I think this audiobook surprised me with how spicy it was! I honestly wasn’t a huge fan of the narration - particularly when the male narrator was doing some kind of impression of the female character etc. I thought this could have been a great story if there was a bit more substance to it, as the premise sounded really good.

Oh the way I love a single dad x nanny trope! This was so cute and had plenty of spice and all the heart.

Featuring found family, and a great narration, I can’t wait to add more of the author’s books to my TBR!

*many thanks to Dreamscape Media and Netgalley for the gifted copy for review

This single dad/nanny romance also stars a precocious five year old that is totally adorable, but the love story between the adults fell a little flat for me. The dialogue felt stilted and the dominant guy language was a bit much at times. I listened to the audiobook and the way the Soutern accent was done for the male character was grating and really took me out of the mood of the moment. It had potential, but just didn't work for me.

THIS BOOK. Oh my lanta. I didn’t know what I was getting into but I was blushing and giggling and kicking my feet listening along. This is one of those books that will suck you in and keep you on your toes! A must read if you’re in for spice.

Tell Me Lies by Hannah Gray was my first by this author. I was able to listen to the audio version of this and really enjoyed listening to how the story unfolded. I think if I was reading it myself I would have not liked it as much. I felt as the story could be a little repetitive and seemed to slow down too much at parts. But when the twist hit and the story really broke loose, it had me hooked.

Thank you to Hannah Gray, Dreamscape and Netgalley for the ALC and the opportunity to read this in exchange for my honest opinion.

Okayyyy while I will 100% not be recommending this book on the high school shelfs, I will be recommending it to anyone else who will listen. I mean ,hockey player single dad, already hooked.

Add in he is an amazing dad, goofy, sweet, and oh so helpful to Maci in writing her spicy scenes. Top tier book boyfriend. Logan Sterns is perfection and can he be real??

He and Maci are actually honestly everything. That third act break up was not so much. But hey, drama makes it that much better in the end right?? I adored these characters and CANNOT wait to meet more of the Sharks.

THESE NARRORATORS WERE PERFECT.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for a chance to read and review.

I couldn't get into this one as much as I wanted to but I still found it to be a good read. I just felt like something was missing for me.

Single dad x nanny romance trope. Logan is a single dad and a famous hockey player who finds a nanny for his daughter in Maci, who is a writer struggling with writer's block. Maci takes the job hoping to find some inspiration and running from her past. She finds inspiration for her book in what develops in her real life between her and Logan. I loved the characters in this book! It was great getting to know Logan, his daughter Amelia, Maci and the important people in their lives. There were some really funny scenes that made me laugh out loud. Logan was fun, charismatic, and just want a girl wants in the bedroom. There were some cheesy parts to their romance, but overall, I really enjoyed this book. The narrators Chloe Ryan and Walker Williams did a great job bringing these characters to life.

Thank you NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for the ALC in exchange for my honest review.

3 ⭐️
Thank you to netgalley and dreamscape media for the ALC!!!

This was my first Hannah Gray book, and I'm not too sure what I expected, but it was NOT Logan's filthy mouth 🫣

I thoroughly enjoyed the found family aspect, and how easily Maci fit into the family, however I didn't fully understand why they fell in love lol - felt a little bit forced, and there was no real build-up. I also have to admit, I was a little confused by the twist. The mother ran a red light and crashed into Maci's father, yet Maci feels guilty??? Ummm... anyways, Amelia was so cute, however, as the daughter of a childminder, no 3-year-old talks like that 😅 (more of a tiny adult).

Overall, I enjoyed the book for the most part, and the narrators did a great job with their characters and would totally listen to more of their work 🙃

Thank you NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for the ARC of this audiobook for my honest review

I really enjoyed this romance, it had alot of tension and just a really enjoyable storyline. I especially enjoyed that she was an author writing about what was happening cause it felt like that was what I was listening to. The aftermath of what she writes so it was like breaking the fourth wall for books … hahahaha. It was great, amazing characters and I think a lot of thought was put into this romance. Loved it.

Oh i loveddd this book! Logan has such a filthy mouth and I am hereee for it. Single dad / nanny trope will always be my favorite! I'll eat it up everytime and i love when the FMC is an author and he gives her inspiration for the books. The tension was sooo good i was eating it up. The narrators did such a good job! They were new to me narrators and i now i need to listen to other books with them

to be completely honest with you, this story did not hook me whatsoever. maybe i'm just an impatient reader, but if a book isn't picking up within the first 4 chapters, i'm gone. i gave up relatively quickly. it didn't feel original or fresh.

I was really drawn into Logan and Maci’s story. It was very enjoyable. I loved the single dad/nanny, grumpy/sunshine tropes. These two are fire together. Amy is adorable and the bonds she shares with Maci is beautiful. I cannot wait to dive into the rest of the series.

This was an amazing book! I loved their story! I highly recommend you pick this up. The narrators did an amazing job. This was my first book by Hannah gray and it definitely won’t be my last.

single dad and nanny will forever be one of my favorite tropes and this one was done so well! this man was perfection, no complaints what so ever. Logan is the most amazing man, he is such a loving father and would do anything for both of his girls. Once i started the audio for this one i was HOOKED and couldn't stop. Maci was exactly what these two needed and I just loved these three as a family, I cannot wait for more of this series!

Thank you to NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for an audio ARC of this book.

This is a book that I had high hopes for, but there were too many things that had me rolling my eyes or that gave me the ick. Cheesy characters and bad dialogue.

We have the typical nanny/single dad trope. Awkward hero who says icky things. For example:
“Night night, don’t let the horny bug bite.” after the heroine saw him in the shower jerking off.

The relationship between the two developed quite quickly. The kid is annoying, not the most annoying I’ve read in romance but not great. The dialogue for this was bad.
“You swore this many times” when holding up fingers. She knows how to identify curse words, and can count to two, but doesn’t know the word for it? Ew.

The plot twist was also disappointing. The heroine’s dad died in a car accident, that also happened to kill the hero’s wife/Amelia’s mom. So when the heroine finds out, she thinks that if they find out they’ll hate her. Though it actually turns out that the mom was drunk but also pregnant? The third act break up (which has them in the hospital though I don’t remember why), the nurse blows the heroine’s cover that she knew the family from before, so she runs away.

The narrators did a good job for what they had to work with.

All the emotions and steam with the first standalone in Hannah Gray's newest hockey series. I loved the characters in this one, the premise that gets them to start their physical relationship, while also watching them become a family.

The steam was absolutely steaming in this one. Plus, it had an angsty storyline with a plot revelation that had my jaw on the floor. So excited for the next audio, as the narrators for this one were great!

This has to be the first time I've audibly said, 'Stop talking!' when listening to an audiobook.

Take one single father who needs a new nanny for his three-year-old daughter and one romance author with writer's block, then throw them together to look after the child. Follow this up with the suggestion that he would be perfect to help her 'physically' with her latest book and cue the eye roll for the inevitable conclusion.

The destination was always known- frankly, it's why the journey was embarked upon in the first place- but it turns out that the vehicle was questionable, the terrain was frequently rough, and while the scenery was periodically charming, the ride was, ultimately, less than enjoyable.

There is much to be said for the overarching narrative: it's decently well-constructed, pulling a few plot threads together, adding in the odd curveball and, generally, having a light-hearted time throughout. However, this story is let down by its writing style. Too often the characters over-explain what they are doing or why they are doing it, making every action feel laborious to the reader.

Certain elements needed to be better woven into the plot, such as the emphasis on Maci's controlling nature (nigh on never demonstrated) or the sentimental importance of her father's watch (an abandoned detail). As such, there is little character growth experienced and the developing relationship simply feels like it's going through the motions. Also, Logan needs to stop giving a speech of platitudes at every available juncture.

This is a well-voiced and -produced audiobook, with clear, expressive dialogue, with both narrators offering a range of distinct vocal tones.

I really enjoyed this book! It was an engaging read from start to finish, and I found it incredibly accessible. The writing was easy to follow, and I appreciated how the story kept me hooked without feeling overwhelming. Overall, it was a great experience, and I definitely recommend it!

This book had me feeling ALL THE FEELS.

* hockey romance
* single dad / nanny
* forced proximity
* He Falls First
* romance author FMC

Oh my my my, Logan Sterns... you are one filthy-mouth hockey player daddy! Maci and Logan were SO cute - these two were spicyyy but also so sweet with Logan's 3 yr old daughter, Amelia! Throw in a big ol' pup and these made the sweetest little family! Not only did I enjoy the love story aspect, but holy gods, Hannah throwing in THAT TWIST... I nearly lost it. Maci has been through so much and my heart was just breaking for her. I feeling ALL OF THE FEELS. Thankfully the * conflict * was resolved quickly, as I was about to go kick Logan's ass myself ha