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The Nanny Trap
In her Billionaires and Babies novel, Cat Schield tells the story of a surrogate mother turned nanny turned…stand-in wife!
Billionaire Blake Ford has one summer to get what he wants. He trusted country-bred beauty Bella McAndrews as his surrogate. Now she's agreed to be his infant son's temporary nanny. It is only a matter of time before he convinces her to capitulate to his true becoming his wife.
Blake believes his son deserves a mother's love. And Blake is determined to win this woman's love for himself, too…until a deep secret emerges, turning every truth upside down.
Billionaire Blake Ford has one summer to get what he wants. He trusted country-bred beauty Bella McAndrews as his surrogate. Now she's agreed to be his infant son's temporary nanny. It is only a matter of time before he convinces her to capitulate to his true becoming his wife.
Blake believes his son deserves a mother's love. And Blake is determined to win this woman's love for himself, too…until a deep secret emerges, turning every truth upside down.
192 pages, Mass Market Paperback
Published September 3, 2013
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Cat Schield
394 books201 followersCat Schield lives in Minnesota with her daughter, Emily, their Burmese cats and a Doberman puppy. Winner of the Romance Writers of America 2010 Golden Heart® for series contemporary romance, when she’s not writing sexy, romantic stories for Harlequin Desire, she can be found sailing with friends on the St. Croix River or more exotic locales like the Caribbean and Europe. Contact her at www.catschield.net.
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August 30, 2018
Actually 1.5 star max
I hate when the OW plays a role in bringing MCs together no matter how unintentional it may be.
I also hate plot holes. Hero’s half sister tells him at the end of chapter 11 heroine told her she loves him and this was his reaction:
“Blake shifted his attention back to Jeanne. “What else did she say?”
“That she loves you.”
“Damn.” He hadn’t expected her to feel that way about him. It was a precious burden he would carry the rest of his life.”
Yet at chapter 12 his ex wife comes over and tells him heroine was in love with him from the beginning and he suddenly hears it for the first time and goes like damn! I wish I knew she loved me, does she still feel the same way? I’d totally have declared ILY if I knew! Me like WTF???? 🤷🏽♀️
“The news that Bella had once been in love with him dominated his attention. Blake heard Vicky continuing the conversation, but her words were indistinct. Was that the way Bella still felt? And he’d just let her go? Would she ever forgive him?”
The news that Bella had once been in love with him? Was that the way Bella still felt???????? You’re kidding me right? You had conversations with her, AFTER Jeanne (his half sister) told you she loved you and you in no uncertain terms spelled it out for her that fidelity, thankfulness and gratefulness and respect are the ONLY thing you’re willing and able to give her.
“And he’d just let her go?” Yeah buddy, you let her go KNOWING she’s in love with you and you called it a “PRECIOUS BURDEN” and you wanted her to marry you without anything in return from you. You let her go because you DIDN’T love her and couldn’t offer her that and you were confident in your beliefs that she WILL return and agree to your MOC because she would want to stay with her son at any cost. And you welcomed that and that’s exactly what she did, she settled.
So why is he suddenly so shocked and surprised to hear heroine loved him? Does he have selective amnesia?
Her bff was of the gold digging bovine category and absolutely peer pressured heroine into deciding that MOC without love is better because as BFF puts it hero is smoking hot with endless money. The fact he doesn’t love heroine is just some minor details.
I want to click one star. Oh hey I actually did! In my defence if this was a safe book I’d have clicked 2, but the whole premise is iffy with heroine being the surrogate meaning hero was still married before, after and during their first bonding, during pregnancy and during separation. Hero didn’t cheat on his ex, but they were still married with no thought of divorce in near horizon.
I hate when the OW plays a role in bringing MCs together no matter how unintentional it may be.
I also hate plot holes. Hero’s half sister tells him at the end of chapter 11 heroine told her she loves him and this was his reaction:
“Blake shifted his attention back to Jeanne. “What else did she say?”
“That she loves you.”
“Damn.” He hadn’t expected her to feel that way about him. It was a precious burden he would carry the rest of his life.”
Yet at chapter 12 his ex wife comes over and tells him heroine was in love with him from the beginning and he suddenly hears it for the first time and goes like damn! I wish I knew she loved me, does she still feel the same way? I’d totally have declared ILY if I knew! Me like WTF???? 🤷🏽♀️
“The news that Bella had once been in love with him dominated his attention. Blake heard Vicky continuing the conversation, but her words were indistinct. Was that the way Bella still felt? And he’d just let her go? Would she ever forgive him?”
The news that Bella had once been in love with him? Was that the way Bella still felt???????? You’re kidding me right? You had conversations with her, AFTER Jeanne (his half sister) told you she loved you and you in no uncertain terms spelled it out for her that fidelity, thankfulness and gratefulness and respect are the ONLY thing you’re willing and able to give her.
“And he’d just let her go?” Yeah buddy, you let her go KNOWING she’s in love with you and you called it a “PRECIOUS BURDEN” and you wanted her to marry you without anything in return from you. You let her go because you DIDN’T love her and couldn’t offer her that and you were confident in your beliefs that she WILL return and agree to your MOC because she would want to stay with her son at any cost. And you welcomed that and that’s exactly what she did, she settled.
So why is he suddenly so shocked and surprised to hear heroine loved him? Does he have selective amnesia?
Her bff was of the gold digging bovine category and absolutely peer pressured heroine into deciding that MOC without love is better because as BFF puts it hero is smoking hot with endless money. The fact he doesn’t love heroine is just some minor details.
I want to click one star. Oh hey I actually did! In my defence if this was a safe book I’d have clicked 2, but the whole premise is iffy with heroine being the surrogate meaning hero was still married before, after and during their first bonding, during pregnancy and during separation. Hero didn’t cheat on his ex, but they were still married with no thought of divorce in near horizon.
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June 22, 2018
Blake Ford is a wealthy man and his biggest aspiration in life is to become a father. Too bad his wife didn't want the same. She is a model and recently failed in her attempt to become an acting star. She didn't want to risk a pregnancy messing with her body. (Selfish much?!)
They decided on a surrogate but the wife is still unconvinced and really wants no involvement. She certainly doesn't want to raise a child and simply did not want children in the first place. She only agreed because her and her husband were having problems and she wanted to hang on to him because whenever she failed at something he was always there to pick her up and dust her off. Actually, the whole time they were 'trying to conceive' she was still taking her Birth Control Pills unbeknownst to her hubs.
So they hire a surrogate and when she left their employ and home after the birth of their son our hero didn't understand why the surrogate, Bella McAndrews, didn't want to be a part of his son's life. He found it difficult to comprehend how she could not want to visit the baby she had carried in her womb. But what our hero didn't know is that his wife basically threatened her away and told her that if she didn't stay away permanently she would be the cause of her husband divorcing her. Bella was quite naive. She was raised on a farm in Iowa with a ton of siblings which she helped raise as the oldest female. I don't feel she knew much at all about how the world works which made her not only very naive but also gullible!
When Blake's wife left and they divorced there was only one woman he wanted in his and his son's life...Bella! He had a plan...
First, he would hire her to be the child's nanny and he would begin building a relationship with her. He already liked her a great deal and thought she would be an excellent mother...and wife, just what he and his son needed.
Second, he hoped as they built that relationship she would see they would make a great family, the three of them and any other children that may come along!
Our hero had a very bad childhood with a mother who did not love him and left when he was eight-years-old. He wasn't sure what love really looked like and as children do - he blamed himself for his mother's abandonment. Blake decided after his divorce that love would not enter into a relationship. Unfortunately Bella was not privy to that bit of information.
The reason I did not rate this higher is because I'm not fond of stories where and ex of any type is included and tries to break up the new couple, digs in her claws to try to get back the man she left. Then there was Blake's sister who was his ex-wife's best friend and she was doing all she could to make Bella feel insecure so she would leave him. She also tried her best to get her brother, Blake, to end his relationship with her. He was strong and he had no problem letting his ex-wife know that he had no interest in her any more and he shut the sister down pretty quickly, too.
Would I recommend? Yes, unless you have triggers which include exes.
They decided on a surrogate but the wife is still unconvinced and really wants no involvement. She certainly doesn't want to raise a child and simply did not want children in the first place. She only agreed because her and her husband were having problems and she wanted to hang on to him because whenever she failed at something he was always there to pick her up and dust her off. Actually, the whole time they were 'trying to conceive' she was still taking her Birth Control Pills unbeknownst to her hubs.
So they hire a surrogate and when she left their employ and home after the birth of their son our hero didn't understand why the surrogate, Bella McAndrews, didn't want to be a part of his son's life. He found it difficult to comprehend how she could not want to visit the baby she had carried in her womb. But what our hero didn't know is that his wife basically threatened her away and told her that if she didn't stay away permanently she would be the cause of her husband divorcing her. Bella was quite naive. She was raised on a farm in Iowa with a ton of siblings which she helped raise as the oldest female. I don't feel she knew much at all about how the world works which made her not only very naive but also gullible!
When Blake's wife left and they divorced there was only one woman he wanted in his and his son's life...Bella! He had a plan...
First, he would hire her to be the child's nanny and he would begin building a relationship with her. He already liked her a great deal and thought she would be an excellent mother...and wife, just what he and his son needed.
Second, he hoped as they built that relationship she would see they would make a great family, the three of them and any other children that may come along!
Our hero had a very bad childhood with a mother who did not love him and left when he was eight-years-old. He wasn't sure what love really looked like and as children do - he blamed himself for his mother's abandonment. Blake decided after his divorce that love would not enter into a relationship. Unfortunately Bella was not privy to that bit of information.
The reason I did not rate this higher is because I'm not fond of stories where and ex of any type is included and tries to break up the new couple, digs in her claws to try to get back the man she left. Then there was Blake's sister who was his ex-wife's best friend and she was doing all she could to make Bella feel insecure so she would leave him. She also tried her best to get her brother, Blake, to end his relationship with her. He was strong and he had no problem letting his ex-wife know that he had no interest in her any more and he shut the sister down pretty quickly, too.
Would I recommend? Yes, unless you have triggers which include exes.
August 29, 2013
Good book. Blake has come to Bella for help. She was the surrogate who gave birth to his son. He and his wife have divorced and his nanny is recovering from a broken leg, so he has asked Bella to fill in as Drew's nanny. He also has the ulterior motive of wanting Bella to be his wife. The catch is that he has no intention of falling in love again, as the first time turned out so badly.
Bella came to New York to be a surrogate as a way to earn some money to help her family. She didn't expect it to be so hard to give the baby up. Now Blake wants her help for the summer to care for Drew. She is hesitant because she is afraid of how hard it will be to leave Drew again, and also because she had been attracted to Blake. He had been married so she kept it to herself. Now he is single again and she's worried about being alone with him. But she needs the money again, so she gives in. Bella is surprised when he makes no secret of his attraction to her but tries to resist. She doesn't want to get involved in anything long term. She is the oldest of eight children and spent most of her childhood and teen years helping her mom take care of them. She has no intention of having a family of her own while she is young enough to enjoy her freedom. I really understood Bella's feelings. She felt so overwhelmed and tied down by her responsibilities that when she had a chance to escape she took it. She couldn't cut herself off completely and her siblings were very good at tugging at her heartstrings when they asked for help. As Blake devoted more time to his pursuit of her she realized that she had fallen for him after all. Between that and her love for Drew her resistance to a relationship diminished. But there are still a couple things that could derail the happy ending that she wants.
Blake had wanted to be a father very much. When his wife didn't get pregnant they hired a surrogate to carry a baby for them, inviting her to their home during the end of the pregnancy. Blake found himself spending a lot of time with Bella who was very easy to be with. He never thought of her in a personal manner, but did want her to be involved in Drew's life. He was surprised when she walked away after Drew's birth. His own mother had left when he was eight and he didn't want any of the same issues he had to affect his son. This became even more important when his wife left him. He knows he wants to find a good mother for his son but he has no desire to fall in love again since he had been burned so badly by his first wife. When he needed a fill-in nanny he went to Bella to ask her to do it. He also was planning to talk her into marrying him and becoming Drew's mother. He didn't expect an immediate and strong attraction to her, though he certainly wasn't going to complain about it. He couldn't understand her resistance to the idea of spending more time with the baby. As he learned more about her life he understood a little better and began to see that she took care of everyone else but no one stepped up to take care of her. Blake found himself wanting to do more for her than just sleep with her. Blake is a man who doesn't give up when he wants something. After a couple revelations that made him realize just how much Bella meant to him he had to find a way to convince her before they could have the future they both wanted.
Bella came to New York to be a surrogate as a way to earn some money to help her family. She didn't expect it to be so hard to give the baby up. Now Blake wants her help for the summer to care for Drew. She is hesitant because she is afraid of how hard it will be to leave Drew again, and also because she had been attracted to Blake. He had been married so she kept it to herself. Now he is single again and she's worried about being alone with him. But she needs the money again, so she gives in. Bella is surprised when he makes no secret of his attraction to her but tries to resist. She doesn't want to get involved in anything long term. She is the oldest of eight children and spent most of her childhood and teen years helping her mom take care of them. She has no intention of having a family of her own while she is young enough to enjoy her freedom. I really understood Bella's feelings. She felt so overwhelmed and tied down by her responsibilities that when she had a chance to escape she took it. She couldn't cut herself off completely and her siblings were very good at tugging at her heartstrings when they asked for help. As Blake devoted more time to his pursuit of her she realized that she had fallen for him after all. Between that and her love for Drew her resistance to a relationship diminished. But there are still a couple things that could derail the happy ending that she wants.
Blake had wanted to be a father very much. When his wife didn't get pregnant they hired a surrogate to carry a baby for them, inviting her to their home during the end of the pregnancy. Blake found himself spending a lot of time with Bella who was very easy to be with. He never thought of her in a personal manner, but did want her to be involved in Drew's life. He was surprised when she walked away after Drew's birth. His own mother had left when he was eight and he didn't want any of the same issues he had to affect his son. This became even more important when his wife left him. He knows he wants to find a good mother for his son but he has no desire to fall in love again since he had been burned so badly by his first wife. When he needed a fill-in nanny he went to Bella to ask her to do it. He also was planning to talk her into marrying him and becoming Drew's mother. He didn't expect an immediate and strong attraction to her, though he certainly wasn't going to complain about it. He couldn't understand her resistance to the idea of spending more time with the baby. As he learned more about her life he understood a little better and began to see that she took care of everyone else but no one stepped up to take care of her. Blake found himself wanting to do more for her than just sleep with her. Blake is a man who doesn't give up when he wants something. After a couple revelations that made him realize just how much Bella meant to him he had to find a way to convince her before they could have the future they both wanted.
June 10, 2019
Protagonistas: Bella & Blake
Profesiones: Maestra de Primaria & Empresario
Pais: USA
Profesiones: Maestra de Primaria & Empresario
Pais: USA
October 3, 2015
This was a decent book. No doormats or asshole heroes here, thank you very much. Just a somewhat naive and maternal woman from the midwest who has felt trapped by her family and the siblings she practically raised - so much so that she's sworn off being a mother. But she did become a surrogate for Blake and Victoria and was very confused and heartbroken when it comes time to give up the boy. So she's a bit further disconcerted when Blake, the dad, shows up and asks her to be his nanny for the summer. Blake is a good guy and dedicated to family, if not a teensy bit chauvinistic at times.
There were several things that didn't always make sense. For starters, I couldn't understand why Blake went to Bella in the first place. He claimed to be angry with her for walking out on his son and not keeping in contact with him (even though she had no claim to him...I can't see why he'd consider that abandonment...and he does). Given that, why did he want her to be the nanny? Then he starts telling himself she'd be the perfect mother and talking like he was going to marry her or something. Yet he knows very well she doesn't want to have kids so how does that make her a perfect mother? I would think it would make her a mother more likely to abandon her children. Then there's the whole money-grubber thing - she supposedly did the surrogacy thing so she could help her family, but Blake doesn't know that. He thinks she's after money and its confirmed when she asks for her nanny salary in advance. This she wants to help her sister, but really, she wants it so she can give her sister money now and still have enough to go on her winter vacation. Not a noble cause.
There was also a bit of a creep factor going on. But the ending was absolutely delightful, so charming and sweet and very romantic - so kudos for that!
There were several things that didn't always make sense. For starters, I couldn't understand why Blake went to Bella in the first place. He claimed to be angry with her for walking out on his son and not keeping in contact with him (even though she had no claim to him...I can't see why he'd consider that abandonment...and he does). Given that, why did he want her to be the nanny? Then he starts telling himself she'd be the perfect mother and talking like he was going to marry her or something. Yet he knows very well she doesn't want to have kids so how does that make her a perfect mother? I would think it would make her a mother more likely to abandon her children. Then there's the whole money-grubber thing - she supposedly did the surrogacy thing so she could help her family, but Blake doesn't know that. He thinks she's after money and its confirmed when she asks for her nanny salary in advance. This she wants to help her sister, but really, she wants it so she can give her sister money now and still have enough to go on her winter vacation. Not a noble cause.
There was also a bit of a creep factor going on. But the ending was absolutely delightful, so charming and sweet and very romantic - so kudos for that!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 18, 2015
Bella McAndrews was a surrogate because as the oldest of her siblings she feels like she has to help out back home with them. Her brother needed this or one of her sisters needed that, its a never ending cycle of needs. That's why she never wants to get married and have kids. It ties you down and makes you feel obligated to give everything up for them. Being a surrogate gave her the opportunity to get out of her hometown and to be able help her family back home. Helping a couple have the baby they wanted was just a bonus. After she had the baby she left, now Blake is at the school where she teaches to ask her to watch Drew for the summer. But can she do it without falling more for Blake and Drew. Can she make it out with her heart intact? She'll do it though so she can help her family once again.
Blake needed a nanny for the summer and he wanted Bella to be it. He is newly divorced, his wife left after they had Drew. She figured out she wasn't cut out for motherhood. Looking at Bella through new eyes makes him want her for more than just the nanny. Can he convince her that he wants her to become Drew's mother? The first time he married for love now he'll do it for Drew, and what's best for him.
I enjoyed reading this one. It was a fast read and just what I was looking for. Loved that Blake was going for what he wanted. I really did wish that Bella would've stood up for herself with her family. Just because she is the oldest of her siblings didn't mean they got to walk all over her, but they did and her parents didn't do anything to stop them or tell her it wasn't necessary. All in all this was a great book with enough to keep you hooked and wanted more. There are even secrets and deceptions that I didn't tell you about! Check it out and leave the author love in the form of a review!!
Blake needed a nanny for the summer and he wanted Bella to be it. He is newly divorced, his wife left after they had Drew. She figured out she wasn't cut out for motherhood. Looking at Bella through new eyes makes him want her for more than just the nanny. Can he convince her that he wants her to become Drew's mother? The first time he married for love now he'll do it for Drew, and what's best for him.
I enjoyed reading this one. It was a fast read and just what I was looking for. Loved that Blake was going for what he wanted. I really did wish that Bella would've stood up for herself with her family. Just because she is the oldest of her siblings didn't mean they got to walk all over her, but they did and her parents didn't do anything to stop them or tell her it wasn't necessary. All in all this was a great book with enough to keep you hooked and wanted more. There are even secrets and deceptions that I didn't tell you about! Check it out and leave the author love in the form of a review!!
April 2, 2014
Considering how HP books in general has j3rk H and a wimpy (or worse doormat) h, I think this book went past that 'typical' category.
While the H pretty much dictate the forward motion of the story, and while he did at several times questioned the h's integrity, he never outright insulted or coerced the h to what he wants. He is focused, determined and driven yes but was never cold and mean. I think his alpha air comes from his passion for a family. His heart is ready, eager and bursting to have a family he can call HIS. I am also impressed that his possessiveness is not the strangling kind. When he realized the h cared about other people, he opened his heart and included this other people. This is the part where the double edge come into play. Here is one reason why my rate is only 4 star: he ended up like a cash cow in his willingness to please. I like this H especially because he never let his action towards the h be dictated by the other women in his life. He is the weight that carried this book.
The heroine, on the other hand, is your typical martyr who will sell herself to help her family. Which technically she did. The reason I like her though is that she also has a very relate-able flaw towards her family. Having said that, I think she was the perfect h for this kind of H. This h's strength is in her loyalty, and dedication to those she love which is the same flaw that made her an easy prey to anyone.
I think I will check this author's other books.
*Thanks to my local library*
While the H pretty much dictate the forward motion of the story, and while he did at several times questioned the h's integrity, he never outright insulted or coerced the h to what he wants. He is focused, determined and driven yes but was never cold and mean. I think his alpha air comes from his passion for a family. His heart is ready, eager and bursting to have a family he can call HIS. I am also impressed that his possessiveness is not the strangling kind. When he realized the h cared about other people, he opened his heart and included this other people. This is the part where the double edge come into play. Here is one reason why my rate is only 4 star: he ended up like a cash cow in his willingness to please. I like this H especially because he never let his action towards the h be dictated by the other women in his life. He is the weight that carried this book.
The heroine, on the other hand, is your typical martyr who will sell herself to help her family. Which technically she did. The reason I like her though is that she also has a very relate-able flaw towards her family. Having said that, I think she was the perfect h for this kind of H. This h's strength is in her loyalty, and dedication to those she love which is the same flaw that made her an easy prey to anyone.
I think I will check this author's other books.
*Thanks to my local library*
March 27, 2015
New York billionaire Blake Ford and his model wife Victoria want a child. Iowa farm girl Bella comes to New York to earn money to help pay expenses for the farm and the seven siblings her Mom and Dad have. Bella agrees to act as surrogate for big bucks. Bella spends the last few weeks of the pregnancy in the Hampton beach house with Blake and Victoria but when the baby is born Victoria tells Bella to disappear even though the surrogate agreement says that Bella can remain a part of the extended family. Bella has no choice and goes through a painful separation believing she has done what was best for the baby boy. Nine months later Blake comes to the private school where Bella teaches and begs her to be a Nanny for two months. He and Victoria have divorced and the current nanny has broken her leg. Bella needs the money for another crisis in her sibling's lives so reluctantly agrees. Secrets start to unravel. Did Blake know what his wife had done? Why was Victoria so anxious to get rid of Bella? Bella had promised Victoria that she would keep the secret.
December 29, 2013
3.5 ~ 4
Hum what to say about this book. I was immersed into this story. I was like ohhh, how, what, no way, alright.
but there was a thing that put me off or made me angry. she was a cash cow for her siblings! she loved them, she would die for them I think. I know, and in reality is the same extent for some people, which is great because good people, her family didn't have a choice and since she took care of them, they turnt to her. What if they knew? they just didn't have the choice.
Anyway, what felt right that she was human after all. she was resentful but combine with guilt. and what made her scare. And as for Blake, she knew by being with him was a easy way out but was it more than it. So it felt right that she thought of all that. so Bella was truly human with a loving heart.
Hum what to say about this book. I was immersed into this story. I was like ohhh, how, what, no way, alright.
but there was a thing that put me off or made me angry. she was a cash cow for her siblings! she loved them, she would die for them I think. I know, and in reality is the same extent for some people, which is great because good people, her family didn't have a choice and since she took care of them, they turnt to her. What if they knew? they just didn't have the choice.
Anyway, what felt right that she was human after all. she was resentful but combine with guilt. and what made her scare. And as for Blake, she knew by being with him was a easy way out but was it more than it. So it felt right that she thought of all that. so Bella was truly human with a loving heart.
February 12, 2015
great read!
Wonderful story, it was a great easy read full of everything that makes a great book. Blake needs a mother for his son and who better than the woman who gave birth to him, even though she left after she promised she would be part of their lives. All secrets are exposed and Blake realizes that Bella's actions were triggered by his ex wives deception, and after everything they still get their HEA.
Wonderful story, it was a great easy read full of everything that makes a great book. Blake needs a mother for his son and who better than the woman who gave birth to him, even though she left after she promised she would be part of their lives. All secrets are exposed and Blake realizes that Bella's actions were triggered by his ex wives deception, and after everything they still get their HEA.
October 14, 2013
In The Nanny Trap by Cat Schield, Billionaire Blake Ford is looking for a nanny to spend the summer in Hamptons with his infant son, Andrew and who could be a better choice than the woman who gave birth to his son-his surrogate mother..!!Read More
June 10, 2021
3.5
Okay, It's been a while since I read in general and a while since I read A harlequin book, I wasn't sure what to expect.
Overall it was a good, believable story, it progressed quickly and had its angst sides, emotional sides, and cuteness side.
The hero wasn't so arrogant, distasteful man as the previous ones I used to read about, which is good because I'm not sure I would have continued the story if he was.
Okay, It's been a while since I read in general and a while since I read A harlequin book, I wasn't sure what to expect.
Overall it was a good, believable story, it progressed quickly and had its angst sides, emotional sides, and cuteness side.
The hero wasn't so arrogant, distasteful man as the previous ones I used to read about, which is good because I'm not sure I would have continued the story if he was.
April 29, 2020
I'm sorry I read 16% of this story & stopped because it didn't hold my interest.
January 12, 2016
Nunca he leído este tipo de libros pero en una situación desesperada por falta de novelas que leer me embarqué en esta lectura.
Esta novela corta está bien narrada y cuenta la historia de Bella McAndrews, una joven que hace un año trabajó como madre de alquiler para una pareja joven y con bastantes recursos económicos. Cuando ya creía que esa etapa estaba superada vuelve a encontrarse con Drew, el bebé que tuvo para Victoria y Blake Ford.
Blake la quiere contratar como niñera para su hijo, pero tiene intenciones ocultas, tras su reciente separación busca una madre para Drew y Bella parece ser la indicada. Bella deberá decidir si quiere volver a encontrarse con Drew y despertar sentimientos que tenía escondidos.
Descubriendo autora y este tipo de novelas que son sencillas pero que entretienen, la verdad, es que he pasado un rato agradable. Cuenta con un relato simple pero que al fin y al cabo gusta, está bien escrito, es sencillo y la historia aunque no sea original está bien contada; los personajes principales logran transmitir química con lo cual, logra su objetivo que no es más ni menos que el de entretener y para nada aburrir pese a que parezca que sí. Así que tengo que darle el aprobado, aunque no las cinco estrellas porque no es la panacea pero cumple su función bastante bien.
Esta novela corta está bien narrada y cuenta la historia de Bella McAndrews, una joven que hace un año trabajó como madre de alquiler para una pareja joven y con bastantes recursos económicos. Cuando ya creía que esa etapa estaba superada vuelve a encontrarse con Drew, el bebé que tuvo para Victoria y Blake Ford.
Blake la quiere contratar como niñera para su hijo, pero tiene intenciones ocultas, tras su reciente separación busca una madre para Drew y Bella parece ser la indicada. Bella deberá decidir si quiere volver a encontrarse con Drew y despertar sentimientos que tenía escondidos.
Descubriendo autora y este tipo de novelas que son sencillas pero que entretienen, la verdad, es que he pasado un rato agradable. Cuenta con un relato simple pero que al fin y al cabo gusta, está bien escrito, es sencillo y la historia aunque no sea original está bien contada; los personajes principales logran transmitir química con lo cual, logra su objetivo que no es más ni menos que el de entretener y para nada aburrir pese a que parezca que sí. Así que tengo que darle el aprobado, aunque no las cinco estrellas porque no es la panacea pero cumple su función bastante bien.
February 9, 2016
This has been on my TBR list for awhile now and finally I decided to splurge/ treat myself to some books that have been tempting me for some time now.
The Nanny Trap is a good story. I like how realistic Bella was portrayed, both as the nurturing woman she was and as the surrogate. Blake was a pretty good H, although at times I really disliked the cold calculating way he thought of Bella. It helped when he finally realizes his feeling for Bella and seeing how much he was willing to do for her.
The big secret and the reveal were sub par. I had already guessed what the secret was and the reveal was more about Bella and Blake's complicated relationship than the baby's. But I don't really read this for the suspense or mystery, I'm a sucker for the sappy and the emotional connection. This book delivered on the steamy chemistry and the emotional bonds between the H, h and baby so I was happy.
I think this being a novella and so short, a small epilogue would have been awesome! Sadly its left to our imagination to picture what the future holds for Blake and Bella. I'll throw my two cents and see a loving growing family for these three (can't forget little Drew!)
The Nanny Trap is a good story. I like how realistic Bella was portrayed, both as the nurturing woman she was and as the surrogate. Blake was a pretty good H, although at times I really disliked the cold calculating way he thought of Bella. It helped when he finally realizes his feeling for Bella and seeing how much he was willing to do for her.
The big secret and the reveal were sub par. I had already guessed what the secret was and the reveal was more about Bella and Blake's complicated relationship than the baby's. But I don't really read this for the suspense or mystery, I'm a sucker for the sappy and the emotional connection. This book delivered on the steamy chemistry and the emotional bonds between the H, h and baby so I was happy.
I think this being a novella and so short, a small epilogue would have been awesome! Sadly its left to our imagination to picture what the future holds for Blake and Bella. I'll throw my two cents and see a loving growing family for these three (can't forget little Drew!)
January 11, 2015
I liked the plot and premise. Nanny to the billionaire but with a twist. although tjis provided more pages to read, i guess in inclined to say, that i felt it was a bit too short for my liking. a bit more and it would have been maybe better paced. who knows, but i still liked it.
November 1, 2015
3 stars
Written in 3rd Person POV.
I like the writing style and the story flow.
I like the story and the drama though I wanted more drama!
The drama's not very intense, or it didn't feel that heavy or something.
I wish it was longer and had more dramas.
Written in 3rd Person POV.
I like the writing style and the story flow.
I like the story and the drama though I wanted more drama!
The drama's not very intense, or it didn't feel that heavy or something.
I wish it was longer and had more dramas.
October 4, 2013
This was a good book, the characters were well developed.
August 26, 2013
My very first favourite book from Cat Schield.
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December 29, 2014Received 4 stars @ RT Book Reviews
Miniseries: Billionaires and Babies
Miniseries: Billionaires and Babies
September 17, 2013
The baby surrogate theme is one that I wish there was more of in romance novels.
November 10, 2013
Okay read....not spicy enough for my taste but I did enjoy the story.
July 2, 2014
The Nanny Trap was a really different take on a surrogate story line and a good one. I recommend this Cat Schield's book.
August 28, 2014
Very sweet. Almost brought tears. Interesting conflict.
September 9, 2014
SD 2253. Surrogate pregnancy, large families.
This did Not hang together very well.
This did Not hang together very well.
February 21, 2015
The Nanny Trap review
The Nanny Trap is the first book that I've read written by author Cat Schield. It is very sweet and entertaining.
The Nanny Trap is the first book that I've read written by author Cat Schield. It is very sweet and entertaining.
February 23, 2015
Buku ini okay... hanya saja heroinenya terlalu selfless dan tipikal martyrr sehingga mudah dimanfaatin orang-orang di sekitarnya.
December 7, 2015
Hace días que leí este libro y se me había pasado el dejar mi comentario!!!!
Fue una lectura fácil y divertida!!!!
Fue una lectura fácil y divertida!!!!
May 11, 2016
This ending was so cute.
June 29, 2016
3+ Stars
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