He’s a billionaire single dad who needs help.
She’s a sassy single gal who needs work.
Live-in nanny? What could go wrong?
Remington Key: I left the Navy, scored a billion in tech, got married, and had a baby. I did everything by the book. Happily ever after, right?
Fast-forward four years, and I’m alone, raising my daughter, caring for my mother-in-law, and trying to keep my stuff together. How … mother-in-law, and trying to keep my stuff together. How did this happen?
I was clearly drunk the night I offered a gorgeous girl in a bar $500 a day to be my live-in nanny. Or maybe it was my dick talking.
So what if I’ve been alone since forever? I’m focused on launching my new business, not bedding the sexy siren who sleeps down the hall.
At least that’s what I keep reminding myself…
Ruby Banks: Remington Key is distant, brooding, and ridiculously sexy. And when he scoops up his adorable four-year-old daughter Lillie and blows raspberries on her tummy while she squeals with delight, my ovaries literally explode.
Bumping into him at our local pub that night slightly drunk and overly frustrated was a total accident. He needed help, and it was the Christian thing to help a man in need. Right?
Only, Remington Key does not make me feel very Christ-like… No matter how committed I am to being a responsible employee.
(A STAND-ALONE CONTEMPORARY Romantic Comedy.)
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Get ready to fall in love the second you start this one! Ruby had me hooked immediately and made me adore her the second I started reading. With her fun personality and determination to overcome it was like reading about a best friend. Then you get hit with all the swoon that is Remington and BAM! I was a goner. And just when you think you can’t fall any more in love with this books Remington’s bundle of cuteness known as his daughter Lillie is there to make your heart want to burst from the overwhelming amount of “awwwwwws”.
Ruby is one strong woman. Regularly facing the worst kind of cruelty in a simple minded town because of her race and having grown up in a shadow of coldness from her father she didn’t let that hold her back. Taking a chance and a risk with the super sexy Remington when he offers her a job that’s too good to pass up even with the instant and intense connection they have that tells her it’s a bad idea she jumps head first into his world. Losing her heart to not only him but his little girl also along the way.
Remington never had the doubts that Ruby had, he’s determined right from the start to win her over and holy hotness is this man hard to resist! There’s a lot of bumps along the way for these two with horrible gossiping mean girls and nightmarish mother in laws, but there’s no stopping the beautiful family that’s being built when it’s a love like they have!
**ARC REVIEW**
I love how all this book is connected to Make You Mine… Ruby was such a firecracker with Drew her best friend and she continues with her own story with Remi.
Ruby hasn’t had the best of luck with men. Her love life is at a halt and work is just not cutting it. She’s ready for a change.
Remi has been secluded since the death of his wife. Raising his little girl with the help of his mother-in-law. He finally wants to get back into the tech world where he made his millions and have less of his mother-in-law strict ways around.
At a glance Remi meets Ruby and needs to find a way to win her over and always have her around. He gives her an offer she can’t refuse..
Will Ruby and Remi stay professional?
Their both in need of love and happiness, will they be able to have their HEA or Will Remi’s mother-in-law come between them….
I have an admission to make – I’m a sucker for a single dad romance. Not much I find hotter than a great dad… Remi is just such a character.
Add Ruby into the mix – who might be younger, but is at times, definitely wiser and you’ve got chemistry for days. The two are so explosive it pours from the page.
Watching Ruby with Lillie had my mum heart happy and I was so desperate for them to get their HEA and create their family… Tia threw in just enough obstacles and emotions to make it an interesting read but the overall feeling I get from this one is sweet & I’m more than okay with that. Such a fun story. Definitely recommend.
Make Me Yours is Remington Key and Ruby Banks story.
I fell in love with the gang! Remi, Ruby and Lillie! The mean girls were, well mean! And, Remi’s MIL was a piece of work, herself. Thankfully Ruby could handle her and Remi backed her up. Personally, I think Remi’s MIL was a mean girl too!
Remington’s wife died four years ago and that is how old Lillie is now. Remington needs a caregiver for his daughter. Someone that isn’t his MIL, Eleanor. He meets Ruby at a bar and ends up offering her a job. Ruby is a licensed therapists. She is just starting her practice and can’t make ends meet.
It turns out that Ruby is just the person to care for his daughter. She will fight for what is right for Lillie. The story continues to unfold from here but, I will let you read that for yourself.
Let me just say that sparks flew every time Remington and Ruby get together. I love their story! And yes, I laughed, I cried and I fell in love with Remi, Ruby and Lillie.
Billionaire technology investor Remington Key had everything . . . until he didn’t. When his wife passed away leaving him a single father to an infant he did the best he could for both his mother in law and young daughter. Four years later, Remi knows he needs a change. He’s single and alone and his mother in law rules his house and it just isn’t working anymore.
Ruby Banks needs to find herself. She’s in a career she doesn’t, love thanks to parents who pushed her away from art and towards something practical and is still living at home with her widowed mother. She needs a change . . . and a boyfriend since the dating apps she’s been using haven’t yet helped make a successful match.
One night at a local bar changes everything for both Remi and Ruby. Pulled together by attraction, Remi offers Ruby a job as nanny to his now 4 year old daughter. .It’s the perfect idea for both, right?
But, their attraction is simmering and ready to explode even though they are both trying to keep things professional. And, no matter how professional they keep things, the small town they live in is already swirling with gossip . . .none of which paints Ruby in a flattering light thanks to a woman who had bullied Ruby since childhood.
With Remi finding he wants more than just a working relationship with Ruby, Ruby falling for both Lillie and Remi, an extremely unhappy mother in law pushing her weight around and tons of gossip, life isn’t going as expected . . . and Ruby and Remi quickly find themselves at a crossroads as it’s obvious their professional relationship isn’t going to work. So, do they go their separate ways, or will Remi find a way to make Ruby much more than just his daughter’s nanny?
Make Me Yours was my first Tia Louise novel and I am in love!!! Remi is such a sweetheart of a guy really trying to do the right thing by his family. He wants to give his daughter everything she deserves, keep his mother in law as happy as possible, and maybe find someone who helps ease his lonely nights as well . . .he just didn’t expect to fall hard and fast for the woman he hired to be Lillie’s nanny. But, he a problem solver, and he sets out to do just that . . . making sure everyone has a happy ever after in the end.
I adored just how sassy and vibrant Ruby was. She eases into the role of nanny quickly and easily and champions the artistic child being somewhat stifled by her grandmother. Their relationship is absolutely adorable, as is Lillie’s relationship with her dad. She’s the tiny bit of glitter glue that makes Remi and Ruby fit together just perfectly as it’s clear how easily they could form a family of society would just butt out.
This book is funny and sweet and just plain hot and steamy at times. There’s also fantastic depth in the inner workings of a small town and its gossip machine as well as both main characters being pushed as children into things that didn’t really fit them by parents trying to make them be the best they could be.
Make Me Yours was a sweet and flirty read and I loved every second of it. 5 stars!
Tia Louise is an author I know will make me smile and sweat and swoon with her words. And Make Me Yours was no different. I enjoyed the daylights out of this book. It started on the first page with a flashback to Ruby’s childhood. My heart went out to the sweet girl and I was instantly in her corner.
From the first time Remi and Ruby laid eyes on each other, there were sparks. Remi knew he had to do something to keep this woman in his world, so he made her an offer she couldn’t refuse. Not one to back down, Ruby accepted but laid out some of her own terms for the arrangement.
I loved Ruby’s kindness and quirks. How she encouraged and guided but didn’t force Lillie into anything. She let that little girl be herself, and in turn she shined. But it was seeing Remi with his daughter that made the butterflies erupt. There was a gentleness to him in those moments that wasn’t there when he was in work mode. And, it was quite entertaining watching him dance around his attraction to Ruby. She was much better at it than he was. It was only a matter of time before they gave into what their lust was demanding and when they did, it was off the charts hot!
However, one of the perks of living in a small-town include mean girls and bullying. Ruby had been dealing with it her whole life. But when that attention shifted to sweet Lillie because of her, she did the only thing she could to protect her. Once again my heart was hurting but not for long…
Make Me Yours was far from your typical single dad romance. It was also great twist on falling for the nanny. Ruby and Remi were young and flirty and fun and just so right for each other. And that ending left me a big puddle of happy mush. It was the perfect touch to such a sweet yet emotionally charged romance.
I enjoyed this story about Ruby and Remington. Lots of fun and quirky moments. A nice change of pace.
I have waiting forever to read Tia Louise….Make Me Yours didn’t disappoint. It’s still cold outside this weekend, so I figured let’s heat it up inside with a single dad, a sassy independent nanny, and the cutest 4 year old imaginable. I’m in swoon heaven!!! All afternoon, I was lost in the world of Disney sing-alongs, steamy hot side looks, and devouring kisses. Yikes, my windows were steaming up!
Remi and Ruby’s instant chemistry made this book a joy to read. Not only were they smoking up the pages, Ruby and the cutest little girl, Lillie, had a deeper connection than some mother/daughter combos I’ve read before. They are adorable together, instant friends and, for me, totally made the book. Then the icing on the cake is Remi…especially when he’s enjoying father/daughter time with Lillie. He’s especially delicious every time he sets his sights on Ruby, he’s set to devour her.
Get your hot little hands on Make Me Yours. It’s the perfect weekend read, and super delicious.
I haven’t found a book by this author that I haven’t loved!!! Each one becomes my new favorite.
Remi & Ruby are a real life Cinderella story that you won’t be able to put down. You’ve got an evil mother-in-law instead of a step-mother who is really just insecure about losing the only family she has left. Then there are the evil preschool moms instead of step-sisters who are really just jealous but lash out at Ruby to make themselves feel better.
The best part of the story is the mini-princess who wins everyone over and brings them all together to be the perfect family, complete with a puppy!!!
I just love Ruby Banks and her determination to stay strong. The chemistry with Remi is something she doesn’t need right now but dang is he hot. They may be just boss and nanny but come on only that can last for so long between them. Not only do we see them in their environment but Lily is just so adorable complete with evil villains in their group. Cannot wait to see what Tia has next this one was filled with romance, love and tons of fun music all in all beautifully done.
“I received an eBook copy from the publisher for the purpose of an honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own.”
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Ladies, get ready to swoon…and SWOON HARD for sweet and sexy single dad, Remington Key! If his name alone isn’t gorgeous enough for you, his interactions with his beautiful four-year-old daughter, and the way he takes to our heroine so quickly, should seal the deal for you. is Tia Louise’s latest standalone contemporary romance that will have you blushing, melting, and smiling in no time. It’s funny. It’s charming. It’s oh so steamy and romantic has hell. This lovely and delightful rom-com with an emotional and heartfelt edge will leave you craving more! With a wonderful heroine we can all get behind and a charming little girl that will absolutely steal your heart…everything else is just icing on the cake!
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Tia Louise never ceases to amaze me with her stories. I loved the forbidden romance and age gap worked for these two characters. Remy and Ruby were actually a perfect match completing the other. The instant chemistry and slow build up made for a intense story. I loved how Ruby was a smart independent woman and Remy was a doting father. My ovaries exploded when ever Remy interacted with his daughter. It was soon worthy overload. This was a sweet and fun book to make any romantic heart flutter.
The kind of billionaire you can for sure take home to mama!
I absolutely adored this story! Ruby is my kind of girl! She is sassy and on the outside, fearless and overflowing with confidence and wit. But only a few people really get to know her softer, vulnerable side, and her fear that she will never live up to what is expected of her. Remi is handsome and strong, but lost and trying his best to do right by his daughter. Both are feeling defeated when an encounter leaves them both with a solution to their problems that they cant say no to. Ruby jumps to be a live in nanny for Remi’s daughter, due to an amount of money she cant refuse if she wants to find her independence and get started on her own, finally shutting down the ghosts of her past. Little does Ruby know, that in fact entering this agreement she comes head to head with a past that made her feel like a she wouldn’t amount to anything. Remi’s attraction for her grows ten fold after he sees how perfect she is for not only his daughter but for him too and his insistence to get close to Ruby and explore the possibilities has her questioning her decision to take the job, and risking her plans for her future. Can Remi and his adorable little butter bean convince her that their love is enough and she should take the leap of with them? This is a sweet and heartfelt read, with humor and plenty of awww moments and some jaw droppers. A must read!
Make Me Yours definitely has chemistry between Remi and Ruby that is of the hook in their story! Can these two deny the attraction or will they give in? Tia did a great job bringing these two to life. She gives you a story line and everything in between. Happiness, laughter, sadness and a bit of heartache. Lillie is the glue that keeps it all together as a supporting character. Easy to follow along and pick up on the things that happen in real life. A must read. 5 stars!
***ARC provided in return for honest review, read for Sweet and Spicy Reads***
I always love when a book by Tia Louise lands on my kindle. Her books are sweet and charming with a touch of angst and just great to read. In Make Me Your we get a sexy single dad who happens to be a billionaire and the live-in nanny who is about to change everything and a story you will just adore.
Remington Key is a single father. He loves his little girl but needs help. Ruby Banks needs a job, like yesterday. Somehow, she is now a live-in nanny for Remi and his delightful daughter, Lillie. Though they should be professional, their chemistry is insane right from the start. I loved Remi and Rudy so much. Remi is strong, caring and determined. Rudy was so much fun, caring and sweet.
Make Me Yours by Tia Louise was such a charming read! I loved everything about it. The characters, the story and their journey were so captivating. Overall the story was light and fun and gave me all the very best feels and I highly recommend it.
4.-5-stars. Read and reviewed for Reviews From The Heart.
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Make Me Yours was adorable. I loved Ruby and Remi, but the best part of the book was Lille and the fierce love everyone in her life had for her. I can’t imagine how this story could have worked without her. She was the key to everything.
We first met Ruby in Make You Mine, and I knew then she was a force to be reckoned with. What I didn’t realize was how much of the bravado she displayed was to protect the broken little girl inside her that was seeking affirmation and acceptance. I appreciated how fearlessly she lived her life, and how she did her level best to refuse to let anyone else dull her shine. Her moments of vulnerability – as private as they were – made her real and lovable. I loved that, at the end of the day, she took charge of her life and did what she had to in order to make herself happy and sure of her place in the world.
My heart was broken for Remi before I ever really knew him. I could not, for one second, imagine what it would be like to lose my spouse. I wasn’t surprised that he’d shut himself down, it seemed like what I’d do. Watching him come back to life as Ruby became more entrenched in his and his daughter’s lives was life-affirming. His fearless pursuit of Ruby, once he realized how much he wanted and needed her, was beautiful. He was a wonderful father and a supportive partner, and there was no way anyone in their right mind could have resisted his charm.
Ruby, Remi, and Lillie were perfect together. They all gave one another pieces of things they’d been missing in their lives. Each of them seemed to be surviving alone, but once they found each other, they began to thrive. Watching their little family grow together and begin to flourish was lovely.
Ruby isn’t quite sure what she’s doing with her life. Oh sure, she’s got a job as a therapist, but her practice hasn’t really picked up yet. She lives at home with her mom, whom she loves, but who’s not always approving of how Ruby’s living her life. She sometimes goes to church with her mom, and she’s sorta just floating through life. And then she goes out with her best friend, Drew (from Make You Mine) and sees a gorgeous Jamie-Dornan lookalike at the bar. When later that night that same guy, Remington (Remi), offers her a job as a nanny to his 4-year-old daughter, Lillie, she isn’t sure at first. But when he offers her $500 a day, she can’t say yes fast enough. She needs that money so she can move out of her mom’s house and get her own place, like the adult she knows she’s supposed to be.
For a licensed therapist, being a nanny should be easy, right? But Ruby didn’t allow herself to admit that thread of attraction between her and Remi, so with a live-in situation like theirs, that attraction is bound to explode. The only question is, will they be able to maintain that attraction and their morphing relationship, or will it fizzle under the weight of the scrutiny of their small town and Remi’s former mother-in-law?
I seriously loved Make Me Yours! I honestly wasn’t prepared for how much I’d fall for Remi and Ruby and his precocious, adorable daughter, Lillie. These two have got that spark, that thing that only special couples have. It’s sorta undefinable, but it makes the reader remember them long after the reading is done. I think it’s the combination of sweet, quirky Ruby, paired with also sweet, serious Remi, then add in the human ball of adorable-ness that is Lillie. But, as light-hearted as that sounds, and it is full of joy and laughter, there’s enough seriousness in the themes of Ruby finding her way and fending off the mean girls in their town, and Remi figuring out how to temper his mother-in-law’s presence in their life, to balance out the fun. Plus, did I mention that they’re HOT together?!? Forgive me if I didn’t mention it before, but they are, sooo hot. I’ll just leave off by saying I love Remi and Ruby and Lillie. Make Me Yours is Tia Louise at her absolute best!
Ruby Banks ~ you’ve hit the jackpot!
She is still trying to figure out what to do with her life. Her father and mother never wanted her to be an artist. They pushed her to go to college and seek a more professional career. Just to please them and keep the peace, she became a therapist. Now, after trying her hardest, she is failing to secure clients. A girl her age should not be still living at home!
Meeting Remi at a bar would be considered a NO NO! BUT, this man is everything a girl could ever hope for. He is off the charts handsome, RICH, and seems to like her. Now he is offering her a job being his daughter’s nanny. Is he single? YES! He is raising his daughter with the help of his mother-in-law and trying to keep his business running. He needs someone he can trust to raise his daughter without so many strict rules (his mother-in-law is driving him crazy) so she can be a happy and normal child.
They all live in a small town. Single man and single nanny living under the same roof is just not done! The chemistry is high! The mother-in-law is meddling! The fun is just about to begin!
Loved this book!
I am voluntarily reviewing this book. Thanks to the author for sharing a copy with me.
OMG I loved this story so hard!!!
There were so many moments that just made me warm n fuzzy. I loved how sweet and caring Ruby was with Lillie. She is such an adorable little girl (I know no four year olds like this though! HAHA). Their scenes together just melt your heart and so do the scenes with Lillie and Remi. They make the cutest trio.
The way that Tia described Ruby’s painting of Mother and Sleeping Child was so good that I could truly picture it in my mind. I love the way that her words make me feel like I am in the story. I can picture everything perfectly in this book.
All the movie references had me jumping for joy because I love movies as much as I love books!
I loved seeing Drew n Gray again from book 1 and getting a little bit more of their story.
This has gone to the top of my list of TL books!
Ruby & Remington will capture your heart , pull you into their world and take you on a great journey of friendship and love. Tia I simply loved this story and these wonderful characters.
Ruby is a beautiful, intelligent, sassy, caring woman. She works as a therapist but soon finds herself a point in her life that she is not sure where she is going. She has not found that one true love and she isn’t even making enough at a job she loves to pay her bills. She realizes that their must be more out there for her or she is hoping that their is ! Yes she has wonderful friends and a caring and supportive mother but wants and yes needs more.
Remington is a self made man. Yes he had love and then tragically lost her but from that love he still has his beautiful sweet little girl and yes she is his world. He runs his company from home and soon realizes that he needs help a full time nanny . A chance meeting in a bar, an attraction that cannot be denied and a mutual need on both of their parts and Make Me Yours is born.
Ruby and Remington are sweet, sexy , funny and oh so good together ! Loved them !
~~Michele McMullen ~~