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You Can't Kiss the Nanny, Brady Banks

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Brady and Violet story was everything that we wanted and weren’t ready for! I was ready for Brady to have to win my heart over but I was melting over him from the start! He is all star Wide reciever and a playboy at heart. That is until that one night stand that keeps taking space in his mind! Violet knows that her one night stand cannot be anything more even if she wanted it to. Fate brings them together when Violet ends up being the nanny for Brady’s child. Will temptation win? It was sweet watching the relationship with Brady and his kid. I loved that him and his baby momma had a great relationship so no drama there. The pull between these two is so strong and watching them was a delight! Sexy and of course I love the world that Piper rayne create that there is no doubt this is a must click!

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I just cannot resist a single dad, but to add Piper Rayne on top of that is a guarantee that I’ll love it! And Brady and Violet’s story is one I definitely enjoyed! Little Theo was the cutest and left me with the biggest smile in every one of his scenes.
If I thought Brady as a dad was hot that was nothing compared to when he went into sexy alpha ‘I want you and only you’ mode. It’s no wonder Violet couldn’t resist temptation. I loved how she strived to live the life she wanted, regardless of what anyone thought. There was some forced proximity going as she was the nanny and boy was that tension thick! I loved it and the anticipation of wondering ,not if but, when they’d give in had me eager to get to the next page. In typical Piper Rayne fashion, they delivered while leading me wanting more with that tasty nugget dropped about the next Kingsmen book.

The dual narration between Cindy Kay and Aaron Shedlock was just literal aural goodness. These two not only complimented each other as the ideal Brady and Cindy, their performance made for the perfect complement to this story.

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I love next gen stories and having Piper Rayne drop this one within another series was incredible. I also loved that they used the single dad trope like his parents book (Mad about the Banker) but made it completely different. I love that he has a good relationship with his son’s mom because I feel like we don’t see that enough in books. I loved Violet and could really feel her struggles on the page. Her family, her past loves, her struggle with career choices made her relatable. PR always delivers for me and I am estatic for Chase Andrews next!

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I really enjoyed the storyline and characters in this book.

From the way Brady and Violet initially met, to their reunion, and all that happened after, I could not get enough. Violet was absolutely amazing with Theo. I love how easily she transitioned into the role of his nanny.

I can't lie, I was a bit nervous about how this relationship between Brady and Violet would work out. Especially since they both have things from their pasts to work through. Yet as their relationship progressed, I found myself rooting for them. These two just fit together wonderfully.

When the "break up" happened, my heart sunk a bit. I mean I knew they would get back together in the end, but at that moment I really felt bad for each of them. Possibly even more so for Theo. I did love their reunion, and how all of that played out. After all it lead to a very happily ever after. Cannot wait to see these two in future books.

One quick thing...when that job offer came up, my mind immediately went to "who is it?", and it made me wonder if we might head back to that team sometime soon to find out.

Also the ending of this book has me eager to read Chase's story! I cannot freaking wait for that one.

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When Brady and Violet have a wild one night stand, Brady is left wanting more while Violet wants it to be a one time thing. They don’t even exchange names, but Brady spends six months looking for her. So of course everyone is surprised when Violet is hired to be the live in nanny for Brady’s adorable five year old.

Piper Rayne knocked it out of the park with this one! Brady and Violet fighting their attraction to each other was the greatest kind of tease. Brady’s young son was a scene stealer in the very best way, and watching Violet and Brady interacting together with him made my ovaries skip a beat. Add in the team camaraderie with all the men we’ve come to love on the Kingsmen team, and this book was absolute gold!

If you’re a sucker for a sports romance, this series will not disappoint!

Thank you to Valentine PR for providing me with an ARC of this book,

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YOU CAN'T KISS THE NANNY, BRADY BANKS By Piper Rayne

Brady is the Kingsmen's best wide receiver, rich and hot as hell. Brady has a one night stand and then spends six months trying to find her, little does he know that she is going to be her son's Nanny.

😊What i liked -

✔ One Night Stand/Sports Romance/Nanny Romance/Close Proximity/Forbidden Love/Rom-Com
✔ I laughed so hard in this thanks to Brady and his mom.(especially his mom)
✔ Maybe it is a little to early in the series but i think Brady is and will be my most favourite character in this series. He is hot, caring, funny and swoony sexy. (total book boyfriend material)
✔ I loved Violet's character too. She is strong yet vulnerable at times.(you somehow connect with her)
✔ I found Theo so cute and loved his relationship with Brady. Totally warms your heart.
✔ This book is full of laughs, tension, heartbreak and a whole bucketload of steamiliciously spice.( am on my way to enroll myself to a yoga class)


🤔What could have been better -

✔ Oh I did not want it to end.
✔ It would be really nice if they could just send me directions to Brady's place now that I am going start with yoga classes.


📚Who Should read :

👶Beginners
💝Romance Lovers
🏈Sports Romance Lovers
👩Nanny Romance Lovers


📈My Rating : 5/5

Thank you, Piper Rayne and Valentine PR for a copy.

P.s - After being introduced to Brady's folks I had to go and get the book with their story and mind you it's as kicka** as this one.

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Throwing back to MAD ABOUT THE BANKER by Piper Rayne when young Brady Banks is just a kid!

Fast forward about 22 years (warp speed) and you have YOU CANT KISS THE NANNY BRADY BANKS.

Brady Banks is an NFL stalwart who loves nothing more than his 5yo son Theo. He co-parents with his ex-wife, but when her job takes her overseas on a deployment, she proposes Brady get a nanny to help him care for Theo. Sounds like a plan until Brady meets the said nanny - one Violet, of the ‘I slept with Brady and didn’t think I’d ever see him again, until I did ….when I got the job nannying for his son’. So Violet and Brady put their (hot) past behind them for the sake of Theo and Violet’s lack of other employment. Until they can’t….

YOU CANT KISS THE NANNY BRADY BANKS is a (slight) age-gap, unrequited, mysterious stranger one night stand but wanting more, forbidden sports romance. There’s steam galore about Brady’s mansion (but with some shushing so Theo is none the wiser). There are also cameos from Brady’s parents, which I loved - as both Jasper and Lennon looked good with a few years on them (channeling this energy I have to say). Other themes include cultural norms and expectations (Violet is of Korean descent and not adhering to her parents expectations of what she should be achieving), Violet’s fear of being hurt after a cheating ex, and female friendships found.

This is the second bingeable instalment of the Kingsmen series, with Lee Burrows et al, all making appearances. Well worth your money!

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You think you’d be excited when the one night stand that you’ve been thinking about for months shows back up in your life….but Brady Banks is not. Because you can’t kiss the nanny. I enjoyed the second novel in the Kingsmen Football Stars series as it was filled with some of my favorite tropes forced proximity, single parent, and strong friendships. I definitely would recommend this novel to anyone who likes sports romances with a bit of spice & longing!

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You Can't Kiss the Nanny, Brady Banks by Piper Rayne is book Two in the Kingsmen Football Stars Series. This is the story of Violet and Brady. Brady and Violet have a hot one night together and that was to be it. But now a few months later Violet ends up become the Nanny to his son. I enjoyed this book and I hope to read more from this author.

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First, this series is quickly becoming one of my favorite sports romances. It is so well written and relatable.

Brady is a single dad to Theo. He has a great co-parenting relationship with Theo's mom, Hannah. While Hannah is out of the country, it's decided that Brady needs to get a nanny to help with Theo. Hannah hires Violet. Violet just happens to be the one night stand that Brady had six months ago and she ghosted him.

Forced proximity is the name of the game in this book, and it's favorite place is the pantry. I don't think I'll ever look at a pantry the same again. WHEW!!🔥🔥

I loved the relationship Brady has with Theo, and the relationship Violet has with Theo. It's a very child-centric thing. Not saying that the book is all about the kiddo, but when you have a storyline about a single dad the kiddo should be an integral part. Also, the co-parenting aspect was very well portrayed. There was respect and communication from both parties.

The audiobook was pretty good. I loved Aaron Shedlock's portrayal of Brady. I felt that he did the character justice. I wasn't as sold on Cindy Kay as Violet though. I found her voice to be too meek and soft, almost whiney at times. That's just not how I envisioned Violet. All in all, the audiobook is still worth buying or using a credit on.

💥Always check the TW/CW💥

Anywho! Time to wrap this up with the goodies:
Read: 4🌟🌟🌟🌟
Spice: 3 🌶🌶🌶
HEA

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Wonderfully witty, cute and compelling, You Can’t Kiss the Nanny, Brady Banks is such a fantastic rom com! This was my first Piper Rayne book and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The dynamic between Brady and Violet was so well executed and I adored the development of their relationship. Theo adds a fun extra dimension to the story that really gives it that something special. Highly recommend!

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It's time for more Capital Kingsmen Football and this time it's none other than the single dad/playboy Brady Banks who is gonna fall.

You Can't Kiss the Nanny, Brady Banks is such a fun story- you have the one night stand that you can't get out of your head, single dad whose awesome kid is the center of his world, and forced proximity with the nanny that loves the kid like her own. Not to mention the chemistry and heat that I love in Piper Rayne books plus some fun moments with not only Brady's parents (who have their own book - Mad About the Banker) but also some of the Kingsmen guys that will be getting their own HEA's in the future.

I really like Brady- yeah he is that flirty playboy that doesn't do relationships but he also evolved from being that guy pretty quickly after his ONS with the girl that he connected with in a way that blew his mind. But really I love so much about his personality- he's fun, down to earth, personable and his relationship with his son just had me with hearts in my eyes for him. The way he interacts with his parents/siblings as well as the way he co-parents with Hannah- let's just say I'd let him back me into the kitchen pantry anytime 😉 He's not perfect in any way but I still kind of adore him. Violet though- it took me a minute with her. I loved how sweet and caring she was toward Theo but her hang ups with her family and scars from relationships past also made her slightly annoying to me in how wishy washy she was at times. Like you can't be the one to throw up road blocks and pump the breaks but then be destroyed with the man with abandonment issues respects your boundaries without pushing for more.

I have to say that I am super pumped for the next Kingsmen installment- I just cannot wait to get more of Mr. Grump Chase Andrews and the drama that is bound to unfold with a certain teammates little sister!

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I think this is the best nanny×boss romance book!!!!!
About the story (spoiler free):
Brady is a playboy, who only does one nights stands. But when he has one night stand with Violet, he becomes obsessed with her. So when Violet shows up to his house that she is his son's new nanny, imagine Brady's reaction when he sees her. This is the where the fun begins!!!
This is my first book form Piper Rayne, and it was amazing!
If you love nanny×boss romance books, with a hoot football player who is a playboy, and with steamy sentence in the story then you must read THIS BOOK
Rating:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Thank you for the ARC Valentine PR ❤️❤️❤️

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“…when we’re together, it feels as though nothing else matters, as though nothing could ever be better than the two of us.”

I love this series so much. Each book has been so full of emotion and so much fun. You Can’t Kiss The Nanny, Brady Banks captivated me from the first page to the last. After a one night together, Brady has been obsessed with finding the woman he spent the night with. Imagine his surprise when six months later, she shows up as his nanny. Can these two resist the attraction that is simmering beneath the surface and keep their relationship professional?

Violet was a complex character that was struggling with her relationship with her family and with past romantic relationships. They have left her feeling unsure of herself and she feels that she can’t trust her feelings. She feels disposable in her own life and my heart went out to her. She’s terrified of opening her heart, but Brady and his son try their best to shatter her defenses.

Brady is just adorable. He’s fiercely protective of his son and such a good father. His patience and resolve to do what’s right for both Violet and his son was so heartwarming. He had some scars from his own past and has his own fears that he needs to overcome before he can trust in his heart.

“I promise to show you how you should be treated and I won’t stop until you believe in our happily ever after.”

Violet and Brady had a white-hot chemistry that was absolutely electric. I loved watching Violet bloom under Brady’s attention. His determination to communicate was so honest and refreshing and I loved how tender and sensitive he was to make Violet comfortable in her own feelings. They both had to learn how to open themselves up and trust in another person.

Full of spine-tingling chemistry, laugh out loud humor, push and pull banter and so much heart, You Can’t Kiss The Nanny, Brady Banks was a fun, fast read that tugged at my emotions. Brady and Violet were perfection together and I loved Violet’s relationship with Theo as well. It was so refreshing to see how Brady coparented as well. Now I’m anxiously awaiting Chase’s story!!!

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You can’t kiss the nanny, Brady Banks
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️4/5
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I received this as an arc from Valentine pr. After reading this one, I want to read the first in the series!

Brady we’ve known since the beginning is a playboy. He’s a single dad, and mom is still in the picture, but travels for work.

Brady and Violet have a one night stand and go their separate way without even exchanging phone numbers. Brady’s baby mama will be gone for a few months and he needs some help, so he hires a nanny. To his surprise the nanny is Violet…..

I absolutely love Violet! She’s so strong, brave, and courageous for standing up to her family the way she did! Violet and Brady have such a funny relationship, trying to act like neither of them cares.

There are so many amazing tropes
🔥single dad
🔥one night stand
🔥employee/boss
🔥sports romance
🔥forced proximity
🔥cute kid
🔥happy ever after

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You Can't Kiss the Nanny, Brady Banks by Piper Rayne is the second book in the Kingsmen Football Stars Series. This is Violet and Brady‘s story.
 
Brady is a very self-confident and successful man, and he is a football player. But the part I liked about him the most was his amazing relationship with his son. His family in general is lovely and I love his parents as well. Because of his son, he isn’t really doing relationships, but one night with a mysterious woman left an impression on him. And when the new nanny arrived, it’s no other than that woman.
 
Violet is a woman who goes her own way. She has Korean heritage and the expectations her parents have of her are way too high. That was so sad to see because Violet is such a nice and loving person.
 
The book starts off very steamy and I could immediately feel the chemistry between Violet and Brady. But when she becomes the nanny, things obviously get a lot more complicated. I liked following that and the found family aspect of the book was amazing.
 
Overall, You Can't Kiss the Nanny, Brady Banks is such a great romance with such a loving and swoon worthy side. 4 stars.
 
(ARC kindly provided in exchange for a review.)

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Fun, sexy & entertaining

Piper Rayne just keeps bringing out books I can't resist, added to that list is YOU CAN'T KISS THE NANNY, BRADY BANKS. This is a one-night stand, single dad, nanny romance that had me swooning and sighing with the turn of every page. If you thought Lee Burrows was swoonworthy, let me tell you now, he has nothing on Brady Banks.

Brady has the reputation of being a forever playboy, but as soon as he sets eyes on Violet he's lost. He is totally smitten by her, and it's fun watching his emotions go from lust to love. Brady and Violet indulged in a one-night stand six months earlier and never exchanged names. Unknowingly Brady has hired Violet to be his son's nanny.

Violet would never have guessed that, after catching her fiancé cheating, and rebounding with a total stranger, that she would find herself in her current situation ... nanny to the son of her rebound. I loved Violet, she's the girl who is wary because she doesn't want her heart broken again. I loved how her character evolved and she found her voice, especially when it came to her parents.

From beginning to end this book was captivating, enjoyable, and thoroughly entertaining. Brady and Violet were amazing, their banter, their heat and chemistry, the moments of avoidance, they were flawed yet perfect. Brady won my heart with his parenting of little Theo, talk about exploding ovaries!! Speaking of Theo, he was such an adorable little scene stealer. I admired the relationship Brady had with Theo's mum Hannah, they were wonderful co-parents, thank goodness she wasn't one of those crazy exes. Yes, Brady and Violet have their difficulties, yet they always managed to fix the problem as it arose, so thankfully there's no over-the-top drama. That ending ... simply perfect.

This was a fun, sexy, sweet, heartwarming read. It is realistic and relatable, with two main characters who I would love to have as friends. Next up is Chase and Twyla's story, Over My Brother's Dead Body, Chase Andrews, and I can't wait. Their story has been brewing for a while.

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I absolutely loved this brilliant second-chance romance. As you see from the title, it's a little forbidden, but it isn't really. We sort of got a glimpse of this relationship in book 1. The way their chemistry flew from the pages was really great to read.

Brady and Violet were very hesitant to give in to their lust, but Brady is completely smitten with her, and so is his son Theo, who is completely adorable. And as the norm, when a child's character is written properly, they steal the show. And Theo stole a huge amount of the limelight.

Now, I can't speak about what happens between Brady and Violet. Just know it's emotional, raw, and one hell of a ride. This book was a great read. And I thoroughly recommend it.

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RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐.5
SPICE: 🔥🔥🔥.5

Piper Rayne's Kingsmen Football series is now pitching 1.00 (yes, wrong sports metaphor) with enjoyable reads. The second book in the series introduces us to Brady and Violet.

After a spectacular night together, Violet abruptly leaves Brady without any way to contact her, much less a name. Fast forward to later, they find themselves in each other's orbit again after Brady needs a live-in nanny since the mother of his young son is going away overseas. Now Violet is living in a very much single and equally very much interested Brady, but the demons in her past and the high expectations from her parents have the nanny hesitating to jump in, regardless of how much she wants to lose herself in Brady.

How can you not fall in love with Brady and Violet? Brady is book-boyfriend perfection. While he is passionate about football, his life centers around his family, especially his son Theo. His dynamic with his family is so fun to watch, especially when he is mortified at his parents' open approach to bedroom activities. He is so considerate and thoughtful when it comes to Violet.

Violet meets Brady's charisma, pound for pound. She is independent and courageous. I could relate so much to the conflict with her parents, and she handled it like I wish I could have at her age. Her connection with Theo is so well done. It felt organic and sincere; Piper Rayne did a great job of establishing little details along the way to build their connection.

The chemistry between Brady and Violet is unquestionable. Even from their one-night stand, you could feel the connection that just gets re-ignited into a fantastic slow burn when they meet again.

This book can be read as a standalone, but it does incorporate characters from Book 1 and future books in the series. I also love the little Easter eggs from Piper Rayne's other series.

If you are into sports romances, second chance romance, or hot-for-boss romance, this is a must-add to your TBR.

** I am voluntarily reviewing an advance copy of this book. Thank you to Piper Rayne and Valentine PR and Literary Management for providing an ARC. **

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This football, single dad, nanny romance is an absolutely touchdown from Piper Rayne! Piper Rayne’s writing is sensual and sexy, accessible and well paced, and perfectly interwoven with humor and heart. Piper Rayne’s characters shine as we witness their highs and lows and the beauty of falling in love. This book was such a delight I will now need to go back and read the first in the series and I can not wait for the next!

This novel has so many things I absolutely love in a contemporary Romance. I loved getting Piper Rayne’s take on a nanny romance, and I love that these two have a moment six months before she becomes his nanny. While the romance between Brady and Violet is the center of this novel, the true heart can be found in the beautiful ways Piper Rayne explore family and friendship. I love that Brady and his son’s mother has a strong mutual respect for each other, I love that they communicate and work together in raising their son. I love that Brady has a strong family relationship with his father and stepmom, who give his such a strong foundation of understanding what he wants to build in his own family. While Violet might not have the same familial support that Brady does she is able to see and experience their love as well as strong friendships which provide the support she needs as she is going to trust someone with her heart. This novel is built on tension and longing, and Piper Rayne really uses this to their advantage as they are laying the foundation of understanding between Brady and Piper. The sensuality of this novel is steamy and sexy, filled with consent and communication. There are so many charming and lovely moments between Violet and Theo (Brady’s son) and Brady and Theo, that show Violet what type of man Brady is and in turn what type of woman she is.

I would highly recommend this novel if these are your types of tropes! Piper Rayne is a gem and I can’t wait for more installments in this series!

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