I loved this book. Like I couldn’t put it down, ignored my laundry and read all day, loved this book. It’s among my favorite books of the year. From the very beginning I was hooked on Lawson and Hallie’s story. I was anxiously awaiting this nanny romance for Lawson, the protective brother and father of three boys after reading the first four books in then series. This book did not disappoint! Catherine Cowles crafts suspense and romance so carefully that the intertwining of stories and unfolding of events is effortless and totally compelling. The slow burn is well paced and while i love a good steamy scene, I need to feel the connection between characters. When Hallie and Lawson finally have their first moment, I was completely invested in their love story. Do I have a few nit picky thoughts and one or two word choices I didn’t love? Yes. But the whole of this suspense was so good that I glanced over these things easily and happily fell in love with Lawson, Hallie and the whole family. As a mother of four boys, I also loved how the kids were written, how their characters were additive to the story and not just a fluffy bit on the side. Luke’s character was especially well written.
Lawson is a single dad of three boys, ranging from 6 to 16ish and as the chief of police, is in need of help with his family’s busy schedule. Hallie is looking to take back control over her life after a traumatic kidnapping as a young woman and returns to the town where she lost it in search of a new job and a fresh start. Naturally good with kids but skittish around strangers, crowds and men, Hallie discovers her potential new boss has a connection to her past. It’s this shared history that is the foundation of Hallie and Lawson’s love story and also the source of suspense as a series of similar kidnappings begin again in the small town. This is a slow burn, suspense-filled beauty of a romance and I inhaled it. I loved the romance, the suspense, the connection and the family. So so good. Highly recommended! 2 peppers, 5 stars.
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Rating: (5/5) Spice: (2.5/5) Audio Rating: (4.5/5) Tropes: Single Dad x Nanny Close Proximity Age Gap (13 years) Slow Burn Found Family Romantic Suspense Vibes: What a wrap! This final book tops the series. This author ended it with my favorite trope! Hallie is everything I wanted her to be for our favorite single dad - Lawson Hartley. Brave, kind, understanding, sweet - she's absolutely precious! Lawson deserved to have love like her. I knew the suspense would wreck me - which it did. Not so surprisingly, my favorite side character is Charlie. That kid melts me with every single line. Drew added much needed comic relief (Thanks, Bruh). AND Luke - feeling all the emotions and caught in the quicksand of toxic relationships. Lawson's attraction and protectiveness is unmatched. Despite feeling inadequate and guilty, he found his way towards happily ever after. I'm in love with the whole Hartley family and need everyone to read this series if you can handle the tw. Audio Notes: Dual narration. Excellent performance! Both narrators were clear and easy on the ears. There were only a few moments that I was pulled out of the story. The female voice was smooth and sweet - definitely giving off Hallie-vibes. The male voice's grit lent paired well with Lawson's character, especially in moments of heightened emotions. I would definitely recommend this audiobook to listeners of romantic suspense. Recommended to... all readers of romantic suspense - the whole series is a solid - must read!
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Kaitlyn Webb
Perfect book to end this series!
Reviewed in Canada on February 8, 2024
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romance and suspense together never looked so good
Reviewed in India on February 8, 2024
