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The McGuire Brothers #1
Boss Without Benefits
Last night, I met the funniest, sexiest single dad on the planet.
I also managed to get into the kind of co-ed naked trouble with him that involved a nurse, a shotgun, a feral turkey, and a pair of pliers. But all's well that ends well, and we already have plans to meet up again.
It's early days, but I'm already thinking Drew might be The One.
Then I show up to my new nanny gig and who steps out on the front porch, holding the cutest little redhead in the world?
Yep, that's right. Drew is Andrew McGuire, my new boss, and he's not about to date the nanny. His daughter's happiness and stability are his top priority.
Considering I just fell in love with this precious, motherless girl at first sight, I would be inclined to agree with him. If it weren't for one thing—my heart already has a Drew-shaped hole in it.
I'm pretty sure I would miss him, even if we'd never met.
But how to convince this amazing man that his heart—and his family—are safe with me? And that he should be my boss with benefits? Forever.
Welcome to Bad Dog where the men are incredible, the animals are ridiculous, and the happy ever afters are super emotional and steamy! Boss Without Benefits is a standalone romance with spice!
I also managed to get into the kind of co-ed naked trouble with him that involved a nurse, a shotgun, a feral turkey, and a pair of pliers. But all's well that ends well, and we already have plans to meet up again.
It's early days, but I'm already thinking Drew might be The One.
Then I show up to my new nanny gig and who steps out on the front porch, holding the cutest little redhead in the world?
Yep, that's right. Drew is Andrew McGuire, my new boss, and he's not about to date the nanny. His daughter's happiness and stability are his top priority.
Considering I just fell in love with this precious, motherless girl at first sight, I would be inclined to agree with him. If it weren't for one thing—my heart already has a Drew-shaped hole in it.
I'm pretty sure I would miss him, even if we'd never met.
But how to convince this amazing man that his heart—and his family—are safe with me? And that he should be my boss with benefits? Forever.
Welcome to Bad Dog where the men are incredible, the animals are ridiculous, and the happy ever afters are super emotional and steamy! Boss Without Benefits is a standalone romance with spice!
256 pages, ebook
First published March 31, 2023
About the author
Lili Valente
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Author of over forty novels, USA Today Bestseller Lili Valente writes everything from steamy suspense to laugh-out-loud romantic comedies. She can't resist a story where love wins big. Because love should always win. She lives in Vermont with her two big-hearted boy children and a dog named Pippa Jane.
*Lili rarely visits this site as it is a site intended for readers, not authors. If you have questions, the best way to reach Lili is through her website contact form. Happy reading!
Author of over forty novels, USA Today Bestseller Lili Valente writes everything from steamy suspense to laugh-out-loud romantic comedies. She can't resist a story where love wins big. Because love should always win. She lives in Vermont with her two big-hearted boy children and a dog named Pippa Jane.
*Lili rarely visits this site as it is a site intended for readers, not authors. If you have questions, the best way to reach Lili is through her website contact form. Happy reading!
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August 14, 2023
4.25⭐
Genre ~ contemporary romance
Series ~ The McGuire Brothers, #1
Publication date ~ March 31, 2023
Page Count ~ 256
Audio length ~ 5 hours 26 minutes
Narrator ~ Lili Valente, Robert Hatchet
POV ~ dual 1st
Featuring ~ one night stand, boss/employee, nanny, single dad, small town, minimal steamage
Drew & Tatum meet at a bar and the attraction is instant, so they whomp it up. The next morning Tatum starts her new job as a nanny and guess who the father of the little girl is, yup, Drew.
Drew knows he has to put his daughter first and his feelings for Tatum aside, so he tells her nothing more can happen between them. He can't stop thinking about her, though, so you can probably guess how this one will go.
A great father, a great child and a great nanny made it a great read/listen.
Got this one on Hoopla and it looks like the next 2 books are there as well, so I look forward to hearing what the other brothers have to offer.
Narration notes:
They both did a lovely job.
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Genre ~ contemporary romance
Series ~ The McGuire Brothers, #1
Publication date ~ March 31, 2023
Page Count ~ 256
Audio length ~ 5 hours 26 minutes
Narrator ~ Lili Valente, Robert Hatchet
POV ~ dual 1st
Featuring ~ one night stand, boss/employee, nanny, single dad, small town, minimal steamage
Drew & Tatum meet at a bar and the attraction is instant, so they whomp it up. The next morning Tatum starts her new job as a nanny and guess who the father of the little girl is, yup, Drew.
Drew knows he has to put his daughter first and his feelings for Tatum aside, so he tells her nothing more can happen between them. He can't stop thinking about her, though, so you can probably guess how this one will go.
A great father, a great child and a great nanny made it a great read/listen.
Got this one on Hoopla and it looks like the next 2 books are there as well, so I look forward to hearing what the other brothers have to offer.
Narration notes:
They both did a lovely job.
Connect with me ➡ Blog ~ Facebook ~ Twitter
September 27, 2025
wowwww, tbh i didn’t except this book to be THAT good. i loved our main characters and ofc i loved Sara (Sarah??) Beth!! (his 5 yr old daughter..) AND WE LOVE A SINGLE DAD TROPE😍!!
although this cover throws me off, i’ve gotten a little used to it 😞
I'd say it's like a 3.5/5🌶 just in case anyones wondering! that rating could be different for someone else though so take it with a grain of salt 💔
and the book is fairly short!! a 5 hour audiobook and about 255 pages depending on which edition you pick!
idk about you guys but these days I've been reading these long books (400-500 pages) so this was such a cute cleanser! kindaaa wish it was like just 50 pages longer! but wtv, like i said it was an adorable cleanse!!
And I'm so excited to read the rest of this series! (except the third book is literally about brother/sister in laws 😃, no qualms.. it's just not what I reach for.
anyway the ending was really cute 🙁💛
always the person who starts new books and never the person who finishs books waiting for me 💔😞
"I pull out on the street, leaving my favorite girl with the incredible woman who could never be mine."
(4.5/5)⭐️🍺
although this cover throws me off, i’ve gotten a little used to it 😞
I'd say it's like a 3.5/5🌶 just in case anyones wondering! that rating could be different for someone else though so take it with a grain of salt 💔
and the book is fairly short!! a 5 hour audiobook and about 255 pages depending on which edition you pick!
idk about you guys but these days I've been reading these long books (400-500 pages) so this was such a cute cleanser! kindaaa wish it was like just 50 pages longer! but wtv, like i said it was an adorable cleanse!!
And I'm so excited to read the rest of this series! (except the third book is literally about brother/sister in laws 😃, no qualms.. it's just not what I reach for.
anyway the ending was really cute 🙁💛
always the person who starts new books and never the person who finishs books waiting for me 💔😞
"I pull out on the street, leaving my favorite girl with the incredible woman who could never be mine."
(4.5/5)⭐️🍺
April 1, 2023
This is the Lili Valente I love the most. A small-town setting with quirks and charms, colorful characters, and outrageous animals, and a sweet, funny romance with all the feels. It's quintessential LV and romantic comedy at its finest. And it makes my romantic heart immensely happy that this is the beginning of a new series. Yep, you heard it here. More McGuire brothers to come!
A chance meeting at a bar leads to one steamy night that both Drew and Tatum would like to become more. That is, until Tatum shows up for her new nanny job for, you guessed it, Drew's daughter, four-year-old Sarah Beth. As a single dad, his daughter is Drew’s number one priority. Sara Beth doesn’t warm up to strangers, but she takes to Tatum immediately, and there's no way Drew will do anything to interfere with that relationship. It's relegation to the friend zone for Drew and Tatum.
Oh my heart y'all, I adore everything about this one! I love how the town people of Old Dog quickly accept Tatum and make her one of them, and her sweet, funny, amazing relationship with Sara Beth is one for the books. Then we have Drew's grumpy brother, Barrett, and his office nurse, Wren, and the psychotic wild turkey she has to tend with.
Quirky, charming and colorful, this town and its people come alive and make me want to live there. I’m not sure when I’ve been this excited for a rom-com series, and one that starts with such a phenomenal bang, so run to the 1-Click and grab this one ASAP. You’ll want to be ready for Barrett and Wren and what promises to be a very rocky, equally hilarious romance!
A chance meeting at a bar leads to one steamy night that both Drew and Tatum would like to become more. That is, until Tatum shows up for her new nanny job for, you guessed it, Drew's daughter, four-year-old Sarah Beth. As a single dad, his daughter is Drew’s number one priority. Sara Beth doesn’t warm up to strangers, but she takes to Tatum immediately, and there's no way Drew will do anything to interfere with that relationship. It's relegation to the friend zone for Drew and Tatum.
Oh my heart y'all, I adore everything about this one! I love how the town people of Old Dog quickly accept Tatum and make her one of them, and her sweet, funny, amazing relationship with Sara Beth is one for the books. Then we have Drew's grumpy brother, Barrett, and his office nurse, Wren, and the psychotic wild turkey she has to tend with.
Quirky, charming and colorful, this town and its people come alive and make me want to live there. I’m not sure when I’ve been this excited for a rom-com series, and one that starts with such a phenomenal bang, so run to the 1-Click and grab this one ASAP. You’ll want to be ready for Barrett and Wren and what promises to be a very rocky, equally hilarious romance!
July 10, 2025
i had fun but it was meh ngl
July 22, 2025
I wish it was longer but still very cute
August 24, 2026
3.5 Stars
September 19, 2023
The dialogue in this book felt really corny to me I did not get invested in it at all it felt really cringe tbh. Also to fall in love with each other literally after knowing each other for a couple of hours is a little insane and then to propose and get pregnant three months later is kinda crazy. If they would have had their first whirlwind night and then decided to be boss and nanny and got to know each other over a couple months and then ended up feeling the feelings they felt that would have made more sense than her working for him for a WEEK and them deciding they cant live apart anymore and are so head over heels in love. And its one thing to think that as fully consenting adults but then theyre involving the daughter in their stuff because he immediately asked her to move in with him. It was just a lot and felt lame and unrealistic if im honest.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 17, 2025
29th on kindle
March 24, 2023
The O'Learys have a horrible reputation in town, they always seem to be the brunt of the joke. Realizing she'll never get anywhere, Tatum has had enough and decides to give Bad Dog, Minnesota a chance. She got a job as a Nanny and is excited to begin her life in town where no one knows who she is or where she came from.
Her first night in town she meets and hooks up with a gorgeous single dad at a bar. She can see her future life with him in it.
Andrew was at a bar when he saw this beautiful woman that he knew he must have. He spends an amazing night with her.
He enjoyed his night with her and she enjoyed hers with him, so they can have a relationship, right? Of course not, the O'Leary karma is at work again and when she shows up at work as a Nanny, who should be her boss? None other than Andrew.
Andrew will not have a relationship with her and boy is this going to be hard to have her around all the time. Can he stick to his decision of no relationship or is their chemistry so strong that he'll give in?
I loved this story so much! Great characters! I look forward to reading Book 2!
Her first night in town she meets and hooks up with a gorgeous single dad at a bar. She can see her future life with him in it.
Andrew was at a bar when he saw this beautiful woman that he knew he must have. He spends an amazing night with her.
He enjoyed his night with her and she enjoyed hers with him, so they can have a relationship, right? Of course not, the O'Leary karma is at work again and when she shows up at work as a Nanny, who should be her boss? None other than Andrew.
Andrew will not have a relationship with her and boy is this going to be hard to have her around all the time. Can he stick to his decision of no relationship or is their chemistry so strong that he'll give in?
I loved this story so much! Great characters! I look forward to reading Book 2!
November 26, 2023
It was super cute and very insta-love, I'd say even a little Hallmark-ish with the small-town setting, magical moments, and unreal but ridiculous situations the people of Bad Dog found themselves in.
Tatum comes from a small town and a big family. The outcast family of their town so she's really excited about finding a nanny position far away from her hometown and starting over.
On her first night in Bad Dog she manages to land herself the hottest guy around in her bed. But it's not only about that, there's a connection and they're both looking for a second date even if their first end with a medical emergency involving piercings in intimate places.
That plan goes to hell on her first workday though, when her hot date turns out to be her new employer.
She could easily find another job, but too bad - or not -, she falls in love with Sarah Beth just as fast as she's fallen for her dad.
It was a great start to this series, 3 stars for now because I think I might like the next books even more.
Tatum comes from a small town and a big family. The outcast family of their town so she's really excited about finding a nanny position far away from her hometown and starting over.
On her first night in Bad Dog she manages to land herself the hottest guy around in her bed. But it's not only about that, there's a connection and they're both looking for a second date even if their first end with a medical emergency involving piercings in intimate places.
That plan goes to hell on her first workday though, when her hot date turns out to be her new employer.
She could easily find another job, but too bad - or not -, she falls in love with Sarah Beth just as fast as she's fallen for her dad.
It was a great start to this series, 3 stars for now because I think I might like the next books even more.
March 23, 2023
I loved so much about this book, the first night together is one of the best things I’ve read in a while and after meeting Wren like that I cannot wait for her book. Tatum and Drew meet in a bar soon after Tatum moves to town, have a hot hookup that goes so wrong, and then find out the next morning that Tatum is the nanny Drew just hired to watch his daughter.
As with most single dad books, Drew is terrified to introduce Tatum as his girlfriend and then not work out so he and Tatum decide to break things off and not let it go any further. However, with the amount of time they are spending together and the chemistry between them, it gets harder to stick with the original plan.
Kyle had me cracking up so many times during the book, this book was just downright funny in so many ways that I cannot wait to keep reading this series!
As with most single dad books, Drew is terrified to introduce Tatum as his girlfriend and then not work out so he and Tatum decide to break things off and not let it go any further. However, with the amount of time they are spending together and the chemistry between them, it gets harder to stick with the original plan.
Kyle had me cracking up so many times during the book, this book was just downright funny in so many ways that I cannot wait to keep reading this series!
February 21, 2025
Liked it (rounded up)
This is the first of the series and if you've been paying attention to my reviews...yup...I read them out of order. It in no way hindered my love for this series. There is a lot of overlap with all the characters as they're brothers, so getting to see them in later books didn't ruin the how they got togetherness (for me). It just amplified my want to go back and see how it all started. I started with the enemies to lovers story in the series and fell in love with everyone else that I just put all the holds on Libby and read them as they became available. I'm sure reading in order would've been great, but I still very much enjoyed it.
Tatum comes from a crazy family. She up and moves to a whole new city for a fresh start and has a wonderful one-night stand with Drew. She shows up for work the next day as a nanny and none other than Drew opens the door to greet her. Ruh-Oh.
Drew tries so very hard to be the best dad possible. Putting Sarah Beth's (who is the sweetest, kindest, most amazing little girl ever) interest before his. Tatum and Sarah Beth click right away so Drew puts the kibosh on anything that could possible happen with Tatum. They both try and try and try and we all know how this ends.
The animal in this one isn't so much a pet as in the others, but it's a Wild Turkey that's giving Tatum's new BFF Wren trouble at her house. It's hilarious and heartwarming and sets up Barrett (Drew's doctor brother) and Wren's (Barrett's head nurse) story perfectly.
In true Lili Valente fashion there's heart and quirk and banter and swoon. Robert Hatchet and Lili Valente brought these characters to life in a way that's just a joy to listen to.
-One night stand
-Boss/Employee
-Single Dad x Nanny
-Slow Burn
This is the first of the series and if you've been paying attention to my reviews...yup...I read them out of order. It in no way hindered my love for this series. There is a lot of overlap with all the characters as they're brothers, so getting to see them in later books didn't ruin the how they got togetherness (for me). It just amplified my want to go back and see how it all started. I started with the enemies to lovers story in the series and fell in love with everyone else that I just put all the holds on Libby and read them as they became available. I'm sure reading in order would've been great, but I still very much enjoyed it.
Tatum comes from a crazy family. She up and moves to a whole new city for a fresh start and has a wonderful one-night stand with Drew. She shows up for work the next day as a nanny and none other than Drew opens the door to greet her. Ruh-Oh.
Drew tries so very hard to be the best dad possible. Putting Sarah Beth's (who is the sweetest, kindest, most amazing little girl ever) interest before his. Tatum and Sarah Beth click right away so Drew puts the kibosh on anything that could possible happen with Tatum. They both try and try and try and we all know how this ends.
The animal in this one isn't so much a pet as in the others, but it's a Wild Turkey that's giving Tatum's new BFF Wren trouble at her house. It's hilarious and heartwarming and sets up Barrett (Drew's doctor brother) and Wren's (Barrett's head nurse) story perfectly.
In true Lili Valente fashion there's heart and quirk and banter and swoon. Robert Hatchet and Lili Valente brought these characters to life in a way that's just a joy to listen to.
-One night stand
-Boss/Employee
-Single Dad x Nanny
-Slow Burn
April 27, 2023
Just Had To Gobble This Up!
I didn't mean to read the whole book in one setting! But when the story has a perfect single dad, an adorbs kid, and a nanny who rivals my beloved Mary Poppins...what else could I do but gobble it up! The audio makes the book even more perfect, with Lili & Robert being my new fave narrator couple to ship. #Lilibert forever!!
I didn't mean to read the whole book in one setting! But when the story has a perfect single dad, an adorbs kid, and a nanny who rivals my beloved Mary Poppins...what else could I do but gobble it up! The audio makes the book even more perfect, with Lili & Robert being my new fave narrator couple to ship. #Lilibert forever!!
June 17, 2023
3.25⭐️
Es una historia simple, corta, sin drama y con hea.
Lo recomiendo cuando quieran algo muy ligero.
Es una historia simple, corta, sin drama y con hea.
Lo recomiendo cuando quieran algo muy ligero.
July 13, 2023
nooo this was so cute but very much insta-love but i still ate it up. just a very cute, wholesome, fun read.
April 7, 2024
To much instalove
December 7, 2024
Gobble! Gobble!
What a fun story. Kyle was a scream. He stole the show! But I am getting ahead of things. That meet-cute! Outrageous! Laugh out loud fun. Sara Beth is one lucky little girl. The McGuire brothers! Well I need to go read the next book.
What a fun story. Kyle was a scream. He stole the show! But I am getting ahead of things. That meet-cute! Outrageous! Laugh out loud fun. Sara Beth is one lucky little girl. The McGuire brothers! Well I need to go read the next book.
July 24, 2023
I think I came up with a new subgenera just for my personal categorization: the fun, LOL, Hallmark-y, steamy rom com and this story is definitely one of those!
Tatum has just moved to the small town of Bad Dog for her new job (and to escape the "loser" label that has been slapped on her her family for generations back home and from which no one seems to be able to escape from, no matter what they do). She meets Drew, who she thinks is one of the fishermen who seem to be regulars at the bar where she is having a drink. Sparks fly, they're insanely attracted to each other and their one night stand develops into the funniest meet cutes I have read in ages! They realize they're stuck to each other (IYKYK) and they will definitely pursue a relationship... until she shows up at his doorstep the next Monday and she is the nanny he hired. Crap...
This is a short, low angst, laugh out loud audiobook and if you are in the mood for fun, that's it, you've found it. I'm also highly invested in Barret and Wren now too!
Narration: You get all the goodness here when it comes to narration. Lili narrating her own words and she's amazing and, oh sweet baby Jay Zoos, Mr Robert Hatchet...you sure know how to tell a story, my man. Oooof! Swoony, funny, dirty, cute... all there.
All in all a great, fun listen!
Tatum has just moved to the small town of Bad Dog for her new job (and to escape the "loser" label that has been slapped on her her family for generations back home and from which no one seems to be able to escape from, no matter what they do). She meets Drew, who she thinks is one of the fishermen who seem to be regulars at the bar where she is having a drink. Sparks fly, they're insanely attracted to each other and their one night stand develops into the funniest meet cutes I have read in ages! They realize they're stuck to each other (IYKYK) and they will definitely pursue a relationship... until she shows up at his doorstep the next Monday and she is the nanny he hired. Crap...
This is a short, low angst, laugh out loud audiobook and if you are in the mood for fun, that's it, you've found it. I'm also highly invested in Barret and Wren now too!
Narration: You get all the goodness here when it comes to narration. Lili narrating her own words and she's amazing and, oh sweet baby Jay Zoos, Mr Robert Hatchet...you sure know how to tell a story, my man. Oooof! Swoony, funny, dirty, cute... all there.
All in all a great, fun listen!
June 1, 2025
4.5 stars for me. A shorter rom com with a ridiculous turkey, a handsome and funny single dad, and a redheaded protagonist in a new town? Yes please!
June 1, 2025
Short and sweet. Sometimes you just need a ridiculous insta-love HEA featuring genital piercings.
March 9, 2023
Oh my!! I loved this book!! Boss without Benefits is side hurting kind of funny. I needed this story! My cheeks were hurting from all of the smiles and I fell for these characters hard. Lili has a way with her writing that will sucker her readers into the story and have them saying late into the night 'Just one More Chapter'!
Book friends! The hero is easy to love and swoon over. He loves his kid and your heart will melt over it! Our loveable heroine is witty! The chemistry with these two are off the charts, but there are a few twists and turns.
Boss Without Benefits is a book I whole heartily recommend! You will have the laughters and hearts in the eyes moments. The romance heat level is a slow simmer to a boil. I loved this story and look forward to this series!!
March 27, 2023
Boss without Benefits is the first book in the The McGuire Brothers series by Lili Valente. This is a fun, sexy, sweet, and funny start to a new series and I can’t wait for the rest of it. The first brother up is Andrew McGuire and the new nanny.
Tatum is starting her fresh new life in Bad Dog, Minnesota. A new job, her own place, and not having anyone know her is refreshing after her hometown cast her family as outcasts. She has a two nights in town before starting her new job as a nanny for a single dad. She wants to let loose and have some fun. Yes, she was hoping to have a one-night stand with a sexy ice fisherman, what she didn’t expect was him. A sexy man who loves playing cards and pinball. A man who rocks her world who doesn’t want it to end. A second date is set until…
She walks up to the porch of her new job and sees him standing there with a cute little girl in his arms. They agree that they can’t move forward with anything more than boss and employee. His adorable daughter Sarah Beth needs her, it was love at first sight when it came to Tatum. Drew won’t jeopardize that even if he wants Tatum like no other woman before. But, is it realistic to have her in the home five days a week, loving his daughter, making him happy and alive without wanting more than a professional relationship?
Oh, these two are in so much trouble and I loved it! They made me laugh so hard I was in tears. I also cried from their sweetness. Sarah Beth also has my heart. All of them do. This series is going to be soooo good and I am excited about Barrett and Wren’s story.
Quotes:
“I’d love to come watch a movie and explore your wide variety of pretzels. I have a thong for pretzels…and sexy redheads.”
“I can already tell it’s going to be really hard to get enough of you.”
“You’re the sweetest bad boy with a cock piercing I’ve ever met.”
Merged review:
Boss without Benefits is the first book in the The McGuire Brothers series by Lili Valente. This is a fun, sexy, sweet, and funny start to a new series and I can’t wait for the rest of it. The first brother up is Andrew McGuire and the new nanny.
Tatum is starting her fresh new life in Bad Dog, Minnesota. A new job, her own place, and not having anyone know her is refreshing after her hometown cast her family as outcasts. She has a two nights in town before starting her new job as a nanny for a single dad. She wants to let loose and have some fun. Yes, she was hoping to have a one-night stand with a sexy ice fisherman, what she didn’t expect was him. A sexy man who loves playing cards and pinball. A man who rocks her world who doesn’t want it to end. A second date is set until…
She walks up to the porch of her new job and sees him standing there with a cute little girl in his arms. They agree that they can’t move forward with anything more than boss and employee. His adorable daughter Sarah Beth needs her, it was love at first sight when it came to Tatum. Drew won’t jeopardize that even if he wants Tatum like no other woman before. But, is it realistic to have her in the home five days a week, loving his daughter, making him happy and alive without wanting more than a professional relationship?
Oh, these two are in so much trouble and I loved it! They made me laugh so hard I was in tears. I also cried from their sweetness. Sarah Beth also has my heart. All of them do. This series is going to be soooo good and I am excited about Barrett and Wren’s story.
Quotes:
“I’d love to come watch a movie and explore your wide variety of pretzels. I have a thong for pretzels…and sexy redheads.”
“I can already tell it’s going to be really hard to get enough of you.”
“You’re the sweetest bad boy with a cock piercing I’ve ever met.”
Tatum is starting her fresh new life in Bad Dog, Minnesota. A new job, her own place, and not having anyone know her is refreshing after her hometown cast her family as outcasts. She has a two nights in town before starting her new job as a nanny for a single dad. She wants to let loose and have some fun. Yes, she was hoping to have a one-night stand with a sexy ice fisherman, what she didn’t expect was him. A sexy man who loves playing cards and pinball. A man who rocks her world who doesn’t want it to end. A second date is set until…
She walks up to the porch of her new job and sees him standing there with a cute little girl in his arms. They agree that they can’t move forward with anything more than boss and employee. His adorable daughter Sarah Beth needs her, it was love at first sight when it came to Tatum. Drew won’t jeopardize that even if he wants Tatum like no other woman before. But, is it realistic to have her in the home five days a week, loving his daughter, making him happy and alive without wanting more than a professional relationship?
Oh, these two are in so much trouble and I loved it! They made me laugh so hard I was in tears. I also cried from their sweetness. Sarah Beth also has my heart. All of them do. This series is going to be soooo good and I am excited about Barrett and Wren’s story.
Quotes:
“I’d love to come watch a movie and explore your wide variety of pretzels. I have a thong for pretzels…and sexy redheads.”
“I can already tell it’s going to be really hard to get enough of you.”
“You’re the sweetest bad boy with a cock piercing I’ve ever met.”
Merged review:
Boss without Benefits is the first book in the The McGuire Brothers series by Lili Valente. This is a fun, sexy, sweet, and funny start to a new series and I can’t wait for the rest of it. The first brother up is Andrew McGuire and the new nanny.
Tatum is starting her fresh new life in Bad Dog, Minnesota. A new job, her own place, and not having anyone know her is refreshing after her hometown cast her family as outcasts. She has a two nights in town before starting her new job as a nanny for a single dad. She wants to let loose and have some fun. Yes, she was hoping to have a one-night stand with a sexy ice fisherman, what she didn’t expect was him. A sexy man who loves playing cards and pinball. A man who rocks her world who doesn’t want it to end. A second date is set until…
She walks up to the porch of her new job and sees him standing there with a cute little girl in his arms. They agree that they can’t move forward with anything more than boss and employee. His adorable daughter Sarah Beth needs her, it was love at first sight when it came to Tatum. Drew won’t jeopardize that even if he wants Tatum like no other woman before. But, is it realistic to have her in the home five days a week, loving his daughter, making him happy and alive without wanting more than a professional relationship?
Oh, these two are in so much trouble and I loved it! They made me laugh so hard I was in tears. I also cried from their sweetness. Sarah Beth also has my heart. All of them do. This series is going to be soooo good and I am excited about Barrett and Wren’s story.
Quotes:
“I’d love to come watch a movie and explore your wide variety of pretzels. I have a thong for pretzels…and sexy redheads.”
“I can already tell it’s going to be really hard to get enough of you.”
“You’re the sweetest bad boy with a cock piercing I’ve ever met.”
March 27, 2023
Boss without Benefits by Lili Valente was a laugh-out-loud, single-dad romance that left me feeling deliciously happy! The small town of Bad Dog is such an intriguing entertaining place, with witty, memorable characters. Tatum and Drew have quite the spicy and unfortunate meet cute that ends in a crazy awkward situation! The connection between these is undeniable from the start, but when Tatum finds out Drew is her new boss, they agree to keep it professional. Sarah Beth, Drew’s four-year-old daughter, was such an adorable addition to this story, which made me love Drew and Tatum as a couple even more.
If you are in the mood light, hilarious low angst rom-com in a small town with all the gossip, then you will love this book! Plus, Barrett and Wren were so much fun, and I can’t wait to find out how their love story plays out next! I always look forward to more from Lili Valente!
Merged review:
Boss without Benefits by Lili Valente was a laugh-out-loud, single-dad romance that left me feeling deliciously happy! The small town of Bad Dog is such an intriguing entertaining place, with witty, memorable characters. Tatum and Drew have quite the spicy and unfortunate meet cute that ends in a crazy awkward situation! The connection between these is undeniable from the start, but when Tatum finds out Drew is her new boss, they agree to keep it professional. Sarah Beth, Drew’s four-year-old daughter, was such an adorable addition to this story, which made me love Drew and Tatum as a couple even more.
If you are in the mood light, hilarious low angst rom-com in a small town with all the gossip, then you will love this book! Plus, Barrett and Wren were so much fun, and I can’t wait to find out how their love story plays out next! I always look forward to more from Lili Valente!
**Audio Review**
Lili Valente and Robert Hatchet narrate this audiobook and both bring the HEAT, heart, and fun as Tatum and Drew. Lili conveys Tatum's loving and dedicated persona perfectly as she strives to be the best nanny she as be to Sarah Beth and give her love to Drew. Robert's performance of Drew was downright dreamy. I loved how well he showcased Drew's charismatic, fun-loving, and devoted daddy persona! Both narrators showcased Drew and Tatum's intsta hot chemistry from start to finish!
If you are in the mood light, hilarious low angst rom-com in a small town with all the gossip, then you will love this book! Plus, Barrett and Wren were so much fun, and I can’t wait to find out how their love story plays out next! I always look forward to more from Lili Valente!
Merged review:
Boss without Benefits by Lili Valente was a laugh-out-loud, single-dad romance that left me feeling deliciously happy! The small town of Bad Dog is such an intriguing entertaining place, with witty, memorable characters. Tatum and Drew have quite the spicy and unfortunate meet cute that ends in a crazy awkward situation! The connection between these is undeniable from the start, but when Tatum finds out Drew is her new boss, they agree to keep it professional. Sarah Beth, Drew’s four-year-old daughter, was such an adorable addition to this story, which made me love Drew and Tatum as a couple even more.
If you are in the mood light, hilarious low angst rom-com in a small town with all the gossip, then you will love this book! Plus, Barrett and Wren were so much fun, and I can’t wait to find out how their love story plays out next! I always look forward to more from Lili Valente!
**Audio Review**
Lili Valente and Robert Hatchet narrate this audiobook and both bring the HEAT, heart, and fun as Tatum and Drew. Lili conveys Tatum's loving and dedicated persona perfectly as she strives to be the best nanny she as be to Sarah Beth and give her love to Drew. Robert's performance of Drew was downright dreamy. I loved how well he showcased Drew's charismatic, fun-loving, and devoted daddy persona! Both narrators showcased Drew and Tatum's intsta hot chemistry from start to finish!
March 27, 2023
I loved that Tatum and Drew immediately had such a strong connection with each other right from the start, plus how perfect she was with Sara Beth. This was the perfect quick read because included all the elements I love. It has humor, swoony romance, spicy bits that are not only hot but fun, and it's low on angst. I am ready for more McGuire brothers!
Merged review:
I loved that Tatum and Drew immediately had such a strong connection with each other right from the start, plus how perfect she was with Sara Beth. This was the perfect quick read because included all the elements I love. It has humor, swoony romance, spicy bits that are not only hot but fun, and it's low on angst. I am ready for more McGuire brothers!
Not only did I read the book, I also listened to the audiobook, which is absolutely NOT to be missed! Both Lili Valente and Robert Hatchet did amazing job with the characters. I listened to this twice!!
Merged review:
I loved that Tatum and Drew immediately had such a strong connection with each other right from the start, plus how perfect she was with Sara Beth. This was the perfect quick read because included all the elements I love. It has humor, swoony romance, spicy bits that are not only hot but fun, and it's low on angst. I am ready for more McGuire brothers!
Not only did I read the book, I also listened to the audiobook, which is absolutely NOT to be missed! Both Lili Valente and Robert Hatchet did amazing job with the characters. I listened to this twice!!
March 11, 2023
I loved this book! Tatum and Drew are perfect for each other even if it takes most of the book for them to accept it.
When Tatum moves to Bad Dog, Minnesota for a nanny job she’s hoping to fit in and love her new, little charge. What she is not expecting is to meet her future employer, and have a spontaneous one night stand. And as much as these two try to keep it professional and keep their distance from each other, it is next to impossible to deny their true feelings.
When Tatum moves to Bad Dog, Minnesota for a nanny job she’s hoping to fit in and love her new, little charge. What she is not expecting is to meet her future employer, and have a spontaneous one night stand. And as much as these two try to keep it professional and keep their distance from each other, it is next to impossible to deny their true feelings.
January 9, 2025
The one with the wild turkey!
This book is comparable to a hallmark movie. Girl moves for work and has a one night stand. Next morning it’s her boss. Within a week they are in love and moving in together. Three months later they are engaged and expecting.
She’s his nanny…how is this remotely realistic? Some parts were mildly funny, but other than that it wasn’t comedic.
This book is comparable to a hallmark movie. Girl moves for work and has a one night stand. Next morning it’s her boss. Within a week they are in love and moving in together. Three months later they are engaged and expecting.
She’s his nanny…how is this remotely realistic? Some parts were mildly funny, but other than that it wasn’t comedic.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 5, 2023
Their meet cute? Totally HOTT. After that…this books falls WAY flat. The ending….SUPER cringe. 1.5*so much potential, but doesn’t deliver*stars!!!!!
August 30, 2025
Cute but due to the length of the book, everything felt a little rushed and very quickly resolved and it included one of my least favorite tropes at the end.
May 1, 2026
Mind you, it's been SIX DAYS.
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