I didn’t think I wanted to read this book. I almost never read contemporary hetero romances. But I found this author’s twitter and the book seemed delightful.
Rafe: A Buff Male Nanny, by Rebekah Weatherspoon (from The Ripped Bodice bookstore!)
It also gave me the chance to try out our library’s new way they’re doing ILL. Hence, this chat log:
Me: much as I feel silly about the title… I really do recommend RAFE: A buff male nanny. One thing I like about it is that neither of the main characters is hiding a deep dark secret that could change everything if only they knew . . .
#2: The employer-employee thing isn’t squicky?
Me: I didn’t find it squicky but YMMV. One reason it wasn’t squicky was cuz they put it out there before he got hired. Like he said, “I’m really attracted to you, but I promise I will never let it affect how I care for your children. Knowing that, do you still want to hire me?”
#2: That’s better than her saying that.
Me: Yes. In fact she didn’t admit she was attracted to him for a little while after (although she was!). *And* he never did let it get in the way of loving those little kids.
The next one she’s writing is the best friend’s story, which we just get a hint of at the end of this one. I really want that one.
Like one of the last lines in the book, after it’s all happily ever after, 2 years later, is the best friend sending a text to the heroine.
The other characters show up in other books of hers, as romance series tend to go. But I want to read Xenia’s story next. The author’s note at the end says that the others will eventually get their happy-ever-afters, too.
#2: Nice
Me: It was remarkably un-angtsy, all things considered. Like when the woman gets angsty, she texts her friend, who cheers her up.
#2: Yay
Me: also they both have good relationships with their parents. Their family relationships aren’t simple, but these days they’re pretty good!
There is an awful ex. Don’t worry about him too much though.
SO…. give it a shot. Has anyone else here read this book or this author?
