined.
I’m a former Marine. I should have had the strength to resist her from the start.
But I didn’t. And now I have to choose between the life I want and the life she deserves.
Even if it means giving her up.
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Wow did I read this book fast! I just could not put it down. It is by far my favorite single dad story I have read. It was so real to read about every day struggles raising children. Mack was an amazing father and hilarious when it came to the swear jar! Frannie is just perfect for him. I love how independent they both are, but really work well together as a team. The 3 girls were an added bonus to this story. I love how they ended up helping their dad figure things out in the end. My favorite parts were when we caught a glimpse into the lives of past story characters. They feel like old friends and I loved reading what they are up to! This story is a quick, steamy, heartfelt, funny read. I highly recommend! Can’t wait for Chloe’s story!
From the glimpses we’ve gotten of Mack in Only Love, I was really hoping that he would get his own book. I was so happy when I found out it was Irresistible. This was a good read. What I really enjoyed about this story is how real it is. From the characters to the plot to the struggles to everything else, it was honest. Mack and Frannie together was heartfelt. They brought out the best in each other. They were the perfect match from the banter to their personalities-they fit. I really liked seeing Mack interacting with his daughters. He was a true single dad with his devotion and struggles. It was never in question how much he loved them, he just had a hard time doing it all. And seeing Frannie fit right in and making it work was beautiful. I was rooting for them all. This was a wonderful story with great characters and storyline. Melanie knows how to give it good in her story. I’m excited for what’s next.
OMG! Mack is my very favorite alpha hero by Melanie Harlow! This sexy single dad is is an ex marine, but he wasn’t prepared to handle his three adorable daughters alone. It is all he can handle to work, run a house, and get them to their activities, clean, with acceptable hairdos, all without losing every dollar to the swear jar! He tries to do it all on his own, not thinking he deserves a life after how they were deserted by his wife. He is conflicted when his sweet and sexy nanny, and co-worker, Frannie, tempts him and shows him that he can have it all without disappointing his girls. Frannie has her challenges as well, as she tries to break away from her safe life and become independent, and adventurous. Mack and Frannies story is so fun, emotional and sexy. The more they open to each other the more they learn about themselves. I loved the evolution of their relationship and how they faced the complications and challenges of life. Mack is so caring, deliciously dominant and flawed. Frannie is so perfect for him with her strength, determination and devotion to his girls and him. I loved catching up with Stella and Ryan from Only Love and meeting more of Frannie’s friends and family who made this story feel authentic and fun. I am also a sucker for a great grand gesture, and this had one that made me so very happy! I was totally engaged in this fun, sexy, and heartfelt romance and I can’t wait for more from the Cloverleigh Farms!
I fell in love with Mack in Only Love and was so excited to see him get his happy ending. It was sweet and sexy, and everything I was looking for. I loved seeing Frannie come into her own. She loved Mack and his girls so hard.
Loved this story. Mack is an amazing father to his three daughters and wants only the best for them. Being a single parent is not easy and Mack was doing the best he could. Having an older woman help him a couple days a week and then Frannie, his bosses daughter helping him the rest of the week made life a little easier. Or did it. Even though Frannie was younger than Mack he couldn’t ignore how beautiful she is.
Frannie keeps telling herself she can’t feel what she feels for the father of the kids she’s watching, but she can’t shut her heart or her mind off whenever she sees him. Frannie tries to concentrate on growing her dream business, but Mack is never far in her mind.
Having to struggle with all of lives issues both Mack and Frannie are able to block them out and learn to show each other how special they are. Following your heart is something we all should do.
Irresistible (Cloverleigh Farms, #1)
It’s no big secret that I have a huge weakness when it comes to single parent romances. There’s just something about them that hits all the right spots and sucker punches me in the feels every single time. Irresistible wasn’t only sexy, fast-paced and incredibly heartfelt, but it was also absolutely one of those single dad stories that will leave your heart and soul so happy and full. Mack and Frannie will steal your heart, but Mack’s little girls will OWN you.
“I worry about what will happen when you realize I’m not worth all the shit you have to put up with.”
“What do you think will happen?”
“You’ll move on because you know you deserve better. And I’ll let you, because I’ll know it too.”
I fell in love with Declan “Mack” MacAllister quick and hard. There wasn’t a single minute in this book where I didn’t feel his love and affection and devotion to his three very smart, sweet and adorable little girls. Being a single dad, I found it not only endearing to the bones, but vastly impressive that he was able to manage and balance being the CFO of Cloverleigh Farms and caring for his little humans at the same time. Yes, that’s eventually with the help of Frannie, but that’s still no easy feat. Just be ready to swoon your heart out and better hold on to your panties because once you meet Mack? All bets are off. Hands down, this man wins single dad of the year award.
“You don’t need to be a badass. You don’t need to be anything other than what you are. And frankly, the world could use more people like you.”
Frannie Sawyer was such a pure soul—she really was an angel, just like Mack claimed from the start. She’s one of the kindest, most loving and utterly selfless heroines I’ve read about. She may be the girls’ nanny, but she always treated them as more than just someone she had to take care of and look out for because it was her job. And she might’ve even pined for Mack for years, but the moment she had him, she never asked nor demanded for anything more than he can give. She understood so much more than he expected her to when it came to his situation, and she was happy with the speck of time and stolen moments they had. Anyone will definitely be beyond lucky to have this girl in their life.
“Frannie deserved someone who could put her first, someone at the same stage of life she was in, who had all the time and energy in the world to dedicate to making her happy. I was awake half the night wishing that someone could be me.”
Irresistible’s plot was as simple as it was straightforward—a conflict was still there with a little bit of angst, but it’s not the kind that will give you a heart attack or have you holding on for dear life. Although that’s the case, it will still leave you downright emotional. The kind that will have you choked up and on the verge of tears. Hell, I can’t even tell you how many times I’ve found myself having to pause and take a breath before I can go back and continue reading. I felt every single dilemma Mack was torn over deep in my bones and the struggle he experienced in the decisions he had to make. And with everything else thrown in the mix, my emotions just went haywire.
“I’m no prince, Frannie. I’m stubborn, I’m impatient, I have a foul mouth and a lot of fucking baggage. And I come attached to three small humans who run me ragged every day. But I love you more than I’ve ever loved anyone.”
Honestly, THIS is the Melanie Harlow that I’ve been waiting for and missing recently. Don’t get me wrong, I adored the last few books she released and enjoyed reading them, but this one just had everything I wanted and more. Irresistible undoubtedly took the freaking cake for me and brought it home. The emotions were so intense and palpable, you’ll still feel the zing even long after you’re done reading it. The heart and heat were overflowing and leaping off the pages that it’s just impossible for you not to get hooked. Needless to say, this book truly is IRRESISTIBLE in every sense of the word.
Oh my gosh I loved Mack and Frannie! Mack is a single Dad to three adorable girls and even though he feels like he’s constantly getting fatherhood wrong, he’s not. Everything he does is for the sole purpose of making his girls happy and know that they are loved even when he’s always adding to the swear jar. Frannie is his part time nanny and a girl he’s know for a few years as she’s the daughter of his boss. She’s held a candle for Mack for a long time and even though she’s 27 she fears all he sees is a kid since he’s 37. What she doesn’t know is that Mack has always liked her too, but she’s the bosses daughter. This story is so full of love, heart, and sexy chemistry. It’s also fun because characters from a past book or books also make an appearance that made me smile.
Irresistible is another great read by Melanie Harlow. I loved loved it. I was interested in Mack when he was introduced in Only Love, and this book did not disappoint. Mack was a great guy and single father. Frannie was really sweet. Mack and Frannie had amazing chemistry and scorching sexy scenes. They were perfect together! Definitely recommend this!
Good lawddd all the feels are in this book. Mack and Frannie have done penetrated my black heart.
Frannie could not be any sweeter. Mack could not be anymore sexy!
I mean who can resist a hot single dad with the BEST girls everrrrrrrrr? No one, thats who. Mack it totally struggling his way through parenthood, doing his best when he falls for the forbidden fruit so to speak. Frannie is living her hum drum life when she takes a chance to put her feelings on the line.
So much feelings, emotions, and down right dirtyness is what makes Mack and Frannie the best couple. That Mack knows how to bring a girl to her knees with that dirty mouth of his. Frannie knows just what to do with her mouth when she is on her knees 😉
Love love love this story.
#Angel #SwearJar #DirtyTalker
Irresistible kept my attention from beginning to end. Mack is a single dad with three daughters. I loved how he interacted with each off them, from ballet, school activities and bedtime reading, they also had his full attention and love.
Mack and Frannie work together and have known each other for awhile. They tried to deny their feelings, but something clicked!
I loved their chemistry and the way they acted towards one another.
Mack’s life was true and wasn’t sugar coated. He had stress and difficulties raising kids on his own.
Frankie stayed by his side and was very caring.
I hope to read more about them and their future. ARC provided for an honest review
A fantastic single dad forbidden romance. I absolutely loved Mack and Frannie. Their chemistry is off the charts hot! I loved his three girls and how they play a big part in this story. I enjoyed the supporting characters and can’t wait for book 2 in this series. I highly recommend this book.
It’s the beginning of a new series and I couldn’t be more excited! Single daddies can be so heart-melting, and Mack daddy is the mostest. He bases his days and nights, every choice of his life, on everything his sweet daughters need. Even though he has his eye on sweet, young Frannie the nanny. She has big dreams and a bigger heart, with more than enough room for his whole family. So many scenes I want to mark as my fave throughout this story, but especially a certain apology scene. It’s a good mix of lighthearted and sweet, but with really really strong chemistry. The first moments with these two were like a fire starting. HOT. I can not wait to read all the other books!
This was such a beautiful story!!!! Mack and Frannie were such an amazing couple!! And those 3 girls of his were so stinking cute and sassy. I loved everything about this story.
I especially loved the cameo with Natalie and Miles. (They were always my favorite).
There was so much beauty and heartfelt emotion in this story and I wish I could give it 10 stars!
Melanie Harlow is the ULTIMATE warmer of hearts, if you will. She knows exactly how to create characters and stories that make you feel like your right at home, and part of one of the most amazing, close-knit families. And she has managed to do just this with Irresistible.
I LOVE MACK!!! He ranks up there as one of my most favorite Melanie Harlow male characters. His love for his daughters is so endearing along with the fact that he places more importance on their needs than his own. All of this and the fact that he has a lovely “dirt-mouth”, makes him quite a sexy package.
Frannie is a young woman that has held a long standing torch for Mack. It’s definitely a situation that some might feel a bit taboo given various factors. But the manner in which Melanie Harlow develops this story is delectable. Creating inevitable troublesome situations for the couple left me anxious to find out how it all untangled.
Another GREAT read in the books for Melanie Harlow. Her books are as cozy as a warm cup of coffee, cocoa or tea. They warm you up in just the right way and leave you satisfied to the last drop. So find your favorite place to read, curl up and enjoy.
4.5 STARS
NO SPOILERS!
Irresistible was a sweet, sexy, charming, and romantic standalone contemporary romance, as well as start to the Cloverleigh Farms series, and I thoroughly enjoyed it! Melanie Harlow created a wonderful and entertaining storyline and lovable characters, and I loved her writing style. Irresistible was a very enjoyable read, and I can’t wait to devour the rest of the Cloverleigh Farms series!
The storyline was great, however not completely what I expected/hoped it’d be. The single dad/nanny and age-gap romance tropes have always been favorites of mine, and I thought Melanie Harlow did a fantastic job with them in Irresistible. She created a fun and engaging plot filled with heart, heat, humor, and plenty of drama, angst, and sexy times to go around. While I really enjoyed everything from beginning to end, there were a few parts that weren’t quite to my liking and frustrated me. With that being said, I really enjoyed Mack and Frannie’s story and am looking forward to reading the rest of the series of standalones.
The characters were fantastic. Harlow created lovable characters I couldn’t help but root for. Mack, Frannie, Mack’s daughters, and a few other characters completely stole my heart. Mack and Frannie weren’t perfect and had flaws like everyone, but I loved their personalities and red-hot chemistry together. I liked how most of their relationship progressed throughout, but there were some times I didn’t. I loved reading the book from Mack and Frannie’s point of view, and most of their banter and interactions with each other. Mack and Frannie’s journey was emotional and trying at times, but I was overjoyed with the conclusion to their love story.
Irresistible was a sweet, sexy, and entertaining standalone contemporary romance filled with heart, heat, humor, and swoon-worthy romance! It was a promising start to the Cloverleigh Farms series, and I thought Melanie Harlow did an awesome job with Mack and Frannie’s story. I have become addicted to Harlow’s brand of romance, and can’t wait to continue the Cloverleigh Farms series with Undeniable!
Irresistible by Melanie Harlow a five-star read you can’t resist. This is the first novel in the Cloverfield Falls series and its amazing, we have met Mack one of the main characters in the One and Only series, but you don’t need to have read it previously. Your heart will break when you read the story, a farther of three amazing young girls who feels deserted and desperate, (possibly being forced into bankruptcy with a swear jar, but who wouldn’t). This was amazing, it kept me up and had me reading past my bedtime as I had to finish it to find out what would happen next, the will they won’t they heartbreak is beautiful. I was sobbing my heart out in parts that I can’t tell you about as I don’t want to spoil the beauty. Go buy the book, you won’t be disappointed.
I loved this book so much! Mack is a bad mouth, sexy swooned. I love the family dynamics in this book. I devoured it in one sitting.
A non spoiler review….
Sexy, sweet and irresistible!
Frannie and Mack’s story will be sure to open your hearts. For me any book with kids I feel they steal the show however not here. This was all about Frannie for me. She’s a mature 27 yr old and strong in her own way. I love her heart it’s big she reminds me of myself always putting others first.
As for Mack dare I say I didn’t like him much through most of the book? He grew on me but he’s not my favorite. For me he seemed whiney. You can decide for yourself I don’t want to spoil anything. That being said he did redeem himself. It was a great story about a second chance and a instant family that just fit. I adored the kids, really I love all the characters. Loved seeing familiar faces too. I look forward to the next book.
Mack and Frannie are my new relationship goals!
Irresistible is the first standalone in the new series by the amazing Melanie Harlow, and it does not disappoint! Mack is this former marine, just trying to get by being a single dad to three adorable and precocious girls. He doesn’t have time for much other than putting money in the swear jar with all of his priorities, between working as the CFO for the Cloverleigh Farms and his family. His part-time nanny, Frannie however is making it her mission to change his mind about certain other activities that involve her. Frannie is adorable, she’s younger than Mack, but has had a crush on him for years. The chemistry between these two is fiery, the passion burns hot, but only time will tell if they can make time for each other.
Irresistible is a prime example of why I love Ms. Harlow’s writing, it is sweet, with awesome in-depth characters, great passionate love, and leaves you with a smile on your face. I adored this book, and you will too!