Valentine’s are supposed to bring good news. But what if the Valentine comes from a sister announcing she’s dropping off her seven-year-old daughter to stay for weeks, even months? Nick Compton already has enough on his plate, between work and, well, work. He’s the owner and editor-in-chief of a small but mighty fashion magazine and there’s no room for a kid in his life. Not to mention, he met a … a blazing hot firefighter just before his niece arrived. They get on like a house a fire and the sex-scorching. Too bad he disappeared in the morning. Like smoke. Now he’s stuck with a kid he doesn’t know how to manage and without the man he’d love to get his hands on again.Dylan Gil wishes like hell he hadn’t taken his roommates advice and lied about who he was. He’s finally met someone he really likes and can’t stop thinking about. But now he’s too embarrassed to confess that he’s just a second-grade teacher, not a manly firefighter. Good thing that work gets distracting, particularly when one of his brightest students goes to stay with her uncle and all hell breaks loose. Some people shouldn’t be allowed to have kids.If the term “dad pants” means anything it’s that taking care of children and fashion aren’t compatible. Does that mean these two doomed? Or is this the beginning of forever? A contemporary gay romantic comedy by Dev Bentham, Temporary Dad features mistaken identities, opposites attracting and steamy mm romance.
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Both MC’S are desperate to escape the boring ruts they are in and agree, separately, to attend a local get together. Here is where they meet and sparks fly.
The writing is rock solid, the supporting characters are awesome! Lol Vince and Jude are priceless. I was miffed with the mom. She left the country without disclosing an issue with her child. That’s kinda rude. But yay Nick! Bravo for getting yourself together enough to ask for help.
This is a gentle, well-written romance. I thought for sure something was going on with Vince. Maybe his story will be tackled in a sequel? Hopefully?
* Advanced copy provided for an honest review.
Dylan and Nick have one spicy encounter on Valentines and neither one has been able to get the other out of their head. Poor Uncle Nick barely knows his niece let alone how to parent a child. He makes the mistake of using toys and junk food as a substitute for rules. Dylan was so kind as he offers to help Nick with his niece. Nick makes big strides in doing what is best for Ruby. I loved that these guys spent weeks getting to really know one another. Great ending.
I was gifted my copy of all four part of the Bad Valentine collection, that I write a review was not required.
Nick is left with his niece, Ruby, when her mum and dad go off to Indonesia, on a mission. But before that, he has one last fling. Dylan pretends to be a bold, brash firefighter. But Dylan is not a fireman, he is a school teacher, Ruby’s teacher and when Ruby’s school work begins to suffer, Dylan calls her uncle in to talk about it. He did not expect to come face to face with the man who has occupied his every waking thought since that night weeks ago!
I did feel for Nick, I really did. His sister, very literally, dumped her daughter on him and left him with a list of no-go foods and very little else. Ruby’s ADHD is tempered by her diet, so sugary foods are off limits but his sister doesn’t tell Nick WHY they are. So the poor man is devastated when he realises that HE might have caused her to suffer at school.
Loved that Nick wasn’t bothered that Dylan had lied, just like OK! Loved that once he got his head round Ruby’s diet, Nick was all in. Loved that Dylan looked forward to seeing Nick, as much as Nick looked forward to seeing Dylan, even if they were only doing it to help Ruby, at first. LOVED that neither one wanted their time to end.
First I’ve read of this author, I’d love to read more. I like the way they spin a tale!
I’ve enjoyed these little shorts, so thank you to all four authors for my copies.
4 stars
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Nick and Dylan were so very cute together. I loved that they met before Ruby was involved, but that she was the catalyst for them meeting again. I also loved how they spent weeks getting to know one another without having sex white ruby was staying with Nick; it made the declaration of love so much more believable and sweet.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
Nick Compton just wanted one night of freedom before he had to face being responsible for his niece while his sister was off saving the world. Dylan Gil just wanted one night of being anybody but a second grade teacher who seems to be attracted to the wrong guys. When they both attend a Valentine’s Day event, they find something a little extra in the other, even if they were only looking for a one night stand.
I really enjoyed this installment in the Bad Valentine series. The miscommunications in this book are external to the main characters. And Cupid comes in the form of a sweet and hyperactive seven year old girl. Watching Nick navigate parenting with no experience and minimal information was like watching a car crash in slow motion. You can see the errors and know the outcome is going to be painful. Dylan’s frustration with seeing a student suffer is what we all hope for in a teacher. These two men are so earnest and refreshing in their desire to do the right thing. Watching them navigate an awkward situation is super entertaining. This is a great book and a perfect Valentine’s gift for the reader.
This utterly charming story had me laughing out loud to the point where I startled the cat. The setup is classic romantic comedy, with a character telling a fib he comes to regret, and then the relationship spins out into an unexpected getting-to-know-you phase with a deeply satisfying conclusion. Dev really gets to show off her comedic chops in this novella!