theeditorreads's review against another edition
4.0
I saw this book sometime last month on Debbie's profile. It was not a recommendation but I really liked her review and had a go at this book. Thank you for that review, I really enjoyed reading this!
The story is of Lily who is suffering from emotional and mental abuse from her husband of seven years, Barry Castro. She married young, at a time when her parents had just died. Just when she finds out about her first pregnancy, they meet with an accident in which Barry gets killed and Lily is seriously injured. Barry's parents want their son's baby and are willing to pay her for it.
Logan Anderson is a firefighter who saved Lily's life and stayed with her till the paramedics arrived. The story then fasts forwards to three months after. Logan's a single dad to four-year-old Hazel, and desperately on the lookout for a nanny (who won't jump him). Lily, now twenty-five, is six months pregnant, walks with a slight limp, and brings chocolate cookies for the firemen to say thank you. And overhearing Logan's requirement for a nanny asks for employment.
Hazel lost her mother six months ago and hasn't spoken since. Logan has been taking her to a therapist but, the shock of seeing her mother die in front of her has traumatized her.
I loved how Lily and Hazel connected instantly (though it seems a little unbelievable), the way Hazel is so comfortable with Lily. And when Logan and Lily finally succumb to their attraction, it was really funny seeing them uncomfortable since Hazel seemed to interrupt them. Oh, it was hilarious! And also a bit amusing, when instead of facing everything head-on, both of them keep skirting around their mutual attraction. Though understandable, seeing what happened in both their pasts.
While this is a book full of adorable cuddly gooeyness, it is also a bit dated. And it needs editing as well, particularly for the repetitions throughout the text. The conflict wasn't that convincing. But, there's a sweet epilogue which brought it to a great end.
The story is of Lily who is suffering from emotional and mental abuse from her husband of seven years, Barry Castro. She married young, at a time when her parents had just died. Just when she finds out about her first pregnancy, they meet with an accident in which Barry gets killed and Lily is seriously injured. Barry's parents want their son's baby and are willing to pay her for it.
Logan Anderson is a firefighter who saved Lily's life and stayed with her till the paramedics arrived. The story then fasts forwards to three months after. Logan's a single dad to four-year-old Hazel, and desperately on the lookout for a nanny (who won't jump him). Lily, now twenty-five, is six months pregnant, walks with a slight limp, and brings chocolate cookies for the firemen to say thank you. And overhearing Logan's requirement for a nanny asks for employment.
Hazel lost her mother six months ago and hasn't spoken since. Logan has been taking her to a therapist but, the shock of seeing her mother die in front of her has traumatized her.
I loved how Lily and Hazel connected instantly (though it seems a little unbelievable), the way Hazel is so comfortable with Lily. And when Logan and Lily finally succumb to their attraction, it was really funny seeing them uncomfortable since Hazel seemed to interrupt them. Oh, it was hilarious! And also a bit amusing, when instead of facing everything head-on, both of them keep skirting around their mutual attraction. Though understandable, seeing what happened in both their pasts.
While this is a book full of adorable cuddly gooeyness, it is also a bit dated. And it needs editing as well, particularly for the repetitions throughout the text. The conflict wasn't that convincing. But, there's a sweet epilogue which brought it to a great end.
dancingdynamos's review against another edition
3.0
3.5
hazel was my favorite
also what was that ending it was very anticlimactic…
hazel was my favorite
also what was that ending it was very anticlimactic…
julie_loves_books's review against another edition
3.0
If you're looking for a pregnancy story where the heroine needs someone to step in and help her out, this one is pretty light and quick. Lily lost her husband in an accident and while going to thank the fireman that helped save her, she finds out he needs a nanny for his daughter. Logan had also lost his wife not long ago and their daughter was struggling with it. She has been mute and going to therapy.
Finding out that Lily is pregnant, Logan worries that she'll want to leave once she has the baby. Lily in turn worries that Logan will want her to leave once Lily is in school. Of course, over time, they develop feelings for each other but don't really communicate them, as they don't want to disrupt the working relationship they have going on.
If you don't mind a book with a little bit of angst due to non-communication, then give this a go. There are quite a few sweet moments between the three of them while Lily is pregnant and after the baby is born. I like pregnancies in books and stand-in heroes, so I was able to overlook the little bit of extra drama in the story.
Nicknames: Baby Bug, Baby Bee
“Did you feel that, Hazel?” He said. “That’s the baby.” He leaned forward until his face was only inches from Lily’s belly. “Hello, baby. Are you a good girl? Are you a sweet little baby?” He rubbed her belly as Hazel placed another soft kiss on her belly.
She realized that Logan had put both of his big hands on her belly and was rubbing in gentle circles.
“Hi, baby girl,” he said loudly as he stroked her belly. The baby kicked and Logan smiled in delight. “She really does recognize my voice, doesn’t she?”
“Yes, I think so.” Lily smiled at him as he kissed her belly again.
“I can’t wait to meet you, baby,” he murmured against her belly. “I bet you’ll be as pretty and sweet as your mama.” He rubbed and kissed her belly repeatedly, talking softly to the baby as Lily stroked his hair and blinked back the sudden tears.
Finding out that Lily is pregnant, Logan worries that she'll want to leave once she has the baby. Lily in turn worries that Logan will want her to leave once Lily is in school. Of course, over time, they develop feelings for each other but don't really communicate them, as they don't want to disrupt the working relationship they have going on.
If you don't mind a book with a little bit of angst due to non-communication, then give this a go. There are quite a few sweet moments between the three of them while Lily is pregnant and after the baby is born. I like pregnancies in books and stand-in heroes, so I was able to overlook the little bit of extra drama in the story.
Nicknames: Baby Bug, Baby Bee
“Did you feel that, Hazel?” He said. “That’s the baby.” He leaned forward until his face was only inches from Lily’s belly. “Hello, baby. Are you a good girl? Are you a sweet little baby?” He rubbed her belly as Hazel placed another soft kiss on her belly.
She realized that Logan had put both of his big hands on her belly and was rubbing in gentle circles.
“Hi, baby girl,” he said loudly as he stroked her belly. The baby kicked and Logan smiled in delight. “She really does recognize my voice, doesn’t she?”
“Yes, I think so.” Lily smiled at him as he kissed her belly again.
“I can’t wait to meet you, baby,” he murmured against her belly. “I bet you’ll be as pretty and sweet as your mama.” He rubbed and kissed her belly repeatedly, talking softly to the baby as Lily stroked his hair and blinked back the sudden tears.
breesel's review against another edition
2.0
the hero pissed me off towards the end and the pacing was almost too quick for me but hey it was a quick read at least
jamieco's review against another edition
5.0
I read this a while ago, but I reread all the time and still love it! Though each time I do read, the h gets on my nerves a little more. She was incredibly annoying and selfish (towards the end).
elenicoulson's review against another edition
3.0
I feel like the only real drama was based around the fact neither of them would communicate their feelings towards each other it was very much back and forth. The random mommy calling from Hazel had a lack of reaction i think until someone brought it up. The grandparent thing was not it I feel like Lily should have brought up her easy forgiveness because of her not having that chance of a bigger family when she was younger and while Logan’s anger was reasonable he did act controlling about it especially when it was his choice. Had a lot of potential but would have loved more clarity
tefiangel's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
lemonrain's review
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
nikolaiswife's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
l_x_i_b_a's review against another edition
5.0
This book is so damn good that I finished reading in literally 3 hours. Mind you usually it takes me more than 3 hours to finish a book so the fact that I finished this book so fast is proof that I loved it! Logan is so sweet and I literally love him.