“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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I loved Mack and Frannie! Irresistible is book 1 of Melanie’s new series called Cloverleigh Farms. Their story is super sweet, sexy, funny. Mack’s daughters are the cutest. Another great book by Melanie. I can’t wait read about Frannie’s sister’s.
I needed this book. I was having a sucky day and it made me feel so good – it’s just that type of sexy, happy, feel good book. That doesn’t mean that there were emotional parts; it would not have been as real as it was and thus not as enjoyable as it was if there were not difficult parts for the characters to go through. But from beginning to end, Frannie and Mack’s journey was just absolutely delightful and so utterly sexy. I highly recommend signing up for Melanie Harlow’s newsletter so that you can read the bonus epilogue – it is like the sweetest cherry on top of this delectable sundae. I loved that Mack was the father of sisters and that Frannie is one of five sisters and I’m so stoked for the rest of their stories. The sense of family and community was also a wonderful element that I enjoyed in Irresistible. This might be one of my favorite older man/younger woman and nanny/single dad book ever. I’ll think on that a bit and get back to you! 5 out of 5 wine glasses.
Great chemistry between the hero and heroine and a ready-made family, which always makes me smile.
Irresistible is a book that has all the feels you want and expect in a great read, it’s sweet, it’s romantic, it has a single dad with 3 adorable girls who for me steal a lot of the limelight with their funny one liners, a couple with sizzling chemistry mixed with just a hint of angst all made this love story tick every single box. I loved the relationship Mack had with his daughters and I loved that Frannie didn’t just want just a relationship with Mack she wanted to build a relationship with the girls as well. This book has characters you will love and I’m sure like me you won’t want their story to end. I have to say this book is a MUST READ !!
I have read books by this author when she teams up with other authors but this is my first read by Melanie Harlow in her own right and I have to say I’m sad that I’m so late to joining this party and I will certainly be going back over her previous books as soon as time permits.
* A review copy was provided by the author for the Blog Tour *
I absolutely LOVE a single dad romance. It is even better when a forbidden element is added to make the story juicy 😉
That is exactly what Melanie Harlow gave us in Irresistible. This is the first book in her newest Cloverleigh Series. I would even call this a spin off series, because she has created a series of books off of a secondary character and her sisters that you meet in Only Love.
You are first introduced to Frannie and Mack and the Cloverleigh Farms in Only Love. Now you don’t have to read that book before reading Irresistible. This truly sweet and sexy romance can be enjoyed all on it’s own!! It is a complete standalone and is told in Dual POV.
What happens when you have a stubborn and set in his ways Marine, who also happens to be a single father, falls in love with the younger boss’s daughter??
You get Mack and Frannie’s story!! Let me tell you, you WANT to read this book. If you are a fan of the sweet and sexy romance that gives you butterflies in your stomach and puts hearts in your eyes, then this is the story for you!! Mack is a stubborn single father who has put his 3 daughters first in his life. He has also come to the point that he wishes he could just have a break every now and then. France is a 27 year old woman who still lives on her parents property and works in their Inn. Born with a heart condition, that is now under control, she is ready to get out on her own and follow her own dreams. That means also following her heart when it comes to Mack. Can these two get over all their hurdles and find their HEA?? Read this story to find out 🙂
I enjoyed meeting some of Frannie’s sisters in this story. I look forward to learning more about them in each of their own books. I also loved that we got to see the continuing story of Ryan and Stella (Only Love) it was great seeing their story come full circle.
As always I was completely sucked in to this world and story and I can’t wait to read more!!
First off, another Melanie Harlow series with not 3 but 5 stories!! Oh the joy to be diving into this series!!
Can I just say when I heard Irresistible was an age gap, friends to lovers, single dad story, I was beyond excited! And without a doubt, Mack has made it to my TOP FIVE Harlow Hotties spot!!
Mack and his dirty mouth are to die for! His girls are the sweetest and Frannie is the heroine you just love. The chemistry between Mack and Frannie is explosive and you are rooting for them to get their HEA.
Another brilliant start to a series I can’t wait to devour!
5 dirty sexy single dad stars!
Perfect!
I love Melanie Harlow’s writing, it’s so smooth and sexy. Her characters are always likable and realistic. Mack and Frannie are no exception! Mack is a foul mouthed, harried dad to three little girls. Feeling like a failure at life every single day. Frannie is the sheltered youngest daughter to the owners of the Inn where both Frannie and Mack work, with a huge crush on the older CFO. There’s so many reasons Frannie is off limits in Mack’s mind. Oh, so many. But thankfully for us, he takes a leap of faith and pursues his sweet part time nanny. I loved this story, I loved the conflict, I loved the HEA, I loved the epilogue!
I loved Mack and Frannie’s story. The struggles Mack deals with while being a single dad are some that ALL parents can relate to. Frannie’s life isn’t perfect either because she has been sheltered for most of her life due to medical issues. Both are attracted to each other and finally take a chance on a relationship. Their relationship is sweet, explosive, and everything in between!
This is a great single dad book. Although Frannie does watch Mack’s children, she is not the normal Nannie, but a friend to start with. Definitely a great read.
This is my very first book from this author and I liked it.
No OTT drama, but there’s drama, of course, albeit, some may find it redundant but I can quite relate to Mack’s dilemma being a single parent myself. The self doubt will always be there along with fears for the future and fear for your childrens’ approval and all that.
This book though, wasn’t heavy with angst. Just light-hearted romance in a small town featuring a single dad and former marine who’s too scared to take a leap of faith in love and life. A sweet receptionist and baker who will give a new meaning to his life and adorable daughters.
I was waiting for the big climax though but it quite fell flat for me. I was just probably used to too many unnecessary drama which this book didn’t have and I’m quite thankful for that somehow.
*Borrowed from KU
The first book to this new series and it is great. This is a romantic read that will keep you wrapped up and you won’t be able to put it down
Sweet, hilarious and hot!
I adore a Melanie Harlow book. Sometimes she rips out your heart and leaves you weak and breathless. Another time, you could be laughing so hard, the tears pouring down your face are joyful. This time, Irresistible had me feeling all these emotions and way more. I loved everything about this story, especially these wonderful, small town characters.
I was instantly curious about Mack in the 1st few pages while hearing his thoughts on life as a single father of 3 young daughters. His POV was often hilarious, who couldn’t love a guy who would do anything to make those kids happy after their mother left them. Very swoonworthy.
Then there’s Frannie, a sweet, sheltered young woman, working as a receptionist at her family’s premier wedding venue. She has had a major secret crush on that hot, sexy Mack, CFO of Cloverleigh Farm for a while now but he doesn’t seem to want more than friendship…nothing else, sadly. Frannie helps out with sitting for the girls a few times a week and let me tell you those scene stealing little ladies are pieces of work and you can’t help but love the hell out of those cuties.
Now, put all these factors in a big pot, stir in a snowy night, a few dirty thoughts and see what you end up with after it simmers!
What you’ll get is another amazing Melanie Harlow book with all the right ingredients for a sexy, sweet romance filled with romance and maybe some love! A must read 1st book in a series featuring the Sawyer sisters of Cloverleigh Farms. Can’t wait for the next one.
Melanie’s covers are absolutely gorgeous. I always find myself drawn to them.
This cover matches perfectly the story, it is simple yet full of so many emotions. However, at some point, I wanted to believe that their relationship was beyond their sexy chemistry and desire. I just needed that little extra to make me swoon completely. Nevertheless, it was a great start for Melanie’s new series. I’m hyped about reading the next story.
Those girls are so dang adorable. Single dads are one of my top reading jams and it’s a Harlow book too…Sold. I’m also a huge fan since she’s a local author and I love reading her stories about the different places in MI. Another fantastic story.
OH MY!! What a book!! I started reading this book one night and stayed up until I finished it. It is a sweet romantic story that you will not want to miss. I fell in love with Mack and Frannie from the beginning. I could tell you more but all I’m going to say is read it and find out what happens with Mack and his three daughters and Frannie. You will not be disappointed.
When someone is so perfect for you and you want it so bad. Frannie was so irresistible to Mack but she would come at a cost, or two. Mack is so stuck in his head that he can’t see what is in front of him, he refuses to take that chance that he needs to take. Frannie is the bosses daughter and is his kryptonite. Mack’s girls are his world he’s just not sure he can fit one more in without blowing the dynamics to smitherines. I absolutely loved this story line, and characters I laughed I cried and I wanted so so much more. Thank you Melanie!
This book was a great read. Friends to lovers isn’t always a favorite trope of mine, but the single dad aspect drew me in. The sweetness of Frannie, and the crassness of Mack were a great mix. It had just the right amount of sexy scenes and I thoroughly enjoyed Mack’s relationship with his girls, and how perfectly Frannie fit into their lives.
Melanie Harlow has delivered again!! I loved this story of Frannie and Mack!! This book was so well written. It brings real life situations into happily ever after!
Mack is a newly divorced dad of 3 sweet girls and Frannie is their part time nanny. In the start of the book- she already helps him and he works for her dad.
Harlow sets the books up so well. It is sweet and steamy with great characters and relationships that are real you fall in love with. As Mack and Frannie connect- you understand their struggles to be together.
There is love and support and caring and 3 really cute girls that help stage the book! I loved as Frannie grows with the help of her sisters and developing a relationship with them. And Mack who’s priority is his girls as he works through his feelings!! Love this book so much!!
I loved Mack and Frannie’s story. Mack and Frannie work together and if that wasn’t reason enough that for them not to be together then maybe because Mack has three kids, Frannie is his babysitter and she’s ten years younger than him.
They all seem like logical reasons but attractions cannot be denied but will they last?
Can’t wait to read more in the Cloverleigh Farms series!
Another must read by Melanie Harlow. A beautiful, sexy story of finding love when you least expect it. Love it’s easy and when there are obstacles that seem you can’t maneuver around you must decide if the challenge is worth the reward.