Summary
Rafael
Ellie Sinclair is a hopeless romantic who writes love songs.
I’m a struggling workaholic who could inspire a hundred breakup albums.
On paper, we have nothing in common except for my son.
For eight months, I avoid her until our summer trip.
Fourteen days. Two islands. And one nanny I shouldn’t be attracted to.
Spending time with Ellie is expected, but enjoying her company?
That isn’t part of our travel plans.
After my divorce, I swore to protect my heart at all costs.
Even if it means breaking hers in the process.
Ellie
What’s worse than working for a grumpy single dad?
Admitting that I once had a secret crush on him in high school.
Thankfully, Rafael Lopez and I have changed since we graduated from Wisteria High.
He is a billionaire with a company to run and a child to take care of.
I’m an unemployed songwriter he hired to watch his son and teach music.
We coexist without any issues until a vacation changes everything.
Lines blur and old feelings for Rafael return with vengeance as I face a new dilemma.
Being his son’s nanny is one thing, but wishing for more?
Sounds like a heartbreak song waiting to be written.
Facts
Published: June 2024
Length: 551
Genre: Romance
Format: e-Book
Review
I’m not going to lie, I started this book with some trepidation because I had this idea in my head that there was a huge age gap between the two main characters and I’m not a fan of age-gap romance, but I liked the first book so I wanted to give this a chance.
I have to say I was pleasantly surprised with how much I enjoyed this book. I’m not sure why I thought there was a massive age difference, but there wasn’t so that was great.
I enjoyed how the storyline played out Ellie was super likable, and I enjoyed her relationship with Raphael’s son Nico. Raphael was a bit rougher around the edges, but with good reasons due to the emotional drama he went through with his ex and his traumatic childhood. The romance was super slow burn and the tension between them was so palpable it jumped off the page.
Overall this was another fantastic read from Lauren Asher and I’m really looking forward to the next book..
My Rating: 4/5 🌟🌟🌟🌟
About the Author‘s
Lauren Asher is a New York Times, USA Today, Sunday Times, Globe and Mail, and Publishers Weekly bestselling author of contemporary romance. She enjoys writing about flawed yet relatable characters you can’t help falling in love with and fictional worlds you wish were real.
Her favorite activities outside of writing include DIY projects, binging old episodes of Parks and Rec, and searching Yelp for new restaurants before choosing her trusted favorite. She works best after her morning coffee and will never deny a nap
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