The single dad and the nanny…Burned by an ex with a wandering eye, Austin Rhodes has sworn off women. His sole focus is his young daughter – and despite his good intentions, the little girl’s live-in nanny. He hired Mia Atwood to care for his child but he finds himself lusting after her instead. Keeping his distance isn’t easy but he’s determined to be a gentleman. Until Mia’s past comes back … comes back to haunt her and she’s in need of Austin’s brand of protection. Suddenly she’s his in every sense of the word – and he’ll do whatever it takes to shield the woman who tempts him beyond reason.
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4.5 tempting stars.
Tempt Me was the first book I’ve read written by author Carly Phillips. It was a sweet and sexy read with a small element of conflict.
This was a single (divorced) dad/ nanny forbidden romance. Austin Rhodes is a bodyguard who is raising his five year old daughter alone after divorcing his wife. The depth of her betrayal of not just Austin, but his child as well has left an indelible mark upon his soul. He never wants to commit to a relationship again. Sex is fine, but anything more and he shies away from it.
Until Mia.
Mia Atwood, has worked for Austin for several months, and in all that time, she’s hidden her growing attraction to her boss. It’s so wrong to want him, but she can’t help herself. Mia knows nothing can happen between her and Austin, she needs her job more than she needs the complications a sexual hook up would provide. She’s also still reeling from the trouble caused by her previous employer and certainly doesn’t want to invite any more. Plus, she loves being Bailey’s nanny, the sweet child has won her heart, just as her father could do, if she let him.
Ever since Mia can to work for him, Austin’s been living with the temptation she arouses within his body. Even his mind is captivated. He knows it’s wrong, but can’t seem to help himself. He’s held back so far, but a man can only resist for so long. Only the thought of letting Bailey down if Mia was to leave due to his inappropriate behavior, holds him back from pursuing what he really wants.
What happens when the lines of propriety get blurred and Mia’s needs become mixed up with Austin’s alpha protectiveness?
Can they really have the HEA that Mia desires?
Will Austin through caution to the wind and say, Tempt Me?
Find out in the sweet, slightly angsty read today.
Tempt Me by Carly Phillips is another 5 star story in my opinion. She is a very talented author who has given us some really great characters. This was a story with some mystery, a bit of drama and love. Single father and body guard Austin Rhodes is a devoted father to Bailey his six year old daughter. Austin is done with relationships and love after getting burned by his ex. But his ex isn’t done playing games. Helping out with Bailey is nanny Mia Atwood, Mia loves her job and adores the adorable Bailey, not to mention she also adroes her boss but knows she can’t cross the line. Mia unlike Austin is hoping to find love and have a family one day.
There is an attraction and some major chemistry between these two. Is there a chance for Mia and Austin? Can they get past their toubled past? This was a fantastic story with many twist and turns that just kept me hooked and this was definitely a real page turner. I 100% recommend this great story.
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3.5 Stars
I enjoy the single dad/nanny trope. I think I like the appeal of a man who is willing to be the main caretaker of a child also being the kind of guy who is fully in touch with his feelings, or at least a little more than some men in the “real world” and, heck, this is the reason I read romance.
Austin and Mia were wonderful together and their chemistry was strong and believable. I loved that Austin allowed Mia’s relationship with his daughter without feeling threatened that they were close and were building a bond. I also liked that he supported her staying in their lives, even after a couple of things happened that showed there might be someone trying to hurt her (not a spoiler, it’s in the blurb).
That said, while I enjoyed this, it felt a little formulaic. I enjoyed the characters, the dialogue, the settings…but at the same time, nothing felt particularly new or different to me. I really felt that I had read this title before. Possibly not as well written, as Carly Phillips is an excellent writer, but this was not the fresh look at the trope that I was hoping for
I do, however, recommend this title. While not perfect, it was enjoyable.
4.5* for Book Two in The Bad Boy Bodyguard Series. Single father Austin Rhodes is a part of the Alpha Security Team, and the most important person in Austin’s life is his little girl Bailey. He loves being a father, and will do everything to provide for and protect her. He hires Mia Atwood to be Bailey’s nanny. Austin and Mia are attracted to each other. They want different things in life so they fight their attraction, until they can’t.
Carly did it again with this 2nd chance at love story. It is well written, and you are literally rooting for Austin and Mia.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Mia is an orphan and loves children, so she becomes a nanny. Her last job her boss was doing illegal dealings. Mia saw and recorded it and help send him to jail. Now she’s a nanny for Bailey, Austin’s little girl. Austin works for Ace Security as a bodyguard and has promised himself never to marry again. His first wife got pregnant on purpose and he married her but she ran off. Now he’s raising his daughter with the help of Mia. The attraction between them sparks and they keep their distance at first but finally give in to it. She knows how he feels about marriage so she breaks it off. But Bailey’s mother is back and wanting money or custody and Austin will do anything to keep that from happening. Mia finds out her old boss is having a retrial and she has to testify again but someone is threatening her not to. Can Austin protect his heart and Mia too?
Excellent story. Well told, with characters who are almost real with real problems. Sexy. A cute little girl, a handsome guy and a strong beautiful woman. Crazy ex’s.
This is the second book in this series and can be read as a standalone without any problem. The previous couple from book one is mentioned and make a brief appearance in this book.
Austin Rhodes is a wonderful single father to his precocious 6-year-old daughter Bailey. He calls her Bailey Button, so cute. I really loved his character. He is a good man, father and son. He is a bodyguard and his profession came in handy during a few issues that happened regarding both of their pasts. I won’t get into the twists, so you will just have to read the book.
Austin and Bailey are everything that Mia Atwood dreams of but can’t have. Mia grew up in the foster care system from the age of six when her mom died of cancer. She said she was fortunate to be in good homes but still longs for a family to call her own. She put herself through college with an elementary education major and psychology minor. She was a nanny during college and felt that was her true calling. Mia and Austin fight the chemistry that is there until it reaches a boiling point. They have some amazing chemistry and their sexy times are steamy. There is some push and pull between the characters and some mystery thrown in to make it interesting.
This was a quick and very enjoyable read. I loved the characters and the writing, I just wish it was longer. I felt the ending was rushed and I was left wanting for more.
3.75 stars–TEMPT ME is the second instalment in Carly Phillips’ contemporary, adult BODYGUARD BAD BOYS romantic, suspense series focusing on the men and women who work for Alpha Security-a spin off from her Billionaire Bad Boys series. This is bodyguard and single father Austin Rhodes, and nanny Mia Atwood’s story line. TEMPT ME can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story line is revealed where necessary.
Told from dual third person perspectives (Mia and Austin) TEMPT ME follows the forbidden relationship between single father and bodyguard Austin Rhodes, and his daughter’s nanny Mia Atwood. For months Austin and Mia have been dancing around one another; their attraction to one another palpable but the fact that Austin was Mia’s employer, and he didn’t want anything to do with a permanent relationship pushed all thoughts to the side until threats of a personal nature found Austin both lover and protector to Mia Atwood. With his ex-wife demanding custody of their five year old daughter, and the upcoming retrial of an embezzler where Mia is the primary witness, Austin finds himself calling in favors to protect the woman and daughter that he loves. What ensues is the building relationship between Mia and Austin, and the potential fall out when Mia believes everyone will be better off is she leaves the area and runs.
The relationship between Mia and Austin begins as a business arrangement that turns into something more. Months of family-like togetherness find our couple taking the next step in a relationship that was fated from the start. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.
We are introduced to Austin’s parents John and Sarah Rhodes, as well as his ex-wife Kayla, and Austin’s daughter Bailey.
TEMPT ME is a quick read; a fast building romance between two people who struggle with the past but are willing to take a chance on a future together. The premise is enjoyable and character driven; the romance is sensual; the characters are dynamic, engaging and impassioned.
I was given a copy of this book from the author.
Given his track record with women – specifically his baby mama – Austin doesn’t ever want another long term relationship. No marriage, nothing. Unlike his live in nanny, Mia, who can’t wait for the day to have her own family with kids running all around.
Mia grew up in foster care and has always longed for a family of her own She could almost believe her dream would come true if she could act on her attraction for her boss and he wanted to become a family. She knows of his aversion to relationships. She just doesn’t know why he’s sworn them off for good.
Once they begin their relationship though – it’s all she can do to keep herself from falling for Austin. Of course then there’s trouble. The type of trouble that has to engage Austin to help keep her safe.
You could have gathered all this from the blurb I suppose. It’s hard to tell you about the story w/o telling you the story. This contemporary romance has a little bit of drama included. A single parent who needs love just as badly as the rest of us do – but too stubborn to see in front of his face. A woman who adores the family she works for but doesn’t want to mess up the dynamic. The story read quickly for me. The writing is good. It’s a pretty straight forward story.
Book 2 in the Bodyguard Bad Boys Series and for me this series is getting better with each book, I mean what’s not to love about a single dad who also happens to be a hot bodyguard.
Austin Rhodes is never doing relationships again the only girl in his life is his adorable little girl Bailey, but he needs a live in nanny and when Mia Atwood takes the job and moves he finds himself struggling to not cross any lines. Mia loves her job and she adores Bailey so she doesn’t want to do anything to jeopardise her job but the attraction and sizzling chemistry is hard to resist. Will these two cross the line and risk it all …. guess you need to read the book to find that out.
Carly Phillips certainly knows how to give us characters to fall in love with but once you add in an adorable little girl who has some great one liners you get the perfect story. I read this book in one sitting I was drawn in by the storyline and the strong personalities of all the characters, I needed to know how this love story ended. This book has the perfect mix of romance, passion, angst and a few twists to keep you turning the pages and if you love romance you will want to one click this book.
Another outstanding read from This author. I love to pre order her books so I know that are waiting on my kindle for me to read. I jumped into this book as soon as it hit my kindle and it was so good. Carly Phillips gives us a loveable single dad with and adorable daughter. Mia is herself someone I think most of us would want to adopt as a daughter, and she is a wonder Nanny to his daughter. Once again we get a great read that had me from page one too the very last page. As always with this author as soon as I turned the last page I am searching for when the next book will be released in this series. Oh if you have read the first book (Ben and Summer’s story we get to catch up a little bit with them as well.)
Really enjoyed this book! I haven’t read the first in this series but I definitely will be! (does not need to be to read this story)
Mia is a live in nanny. She enjoys her job and the child in her charge. She has never crossed the line with an employer before but Austin is a hot, single, devoted father. He is the whole package.
Austin has been burned before and has no plans on ever being again. His whole life is his daughter.
Will these two be able to ward off their feelings? Will the drama that comes pull them together or push them apart?
A great book!
A bodyguard for Alpha Security, Austin Rhodes is a divorced single dad who is not looking for love, marriage or any more kids. His ex did a number on him and his daughter, Bailey, and he wants to keep it all in the past.
Mia Atwood grew up in foster care and has decided to look at life differently. She plans to give to the kids who are growing up as she did but is currently working as Bailey’s nanny.
When both Mia and Austin’s pasts come back to haunt them, he goes alpha to protect Mia. There is plenty of angst, a twist and a HEA in this short, delightful story. This is definitely a single dad/nanny story done right!