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shannon_cocktailsandbooks's review
3.0
MARINE FOR HIRE is a lighthearted, funny story about a Marine impersonating a nanny. Sam is a sniper for the Marines and his best friend wants him to pose as a nanny to protect his sister, Sheri and her seven month old twins from her ex-husband. They don’t want Sherri to know Sam is guarding her because she is an independent woman and doesn’t want her family trying to control her life. Since Sam owes his friend a favor he reluctantly agrees, but he has no idea how to be a nanny. Sam is an alpha male Marine who knows more about power tools than diapers and housework. There are many funny moments when Sam, the big, bad marine tries to do something domestic, but is totally clueless.
Sheri is a sleep deprived new mother. She is trying to figure out how to take care of twins on her own, but has little confidence in her mothering abilities. Although Sheri loves her twins, she is always questioning herself. Sam is a thoughtful guy and tries to reassure Sheri by telling her what a great mom she is. I admire the way Sheri stands up for herself and is never afraid to say what is on her mind.
There is strong chemistry between Sam and Sheri, but Sam can’t tell Sheri who he really is and he worries that when she discovers his deception, she will be mad and hurt. I love how Sam and Sheri are always up front about their mutual attraction and never play games or pretend they don’t care. Sam is a combination of sweet and tough, with a great body and Sheri can’t keep her hands off of him. Sam has always been attracted to Sheri and can’t believe his good fortune. Tawne Fenske writes a cute story.
Reviewed by Karen for Cocktails and Books
Sheri is a sleep deprived new mother. She is trying to figure out how to take care of twins on her own, but has little confidence in her mothering abilities. Although Sheri loves her twins, she is always questioning herself. Sam is a thoughtful guy and tries to reassure Sheri by telling her what a great mom she is. I admire the way Sheri stands up for herself and is never afraid to say what is on her mind.
There is strong chemistry between Sam and Sheri, but Sam can’t tell Sheri who he really is and he worries that when she discovers his deception, she will be mad and hurt. I love how Sam and Sheri are always up front about their mutual attraction and never play games or pretend they don’t care. Sam is a combination of sweet and tough, with a great body and Sheri can’t keep her hands off of him. Sam has always been attracted to Sheri and can’t believe his good fortune. Tawne Fenske writes a cute story.
Reviewed by Karen for Cocktails and Books
bananatricky's review
3.0
This was quite a nice story.
Sam is on leave from the Marines for reasons unknown. His "friend" Mac sort of blackmails him into being his sister Sheri's nanny to her twin boys. She is recently divorced and Mac doesn't like her ex-husband - who is also military. The only problem is, Sam has been lusting after Sheri for years.
Sheri is suffering from comparison with other 'normal mothers' and finds Sam the answer to all her prayers. Soon the sparks are flying but will Sheri forgive him when he tells her he is all the things she hates - a liar and a Marine?
I'm getting old, yet another book that had too much sex and not enough story,
Sam is on leave from the Marines for reasons unknown. His "friend" Mac sort of blackmails him into being his sister Sheri's nanny to her twin boys. She is recently divorced and Mac doesn't like her ex-husband - who is also military. The only problem is, Sam has been lusting after Sheri for years.
Sheri is suffering from comparison with other 'normal mothers' and finds Sam the answer to all her prayers. Soon the sparks are flying but will Sheri forgive him when he tells her he is all the things she hates - a liar and a Marine?
I'm getting old, yet another book that had too much sex and not enough story,
thereadingbel's review against another edition
4.0
Sheri is a newly divorced woman and the mother of twin 7 month-old boys. Her Ex is a jerk who left her soon after she gave birth to the boys and took off to have fun with a stripper. Of course once the divorce is final, her Ex becomes an ass trying to get Sheri to take him back. He claimed that she's not a good mom for not getting back with him and thought the boys needed a mother and father. Never mind the fact that he doesn't bother to ask to see the boys. They had been living in Hawaii and she ended up staying for a new job, moving to a different Hawaiian island and a new house now she just needs a nanny to help look after the boys.
Sam is a marine who's off on leave and considering whether or not he'll re-enlist for another tour of duty. Sam has been friends with Mac since they were in college and Sam owes Mac for saving his life in the past. The last thing Sam expects is for Mac to show up asking him to pose as a nanny for his sister to protect her from her Ex husband. Sam has 6 sisters that have many kids and he likes kids but that doesn't mean that he's a fit nanny. Mac tells him it's only needed for a couple weeks as the Ex will be shipped off to his next assignment soon. Sam agrees because he owes Mac but since Sheri has an issue with overbearing marines, Mac's insisting they lie about Sam's background and Sam isn't thrilled about the idea.
Mac takes Sam to Hawaii to meet up with Sheri and get him settled in. When they arrive, Sheri isn't sure about Sam but when the twins take to him, he manages to change a diaper and puts together a good dinner, she decides that she'll give him a chance as her manny. Sam actually remembers Sheri from college and he had a crush on her. It's been years since then but Sam is surprised to realize that his attraction to Sheri has only grown. The attraction is mutual too as Sheri has a hard time not thinking dirty thoughts about Sam. Sam does his best to scout things out and make sure things are as safe as he can make them as he starts his position as Sheri's manny. Things go well between them but the attraction makes things very difficult as they both have trouble keeping their hands off each other. They don't exactly succeed in this though and each time they slip they both agree they shouldn't have done whatever they slipped and did and then try to act like it didn't happen. Sam would actually like to have something happen but he is lying to her and there are problems. Mac made it clear to him to keep his "hands off my sister" and the lie he is living not telling Sheri the truth.
Will the lies keep these two apart? Sheri just left a bad marriage with her ex and will the lies end up being to much for Sheri? There was some humor in this story it flowed really well and the story makes you want to swoon for Sam and Sheri the chemistry is there but the lies may destroy it all.
Sam is a marine who's off on leave and considering whether or not he'll re-enlist for another tour of duty. Sam has been friends with Mac since they were in college and Sam owes Mac for saving his life in the past. The last thing Sam expects is for Mac to show up asking him to pose as a nanny for his sister to protect her from her Ex husband. Sam has 6 sisters that have many kids and he likes kids but that doesn't mean that he's a fit nanny. Mac tells him it's only needed for a couple weeks as the Ex will be shipped off to his next assignment soon. Sam agrees because he owes Mac but since Sheri has an issue with overbearing marines, Mac's insisting they lie about Sam's background and Sam isn't thrilled about the idea.
Mac takes Sam to Hawaii to meet up with Sheri and get him settled in. When they arrive, Sheri isn't sure about Sam but when the twins take to him, he manages to change a diaper and puts together a good dinner, she decides that she'll give him a chance as her manny. Sam actually remembers Sheri from college and he had a crush on her. It's been years since then but Sam is surprised to realize that his attraction to Sheri has only grown. The attraction is mutual too as Sheri has a hard time not thinking dirty thoughts about Sam. Sam does his best to scout things out and make sure things are as safe as he can make them as he starts his position as Sheri's manny. Things go well between them but the attraction makes things very difficult as they both have trouble keeping their hands off each other. They don't exactly succeed in this though and each time they slip they both agree they shouldn't have done whatever they slipped and did and then try to act like it didn't happen. Sam would actually like to have something happen but he is lying to her and there are problems. Mac made it clear to him to keep his "hands off my sister" and the lie he is living not telling Sheri the truth.
Will the lies keep these two apart? Sheri just left a bad marriage with her ex and will the lies end up being to much for Sheri? There was some humor in this story it flowed really well and the story makes you want to swoon for Sam and Sheri the chemistry is there but the lies may destroy it all.
pattycica's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
jaimereadsromance's review
4.0
Another funny, sweet read from Tawna Fenske. Does she know how to write a romantic comedy or what?
The idea of a big, burly Marine passing as a Manny is kind of laughable in itself, but I guess when you are a newly divorced mother of 7 month-old twins you'll take help in any form you can get.
Sam was seriously swoonworthy and every time he interacted with the babies my ovaries jumped a little bit. One minute he was so sweet and attentive to them, the next minute he would be alone with Sheri talking dirty, and it was super hot. It was like he was "a gentlemen in the streets and a freak in the sheets." See what I did there? It was a total roll reversal going on in this book and I loved it. Sheri and Sam are perfect for each other.
I just kept waiting for Sam's true identity to be revealed and wasn't looking forward to the problems it would cause. I never would have expected Mac to be the voice of reason for Sheri.
I actually hope we get to read Mac's story soon. Paybacks are a bitch. Haha!
*I received an ARC from the author/publisher in exchange for an honest review.
The idea of a big, burly Marine passing as a Manny is kind of laughable in itself, but I guess when you are a newly divorced mother of 7 month-old twins you'll take help in any form you can get.
Sam was seriously swoonworthy and every time he interacted with the babies my ovaries jumped a little bit. One minute he was so sweet and attentive to them, the next minute he would be alone with Sheri talking dirty, and it was super hot. It was like he was "a gentlemen in the streets and a freak in the sheets." See what I did there? It was a total roll reversal going on in this book and I loved it. Sheri and Sam are perfect for each other.
I just kept waiting for Sam's true identity to be revealed and wasn't looking forward to the problems it would cause. I never would have expected Mac to be the voice of reason for Sheri.
I actually hope we get to read Mac's story soon. Paybacks are a bitch. Haha!
*I received an ARC from the author/publisher in exchange for an honest review.
mischievousreads's review
5.0
Review from: Mischievous Reads
The last thing Sam Kercher expected was to be a manny (male nanny) for a single mother with bouncing twin babies. He's a marine from head to toe, so changing diapers aren't probably the hardest thing to do. Sheridan just got out of a nasty divorce and she's sworn off military men. It's up to Sam to keep his identity hidden, be Sheridan's bodyguard and juggle two little bouncing baby boys all at once. Piece of cake, right?
WARNING: Drinking of beverages while reading the book is unadvised.
Tawna Fenske is the queen of romance comedy, I swear. I've read a couple of books by her and I always end up spitting a drink or trying to wipe tears off my eyes. The first book I've read of her was Frisky Business, you can find my review of it here. And fairly recently, Ms. Fenske just tied the knot with her "Gentleman friend"! A big congratulations to the couple!
Marine For Hire is definitely one of the best romance comedy I've ever read. It's pretty much a quick read, almost 200 pages, but despite how short it seems, it's such a worth it read. At least this time I didn't burn my tongue just like what happened when I drank hot chocolate while reading a previous work from her.
Sam Kercher is a full blooded marine, but he's currently on hold and is off the tour for some time. When his old friend Mac Patton provides a request he can't reject out of the code of honor, he suddenly finds himself convincing Mac's newly divorced sister with infant twin boys that he works as a manny (male nanny). And boy did he ever remember Mac's sister back in college looking all hot... but she's off limits.
Now, who can resist such hotness when Sheridan lays her eyes upon this gorgeous beefcake standing next to her brother saying that he's the new nanny. Oh, and let's not forget the fact that he can even change diapers better than she can! But when she's already sworn off military men, having come from a military home and even getting married to her military ex-husband who cheated on her with a stripper. So, no. Military men? She ain't touching that. No Sir-ee. But she's totally convinced Sam isn't military with the way he handled her kids; he's basically just a hot hunk of deliciousness. If he can calm her screeching and squealing twin boys down better than she can, then why not?
Aren't they so cute?!!! I'm in love with the twins. Like seriously.
I love the way this book targets the crazy side of parenthood, especially with infants and toddlers. The diaper changing, teething, lots and lots of crying. There's barely any rest of the parents! Sheridan thinks she's a lousy mother, because she seriously can't handle the twins with all the crying and she can't even tell Jackson and Jeffrey apart at one glance; she still needs to look at a birthmark to know who's who. She often compares herself with "normal" mothers, because she thinks she's not doing things right. And Sam in the picture just made her life easy... when she doesn't know he's singing them the marine anthem as lullabies and making military references towards the babies.
Sam definitely made her life easy... a little too easy. Now she's got herself fantasizing about him and then she's Google-ing sexual harassment between employers and subordinates because she can't handle her libido, and so can't he.
The book is equally funny and sexy; romance in the right period and situation. Especially with someone as sexy as Sam, life is meant to be way sensual. The chemistry between them, not only in terms of sexual but as "parents" too is over the top. And he's just so sweet too. Why can't all guys be like Sam?
Everything about this book is just awesome for me. And I can't wait to read more of Tawna Fenske's books. I've also finished reading the next book to the series which features Mac and her best friend Kelly.
The last thing Sam Kercher expected was to be a manny (male nanny) for a single mother with bouncing twin babies. He's a marine from head to toe, so changing diapers aren't probably the hardest thing to do. Sheridan just got out of a nasty divorce and she's sworn off military men. It's up to Sam to keep his identity hidden, be Sheridan's bodyguard and juggle two little bouncing baby boys all at once. Piece of cake, right?
WARNING: Drinking of beverages while reading the book is unadvised.
Tawna Fenske is the queen of romance comedy, I swear. I've read a couple of books by her and I always end up spitting a drink or trying to wipe tears off my eyes. The first book I've read of her was Frisky Business, you can find my review of it here. And fairly recently, Ms. Fenske just tied the knot with her "Gentleman friend"! A big congratulations to the couple!
Marine For Hire is definitely one of the best romance comedy I've ever read. It's pretty much a quick read, almost 200 pages, but despite how short it seems, it's such a worth it read. At least this time I didn't burn my tongue just like what happened when I drank hot chocolate while reading a previous work from her.
Sam Kercher is a full blooded marine, but he's currently on hold and is off the tour for some time. When his old friend Mac Patton provides a request he can't reject out of the code of honor, he suddenly finds himself convincing Mac's newly divorced sister with infant twin boys that he works as a manny (male nanny). And boy did he ever remember Mac's sister back in college looking all hot... but she's off limits.
"You can't be serious," she said, her face registering the fact that she'd caught on to what Mac was driving at. "You hired Beefcake here as my nanny?" She looked at Sam, then flushed. "No offense. I'm sure you're very nice."
"On occasion," Sam said, and took another step forward. "It's Sam, actually, but we can go with Mr. Beefcake if that's more comfortable."
Now, who can resist such hotness when Sheridan lays her eyes upon this gorgeous beefcake standing next to her brother saying that he's the new nanny. Oh, and let's not forget the fact that he can even change diapers better than she can! But when she's already sworn off military men, having come from a military home and even getting married to her military ex-husband who cheated on her with a stripper. So, no. Military men? She ain't touching that. No Sir-ee. But she's totally convinced Sam isn't military with the way he handled her kids; he's basically just a hot hunk of deliciousness. If he can calm her screeching and squealing twin boys down better than she can, then why not?
Aren't they so cute?!!! I'm in love with the twins. Like seriously.
I love the way this book targets the crazy side of parenthood, especially with infants and toddlers. The diaper changing, teething, lots and lots of crying. There's barely any rest of the parents! Sheridan thinks she's a lousy mother, because she seriously can't handle the twins with all the crying and she can't even tell Jackson and Jeffrey apart at one glance; she still needs to look at a birthmark to know who's who. She often compares herself with "normal" mothers, because she thinks she's not doing things right. And Sam in the picture just made her life easy... when she doesn't know he's singing them the marine anthem as lullabies and making military references towards the babies.
Sam definitely made her life easy... a little too easy. Now she's got herself fantasizing about him and then she's Google-ing sexual harassment between employers and subordinates because she can't handle her libido, and so can't he.
"And I'm especially glad your douchebag ex is gone." She frowned. "Was that too insensitive?"
"Please. I spent three years married to Captain Insensitive. At this point you could tell me to go fuck myself and I'd feel giddy someone's talking dirty to me."
The book is equally funny and sexy; romance in the right period and situation. Especially with someone as sexy as Sam, life is meant to be way sensual. The chemistry between them, not only in terms of sexual but as "parents" too is over the top. And he's just so sweet too. Why can't all guys be like Sam?
Everything about this book is just awesome for me. And I can't wait to read more of Tawna Fenske's books. I've also finished reading the next book to the series which features Mac and her best friend Kelly.
booksndoggies's review against another edition
5.0
Tawna has a way of making characters you can’t help but fall in love with. Sam and Sheri are made for each other and I love the banter through the whole book
coraotf's review
4.0
3.5 stars
Though the heroine's slowness to put things together was bothersome, I really liked the story and the characters. I'm definitely in for the next one.
Though the heroine's slowness to put things together was bothersome, I really liked the story and the characters. I'm definitely in for the next one.
beckymmoe's review
2.0
(2 1/2 stars)
Okay story, okay characters, but the whole story left me feeling mostly meh. Plus, those had to be the most convenient set of twin babies ever created--they were cute when they needed to be cute, pooped or passed gas when humorous effect was needed, present when they were required for a scene to play out right, and then magically taken care of when the adults didn't need them there anymore. They were sleeping when the adults needed grownup time and kept themselves amused at the beach for a whole day while Sam and Sheri took turns having fun while the other "watched the kids". Seriously, they were like cardboard cutout characters. Get them out when you need them, just set them aside when you don't.
Example: A scene would start out great--Sam and Sheri return to her house to find her brother Mac reading the seven-month-old boys a "bedtime story" involving tactical gear--obviously some sort of manual. Adorable, right? Though the setup isn't really described much--we're not sure how exactly the boys and their uncle are situated here except that Mac's sitting and has the book in his lap. Sheri manages to hug both the boys at the same time and thank her brother for watching them. Then the three adults engage in conversation, Sheri punches her brother in the shoulder, Sam gets between them, Sheri hugs Mac--the entire rest of the scene, the twins aren't mentioned once. Who has them? It seems everyone's arms are busy. Are they on the floor, silent and unmoving? Sitting on furniture? They're not crawling yet, but seven-month-olds can usually roll and scoot and often pull themselves up to standing, yet no one seems to be keeping an eye on them at all. They can't have been in seats or carriers, not if Sheri hugged them both--it's as if they both disappear into thin air as soon as they're no longer needed to make a scene cute.
Drove me crazy. Obviously. There was potential here--not just with the kids but with the whole story--but it never was fully realized. The setup for the next book--featuring Mac and Sheri's friend Kelli, apparently--sounds as if it could be amusing, but I'm just not sure.
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Okay story, okay characters, but the whole story left me feeling mostly meh. Plus, those had to be the most convenient set of twin babies ever created--they were cute when they needed to be cute, pooped or passed gas when humorous effect was needed, present when they were required for a scene to play out right, and then magically taken care of when the adults didn't need them there anymore. They were sleeping when the adults needed grownup time and kept themselves amused at the beach for a whole day while Sam and Sheri took turns having fun while the other "watched the kids". Seriously, they were like cardboard cutout characters. Get them out when you need them, just set them aside when you don't.
Example: A scene would start out great--Sam and Sheri return to her house to find her brother Mac reading the seven-month-old boys a "bedtime story" involving tactical gear--obviously some sort of manual. Adorable, right? Though the setup isn't really described much--we're not sure how exactly the boys and their uncle are situated here except that Mac's sitting and has the book in his lap. Sheri manages to hug both the boys at the same time and thank her brother for watching them. Then the three adults engage in conversation, Sheri punches her brother in the shoulder, Sam gets between them, Sheri hugs Mac--the entire rest of the scene, the twins aren't mentioned once. Who has them? It seems everyone's arms are busy. Are they on the floor, silent and unmoving? Sitting on furniture? They're not crawling yet, but seven-month-olds can usually roll and scoot and often pull themselves up to standing, yet no one seems to be keeping an eye on them at all. They can't have been in seats or carriers, not if Sheri hugged them both--it's as if they both disappear into thin air as soon as they're no longer needed to make a scene cute.
Drove me crazy. Obviously. There was potential here--not just with the kids but with the whole story--but it never was fully realized. The setup for the next book--featuring Mac and Sheri's friend Kelli, apparently--sounds as if it could be amusing, but I'm just not sure.
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.