Starred review from February 6, 2023
Ferguson’s equally sexy and endearing debut finds occupational therapy student Cassie Evans struggling to keep her head above water after losing her job. Facing eviction, Cassie jumps at the opportunity to be a full-time, live-in nanny for attractive single father and executive chef Aiden Reid and his daughter. It’s either that, or she returns to the OnlyFans account she deactivated after her love connection with an anonymous fan ended in heartbreak: after a series of flirtatious and emotional messages, the fan ghosted her, triggering Cassie’s abandonment issues. Unbeknownst to Cassie, Aiden and the mystery fan are the same. The pair work together seamlessly, but attraction makes it hard to keep things platonic—until Cassie learns Aiden’s identity, leading her to question both Aiden’s intentions and their budding romance. Ferguson makes the will-they-won’t-they sing with complex emotional shading and a strong sense of inevitability to her protagonists’ connection. The secondary characters, especially Aiden’s feisty neighbor and adorably sassy daughter, add depth. Rosie Danan fans should snap this up. Agent: Jessica Watterson, Sandra Dijkstra Literary.
June 10, 2024
Recently unemployed, Cassie needs to find a job and a new lease on life. When the perfect opportunity comes her way, she jumps at the chance to be a live-in nanny for the daughter of a sexy single father. What she doesn't expect is that her OnlyFans cam girl past could catch up with her in a very surprising way. Aiden's life changed when he gained full custody of his young daughter. Now he is juggling his high-pressure career with raising his child. His growing attraction to Cassie is a distraction he can't afford, but there is just something about her that seems familiar. Dual narrators perform Ferguson's debut contemporary romance, each expertly portraying the myriad of emotions experienced throughout the story. Samantha Summers narrates most of the novel, told from Cassie's point of view, while Jameson Adams narrates the scattered sections told from Aiden's perspective. Summers's use of pacing and tone as she performs the intimate scenes involving the couple will have listeners fanning themselves from the scorching heat, especially as she captures Aiden's desire with a sexy, growly voice. VERDICT Summers and Adams add even more heat to this steamy romance, making it a must-purchase for most collections.--Amanda L. S. Murphy
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