e-Audio, 13:15:48
Narrated by: Samantha Summers & Jameson Adams
Release Date: April 11, 2023
Published by: Berkley (Books on Tape)
Read from: January 12-14, 2024
Stand-alone
Source: Library’s Libby
TW: Death of a Parent, Grief, Abandonment, Grief,
For Readers Interested In: Single Dad Trope, Romance, Social Media Involved, Realistic Fiction, AdultA woman discovers the father of the child she is nannying may be her biggest (Only)Fan in this steamy contemporary romance by Lana Ferguson.
After losing her job and being on the brink of eviction, Cassie Evans finds herself with two choices: get a new job (and fast) or fire up her long-untouched OnlyFans account. But there are no jobs to be found, 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 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. She is shocked 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. She finds herself at a loss for what to do, given that he doesn’t remember her. 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.
*MY THOUGHTS*
After I finished The Fake Mate I was SO READY to read this. I thought it was going to be just as funny and maybe even be set in the same world! (I mean can you imagine finding a Shifter section on the Only F@n website? lmao That would be crazy. Anyway, although I thought this was ok, it wasn’t exactly what I was looking for at the time.
Ok so I really disliked the whole single dad thing in this. I get that he had a demanding job, but to be at the restaurant more than he was with his daughter who had lost her mother? As a mom I just hurt for her. I really thought she deserved better. And for Cassie, at the end when she just up and left?! I wanted to cuss her out. I did just that when I got to that part too. How dare you make yourself part of this girl’s life, just to snatch yourself out again when you and her dad got mad at each other. That girl is going to have issues and you are not helping at all. But also, Idk if this is a me thing because I might not be a fan of this trope (I’ve read it before?) or if it was just that bad.
The romance was ok. I think I loved it more than normal because of the social media aspect. I’m a SUCKER for social media in books. Don’t ask me why, I have no idea why lol But this one was no exception. I do wish I liked the way it was revealed tho. Like there was no conflict in it. I think he should have been a lot more mad than he was. But I also don’t think she should have been so scared. Like girl, just because he found out doesn’t mean you have to flee. She made that decision for him and that’s not fair.
I also felt like it was a bit long. The whole aunt thing was a mess and seemed so unnecessary. Like he has a demanding job. Ok so what. But the kid was 9. She could say where she wanted to be. Why tf would you think she’d want to leave the only parent she has left? He’s not mistreating her or anything. It was just weird to me. And the way she was so determined to take her away just because she wanted a piece of her sister was crazy. I know she was grieving, but like to take someone’s kid?! And like by the way you’re threatening them, what the hell would make you think I would let you anywhere near my kid? You’re lucky I’m letting you around us. But I digress lol
This book was not what I was expecting, but it wasn’t terrible. I’m glad I read The Fake Mate first tho. I don’t think I would have tried it had I read this one first. But I can honestly say I can tell the difference between her debut and her sophomore novel. (Also, kudos to you Lana on the Omegaverse sophomore! I had to research the Omegaverse before I read it, so I can only imagine writing it lmao)
Overall, I give this
