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Love You More

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Jackson Corbett is a gorgeous single dad who doesn’t want complications at his family winery. And I’m the messy tornado who just offered to be his new nanny.

When I show up for a job interview in my pajamas and at the wrong time, my interviewer isn’t there, but Jackson is. He scowls and tells me to take a hike, insisting I don’t really want to work in the tasting room at Buttercup Hill Vineyards.

But I do. Years of sommelier courses and amateur wine-making have landed me here, at the best winery in Napa Valley. I can see that he’s overworked and stretched thin with parenting and a stressful job. So I make a deal with him—if I’m hired by the winery, I’ll work a second job as his nanny.

I can endure the world’s grouchiest dad and entertain his feisty seven-year-old if it means career advancement and paying off my debts.

There’s no risk of romantic entanglement because Jackson is a grade-A grump—albeit a hot and chiseled one—who’s been burned by love. The weight of the world sits on his muscular shoulders, and he spends most of his time worrying about the vineyard’s finances and looking at spreadsheets.

The last thing I’m concerned about is how he looks at me.

Until he does.

I catch him sneaking glances, and I can’t help staring right back. And noticing how sweet he is with his daughter, how his chilly façade is starting to melt, how he lingers longer than necessary when I’m around.

I find myself wanting to help him even if it means spending more time away from my younger sister, right when she needs me most. I’m terrified of letting down the only real family I have.

Falling for him could ruin my carefully-wrought plans and I love my status quo.

But what if I love him more?

Love You More is a standalone contemporary romance with a HEA

274 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 16, 2023

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Stacy Travis

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Stacy Travis writes charming, spicy romance about bookish, sassy women and the hot alphas who fall for them.

Writing makes her infinitely happy, but that might be the coffee talking. She drinks a LOT of it.

She's worked as a journalist, camp counselor, TV writer, SAT tutor, corporate finance researcher, education technology editor, and non-fiction author. When she's not on a deadline, she's in running shoes complaining that all roads seem to go uphill. Or on the couch with a margarita. Or fangirling at a soccer game.

She's never met a dog she didn't want to hug. And if you have no plans for Thanksgiving, she'll probably invite you to dinner.

Stacy lives in Los Angeles with her husband, two sons, and a poorly-trained rescue dog who hoards socks. And she's serious about the Thanksgiving thing.


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405 reviews3,687 followers
December 14, 2023
loved this one!! jax and his siblings run their family's vineyard in napa, but he's struggling to keep up with everything and be a single dad to his daughter. ruby is in need of a job and becomes jax's daughters new nanny while also working at the vineyard.

this was so cute with the perfect amount of tension and banter and spice. i loooved the vineyard setting, made me wanna book a trip to napa asap. i really enjoyed the narrators, if you're looking for a new audiobook i definitely recommend!
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September 25, 2024

🎧𝐀𝐋𝐂 𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐄𝐖 - 𝐋𝐎𝐕𝐄 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐄
𝙱𝚞𝚝𝚝𝚎𝚛𝚌𝚞𝚙 𝙷𝚒𝚕𝚕 #𝟷
ʀᴀᴛɪɴɢ: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
ꜱᴘɪᴄᴇ: 🌶️🌶️

🎧 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘃𝗶𝗮 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹
⏳ 𝟬𝟳𝗛 𝟮𝟳𝗠
🎙️ 𝗗𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝘆 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗮𝗵 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗮& 𝗔𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗵𝘂𝗲

⁀➷ “𝐈 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞. 𝐈 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠.”

🍷𝚂𝚖𝚊𝚕𝚕 𝚃𝚘𝚠𝚗 𝚆𝚒𝚗𝚎𝚛𝚢
🍇𝚂𝚒𝚗𝚐𝚕𝚎 𝙳𝚊𝚍/𝙽𝚊𝚗𝚗𝚢
🍷𝙶𝚛𝚞𝚖𝚙𝚢/𝚂𝚞𝚗𝚜𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚎
🍇𝚂𝚕𝚘𝚠 𝙱𝚞𝚛𝚗

💓𝗣𝗲𝘁𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲: 𝗚𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿

❝ ʀᴜʙʏ ᴀʀʀɪᴠᴇᴅ ɪɴ ʙᴜᴛᴛᴇʀᴄᴜᴘ ʜɪʟʟ ʟᴏᴏᴋɪɴɢ ꜰᴏʀ ᴀ ɢɪɢ ᴀꜱ ᴀ ꜱᴏᴍᴍᴇʟɪᴇʀ ʙᴜᴛ ᴇɴᴅᴇᴅ ᴜᴘ ᴛᴀᴋɪɴɢ ᴀ ɴᴀɴɴʏ ᴊᴏʙ ᴀꜱ ᴡᴇʟʟ. ᴀɴᴅ ᴛᴏ ᴛᴏᴘ ɪᴛ ᴏꜰꜰ, ꜱʜᴇ’ꜱ ᴡᴏʀᴋɪɴɢ ꜰᴏʀ ᴀ ɢʀᴜᴍᴘʏ ꜱɪɴɢʟᴇ ᴅᴀᴅ ᴡʜᴏ'ꜱ ꜱᴜᴘᴇʀ ꜱᴛʀᴇꜱꜱᴇᴅ ᴀɴᴅ ᴜᴘᴛɪɢʜᴛ ꜰʀᴏᴍ ʜɪꜱ ᴊᴏʙ. ꜱʜᴇ ᴊᴜꜱᴛ ᴡᴀɴᴛᴇᴅ ᴛᴏ ꜱᴛɪᴄᴋ ᴀʀᴏᴜɴᴅ ᴛᴏ ᴘᴀʏ ᴏꜰꜰ ʜᴇʀ ᴅᴇʙᴛꜱ, ʙᴜᴛ ᴡʜᴇɴ ꜱʜᴇ ꜱᴛᴀʀᴛꜱ ꜰᴀʟʟɪɴɢ ꜰᴏʀ ʜɪᴍ, ʜᴇʀ ᴘʟᴀɴꜱ ᴍɪɢʜᴛ ᴊᴜꜱᴛ ɢᴇᴛ ᴛᴜʀɴᴇᴅ ᴜᴘꜱɪᴅᴇ ᴅᴏᴡɴ…❝

💭This was such a delightful single-dad nanny romance! Honestly, I didn’t expect to enjoy it as much as I did. The way Jax and Ruby’s relationship unfolds at a slow, natural pace feels just right, and their moment of finally getting together is super satisfying. This was a low angst and feels lighthearted and sweet, with a slight OW drama that's so insignificant—it actually helps them realize their feelings for each other. I loved how determined Jax was when he decided to go after Ruby; he was all in and wouldn’t let her slip away. Ruby was a bit hesitant, which totally makes sense considering her difficult past.

✅Honestly, there wasn’t anything about the story that icks me, it just didn’t swoon me enough to get that full 5⭐️, but I still adore this story and highly recommend it to fans of this trope!

🎧𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄🎧
Wow, what a delightful surprise! Hannah and Aaron are new to me, and they brought such warmth and charm to the characters. Their performances felt so genuine, making it easy to get lost in the story. I loved how they balanced each other out—definitely left me wanting more! Highly recommend checking it out!

✨ 𝚃𝚑𝚊𝚗𝚔 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚝𝚘 VALENTINE PR 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚐𝚒𝚏𝚝𝚎𝚍 𝙰𝚞𝚍𝚒𝚋𝚕𝚎 𝚌𝚘𝚍𝚎, 𝙸'𝚖 𝚕𝚎𝚊𝚟𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚜 𝚛𝚎𝚟𝚒𝚎𝚠 𝚟𝚘𝚕𝚞𝚗𝚝𝚊𝚛𝚒𝚕𝚢 ✨
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3,252 reviews1,071 followers
November 17, 2023
3 stars

This is the first book in a new series by Stacy Travis, set in Californian wine country, where five siblings are running their family’s vineyard empire. It’s a grumpy/sunshine, single dad/nanny romance that is a sweet and easy read.

Jackson is the middle brother, the single dad to an adorable 7-year-old girl, and the accountant for the winery. He’s grumpy at the best of times, but while trying to do the best for his daughter, he’s also dealing with a pending financial crisis left behind by his unwell father. He’s doing his best to manage everything on his own, but he’s drowning in the stress of it all.

Ruby is obsessed with wine, and after years of study she is a wannabe sommelier, desperate for a job at the prestigious Buttercup Hill Vineyards. When she rocks up early for an interview, the first person she encounters is Jackson, and their first meeting doesn’t really go well. She recognises that he’s frazzled, and in attempt to help her chances of getting hired, she offers to be his nanny if she gets the job at the winery. Of course, Jackson reluctantly accepts, and of course, Ruby gets the job, which sets them up for lots of close proximity moments, lingering glances and clenching body parts. It’s not too long before the boss/employee line is crossed, Ruby becomes a part of the family, and feelings start to develop.

I’m at risk of falling so far, so fast for this woman, and there’s not a goddamn thing I can do about it. I’ll enjoy the entire way down, even if I land on my face.

This is a sweet and easy read. It’s a slow build up to actual romance, but it’s a gorgeously swoony, sexy and heartfelt relationship that develops. Jackson falls first and hardest, which is so sweet to see, and though they both have some personal things they’re dealing with which creates a bit of drama, there’s no real conflict in this one. They just have some things to figure out, which they achieve without creating unnecessary angst.

Jackson’s daughter, Fiona, is cutie, and I loved her relationship with both Ruby and her dad. There’s a good introduction to Jackson’s siblings, and the tense situation with their father. There are some questions left hanging about the running of the winery, and I’m looking forward to seeing those storylines explored more in future books.

I didn’t get as fully invested in this story as I would have liked, but I did enjoy it.

3 stars.

An Advanced Review Copy was provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.



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490 reviews32 followers
November 14, 2023
4.5⭐️

"Love You More" by Stacy Travis

"The sheer sight of Jackson Corbett in a navy blue suit, crisp white shirt, and lavender tie is the most decadent dessert I didn’t know I was craving. I’d blow every diet rule to take a bite."

"“I look at you and I forget to breathe. I forget everything. And it’s the one time in a day when I’m not bogged down by all the business shit, and I just feel…weightless.”

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
Spice: 🌶🌶

Jackson is a single dad running the family winery & never likes to ask for help. But when Ruby comes whirling in looking for a job & offers to be his nanny & work at the winery he can't say no. The mutual attraction can't be denied, but both Ruby & Jackson are carrying the weight of their families on their shoulders. Falling in love is not in either one of their plans, but love always shows up when you least expect it to.

Give me single daddy, grumpy, Jackson all day long because he had me swooning SO hard. 🥵😍 He was absolutely obsessed with Ruby from the first interaction & I loved every second of it. He had to try soooo hard not to be into her!

I loved Ruby's personality. She was witty & had so much passion. She is also absolutely selfless. Her relationship with her sister was one of my fave parts & they way it grew was so well done! 🥹

Ruby & Jackson complimented each other so well. It was so sweet & they supported each other so well. It really progressed beautifully.

Enter Fiona - gah I love single parent solely for the fact we always get a sweet, hilarious kid!! I just think it's always the cherry on top!! 🤗🥰 The relationship Fiona had with Ruby made my heart swell.

I really loved the family aspect coming from both sides. Jackson's family runs the winery with him & their relationships really filled my heart up. & I can't wait to watch them grow in the next books!!

Of course one of my fave things was the scenery - I LOVE books that take place in a winery. The vibes are just soo good! 🙌🙌 I felt like I was there walking the fields sipping on a good cab right with them! 🍷🍷

The characters had so much depth to them. I actually read this in about one sitting because it was that good!!
So well written, incredibly charming & a super sweet feel good romance! 🩷

Thank you again @stacytravisauthor for allowing me to be one of the first to get to be in this world & sending me the book in exchange for an honesy review!! 🧡

Read if you like:
♡Single Dad/Nanny
♡Grumpy/Sunshine
♡Winery Setting
♡Small Town
♡Slow Burn
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695 reviews24 followers
November 24, 2023
This is my first book by Stacy Travis and I just fell in love with Ruby and Jackson.

Ruby and Jackson met in a very funny circumstances - she is coming for an interview about a new job, but arriving too early, ending up with Jackson interviewing her for the role. There is definitely some tension between them that turns to full blown attraction. Later on when she is approved for the position, he hires her to be his daughter nanny.

The connection between Ruby and Fiona is really cute. They became friends straight away. Seeing his daughter getting attached so easily to Ruby, Jackson's adoration and attraction grows stronger and stronger every day.

As a MC, I loved Ruby. She was funny, sassy and the sun to Jackson's grumpiness. In my eyes she was his soulmate and I am so happy that Jackson's thought the same.

To me, this was definitely a slow burn, but they fell for each other right away. There were some obstacles in Jackson's mind, related to his worry about the family business - this was the reason he wasn't acting on his attraction to her. The tension was becoming unbearable every single time when he was seeing her with his daughter, especially when she started living near them for a time being.

I also loved all the love and sex scenes with them - my mind was blown away. Every single time they were together, there was so much kink and smut 🥵🥵🥵.

Ruby and Jackson was meant to be together.

Overall, I loved reading "Love you more".

***I received an ARC from Valentine PR and this is my honest opinion.***
Profile Image for Natalie | nats.bookrecs.
670 reviews47 followers
November 16, 2023

This is a wonderful nanny x single dad romance, set in a small winery town. Ruby gets a job interview at a winery and that brings her one step closer to being a sommelier that she’s always wanted to be but after spending her years raising her sister the closest job she can find is at a winery as a bartender. But when she shows up to her interview at 6am instead of pm she runs into Jackson Corbett who is just trying to get through the day of owning a winery and raising a daughter by himself. So Ruby makes a deal, if she gets the job then he has to hire her as a nanny and give this grumpy single dad a break. But Jackson takes more than he’s bargained for when Ruby not only gets the job and becomes his nanny but becomes someone he can’t stop thinking about.

I devoured this book. I love love love a good grumpy sunshine and everything about these two gave me exactly what I needed. Jackson and Ruby balance each other and remind each other to slow down and enjoy life a little more. Ruby has spent her life raising her sister and taking care of her she doesn’t know how to do anything else until Jackson shows up and starts taking care of Ruby. While Ruby reminds Jackson to have a little bit more fun in life and to do more than work.

I love watching Rubys relationship with Fiona. She was a sweet and hilarious kid who kept both Ruby and Jackson on their toes. She added so much extra to this story. I love watching them mend the missing and broken pieces in each other and create their own family.

I can tell meeting all the other siblings that I’m going to enjoy each and every book in this series and be lost in the world of Buttercup Hill set in Napa Valley California. We have siblings banters, strong sibling relationships, amazing side characters, hilarious kid, and spice that comes out of nowhere once that slow burn tension hits.

4.5/5 ⭐️
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280 reviews59 followers
November 16, 2023
grumpy, single dad with the world on his shoulders and his sunshine nanny with the world on her shoulders and dreams in her heart and their journey to healing and loving eachother 🥺 the main characters, side characters and everyone in between was amazing & this was just such an amazing read and i loved every minute of it
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198 reviews1 follower
February 27, 2025
It was a cute, fun, and easy read. It located at a vineyard so that was a fun change of scenery. Grumpy single dad does just always work
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619 reviews656 followers
December 5, 2023
Ruby gets an interview at a winery and is so excited to get her foot in the door since she wants to advance her career as a sommelier but alas she shows up at the complete wrong time and in her pajamas…. She is greeted by Jackson and well let’s just say the interview didn’t go exactly as planned but ruby needs this job not only to advance her career but to help provide for her sister so she comes back and tries again. Jackson loves her tenacity and decides to hire her with a bonus job as his nanny also to help her out.

This was so adorable and I LOVED that the plot kept you wanting to read as fast as possible to try and figure out what is going on with the winery’s financials. I will say I wish the relationship between Jackson + Ruby happened a little sooner I really wanted more of that (they didn’t kiss til almost 65% of the books I read) but this was a reallly short read and such a good book for anyone getting into romance and wanting something that is quick and has a good plot
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120 reviews
March 2, 2024
Ok I really liked this one. I thought the chemistry was pretty good and it progressed well. But there were things in the book that were just…weird idk? There’s a mystery B line plot which I really like and adds to story, but the way the characters handle it doesn’t make sense. The dad’s an asshole who had given all his children roles in the company that go directly against their interests and skills. For instance, the main one is that this character is in charge of finances but the other brother is the math minded one. Once that dad gets Alzheimer’s, why not expand and switch roles? Also the main guy in this doesn’t want to share that their dad is keeping some secret and idk just seems strange that he’s so antisharing. Also the main girl suddenly becomes the one with commitment issues after being the one who wanted the relationship in the first place. Also, it’s a series but we don’t actually get anywhere with the mystery missing money. But like I said I actually think it’s one of the better romances I’ve read this year.
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558 reviews66 followers
November 21, 2023
This was a sweet, easy read! I loved that it was set at a Vineyard, and Stacy’s writing was so detailed and beautiful that I felt as if I was there! I loved the characters.
Ruby is super witty and determined, with a heart of gold. The way she has stepped up for her sister is incredibly sweet. Jackson comes across as grumpy, but seeing as he is dealing with problems at the vineyard and trying to find time as a single dad to take care of his daughter, it’s understandable. I loved seeing him slowly start to open up to Ruby and loved seeing Ruby and his daughter, Fiona, bond. I wish we could have found out where the money problem led (this is the first book in this series, so I’m determined to hopefully find out more as it’s finished). I found myself not being able to get completely drawn in- which is absolutely a me problem, reading lately has been rough- however, I really enjoyed this one and all of the feel good moments! 💗
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53 reviews9 followers
November 13, 2023
✨ 𝐀𝐑𝐂 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 ✨
Title: Love You More
Author: Stacy Travis
Release Date: November 16th

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“Love You More” is the first book in the Buttercup Hill book series and it’s set in the Napa Valley wine country in California. This is the story of Jackson and Ruby. Jackson is one of five siblings who manages his father’s vineyard along with his brothers and sisters. Ruby’s dream is to become a sommelier so she interviews for a job at Jax’s vineyard. Little did she know that she was going to fall head over heels with her grumpy boss.

This is the first book I read by this author and now I’m left wanting more. When Stacy reached out to me and asked me to read and review this book before it’s published, she had me at “single dad-meets nanny”. Say no more ☺️

One of the most striking aspects of Stacy' writing is her ability to create characters that feel incredibly real and relatable. Both Ruby and Jax dealt with the pressure of looking after their siblings and I was able to relate to both of these characters through the entire story.

This book had me swooning, giggling like a hopeless romantic, laughing, and blushing. The banter, the anticipation, the small gestures. The SLOW BURN was burning! 🔥 I loved every single thing about this book. I love that there isn’t any miscommunication or third-act breakup. There is a very short (very short) separation of the main characters but for a very good reason and as a romance reader, I can appreciate the fact that the couple are not splitting up for nonsense reasons.

If you're a fan of contemporary romance filled with depth, passion, swoon worthy moments, Love You More is a must-read.

Thank you Stacy Travis for providing me with an Advance Readers Copy in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are of my own.
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1,278 reviews195 followers
September 16, 2024
⭐⭐⭐⭐
🌶️🌶️.5

Love You More is the first book in the Buttercup Hill series, and I absolutely loved the vineyard setting. This was a sweet, low angst romance between a single dad and his nanny.

This was different than what I was expecting for a nanny romance because Ruby was not really trying to get a nanny position. She is actually trying to interview for a job at the winery tasting room since she wants to be a sommelier. Unfortunately, she shows up at the wrong time and runs into the wrong brother, Jackson Corbett. He is an overworked single dad, trying to make sure his family winery stays in business. He kind of interviews her but basically states she is too qualified. However, after she runs into his adorable daughter, she offers herself up as the nanny. They come to an agreement that she could be his daughter's nanny if she gets hired by his brother.

Ruby gets both of the jobs, and now Jackson has to contend with the sexy nanny being around all the time and tempting him. They are both very attracted to each other, but Ruby doesn't want to put her career goals in jeopardy for a man. She has been through a lot and has had to raise her sister by herself. I loved how she was the perfect fit for Jackson's grumpy and serious ways. They were very cute together.

🎧 Audiobook Review 🎧
I listened to this on audiobook and flew through it in one sitting. Aaron Donaghue and Hannah Chiclana narrated this, and I think this was my first time listening to them. Aaron Donaghue was the perfect Jackson. He came off as grumpy and serious in the beginning, but he showed how the character started to open up for Ruby. Hannah Chiclana showed how feisty and sweet Ruby was while also showing her vulnerable side. I really enjoyed the audiobook and would definitely recommend it.

Thank you to Valentine PR for providing the ALC.
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146 reviews
November 6, 2023
ARC REVIEW 🍷

Love You More by @stacytravisauthor

4⭐️/5⭐️

Wow this BOOK! Obsessed with the beautiful winery vineyard setting, beautiful!
JACKSON IS A TAYLOR SWIFT FAN THAT SHOULD BE ENOUGH TO MAKE YOU READ THIS!!

Ruby comes looking for a job which Jackson says she’s “overqualified” for and also worried if it’s his brothers plan to get him a nanny. (Which he claims he does not need!)

Jackson “Jax” was obsessed from the first interaction with Ruby and I adored reading his POV. He had the world on his shoulders and walls up due to his ex. His main focus and priority, other than the vineyard, is his daughter. He is such a good dad and Fi is just so PRECIOUS!!

Ruby practically raised her sister and all she cares about is making sure she has everything she needs, even working two jobs! She never put herself first, always putting her sister first.

Jackson and Ruby are absolutely perfect together and when she left for a week it hurt reading that Jax was worried she left just like his ex..

This was my first read from Stacy and I LOVED this book so much!! Definitely reading more of her stuff!! Highly recommend Love You More!!!!
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2,646 reviews2,023 followers
November 11, 2023
The best thing about taking a chance on a new to you author is falling in love with their storytelling abilities and I’m so happy I decided to try @stacytravisauthor latest! This is the first in a new series set in a vineyard in Napa Valley and beyond it being a gorgeous setting, I really enjoyed seeing the inner workings of a vineyard. The tropes really couldn’t get better for me, you get single parent, nanny/boss, small town, slow burn and grumpy/sunshine. I don’t always love a slow burn but I understood and appreciated it here. Jackson always has his daughter, Fiona’s best interests in mind so before exploring a relationship with Ruby he was hesitant. Ruby was such a firecracker and exactly the type of character I would want as a friend. She’s an amazing older sister and I loved her bond with Ella and both her and Jackson place so much importance on family. Jax and Ruby had such a sweet and sexy relationship and their relationship blossomed into something so beautiful by the end. The grand gesture at the end was SO good and had me 🥹 Overall I really enjoyed this and definitely will be reading the next book.
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464 reviews34 followers
November 13, 2023
Love You More was so sweet! This was my first book by Stacy Travis and I can definitely say that it will not be my last!

I really enjoyed the two MCs! Ruby is so determined! She goes after what she wants and won’t take no for an answer. Jackson is a grumpy sweetheart! He is so stubborn and has a hard time asking for help. He’s also an amazing dad to the cutest kid ever! These two come from completely different worlds but are very similar. I liked how they helped each other realize that they don’t have to put so much pressure on themselves.

Jax & Ruby’s chemistry was there from the beginning but it only got stronger & stronger as the story went on. Their romance is a slow burn which I don’t always like but this one was good. I do wish there was a little less second guessing and more of them just being happy together.

There is side plot about the financial struggles of the winery and I was so invested in it. Not going to lie, I was trying to guess what the mysterious problem was. I’m hoping we get more answers to this in future books!

Tropes:
-single dad/nanny
-small town
-grumpy/sunshine
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213 reviews11 followers
November 16, 2023
Wow, absolutely in love with Ruby and Jackson’s story!! Jackson helps run his family winery in the Napa Valley, while Ruby is looking to become a sommelier and even a winemaker, having started to make her own wine in her sister’s dorm room closet! Yep, Ruby currently lives with her sister at college while saving up for her own apartment.

Which is why Ruby shows up at 6am for an interview at the winery that’s really supposed to be at 6pm! And that’s how she first meets Jackson, the grumpy single dad of an adorable little girl!

That day, Ruby not only gets the job at the winery but she also talks Jackson into letting her nanny for him. And from the moment Jackson lays eyes on Ruby, there is just something that captivated him…

And after spending more and more time with Ruby and see how she loves his daughter, it becomes harder for him to deny his feelings!

This book was just amazing. Especially as someone that grew up in the Napa Valley and spent time living in Berkeley, the whole setting meant even that much more! This was the first book from Stacy that I’ve read but it certainly won’t be the last! My husbands ring is also engraved with the words “love you more” so it was great to see this come into play!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️
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225 reviews26 followers
November 14, 2023
I was not ready for this book to end!

First time reader of Stacy Travis and it certainly will not be the last time. This was such a cute story. You got Ruby a hard-working fiery woman who stepped up to take care of her sister after the death of their parents and then there’s Jackson Grumpy-pants who owns a vinery with his family. A hard-working man that likes to be in control and hates asking for help and his adorable seven year old daughter Fiona. These characters were so easy to love. This is a MUST read oh and did I mention that Jackson seems to be a Taylor Swift fan 👀 if that doesn’t get you to read this book I don’t know what will.

Disclaimer: Although I received an ARC of this book, my thoughts and opinions are my own.
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266 reviews44 followers
November 17, 2023
Love You More was a sizzling, small town romance that fit all my favorite tropes!!! Grumpy/Sunshine ✔️single dad ✔️

I would have read the book in one sitting but I had to work the next morning! Stacy introduces you to Buttercup Hill Vineyards, the successful family owned vineyard run by Jackson’s family. This may have been the first book but it has soooo much potential for love stories for the entire Corbett clan!

Jackson’s love interest and nanny Ruby was one of my favorite characters! I absolutely loved her high energy and spirit. She walked into Jackson’s life and shook things up for the better. Their instant sizzling chemistry could be felt through the page and her love and kindness for his daughter was the sweetest.

I thoroughly enjoyed Love You More and can’t wait for the next installment!!
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389 reviews30 followers
February 29, 2024
3.5⭐️

This book was really cute! Jackson is a single dad who is struggling to balance his home and work life. Ruby aspires to be a sommelier and is desperate to get her foot in the door at a vineyard and make enough money to support her younger sister. When Ruby shows up at Jackson’s vineyard hoping to get a job as a tasting assistant, she ends up making a deal with Jackson to also work as his nanny part-time. Ruby and Jackson both feel a spark immediately but they both have too many responsibilities to give into the attraction. I love the single parent trope so I was very excited to read this book! I thought that Ruby and Jackson were adorable and I also loved the dynamic with Jackson’s daughter. I am excited to read the rest of the series!
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276 reviews14 followers
November 16, 2023
4.5⭐️

Ruby is looking to get her foot in the door to become a sommelier- and when there is a position at Buttercup Hills Vineyard in the tasting room she is ready to take the opportunity. But when she shows up 12 hours early and runs into grumpy single dad Jackson and his daughter Fiona she also offers to become his nanny. Jackson is stressed about his family business’s finances, his dad’s deteriorating mental health, and the fact that his wife decided she didn’t want him or his daughter anymore. He doesn’t think he has the time or energy for a relationship, but Ruby is everything he didn’t know he needed.

🍷Single dad/nanny
🍷Grumpy/sunshine
🍷Age gap
🍷Forced proximity
🍷Small town
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587 reviews20 followers
November 20, 2023
4.5 ⭐️ For my wine loving, single dad romance reading girlies, Love You More is for YOU!

Set in Napa Valley, Love You More is about a wine enthusiast in need of a job and a single dad who is in need of an extra hand.

This is a fast-paced contemporary romance that features undeniable chemistry, an adorable little girl, and family dramaaa 😋

As someone who used to work at a small winery and aspired to be a vintner, the wine speak was so fun and unique!! It was first I’ve read and I am pumped for more Buttercup Hill Vineyards romances!

Thank you Stacy & Valentine PR for a eARC in exchange for my honest review <3
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289 reviews12 followers
April 21, 2025
This was a super cute, feel good book.

Jax and Ruby meet each other at 6am in the morning. She’s there for an interview and he’s overslept.

These two were destined to meet and be in each other’s lives. They help one another to let go and live in the moment. They help each other forget the stresses of life and external pressures.

I adored these two characters. They have chemistry and sass and I’m here for it. I also loved Fiona and her maximum energy at all times.

This is my first book from this author and I enjoyed it very much. It’s a good lighthearted contemporary romance.

I will definitely be reading the other books in this series.
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212 reviews12 followers
September 20, 2024
This audiobook was preformed perfectly. If you are looking for something with tension, spice, and banter, this is the perfect book for you.

Jackson is a single dad who runs his family winery with his siblings. Ruby is in need of a job and becomes the nanny for Jackson’s daughter while also working at the vineyard.

The audiobook has duel narration which is always a plus for me performed by: Hannah Chiclana & Aaron Donaghue. I had not heard anything performed by them before and was pleasantly surprised. They did a great job bringing the characters to life.

Tropes:
✨Small town
✨ single dad/nanny
✨grumpy/sunshine
✨slow burn
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529 reviews199 followers
November 9, 2023
“𝐈 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞. 𝐈 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠.”

Stacy Travis's Love You More is a small-town romance centered around CFO Jackson Corbett and nanny Ruby.

Jax’s enamorment with Ruby from the beginning was everything, despite his grumpy attitude about her. Also, his little girl, Fiona, was adorable and I loved her—especially given how close she was with Ruby.

I thought it was really wholesome how Ruby made Jax and Fiona matching dishes because she knew it was meaningful got them. My heart literally melted in this scene.

The only thing that really bothered me, though, was Ruby referring to herself as Jax's "booty call" after learning that he had gone on a "date" and saying that even though she wasn't comfortable with it, she still slept with him that night.

All in all, I enjoyed reading this cute romance novel with the found family trope.

*Thank you to the author, Stacy Travis, for providing me with this e-arc in exchange for an honest review.*
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785 reviews44 followers
September 24, 2024
Thank you Valentine PR for my gifted review copy. This was such a fun, cute and atmospheric listen. I absolutely loved the audio. I have been lucky enough to spend a good chunk of time in the Bay Area, but the more specifically wine country and this book transported me right back there. It was easy to root for these characters, I loved the young daughter, and Stacy is a new author to me, but I can’t wait to read more of her books. This is a wonderful and refreshing romance book.
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761 reviews24 followers
November 11, 2023
Love You More is a sweet story about a stressed out single dad who has built walls around his heart and the sassy woman who breaks them down.

Jackson not only is a single dad of the spunky Fiona, he also has the huge responsibility of finding where the money deficit is coming from in his family's winery. When Ruby shows up for a job interview, she quickly becomes so much more than just an employee. She helps Jax catch up on life and is a phenomenal role model and mother figure for Fiona. These two just get one another. The way they come together was perfect! I loved this slow burn, nanny romance!

I received an ARC for an honest review.
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725 reviews366 followers
November 18, 2023
single dad x nanny but set on a winery!! This was really cute and fun! I’ve never read a book set on a winery so this was super fun and different!

I loved that Jackson was obsessed from the moment he saw her and Ruby was just as in love. I’m excited to see where this series goes with all the siblings!

It took me a bit to get into but once I did I liked it!!
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362 reviews23 followers
November 20, 2023
4.75⭐️ the single dad x nanny trope will always hit for me and bring in the fact that his family owns a winery? I was in love! If you loved Heartless by Elsie Silver pick up this book asap you’ll love it🫶🏼
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105 reviews30 followers
February 15, 2025
Simple but perfect !
My daddy issues will forever make me love single dad romances but I love them especially with a fiery red head as FMC 😍🥀🤍

Tropes:
🐣 Single Dad
💸 Rich x Poor
🤎 Small Town
✨ Nanny x Boss
🥀 Grumpy x Sunshine
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