About The Book
Working as a nanny for a grumpy single dad should’ve been simple, but sparks fly when Cade Eaton and I end up in a hot tub one night. He’s thirteen years older, rough around the edges, but I can’t resist his rugged charm. Beneath his tough exterior lies a man who softens in quiet moments and melts my heart with his tenderness. My contract says two months, but my heart says forever.
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My Rating
I was both excited and nervous to start this book because I wasn’t the biggest fan of Flawless, the first book in this cowboy romance series. However, this book has single dad, nanny, age gap, and grumpy/sunshine tropes—things I usually enjoy.
From the first chapter, I didn’t think I’d love this book as much as I did. It had a similar vibe to Flawless, and the writing felt a bit awkward and forced at times. I wasn’t really invested in Willow and Cade’s story, which made it hard for me to enjoy the book.
However, by about 30% in, my opinion changed completely. I ended up loving the story and the characters. I liked Willow and Cade more than Summer and Rhett from Flawless. The grumpy/sunshine dynamic was great, and Willow and Cade really complemented each other.
Their relationship felt natural. They didn’t dwell on their age difference, which I liked because they were both consenting adults. Even though Willow was younger, she wasn’t immature. She was driven and had her own goals, which I admired. She also helped Cade learn to put himself first sometimes.
“I’m definitely in my country-boy era.”
Cade was the perfect grumpy cowboy and single dad. He put his family first and had been through a lot, which made sense for why he was so guarded. What made their relationship even better was that Willow fell in love with Cade’s son before she even started to be interested in Cade.
The ending surprised me. I didn’t expect it to go where it did, and yes, I cried. It was an unexpected but fitting way to wrap up the book, even though it included a trope that isn’t usually people’s favorite. I loved the epilogue and am looking forward to seeing where the characters will be in the next book.
The only downside was the writing. The steamy scenes were good for the most part, but as I mentioned earlier, the writing felt a bit awkward at times. I’m hoping it improves in future books. I had similar thoughts about Flawless, so I’m keeping my expectations low regarding whether the writing will start to wow me.
Overall, Elsie Silver delivers another binge-worthy cowboy romance. This was my first single dad/nanny romance, and I’ll definitely be reading more. If you’re new to this trope, give this one a try. I’m excited to continue with the series and see more of these characters.
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Until The Next Chapter,
Bunny
