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Mannies Incorporated #2
A Family of His Own
Will’s a widower with three little girls, including six month old twins, to look after. Most days it’s all Will can do just to get home from his advertising job in time for goodnight kisses, but now his mother-in-law is leaving the country with her new boyfriend and Will needs the help of a professional nanny.
Benji loves being a nanny; looking after other people’s kids is the next best thing to having his own, and as a gay man, he figures it’s as close as he’s going to get. He’s between jobs and is thrilled when he gets the call from Mannies Incorporated to interview with Will's family.
He falls in love with the girls right away, but also finds himself attracted to their father. Benji knows he shouldn’t moon over his boss, especially when Will desperately really needs his services as a nanny, but he can’t help but wonder what it would be like to have a family of his own.
Benji loves being a nanny; looking after other people’s kids is the next best thing to having his own, and as a gay man, he figures it’s as close as he’s going to get. He’s between jobs and is thrilled when he gets the call from Mannies Incorporated to interview with Will's family.
He falls in love with the girls right away, but also finds himself attracted to their father. Benji knows he shouldn’t moon over his boss, especially when Will desperately really needs his services as a nanny, but he can’t help but wonder what it would be like to have a family of his own.
202 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 16, 2013
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Sean Michael
652 books1,209 followersOften referred to as "Space Cowboy" and "Gangsta of Love" while still striving for the moniker of "Maurice," Sean Michael spends his days surfing, smutting, organizing his immense gourd collection and fantasizing about one day retiring on a small secluded island peopled entirely by horseshoe crabs. While collecting vast amounts of vintage gay pulp novels and mood rings, Sean whiles away the hours between dropping the f-bomb and persuing the kama sutra by channeling the long lost spirit of John Wayne and singing along with the soundtrack to "Chicago."
A long-time writer of complicated haiku, currently Sean is attempting to learn the advanced arts of plate spinning and soap carving sex toys.
Barring any of that? He'll stick with writing his stories, thanks, and rubbing pretty bodies together to see if they spark.
A long-time writer of complicated haiku, currently Sean is attempting to learn the advanced arts of plate spinning and soap carving sex toys.
Barring any of that? He'll stick with writing his stories, thanks, and rubbing pretty bodies together to see if they spark.
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December 23, 2013
It's no secret that I love romances that feature men with kids. Mannies Incorporated made my best of the year list. This book is not as good as the first, but I enjoyed it. One of the MCs, the dad, has diabetes and it was an interesting element of the book and gave the book a hurt/comfort flavor that I liked as the nanny tries to get the dad on a more stable course with his eating and insulin. The kids here are very young--twin infants and a 2-3 year old. The nanny was perhaps a bit too starry eyed about how wonderful kids are, but I found myself accepting it. I really liked the beginning and end. The middle dragged a bit with some repetitive sex scenes, which I skipped, but there was some nice drama in the end that had me reading the last 25% quickly.
I also liked the fact that, despite one MC being a grieving widower (from a former male partner), the angst points were not about his guilt or rejecting the new relationship but about health and work and other things.
Recommended if you like books with kids.
I also liked the fact that, despite one MC being a grieving widower (from a former male partner), the angst points were not about his guilt or rejecting the new relationship but about health and work and other things.
Recommended if you like books with kids.
August 11, 2020
"Da! Da! Da-Bee!" Times like a million. That repetitious dialogue nearly drove me out of my tree before the final page. That and the fact that the toddler would speak in baby talk one minute, then perfectly *adult* sentences the next.
And just like a lot 3 year old little girls, the one in this book must've thought if she shut up for more than 3 consecutive seconds, she'd pop out of existence. ** POP* God, let me tell you, she was in NO danger of that happening.
Any whooooo... Let's just say that I've read several books with young kids that didn't make me want to run from the room. This was not one of them.
This book tried way too hard to keep the 'cute' factor at 11 out of 10 from the get go and it felt continually forced when the kids were in the room.
However, when it was just Ben and Will, it was fine. Not amazing, but fine. Gauged mainly by the fact that I had a reprieve from my urge to punch something.
Another reader stated that he liked this book much better when it was still in its original "Daddy, Daddy and Me" form, which I agree with whole heartedly.
Ok, I've been holding this in for over 200 pages: "Carrie, can you please for the love of God STFU for 2 goddamn seconds, so I can think?" Lord, that felt good. hehe
December 25, 2014
I liked this book a lot better when it was called Daddy, Daddy and Me. I had to force myself to finish reading this because I kept comparing it with DD&M and found A Family of His Own lacking in comparison. Both books have gorgeous men that had recently lost a loved one and were left with kids to raise on their own while working jobs that force them to be very stressed and work a large number of hours, making a nanny a necessity, and both books have nannies that also happen to be gorgeous guys that love kids and also love to cook. Both nannies have to show these dads how to be fathers, since for whatever reason neither man is that sure of what he is supposed to be doing with his kids. It's not that it wasn't well written, because it's a Sean Michael book so of course it was, it's just that I couldn't connect to the characters. I found the scenes with the children very repetitive and annoying and I didn't really like Benji; he seemed entirely too judgmental about how Will was handling losing his partner of ten years and how Will had chosen to raise the three children left behind. Benji had never been in a long term relationship and had never had children of his own so I thought that his scolding of Will and how he was handling this loss was hypocritical.
February 6, 2016
The second volume of ‘Mannies Incorporated’ offers the same kind of magical combination of a devoted gay manny and a somewhat frazzled, widowed father of three little girls that I loved so much in the first book. The issues are different, but the “manny magic” is the same, and the slow pace of the developing relationship was just right for me—especially considering everything else that was going on in everyone’s lives. And, of course, the kids stole the show with the three-year-old Carolyn heading the charge. What a cutie!
Benji is a great guy who has studied hard to get all the qualifications he needs as a caretaker of small children. He has had a few jobs, but hasn’t been very lucky in keeping them—one boss got fired and could no longer pay him, the other got remarried, and the new dad didn’t want a male nanny near his kids. Benji just wants a family of his own, really, but the closest he thinks he can come is taking care of other people’s children. Then he gets the call from Mannies Incorporated about an urgent job they have for him, goes to the interview, and never looks back. Yes, there are days he is exhausted and just wants some rest, but on the whole? He could not be happier. His way with the children wins them over quickly, and their father isn’t far behind…
Will does not have it easy. He is a widower, having lost his partner in a car accident. Dale was the biological father of the three children they were going to raise together, he stayed at home with them, and Will thinks he just isn’t suited to being a good dad. He works at all hours in a very stressful job, thinking his only purpose in life is to make money so he can give his daughters all they need. He also has diabetes, so there are health implications that catch up with him when he forgets to take care of himself. Like Benji, I just wanted to shake Will and make him see what he is missing, and that life isn’t all about the money. Especially since Dale had life insurance and nobody is about to end up homeless.
Will does learn, but it takes all of Carolyn’s and Benji’s charms and determination to get him there. The slowly blossoming romance between the men also does its bit to pull Will out of his grief and make him remember that being alive is not all bad. If you like stories about everyday life and the challenges it offers, if you enjoy reading about the things three small children and their manny can get up to (the cooking scenes are adorable!), and if you’re looking for a super sweet read with a wonderful, gentle romance and some hot bedroom activity thrown in for good measure, then you will probably like this novel as much as I did.
NOTE: This book was provided by the author for the purpose of a review on Rainbow Book Reviews.
Benji is a great guy who has studied hard to get all the qualifications he needs as a caretaker of small children. He has had a few jobs, but hasn’t been very lucky in keeping them—one boss got fired and could no longer pay him, the other got remarried, and the new dad didn’t want a male nanny near his kids. Benji just wants a family of his own, really, but the closest he thinks he can come is taking care of other people’s children. Then he gets the call from Mannies Incorporated about an urgent job they have for him, goes to the interview, and never looks back. Yes, there are days he is exhausted and just wants some rest, but on the whole? He could not be happier. His way with the children wins them over quickly, and their father isn’t far behind…
Will does not have it easy. He is a widower, having lost his partner in a car accident. Dale was the biological father of the three children they were going to raise together, he stayed at home with them, and Will thinks he just isn’t suited to being a good dad. He works at all hours in a very stressful job, thinking his only purpose in life is to make money so he can give his daughters all they need. He also has diabetes, so there are health implications that catch up with him when he forgets to take care of himself. Like Benji, I just wanted to shake Will and make him see what he is missing, and that life isn’t all about the money. Especially since Dale had life insurance and nobody is about to end up homeless.
Will does learn, but it takes all of Carolyn’s and Benji’s charms and determination to get him there. The slowly blossoming romance between the men also does its bit to pull Will out of his grief and make him remember that being alive is not all bad. If you like stories about everyday life and the challenges it offers, if you enjoy reading about the things three small children and their manny can get up to (the cooking scenes are adorable!), and if you’re looking for a super sweet read with a wonderful, gentle romance and some hot bedroom activity thrown in for good measure, then you will probably like this novel as much as I did.
NOTE: This book was provided by the author for the purpose of a review on Rainbow Book Reviews.
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December 20, 2013SM is cannabalizing her own work now?
When Jeff agreed to be the sperm donor to his best friend Beth, he never expected a tragedy to leave his newborn and three year old motherless. That's exactly what's happened, though, and it's totally thrown his life into chaos: his lover has left him, his house isn't anywhere near childproof and his boss feels the restaurant has been patient enough with the time off.
Donny has always known he wanted to be in childcare, and he just finished his degree in early childhood education. He didn't count on people being less than thrilled to hire him when they find out that not only is he a male nanny, but a gay one at that. Job hunting has been frustrating to say the least, so when he knocks on Jeff's door and is greeted by the sounds of things breaking and a pair of screaming children, he thinks, just maybe, he can begin this particular interview with a trial by fire.
Becoming the nanny to Jeff's children just might be a dream come true for Danny, and exactly what Jeff needs, but are either one of them ready to really be a family?
Daddy, Daddy and Me
When Jeff agreed to be the sperm donor to his best friend Beth, he never expected a tragedy to leave his newborn and three year old motherless. That's exactly what's happened, though, and it's totally thrown his life into chaos: his lover has left him, his house isn't anywhere near childproof and his boss feels the restaurant has been patient enough with the time off.
Donny has always known he wanted to be in childcare, and he just finished his degree in early childhood education. He didn't count on people being less than thrilled to hire him when they find out that not only is he a male nanny, but a gay one at that. Job hunting has been frustrating to say the least, so when he knocks on Jeff's door and is greeted by the sounds of things breaking and a pair of screaming children, he thinks, just maybe, he can begin this particular interview with a trial by fire.
Becoming the nanny to Jeff's children just might be a dream come true for Danny, and exactly what Jeff needs, but are either one of them ready to really be a family?
Daddy, Daddy and Me
September 5, 2018
Very sweet, low angst story. William, a type1 diabetic, has been left a widow with a 3 year old and 6 month twins. He hasn't allowed himself to properly grieve and is going through the motions of daily life. His MiL has been helping but she is off to start a new life with a new love. Enter Benji - child whisperer extraordinaire. The rest is totally predictable but a nice gooey pleasure.
February 6, 2016
The second volume of ‘Mannies Incorporated’ offers the same kind of magical combination of a devoted gay manny and a somewhat frazzled, widowed father of three little girls that I loved so much in the first book. The issues are different, but the “manny magic” is the same, and the slow pace of the developing relationship was just right for me—especially considering everything else that was going on in everyone’s lives. And, of course, the kids stole the show with the three-year-old Carolyn heading the charge. What a cutie!
Benji is a great guy who has studied hard to get all the qualifications he needs as a caretaker of small children. He has had a few jobs, but hasn’t been very lucky in keeping them—one boss got fired and could no longer pay him, the other got remarried and the new dad didn’t want a male nanny near his kids. Benji just wants a family of his own, really, but the closest he thinks he can come is taking care of other people’s children. Then he gets the call from Mannies Incorporated about an urgent job they have for him, goes to the interview, and never looks back. Yes, there are days he is exhausted and just wants some rest, but on the whole? He could not be happier. His way with the children wins them over quickly, and their father isn’t far behind…
Will does not have it easy. He is a widower, having lost his partner in a car accident. Dale was the biological father of the three children they were going to raise together, he stayed at home with them, and Will thinks he just isn’t suited to being a good dad. He works at all hours in a very stressful job, thinking his only purpose in life is to make money so he can give his daughters all they need. He also has diabetes, so there are health implications that catch up with him when he forgets to take care of himself. Like Benji, I just wanted to shake Will and make him see what he is missing, and that life isn’t all about the money. Especially since Dale had life insurance and nobody is about to end up homeless.
Will does learn, but it takes all of Carolyn’s and Benji’s charms and determination to get him there. The slowly blossoming romance between the men also does its bit to pull Will out of his grief and make him remember that being alive is not all bad. If you like stories about everyday life and the challenges it offers, if you enjoy reading about the things three small children and their manny can get up to (the cooking scenes are adorable!), and if you’re looking for a super sweet read with a wonderful, gentle romance and some hot bedroom activity thrown in for good measure, then you will probably like this novel as much as I did.
NOTE: This book was provided by Torquere Press for the purpose of a review on Rainbow Book Reviews.
Benji is a great guy who has studied hard to get all the qualifications he needs as a caretaker of small children. He has had a few jobs, but hasn’t been very lucky in keeping them—one boss got fired and could no longer pay him, the other got remarried and the new dad didn’t want a male nanny near his kids. Benji just wants a family of his own, really, but the closest he thinks he can come is taking care of other people’s children. Then he gets the call from Mannies Incorporated about an urgent job they have for him, goes to the interview, and never looks back. Yes, there are days he is exhausted and just wants some rest, but on the whole? He could not be happier. His way with the children wins them over quickly, and their father isn’t far behind…
Will does not have it easy. He is a widower, having lost his partner in a car accident. Dale was the biological father of the three children they were going to raise together, he stayed at home with them, and Will thinks he just isn’t suited to being a good dad. He works at all hours in a very stressful job, thinking his only purpose in life is to make money so he can give his daughters all they need. He also has diabetes, so there are health implications that catch up with him when he forgets to take care of himself. Like Benji, I just wanted to shake Will and make him see what he is missing, and that life isn’t all about the money. Especially since Dale had life insurance and nobody is about to end up homeless.
Will does learn, but it takes all of Carolyn’s and Benji’s charms and determination to get him there. The slowly blossoming romance between the men also does its bit to pull Will out of his grief and make him remember that being alive is not all bad. If you like stories about everyday life and the challenges it offers, if you enjoy reading about the things three small children and their manny can get up to (the cooking scenes are adorable!), and if you’re looking for a super sweet read with a wonderful, gentle romance and some hot bedroom activity thrown in for good measure, then you will probably like this novel as much as I did.
NOTE: This book was provided by Torquere Press for the purpose of a review on Rainbow Book Reviews.
April 20, 2016
I bought this book based on the first one in the series, I loved it. It was cute fluffy read that had me laughing and smiling pretty much from start to finish. I was hoping for a repeat performance.
A Family of His Own was ok, Benji was sweet and he did adore children and really the cutest part of this who book was the 3 year old. But I didn't feel the connection between the MC's the way I did in the first story. Will's struggle to keep his family going after the loss of his partner just didn't have the emotional connect that I would have expected to feel.
This just didn't work for me the way the first book did and I really have no specific reason why. I had no trouble reading it and got through it in a day, so it's not that it wasn't a good book it just wasn't great or as enjoyable as the first one for me.
A Family of His Own was ok, Benji was sweet and he did adore children and really the cutest part of this who book was the 3 year old. But I didn't feel the connection between the MC's the way I did in the first story. Will's struggle to keep his family going after the loss of his partner just didn't have the emotional connect that I would have expected to feel.
This just didn't work for me the way the first book did and I really have no specific reason why. I had no trouble reading it and got through it in a day, so it's not that it wasn't a good book it just wasn't great or as enjoyable as the first one for me.
October 22, 2015
Another sweet uncomplicated romance. However, for me this didn't quite make it. At the beginning Will is still in super struggle mode over the loss of his partner Dale. I just didn't think the beginning level of mourning and missing moving into having a relationship was in a good time frame. Plus I expected Will to have some kind of survivor's guilt in regards to intimate time with a different person after exclusive in 10 years
January 22, 2018
Enjoyed. I'm really loving the pacing on this series. Will being a Type 1 workaholic-diabetic, and widower, added an interesting twist to the storyline. Loved Benji. Carolyn's baby-talk got to be a bit much in this one but, overall, this was a great addition to the series.
On to Book 3!
On to Book 3!
September 5, 2018
Sweet, sweet, and a bit overly sweet. A typical hurt-comfort romance. Majority of the book was how sweet the kids were, and the grieving father not taking care of himself with his diabetes. A predictable plot and overly sweet, and everything revolves around the kids. An ok read.
December 22, 2013
I know he's not everyone's cup of tea, but I love Sean Michael and this didn't change my mind. I read the first in this series so when this came along I couldn't pass it up. The story was good, the kids adorable for the most part and Will was believably "floundering" after his loss. Benji comes to the rescue slowly pulling the family together again.
This of course let us see that Wills mother-in-law allowed him to flounder. She also seemed to slowly fade from the story as it progressed. I also wish that a clearer timeline was show because I'm sure at one point Benji actually gave six month old children a spoon and thought they could feed themselves. For the most part the older child Carolyn stuck true to form but occasionally her verbal skills seemed like that of a much older child.
And Will. Will, Will, Will. He has Type 1 diabetes, something he's had all his life and though I could see his slacking care while he is in mourning, at one point it actually seems he has a small stroke, yet two weeks later he's back at work! This part of plot seemed wishy-washy at times.
I'm not usually so picky for complete accuracy when it comes to certain things in a story, like kids and medical conditions, but when they are the story, I expect them to be spot on. So, I was a little (a teeny, tiny bit) disappointed with this story. I thought SM could have done a better job. He's usually so good with details. Still I enjoyed it.
This of course let us see that Wills mother-in-law allowed him to flounder. She also seemed to slowly fade from the story as it progressed. I also wish that a clearer timeline was show because I'm sure at one point Benji actually gave six month old children a spoon and thought they could feed themselves. For the most part the older child Carolyn stuck true to form but occasionally her verbal skills seemed like that of a much older child.
And Will. Will, Will, Will. He has Type 1 diabetes, something he's had all his life and though I could see his slacking care while he is in mourning, at one point it actually seems he has a small stroke, yet two weeks later he's back at work! This part of plot seemed wishy-washy at times.
I'm not usually so picky for complete accuracy when it comes to certain things in a story, like kids and medical conditions, but when they are the story, I expect them to be spot on. So, I was a little (a teeny, tiny bit) disappointed with this story. I thought SM could have done a better job. He's usually so good with details. Still I enjoyed it.
December 25, 2013
3.25 stars
Sean Michael writes two kind of books: the smutty kind (e.g., Jarhead series) where the sex scenes are ubiquitous, and the heart-felt romance with low-in-sex kind (Daddy, Daddy & Me, Long Road). Those books are good when we use their own 'standard'. This particular one seems to be ambivalent.
At first, this seems to be in the first kind. It even feels a bit angsty book, what with one of the MCs still mourning his late partner, and tell the nanny to stay out of his boss' business. Toward around 40% into the book, however, it turns to the second kind of book. Pages over pages we read about sex scenes.
The story is very simple. Will lost his partner, Dale, in a car accident a year ago. When Dale died, they already had a 1-yr old Carolyn, and the surrogate mother was pregnant with a twin. When the story starts, Carolyn was already 2.5 yrs, and the twin were almost one. Entered Benji, the nanny. Seeing that Will was diabetic, Benji tried to make his boss work less, but was rebuffed. Slowly, however, the kids took Benji in as did their father. And then, the book started to turn into nonstop sex scenes.
There are several serious issues, such as diabetes, work-related stress, etc. There are also a ton of fluffy with children, which usually I like. This time, however, I feel like the book is a bit uneven. Too much unnecessary fluffy and sex.
Sean Michael writes two kind of books: the smutty kind (e.g., Jarhead series) where the sex scenes are ubiquitous, and the heart-felt romance with low-in-sex kind (Daddy, Daddy & Me, Long Road). Those books are good when we use their own 'standard'. This particular one seems to be ambivalent.
At first, this seems to be in the first kind. It even feels a bit angsty book, what with one of the MCs still mourning his late partner, and tell the nanny to stay out of his boss' business. Toward around 40% into the book, however, it turns to the second kind of book. Pages over pages we read about sex scenes.
The story is very simple. Will lost his partner, Dale, in a car accident a year ago. When Dale died, they already had a 1-yr old Carolyn, and the surrogate mother was pregnant with a twin. When the story starts, Carolyn was already 2.5 yrs, and the twin were almost one. Entered Benji, the nanny. Seeing that Will was diabetic, Benji tried to make his boss work less, but was rebuffed. Slowly, however, the kids took Benji in as did their father. And then, the book started to turn into nonstop sex scenes.
There are several serious issues, such as diabetes, work-related stress, etc. There are also a ton of fluffy with children, which usually I like. This time, however, I feel like the book is a bit uneven. Too much unnecessary fluffy and sex.
May 28, 2015
This second book felt a little shorter (although I have no idea whether it really is) and we get a very different mood – both due to the tragic back-story that lead to the depressing setup and because the children are so much younger. There’s only so much you can do with six-month-old babies in a story.
This volume is not even remotely as relentlessly uplifting as the first because it centres on pulling Will back from the brink. And it feels exhausting to even read about how much work the kids are and how tired everyone is. I am not complaining.
A carbon copy of the first book would have been nice but decidedly less interesting as a sequel. But it really does take a while to get to an even partially happy point, so that’s something to keep in mind.
On the whole, this was very nice with a suitably happy ending.
I suppose it may have been possible to dwell on the good things some more or follow up to some of the elements , but the story as such does not feel incomplete to me.
This volume is not even remotely as relentlessly uplifting as the first because it centres on pulling Will back from the brink. And it feels exhausting to even read about how much work the kids are and how tired everyone is. I am not complaining.
A carbon copy of the first book would have been nice but decidedly less interesting as a sequel. But it really does take a while to get to an even partially happy point, so that’s something to keep in mind.
On the whole, this was very nice with a suitably happy ending.
I suppose it may have been possible to dwell on the good things some more or follow up to some of the elements , but the story as such does not feel incomplete to me.
December 9, 2014
3.5 Stars
Now, I am a mother of 2 girls (ages 5 and 7) and it has been a few years since they were 2, but I think I would have enjoyed this more if Carrie talked like a 2 year old (she does have a birthday where she turns 3 towards the end of the book) throughout the entire book. There were times when she'd talk like a 2 year old then move right along into speaking like a 6 year old or something. The inconsistency bothered me most.
I really liked Benji and I liked Benji with Will. I am a stay at home mom and I need a Benji in my life. Holy sheep that man was a super-manny.
Overall, this was sweet. I liked it.
Now, I am a mother of 2 girls (ages 5 and 7) and it has been a few years since they were 2, but I think I would have enjoyed this more if Carrie talked like a 2 year old (she does have a birthday where she turns 3 towards the end of the book) throughout the entire book. There were times when she'd talk like a 2 year old then move right along into speaking like a 6 year old or something. The inconsistency bothered me most.
I really liked Benji and I liked Benji with Will. I am a stay at home mom and I need a Benji in my life. Holy sheep that man was a super-manny.
Overall, this was sweet. I liked it.
May 17, 2015
3.5 stars
another sugar filled installment of gay men and children. Benji is a newly out of work nanny looking for a placement when Mannies Inc send him to Will, a widow with three small girls, including twins of under a year old. Will is still grieving the death of his husband a year before, and working himself into the ground - he also suffers from Type 1 diabetes and isn't good at controlling it. The relationship between the two grows fairly slowly, but there was a lack of guilt from Will. Again children feature prominently, and while the twins were cute Carrie was a little bit precocious for a just turned 3 year old
another sugar filled installment of gay men and children. Benji is a newly out of work nanny looking for a placement when Mannies Inc send him to Will, a widow with three small girls, including twins of under a year old. Will is still grieving the death of his husband a year before, and working himself into the ground - he also suffers from Type 1 diabetes and isn't good at controlling it. The relationship between the two grows fairly slowly, but there was a lack of guilt from Will. Again children feature prominently, and while the twins were cute Carrie was a little bit precocious for a just turned 3 year old
January 15, 2014
I had a little re-visit with Bee and Will last night :)
What a wonderful story! A perfect cozy read for a cozy night on the sofa. Little Carrie is simply adorable, it's almost too much! :)
I still can't get over how sweet and perfect our Benji here is *sigh* He's so good for Will, and it's just great to see them slowly find their way to each other..
I just love this series, and I am looking forward to more from the Mannies Inc.
What a wonderful story! A perfect cozy read for a cozy night on the sofa. Little Carrie is simply adorable, it's almost too much! :)
I still can't get over how sweet and perfect our Benji here is *sigh* He's so good for Will, and it's just great to see them slowly find their way to each other..
I just love this series, and I am looking forward to more from the Mannies Inc.
September 1, 2014
This was all kinds of cute and cuddly. I just loved reading the cute kid sayings. I remember those days! Benji is the new nanny for Will who is a widower who works way too hard and doesn't spend enough time at home. Not to mention Will has diabetes that he's really not taking care of. I loved that added element and that Benji got to look out for him also. Fun read.
January 2, 2016
This had a much more somber tone to it than the first in the series, Mannies Incorporated. Which totally makes sense, but dragged down the enjoyment factor for me.
Also, my two biggest peeves were with how the author handled the diabetes and the relationship.
Also, my two biggest peeves were with how the author handled the diabetes and the relationship.
December 20, 2013
4.5 Stars
For I want to say I love Sean Michael. This second book in Mannies Incorporated is amazing. Will and Ben are so great together. I love that there's no crazy drama between the MCs, it's just a sweet love story.
For I want to say I love Sean Michael. This second book in Mannies Incorporated is amazing. Will and Ben are so great together. I love that there's no crazy drama between the MCs, it's just a sweet love story.
November 18, 2015
Really enjoyed this book. After his partner dies, Will need a nanny for his 3 girls, enter Benji.
I liked the way the book was nearly halfway through before the men started to get together. It concentrated on Benji, the girls and their relationship with Will.
I liked the way the book was nearly halfway through before the men started to get together. It concentrated on Benji, the girls and their relationship with Will.
May 31, 2015
It is a great book serie. The story seems believable. Mourning is such a hard subject to deal with and adding to it 3 little kids and a chronicle disease no wonder will really needed help.
Benji was great and loved their family.
Benji was great and loved their family.
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September 20, 2014
Loved this one too! Another easy read. I want to keep reading about these amazing Nannies and the Families that need them.
Re-Read Sept 2014
Re-Read Sept 2014
February 28, 2014
It was sweet, but not saccharine. I enjoyed it.
September 30, 2018
Ben loves being a many, but his luck has been down recently, his last couple of families have had to let him go due to troubles of their own. When the agency calls him about twin girls plus an older sister who are daughters of a widower, Ben snaps the job up.
Will's partner died over a year ago leaving him in charge of three little girls and while he had wanted all of his children, he doesn't feel like he is the paternal type, when his "mother-in-law" hires a male nanny, Will isn't sure its going to work out.
Ben and Will were great characters but for me Carrie made the story, she was adorable. She acted a bit older than her 2 or 3 years of age, but those were small things that I was able to overlook. I enjoyed the fact that Will didn't feel overly guilty about starting a new relationship, it made for a nice change from most books about widowers.
Will's partner died over a year ago leaving him in charge of three little girls and while he had wanted all of his children, he doesn't feel like he is the paternal type, when his "mother-in-law" hires a male nanny, Will isn't sure its going to work out.
Ben and Will were great characters but for me Carrie made the story, she was adorable. She acted a bit older than her 2 or 3 years of age, but those were small things that I was able to overlook. I enjoyed the fact that Will didn't feel overly guilty about starting a new relationship, it made for a nice change from most books about widowers.
March 7, 2022
3 stars - a simple and nice read. Rather average with basic writing, but entertaining nonetheless if you want an easy read.
Though I did wonder why the mother-in-law, who supposedly called once a week, was never mentioned again, and how we never got to know about either of the MC's families. And their relationship developed rather quickly over the course of only a few months, which was weird because one MC started out heart-broken, grieving and whatnot and suddenly he was guilt-free and in love and about to be married again.
Still, I liked it fine. Just don't expect a high quality read.
Though I did wonder why the mother-in-law, who supposedly called once a week, was never mentioned again, and how we never got to know about either of the MC's families. And their relationship developed rather quickly over the course of only a few months, which was weird because one MC started out heart-broken, grieving and whatnot and suddenly he was guilt-free and in love and about to be married again.
Still, I liked it fine. Just don't expect a high quality read.
March 26, 2024
This was better than the first book.
The author needs someone too check for typographical errors and the dialogue. There are programs the will do most of this. I use one that's free. The thing that I was a little upset about was that there was no explanation as to why Will was getting such severe headaches. And that the doctors didn't basically tell him to eat right and slow down. Also, as I the first book, I thought the book was written in the 80's because of the usage of the words "man" and "dude".
The author needs someone too check for typographical errors and the dialogue. There are programs the will do most of this. I use one that's free. The thing that I was a little upset about was that there was no explanation as to why Will was getting such severe headaches. And that the doctors didn't basically tell him to eat right and slow down. Also, as I the first book, I thought the book was written in the 80's because of the usage of the words "man" and "dude".
July 10, 2020
Excellent
Fantastic book, you are definitely drawn in from beginning to end. The kids are so funny and the Manny is the perfect one for them and just what the grieving dad needs. A must read
Fantastic book, you are definitely drawn in from beginning to end. The kids are so funny and the Manny is the perfect one for them and just what the grieving dad needs. A must read
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