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diatour's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
alexabyers's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Hawk and Addison (Addy)
Addy has one “meat leg” and a prosthetic leg. Her PT is now cracking down on her work schedule, as being a waitress working anything over 4 hours is too much for her to be on her feet. One day she gets trapped in an elevator with Hawk and BG (no-name baby girl) after the nanny quits after a checkup. Hawk ends up hiring her right before they leave the elevator, only she has no idea what is being asked of her AND she’ll lose everything in a matter of one year.
Addy has one “meat leg” and a prosthetic leg. Her PT is now cracking down on her work schedule, as being a waitress working anything over 4 hours is too much for her to be on her feet. One day she gets trapped in an elevator with Hawk and BG (no-name baby girl) after the nanny quits after a checkup. Hawk ends up hiring her right before they leave the elevator, only she has no idea what is being asked of her AND she’ll lose everything in a matter of one year.
samanthaashley's review against another edition
DNF @ 54%
"I glance at the pub in my rearview mirror as we pull away, knowing I'd rather be back there fighting with the tenacious virgin amputee than fucking the attractive able-bodied woman sitting next to me.”
🤬🤮WTAF, yea… it’s a no from me.
"I glance at the pub in my rearview mirror as we pull away, knowing I'd rather be back there fighting with the tenacious virgin amputee than fucking the attractive able-bodied woman sitting next to me.”
🤬🤮WTAF, yea… it’s a no from me.
inessasbooks's review against another edition
4.0
4.6/5 stars
I absolutely loved this book!
Ate it up in just a day, I adored the character development with Hawk…he was such an asshole in the beginning that it was almost impossible to see him as a great human being who cared for others…
But man oh man did he prove himself wrong by the end
I absolutely loved this book!
Ate it up in just a day, I adored the character development with Hawk…he was such an asshole in the beginning that it was almost impossible to see him as a great human being who cared for others…
But man oh man did he prove himself wrong by the end
kem0514's review against another edition
5.0
This was one of my most anticipated reads this month and as always, Samantha DID.NOT.DISAPPOINT. This book took us on quite a ride and I loved it. We had seen parts of Hawk’s story from the Calloway Brothers series. Hawk learns that he is a father to a child whose mother has died. While Hawk wants nothing to do with the child, his grandfather has a different plan. They make a bet involving the child and Hawk soon finds himself hiring Addison as a nanny. Hawk wanted nothing to do with raising the child, including giving her a name. At times, it was hard to like Hawk. He was the ultimate grump and he didn’t show much of his caring side. His character development was a little but abrupt and I would have liked to see Hawk warming up to his daughter before the very end. Hawk was a different man by the end and he was determined to prove himself worthy of Addison. I loved seeing Hawk and Addison and Rivi interact. They were often hilarious.
Addy’s story was special on its own. The death of her brother caused her to spiral and ended up in a car accident that caused her to lose part of her leg. In order to deal with it, she used humor and jokes every time someone made a comment about her leg. I love how she was portrayed to be so strong. She took this huge tragedy and didn’t let it stop her from succeeding. And then Hawk enters and tries to make it even better for her. *swoon* Addy was the perfect match for Hawk and the one to soften him.
Addy’s story was special on its own. The death of her brother caused her to spiral and ended up in a car accident that caused her to lose part of her leg. In order to deal with it, she used humor and jokes every time someone made a comment about her leg. I love how she was portrayed to be so strong. She took this huge tragedy and didn’t let it stop her from succeeding. And then Hawk enters and tries to make it even better for her. *swoon* Addy was the perfect match for Hawk and the one to soften him.
littlemouselibrary's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars - I think this is the first time I actively disliked the MMC for more than a couple pages or just one chapter. Also, Addy was pretty sexist and slut-shaming at times, a bit hypocritical and had some pick me energy with Hawk. But overall, I enjoyed the book enough - I liked Hawk getting his much needed dose of reality, his redemption and his efforts for his daughter and Addy (don’t want to talk about the name choice though, god). These two are good together; their tension, chemistry and spicy scenes were great, but Addy was definitely out of his league despite his physical attractiveness. She was such a good nanny and mother figure to the baby, and also a strong FMC (for the most part). I really liked Holland but after everything I don’t know if I’ll read more in this series after this…interesting book.
lydiaewinters's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
2.0
It was bad. So bad. But I finished it. I don’t know why, but the kid was cute so it gets 2 stars. A lot of men in romance novels would be terrible partners in real life but Hawk takes the cake. He was cold.
afolske's review against another edition
4.0
I wanted so badly to give this book 5 stars because every other book I’ve read by Samantha Christy has absolutely blown me away. However, Hawk really put a damper on me being able to fully enjoy this book.
Hawk is the epitome of an anti-hero for 98% of this book. He’s arrogant, self-riteous, & downright rude. He is very immature for a 30 yr old & the definition of a spoiled trust fund baby.
Then along comes Addy. She is kind, funny, & loving. The way she steps into the role of being BG/Rivi’s caregiver is so selfless and heartwarming. Because of her empathetic persona, she quickly begins to see through Hawk’s facade & wears him down.
Hawk finally redeems himself at the end but it was almost too late because I was beginning to give up hope on him being a decent human being. The epilogue is where it’s at though. If nothing redeemed him before then, that did it for me.
Overall, I still give this book 4 out of 5 stars because as usual, it was well-written, as every other book by SC is. And Addison was the real MVP.
Hawk is the epitome of an anti-hero for 98% of this book. He’s arrogant, self-riteous, & downright rude. He is very immature for a 30 yr old & the definition of a spoiled trust fund baby.
Then along comes Addy. She is kind, funny, & loving. The way she steps into the role of being BG/Rivi’s caregiver is so selfless and heartwarming. Because of her empathetic persona, she quickly begins to see through Hawk’s facade & wears him down.
Hawk finally redeems himself at the end but it was almost too late because I was beginning to give up hope on him being a decent human being. The epilogue is where it’s at though. If nothing redeemed him before then, that did it for me.
Overall, I still give this book 4 out of 5 stars because as usual, it was well-written, as every other book by SC is. And Addison was the real MVP.
christilovesbooks_smut's review against another edition
5.0
AMAZING!
No Small Bet by Samantha Christy @authorsamanthachristy is book 1 of the McQuaid Brothers trilogy. The McQuaid’s & Calloway’s are small town “enemies”. Hawk gets the paternity test back & oops! He’s a daddy! Hawk McQuaid needs a nanny for his baby that he swore wasn’t his. Addison is a Calloway & needs a job not on her feet. Hawk hires Addison as a live in nanny. Addison & Hawk are attracted to each other but are fighting it. Addison because Hawk is a womanizer & an a$$. Hawk because he doesn’t want to hurt her. After a tornado warning, Hawk & Addison have sex. They secretly date & they fall in love.
No Small Bet by Samantha Christy @authorsamanthachristy is book 1 of the McQuaid Brothers trilogy. The McQuaid’s & Calloway’s are small town “enemies”. Hawk gets the paternity test back & oops! He’s a daddy! Hawk McQuaid needs a nanny for his baby that he swore wasn’t his. Addison is a Calloway & needs a job not on her feet. Hawk hires Addison as a live in nanny. Addison & Hawk are attracted to each other but are fighting it. Addison because Hawk is a womanizer & an a$$. Hawk because he doesn’t want to hurt her. After a tornado warning, Hawk & Addison have sex. They secretly date & they fall in love.