What a sweet, fun and cute story- absolutely adorable!
This was such a wonderfully fun and hot read with lots of tension, hilarious banter, angst and a delicious push and pull! I loved the found family- It warmed my heart so much. The epilogue was chef’s kiss!
”It only happens once.”
Austin was the grumpy, jealous and possessive mmc, and to no one’s surprise; the one who has sworn off love but ended up falling head first. He was stubborn and selfless and put his family and kids before himself. I loved that about him, and I loved even more how Veronica made him realize he could also choose his own happiness. Veronica, Roni, was the sunshine out of the two. She was also bubbly and quick witted and really challenged Austin. I also loved that she fought for herself and didn’t let anyone walk over her anymore.
I felt like they were well developed and complex characters. Austin was locked in place struggling with disappointing his family and putting himself first for once. Roni was struggling with her abandonment issues and putting her trust in people. I liked how they both grew as individuals throughout the book and as they learned to trust each other they both also learned more about themselves. Their chemistry was so good. So was the smut. When they caved and gave into the palpable tension between them, it had me squealing and screaming- it was so good! This was just perfect.
Austin’s twins were adorable! The only thing I missed with this book was more time with the twins. I loved the humor and sweet moments they added to the story!
Oh, and the epilogue! It had me tearing up. It was perfect and so sweet! Exactly what you want from an epilogue!
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Ran away with MY heart!
I am seriously such a sucker for a single dad/nanny romance! I’m backtracking and starting the Cherry Tree Harbor series from the beginning with this book, after having read Small Town Swoon, the fourth book in the series — wildly out of order. 🤣There’s something about a broody, protective single dad that just does it for me. And add to the mix a runaway bride who desperately needs something to anchor herself to, in this case, a nanny job to get back on her feet, and you have the formula for an amazing story.Both Austin and Veronica were so clearly were so clearly taken with each other immediately, even though they were trying hard not to admit it. I thought the progression of the relationship seemed very realistic and thoughtful, although I was certainly frustrated with how many near misses they had because they just wouldn’t talk to each other about how they were feeling. But, that was the point in adding that to the story, of course.I loved the found family element for Veronica in the story, given that she had no one of her own. I loved that she brought out a new side in Austin that he had buried deep long ago out of obligation to his family. I loved Veronica’s relationship with the kids, and how committed Austin was to being an amazing dad, which he was.Quite honestly, in the last 10% of the book I was having anxiety about how it would end, but think it wrapped up perfectly. Can’t wait to move onto the next book as I make my way back towards that fourth book and its story that I know so well by now. 🫶
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Melanie Harlow is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors.
Reviewed in Germany on September 25, 2023
Leticia Sa
Rating: ★★★★.𝟱
Reviewed in Spain on July 29, 2023
Leticia Sa
Reviewed in Spain on July 29, 2023
This is book 1 of Melanie Harlow's Cherry Tree Harbor series, which is a small town, family romance. The first book follows Austin, a single dad to the cutest seven-year-old twins, and Veronica, a runaway bride that becomes their nanny when she finds herself broke and with no place to go.
Apart from the initial shock of an overprotective father leaving his kids with a stranger (when you read it, it makes more sense), everything else about this book is amazing! The book is super funny, Austin's whole family is hilarious, including the twins, and the small town vibe is alwavs a favourite for me.
Throughout the book, Veronica rediscovers her strength and her worth, and I loved the way her relationship with Austin developed... They seem to understand each other and the way they help each other out is super cute! Austin also learns that putting himself first is important and I loved his backstory!
Read if you like:
• small town vibe
• single dad × nanny
• grumpy × sunshine
• found family
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