Review: The Nanny by Lana Ferguson
Thank you Berkley Publishing Group for my copy of The Nanny! All thoughts are my own.
As a former nanny, this book made me a little nervous with the premise but then I heard such great reviews, I decided I needed to read it. And I’m glad I did! Romance is a genre that allows us to suspend our disbelief and have a little fun. And this book is FUN! For a traditional published book, I will say this book definitely skews on the spicier side and it’s very open door, but the characters’ connection is so authentic and fun.
I don’t read a lot of books in the single dad trope but one thing I love about them is always how fun the addition of a sassy kid can be to a Rom Com. This book is face paced and fun with a perfect sprinkle of honesty and authenticity that would make any critic push aside the parts that seem a little far fetched. I really enjoyed it!
Synopsis:
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Suddenly unemployed and on the brink of eviction, Cassie Evans is left with two choices: get a new job (and fast) or fire up her long-untouched OnlyFans account. But the job market is terrible, and as for OnlyFans. . . . Well, there are reasons she can’t go back. Just when all hope seems lost, an ad for a live-in nanny position seems like the solution to all her problems. It’s almost too perfect—until she meets her would-be employer.
Aiden Reid, executive chef and DILF extraordinaire, is far from the stuffy single dad Cassie was imagining. He shocks her when he tells her she’s the most qualified applicant he’s met in weeks, practically begging her to take the job. With hands that make her hindbrain howl and eyes that scream sex, the idea of living under the same roof as Aiden feels dangerous, but with no other option, she decides to stay with him and his adorably tenacious daughter, Sophie.
Cassie soon discovers that Aiden is not a stranger at all, but instead someone who is very familiar with her—or at least, her body. Given that he doesn’t remember her, Cassie is faced with what feels like an impossible situation. As their relationship heats to temperatures hotter than any kitchen Aiden has ever worked in, Cassie struggles with telling Aiden the truth, and the more terrifying possibility—losing the best chance at happiness she’s ever had.” —NetGalley
What I Liked:
The Pacing—A perfect breezy book with the right amount of depth. You can easily read this in one sitting!
The Banter—Cassie and Aiden just got each other and the dialogue felt akin to a movie or show, which I personally really ,really love.
The Characters—Aiden is so dreamy and I really liked Cassie too! But the side characters flesh out this book so well. Wanda, Aunt Iris, and Sophie help bring this world to life.
What Didn’t Work For Me:
Needed a little more “Oomf” for the Ending—The 3rd act break up is totally believable but things wrapped up pretty quickly…I think I would have liked just one more chapter of them “figuring it out.”
Character Authenticity: 5/5 Spice Rating: 3.5/5 Overall Rating: 4.5/5
Content Warnings:
Loss of a parent, estranged parental relationship, heart attack, hospital