A hot and sweet forbidden romance from #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Lauren Blakely…
Let me count the ways why falling into forbidden love is not my wisest move…
1. She works with me every single day.
Did I mention she’s gorgeous, sweet, kind and smart?
2. She works in my home.
Playing with my five-year-old daughter. Teaching my little girl. Cooking for my princess. Which means…
3. She’s … Cooking for my princess. Which means…
3. She’s the nanny.
And that makes her completely off-limits…But it doesn’t stop me from wanting her. All of her.
*****
The other nannies in this city don’t call him The Sexy One for nothing. My boss, the amazingly wonderful single father to the girl I take care of every day is ridiculously hot, like movie star levels with those arms, and those eyes, and that body. Not to mention, the way he dotes on his little girl melts me all over. But what really makes my knees weak are the times when his gaze lingers on me. In secret. When no one else is around.
I can’t risk my job for a chance at something more…can I? But I don’t know how to resist him much longer either…
With all the heat, heart and humor readers have come to expect, this newest Lauren Blakely standalone will make you laugh, swoon and feel like you’re falling in love!
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This is one Daddy you’ll want to find in your bed.
Abby is Simon’s nanny. She finds him really hot. Simon notices her as more than his darling daughter’s nanny. They have amazing chemistry. And amazingly little drama, aside from his snarky ex and an unfortunate moment. I enjoyed this a lot. Also enjoy it’s ties to the bookiverse in Bigger Rock.
One lovely cliché
Hot single dad falls in love with his nanny! That may be a cliché, but I loved every word. This audio book is smart, sexy and fun and I loved it!
I’ve been overwhelmed by angst in recent books and I’m kind of over it. Thank the book reading baby Jesus because this is soooooooo not the case with this book.
Abby is a nanny for Simon and his sweet little girl Hayden. The thing is, Simon and Abby have a long-simmering attraction that finally boils over. While some may call this a “forbidden or illicit” romance, I didn’t feel like it was written that way at all. There was no tropey-ness or cliche to this sweet love story. Simon and Abby were genuinely concerned for Hayden and the repercussions a dalliance, hook-up or relationship could have. Abby is a fantastic nanny and Simon did not want to lose her, as a nanny or as a presence in his life. Ergo, they act like adults and talk about how they feel about each other and explore those feelings.
This is a love story with no crazy ups and downs, it’s the story of two people coming to terms with how they feel about each other and figuring how and when to cross the line and give in.
This could’ve easily fallen into the angst black hole but it did not. Instead, it stayed right on the sweet and blissful track to love. And lots of hot sexytimes…can’t forget that.
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Loved this story.
Sweet,sexy and adorable.
Lauren Blakely never fails to write such captivating stories.
This is another AMAZING Read.
5 wonder stars.
Highly recommend
Did not want this book to end. Such a sweet, loving, and romantic story. There is nothing better than falling in love with a man and his child equally. Great book.
Oh, how I love a forbidden romance! The Sexy One can absolutely be read as a standalone. If you are a Lauren fan like me then you have been already introduced to Simon (Mister O) and Abby (Well Hung) and putting them together is genius. I am really not surprised since its Lauren’s doing and she is the queen of connections. In all ways.
Seven months. It’s been seven months since Abby entered Simon and Hayden’s life and every day it gets harder and harder for him to hide his attraction to her. She is an untouchable beauty that he wants to ravish. She is also funny, smart, kind and the best damn nanny to his five year old daughter. And that right there is the reason why she is untouchable. He doesn’t want to lose her. It would not only break his heart but more importantly, it would break Hayden’s. It’s beautiful to see how much they have bonded over such a short amount of time. He sees it every day that it’s not just a job for Abby, she genuinely loves spending time with his daughter. He doesn’t want to risk breaking three hearts. But, in his line of business as a restaurant investor, it’s all about the risks. Risk vs. reward. Is she a risk he is willing to take?
Abby has been smitten with her boss since day one. He is known for being the sexy one in the nanny circle. But to her he is the smart, kind, funny, good, and sweet one. And of course swoon-worthy. Even more swoon-worthy when he is playing with Abby. She also enjoys their few minutes alone every night before she goes home. They get to talk about their day, bond over an eagle cam, and have a few laughs. Then she goes home and fantasizes about him. Alone in bed. He drives her libido crazy but she doesn’t know if it’s a one-sided attraction. Until…they start to dip their tongues across that line.
Seven months. It was a good fight. Once that line is crossed they know they should go back to their own sides but attraction mixed with honesty, sweet kisses, French lessons, baby Eagles, and one cute Hayden, it’s irresistible! But can it work? Are the clichés too much for them to handle?
I loved this couple! Simon is one fucking swoon-worthy single dad. He loves Hayden to the moon and it’s true that it makes him even sexier. He is also naughty with a twist of sweet. And Abby is so much fun! I want to be her friend so bad. She is passionate about everything and everyone that she cares about. Including her loves of animals. She is adorable with a twist of sexy. Together, their connection is hot, fun, and most of all it’s magical. I thought they are so freakin’ cute!! And Hayden is right in the middle of the cuteness.
Overall…it’s one swoony ride. Foreplay plays a big role and it was a wonderful change of pace especially when their is a child involved. Secret glances, sexy smirks, and inside innuendos make it so much fun. I read it in one sitting and didn’t want it to end. But I know I will see them again soon.
P.S. Lauren once again made me cry!
Quotes:
“How does it look?” Her voice sounds a little breathy.
“Like it was braided by a man who learned by watching YouTube videos,” I answer.
“Hi, Simon,” I say, and I’m impressed I said those two words without climbing him like a tree. I can do this. I’m a rock star at resisting.
This kiss vibrates and spreads through my entire body, as if I’ve been shot full of liquid beauty, like gold and silver flow through my veins.
I believe this is the first book I have read from Lauren but I do not think it will be the only one. At first i feared Simon would be uncomfortable hanging out with Abby’s friends but the story did not take that route. I loved the ending and did not see it coming. Loved that it was not predictable.
It’s my first book of Lauren Blakely and I love it. She was fantastic in describing the story of Simon and Abby. It was slow to burn, funny and sexy. I have become a huge fan of Lauren.
Just another sex book.i would have liked more
Story and less explicit sex.
I enjoyed this read very much.
We’ve all met Simon in Mister O. He’s the single dad to a darling little girl. A marriage gone south has left him single and alone. His priority is his daughter and her happiness until a certain little nanny comes along and sweeps him off his feet. Well, almost. He has the hots for the hot nanny. What he doesn’t know is that the hot and quirky nanny has the hots for him too. Will the boss and the naughty nanny finally realize their temptation to each other is too strong to avoid?
The charactors were fine. The story it just didnt grab me. I finished it.
The sexy single Dad with a love for his daughter that is absolutely beautiful falls for the nanny in this perfect romance that will capture your heart! A must read!
A fun read that is fast paced, sexy and quirky all in one. The characters are believable. This is a feel good story worth reading.
I enjoyed this story and the scenes between Simon and Abby are hot, but I would’ve liked to see more of their attraction and relationship developing once they admitted their feelings for each other. I’m also left with a couple of questions that I feel need answering within the story – for example, why does Simon have primary custody of his daughter? I would recommend this story as it’s a great read that will keep you hooked throughout. I’d certainly read more books by this author
Forbidden love is often what brings people together. Simon and Abby know that the attraction they feels is off limits but can they suppress it forever? With a sweet and sexy story full of fun flirty banter full of insane sexual tension, author Lauren Blakely delivers the perfect quick, easy, feel good romance.
This was a good read. It was well written. Simon and Abby finally gave in to the feelings they’ve been fighting since the day they met. I love HEA. Makes my heart happy.
Glad Abby has a credible back up to her nanny job. Makes the story more credible along with the restaurant investment story.
Awesome read! Lauren does it again!
Sweet story, with believable characters. You’ll find yourself smiling and laughing out loud at the witty banter, and cheering for a happily ever after!