This is a different book

This is the only book I've read about a male nanny. Rafael Whitcomb has turned his life around after his mother died and moved from one end of the country to the next with his father. After spending time in juvie, his father's new wife understood what he needed and took him under her wing. He got his start taking care of his step-sisters and graduated from there to other families. When Dr. Sloane Copeland, a divorced mother of twin six-year-old girls was caught in a jam, it was a no-brainer for Rafe to help the sexy young gifted surgeon out. He had not planned on doing another nanny job but was itching to do something else with his life. He fell in love with the girls and their mother, and the girls and their mother fell in love with him.

I like the adult way that Sloane and Rafe handled their attraction to each other in an adult way, always keeping the girls' feelings at the forefront of their minds. I also liked Rafe's relationship with his family, especially his father. He did very well in communicating his feelings with others. I think that was why he could remain so calm under stress. He let Sloane know early on that he was attracted to her but would remain professional and do his job. I predicted Sloane's ex's reaction to the handsome buff and tattoed nanny. I could see why Sloane hated him so much. Dr. Drew Ballos is a selfish control freak who managed to isolate his girls with his selfish behavior. He's lucky Rafe didn't tear him from limb to limb but kept his cool. Rafe, as he put it, did not want to spend another minute as a guest of the county again, but, if he had to, he'd do it for Sloane and the girls.

This was a delightfully easy read in which the author wrote a story about a very mature subject matter on employee/ employer relationships and everything that could imply. Any relationship has its problems but is doubly so when children and exes are concerned. The female lead character was a professional Black woman who did not portray the stereotype but was a child prodigy who fought to gain her independence, not only from her helicopter and loving mother but a controlling and selfish ex-husband. She also had a great group of girlfriends, especially Xeni whom she could rely on.

I love the fact that Rafe and Sloane got their HEA but I felt that the epilogue felt a little rushed. Other than that, it was an enjoyable read.

omg! i want him

5 STARS

*3.5

4.5 stars

Wow this book was so refreshing.

To start, let me mention how awesome it is to read about a male lead who doesn't buy into toxic masculinity. Yeah he has a dangerous past and he rides a motorcycle, but he also is a nanny who does care about playing dress up, cooking, and painting nails. He doesn't need to be punch a guy who is disrespecting him, but can remain calm and mature. Rafe also doesn't mind not being the breadwinner in a relationship or even just being a stay at home dad. OH! and the big one, he respects boundaries and tries to make his thoughts and feelings clear, so they are on the same footing.

CLEAR COMMUNICATION!
Damn it is so nice to read a couple who can talk to one another-- or at least tries.

While Rafe is a white male, Sloan is an African American female, so we have an interracial relationship here and it isn't even the only one in the book! Sloan is also a well-respected and amazing doctor.

Honestly, I could keep raving about this book. The only reason it is a 4.5 stars instead of a 5 is because I thought the ending was abrupt and it felt like there was something missing, but I can't put my finger on it...

So, if you like reading romances give this one a try!! I'm serious, go read it.

the fluffiest, sweetest little romance about a tattooed buff male nanny (yes, i know) and a supergenius surgeon (or something). so, so worth it.

Very cute!