Scan barcode
whatjennareads's review
5.0
Hawke…the ultimate spoiled rich man needed a massive wake up call…and boy did he get it!
I’ll be honest, I was not a fan of him through about 40% of this book but I knew that’s how the author wanted us to feel. He’s spoiled, conceited, and selfish. When he discovers he’s a father he doesn’t want ANYTHING to do with his daughter. However, because he loves the lifestyle he has he’s “forced” to take his daughter on for a year…a bet he made with his grandfather who controls his trust.
When Hawke decides to do the bare minimum and loses the first two Nanny’s within a week enter Addison: the sister of his enemies. I loved how Addison was portrayed in this story. She’s fierce, strong, takes no crap from Hawke or any others even though she has a physical disability.
As their story progressed I came around to Hawke and by the end I really liked him and his transformation. I do wish there had been a little more connection with the baby on Hawkes end as it was super fast but overall the story was really good and I look forward to the rest of the brothers!
4.5 ⭐️
2
I’ll be honest, I was not a fan of him through about 40% of this book but I knew that’s how the author wanted us to feel. He’s spoiled, conceited, and selfish. When he discovers he’s a father he doesn’t want ANYTHING to do with his daughter. However, because he loves the lifestyle he has he’s “forced” to take his daughter on for a year…a bet he made with his grandfather who controls his trust.
When Hawke decides to do the bare minimum and loses the first two Nanny’s within a week enter Addison: the sister of his enemies. I loved how Addison was portrayed in this story. She’s fierce, strong, takes no crap from Hawke or any others even though she has a physical disability.
As their story progressed I came around to Hawke and by the end I really liked him and his transformation. I do wish there had been a little more connection with the baby on Hawkes end as it was super fast but overall the story was really good and I look forward to the rest of the brothers!
4.5 ⭐️
2
deareaderzoe's review
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.
hollgentle's review against another edition
5.0
Grumpy single Dad indeed. I won’t lie, I did not like Hawk in the beginning, and I wasn’t sure where the story was really going to go. Talk about a roller coaster ride. I loved Addison she was just pure sunshine, and strength. All of the angst and banter as these enemies slowly become so much more. Samantha Christy has a way of writing a story that pulls you in from start to finish and really makes you feel every emotion while you’re reading. I’m definitely excited to learn more about the family now.
diatour's review
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
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
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
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
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.
lydiaewinters's review
- 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
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.