Mallory Riscoe is no stranger to dysfunction. Despite her tumultuous childhood, at age twenty-two, she has established herself as a fully functional, self-made woman. However, the safe, mundane life she’s created for herself is quickly turned upside down when she’s falsely accused of theft and promptly fired. Meanwhile, a dismal pall hangs over the Colt residence. Since the death of his wife, … his wife, Brendan Colt has struggled to care for his children, Kason and Meela. Each is lost in their own deep grief, but there is more to this family than meets the eye.
Two worlds collide when Mallory accepts the job as nanny to the Colt children. Mallory begins to feel a connection, a whisper of trust between them, that could mean there is still hope for everyone involved to heal. But when an unspeakable secret is uncovered, that bond—and possibly Mallory’s life itself—is now at risk.
Can Mallory unlock the mystery intertwined in this chaotic family or will all hope of closure be lost forever?
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An emotional storyline, with a hint of sweet, a dash of drama, wrapped up in a struggle to prove one’s own self, all while displaying a notable storyline throughout. This is a tale worth reading and is enjoyable for developing a readers level of empathetic understanding. Each character is defined and established as their own, while also projecting a sense of independence and self-equity. This is a storyline like a great journey, you will find out, you will not want to put it down until the very last page.
Mallory is a fighter, from her rough past to being thrown into a new job as a nanny, she gets through it. This story is centered around Mallory’s love, struggle, and the mystery hiding just under the surface of the widower Brendan Colt and his children. There is a love story-line in here as well, but it seems to take the passenger seat as Mallory and Brendan navigate their very different lives. The twists alone make this story exciting and worth the read.
Misty Mount does a great job of showing a realistic dynamic between two people entering each other’s lives. This story, about overcoming struggle to find yourself, shows us something that feels and seems real.
The only thing that really detracted me from the story was how much the characters had to go through. It was difficult to connect with them. The characters, though seemingly real, felt out of reach.
The writing was good, and the plot better. This was an adventure worth my time, and I recommend it to anyone who likes a good, dramatic tale.
‘The Nanny Song’ by Misty Mount is one of those great novels that blends a number of different genres to create something completely unique. With elements of thriller, drama, romance, and the supernatural, this novel has plenty of mystery, tension, and a sense of uneasiness that builds and builds as the plot goes on. It is well written and features a compelling an empathetic protagonist in Mallory, who becomes the nanny to the bereaved Colt family after being unfairly fired from her previous job. She bonds quickly with the children, but there is something not quite right in the Colt household, but Mallory could not have imagined the hidden secret and the danger it puts her in. Can Mallory help the Colt family to heal, or is there so much more pain to come for all of them?
Despite the subject matter having a serious edge at times, Mount’s writing has a very warm feel that brought me closer to Mallory and Brandon and I felt I was routing for their relationship very early on. There are obstacles along the way, as you would expect, but I found this to be a fulfilling read that has disconcerting moments but overall an uplifting feel. My first experience of Misty Mount books, but I’m now keen on reading more. 5 stars from me.
The reader is introduced to a young woman looking for a job, and a widowed father, struggling to look after his kids. This is their story, encompassing everything from family tensions, unexplained music playing in the dead of night, suspicions of foul play over the death of the father’s wife and unexpected romance. Misty Mount packs a lot into this book but reading it never felt like hard work. This is a story that slowly unfolds and winds its course and surprises along the way, just when you think you know what is going to happen next. There are some truly spine tingling moments, worthy of the best spooky camp fire stories, side by side with an ongoing account of the progress made by the young woman, negotiating and integrating with her newly acquired family.
I love it when an author gets straight into the story with no preamble, which is exactly what Misty Mount does in The Nanny Song. A single dad is struggling when his daughter has a tantrum while shopping, and decides to hire a nanny. The story continues from there.
I thought this was going to be a romance novel but later it showed signs of becoming a supernatural horror. It’s the story of a family and their new nanny, told from from the nanny’s point of view. It’s unassuming with a twist of mystery that sneaks up on the reader. The author uses plenty of detail, making it easy for the reader to envisage each scene. She uses naturalistic language for her characters and playful, entertaining descriptions. I found it a very good read and think it’s pretty accessible for a wide range of readers.
Misty Mount has written a marvelous book in The Nanny Song. With characters that often seem out of their depth from Mallory to Brendan, the plot revolves around coming to terms with grief and building a new life. This is a realistic story with flawed characters, the kids are brats, Brendan their father, seems ill equipped to handle them, and Mallory has her own set of issues. However, it is those very issues and character flaws that lends credence to the story. For a debut novel, the author has handled her characters well, developing them until the end, and building on suspense as an undercurrent to the book. It’s nice to read a clean, well put together story that captures the human spirit and capacity for endurance quite well. Highly recommend for a light, yet compelling read.