A review by jacobthebookworm
The Handy Nanny by K. Sterling

3.5

 Penn Tucker and Morris Mosby couldn't be more different if they tried, but they do have one big thing in common. After his sister dies shortly after giving birth to her daughter, Morris is tempted to walk away from the thriving music career he had with his sister and devote his time to taking care of his niece. When Reid Marshall hears of this, he calls someone he knows that can help in many ways. Upon his first arrival, Penn knows that this will be different than his past jobs, and he's determined to help Morris in every way that he can. But Penn has a past that he's never truly processed, and Morris could just be the one to do it. Throw in two meddling families and an encouraging (or pushy) friend group, and you have a recipe for something sweeter than chocolate cake.

Thank you to the author for an advanced copy in exchange for a review!

I signed up for an ARC of The Handy Nanny fully expecting nothing to come of it. Fast forward a few weeks, and this paperback and a few bonus goodies from the author show up in my mailbox. I had not previously read any of the Nannies of New York series, but I was excited to dive into this one nonetheless. Despite being centered around grief and the different ways that people process this complex emotion, this one was cute! I liked both Penn and Morris from the beginning, and I really liked watching their relationship grow and evolve. Penn and Morris were both complex characters, but I like that the author gave him a great character arc while still acting as a caregiver and support system for Morris.

This one can technically be read as a standalone, but it is best read in series order to get the backstories on characters.