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The worst thing that could happen to a man who doesn’t want children is to inherit two little boys.
The next worst thing would be to have a nanny with a child of her own.
Archie Jones, a wealthy playboy who’s never stayed more than two weeks in any one place finds himself saddled with an old friend’s four- and six-year-old boys.
When his brother suggests desperate Archie hire his wife’s sister, Archie can’t say no.
Equally desperate Beth Matthews is appalled that a man who can’t remember her name, or show up for family events, is now responsible for the lives of two adorable orphans. When he proposes she join him in a co-parenting partnership, she’s torn between her dislike of the man and the obvious needs of the children. Not to mention she’s a broke single mom with an explosive secret.
In this forced proximity, enemies-to-lovers romance set in the charming beach town of Last Chance Beach Archie and Beth must find a way to compromise, live together, and always put the needs of their children first.
Archie soon learns he’s underestimated mousy Beth while she finds new appreciation for the footloose man who does all he can to build a loving family despite his many failings.
But when Archie suddenly abandons them, will Beth have faith in the changes she’s seen in him or will she believe he’s returned to his wandering ways?
In Last Chance Beach love always finds a way.
The next worst thing would be to have a nanny with a child of her own.
Archie Jones, a wealthy playboy who’s never stayed more than two weeks in any one place finds himself saddled with an old friend’s four- and six-year-old boys.
When his brother suggests desperate Archie hire his wife’s sister, Archie can’t say no.
Equally desperate Beth Matthews is appalled that a man who can’t remember her name, or show up for family events, is now responsible for the lives of two adorable orphans. When he proposes she join him in a co-parenting partnership, she’s torn between her dislike of the man and the obvious needs of the children. Not to mention she’s a broke single mom with an explosive secret.
In this forced proximity, enemies-to-lovers romance set in the charming beach town of Last Chance Beach Archie and Beth must find a way to compromise, live together, and always put the needs of their children first.
Archie soon learns he’s underestimated mousy Beth while she finds new appreciation for the footloose man who does all he can to build a loving family despite his many failings.
But when Archie suddenly abandons them, will Beth have faith in the changes she’s seen in him or will she believe he’s returned to his wandering ways?
In Last Chance Beach love always finds a way.
186 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 5, 2023
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Bonnie Edwards
69 books178 followersBonnie Edwards has been writing all her life, starting with a poem about Santa suffering with gout. She was seven, Santa was a thousandteen years old. Delighted with writing, she went on to write family sagas, humorous contemporary romance, romantic suspense, erotic paranormal ghost romances and more.
She may jump around within romance, but all her stories come with a tear, a laugh, and a happy ending. Published by Kensington Books, Harlequin Books, Carina Press, and Robinson (UK) Bonnie’s stories stretch from short stories to novellas and novels. Now, she's happy to be publishing her work herself.
With over 30 titles to her credit, she has been translated into several languages and sold books worldwide. Aside from standalone romances, she has 4 ongoing romance series, Tales of Perdition, The Brantons, and Love at Christmas. Contemporary family sagas find a home in Return to Welcome. She's hard at work on a brand new series coming in summer 2021.
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She may jump around within romance, but all her stories come with a tear, a laugh, and a happy ending. Published by Kensington Books, Harlequin Books, Carina Press, and Robinson (UK) Bonnie’s stories stretch from short stories to novellas and novels. Now, she's happy to be publishing her work herself.
With over 30 titles to her credit, she has been translated into several languages and sold books worldwide. Aside from standalone romances, she has 4 ongoing romance series, Tales of Perdition, The Brantons, and Love at Christmas. Contemporary family sagas find a home in Return to Welcome. She's hard at work on a brand new series coming in summer 2021.
Learn about more exciting releases and get a free romance by subscribing to her newsletter, Bonnie’s Newsy Bits through her website at www.bonnieedwards.com
Cheers and happy reading!
Bonnie Edwards
For more info and sample chapters:
Find her here: https://www.bonnieedwards.com/
Amazon author page: http://www.amazon.com/Bonnie-Edwards/...
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BonnieEdwards
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June 27, 2024
ohmygosh
What a book!! Emotions all over the book. Such a great read. Love those kids-and their dad was the best. A must read.
What a book!! Emotions all over the book. Such a great read. Love those kids-and their dad was the best. A must read.
January 15, 2024
A rich, footloose and carefree bachelor becomes guardian to his best friend’s two young boys. Loyalty to his friend means Archie is now responsible for these two orphaned boys, but he hasn’t a clue how to relate to kids, much less raise them. He and his brother had been an unwanted and unloved additions to the life of his wealthy parents. Shuffled around, ignored and left to themselves throughout their childhood, Archie had no idea about parental love and support, though his friend had talked about his love for his family often. His brother had found llove and is married, but Archie has skirted commitments of any sort.
The first thing he has to do is find a place where he and the boys can live, then hire someone to care for these two little boys, a live-in nanny. Archie had spent most of his adult life wandering the globe, hoping to find something or someone that could fill the void in his life. He isn’t sure the boys would fill that void, but he will make sure they are cared for to the best of his ability. It is his brother who suggests that Archie hire Beth, his sister-in-law, to be a nanny. Beth, a single mother of a young daughter, has never liked Archie. His wealth, his constant flitting about the world and nonchalant, carefree attitude just plain bother and irk her. Currently, she is struggling to make ends meet and desperately needs a job, though she hadn’t been looking to return to being a nanny. Archie puts all of his charm and efforts into convincing her to be the nanny for the boys, making it clear that her daughter is welcome too. She finally agrees.
Neither knew much about the other except the basics, but caring for the children, co-parenting as he calls it, gives them more insight into each other. Archie is transforming into a loving, involved father before her eyes. Beth is the loving, compassionate and kind mother figure he never had growing up. They both see the vulnerable, loving sides that they have tried to hide and protect, and discover that they are attracted to each other. Both have guarded hearts and trust issues, but could they possibly build a future together that is based on their feelings for each other rather than a boss/employee relationship?
This sweet and engaging story was delightful to read.
The first thing he has to do is find a place where he and the boys can live, then hire someone to care for these two little boys, a live-in nanny. Archie had spent most of his adult life wandering the globe, hoping to find something or someone that could fill the void in his life. He isn’t sure the boys would fill that void, but he will make sure they are cared for to the best of his ability. It is his brother who suggests that Archie hire Beth, his sister-in-law, to be a nanny. Beth, a single mother of a young daughter, has never liked Archie. His wealth, his constant flitting about the world and nonchalant, carefree attitude just plain bother and irk her. Currently, she is struggling to make ends meet and desperately needs a job, though she hadn’t been looking to return to being a nanny. Archie puts all of his charm and efforts into convincing her to be the nanny for the boys, making it clear that her daughter is welcome too. She finally agrees.
Neither knew much about the other except the basics, but caring for the children, co-parenting as he calls it, gives them more insight into each other. Archie is transforming into a loving, involved father before her eyes. Beth is the loving, compassionate and kind mother figure he never had growing up. They both see the vulnerable, loving sides that they have tried to hide and protect, and discover that they are attracted to each other. Both have guarded hearts and trust issues, but could they possibly build a future together that is based on their feelings for each other rather than a boss/employee relationship?
This sweet and engaging story was delightful to read.
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January 14, 2024This is book twenty one in The Last Chance Beach Romance series and it is Archie and Beth’s story. Archie is a playboy and loved to travel he also didn’t do any kind of relationship or commitment so image his surprise when his friend died and left Archie in charge and guardian to his two sons, Jeremy who is 6 and Duncan who is 4 and it left Archie totally out of his depth and not knowing what to do as he never wanted children and didn’t know how to deal with them as he never stayed in one place long enough to put down roots so now it looked like he will not only have to buy a house but also look fr a nanny to help him care for the boys. Beth is a single mom to her daughter Ryley and things were hard at the moment as the bills were piling up and Beth needed a job quickly if she wanted to keep her home so when Archie suggested that she work for him and they co-parent she decides to give it a go even though she doesn’t like Archie very much. Will Archie and Beth be able to live in close proximity of each other for the sake of the children and compromise and work together to do the best that they can without it effecting their living arrangements. The more time that Archie and Beth spend together the more she sees a different side to him and just when things seem to be settling down and going well something happens that will put everything that they had built on the line. I really enjoyed this heartfelt and touching story and I look forward to reading more books by this author in the future.
February 16, 2024
Rich playboy Archie suddenly has two boys to raise, after the death of his friend/their father. Beth is a single mom in some financial difficulty. He needs a nanny - she needs to pay her bills. Enter an agreement to co-parent her daughter and his boys. There are some missteps along the way, but they figure things out, even becoming friends. It's a rather unconventional start toward romance, but such a sweet story. The children are smart and well-behaved, and get along. Archie and Beth have known each other for a while, with his brother being married to her sister. It's fun to see them change their preconceived notions about each other as their relationship grows. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 8, 2024
Archie is shocked when he hears his friend Keith’s will. He left him his two little boys. Unbelievable. What is he going to do with two kids? He needs a live-in nanny asap.
Beth can’t believe what her sister and her brother-in-law plan to help Archie. She doesn’t want to accept it, but if she does, all her problems will be resolved.
I liked how living together they started to change the image they had of each other. Both of them had an erroneous opinion about the other. I liked how their love for the children changed their lives for a better one.
A very emotional, sweet and fun read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Beth can’t believe what her sister and her brother-in-law plan to help Archie. She doesn’t want to accept it, but if she does, all her problems will be resolved.
I liked how living together they started to change the image they had of each other. Both of them had an erroneous opinion about the other. I liked how their love for the children changed their lives for a better one.
A very emotional, sweet and fun read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 8, 2025
Make Me
This was a really great story. I enjoyed and the way it unfolded. Archie was a Rich man, no ties, no family. He had a real good friend in college, Keith. Archie received news his friend had died and left his two sons to him. This is where the story really gets interesting. Enjoy Archie finding out what real life is about.
This was a really great story. I enjoyed and the way it unfolded. Archie was a Rich man, no ties, no family. He had a real good friend in college, Keith. Archie received news his friend had died and left his two sons to him. This is where the story really gets interesting. Enjoy Archie finding out what real life is about.
June 6, 2024
fun light read!
Not a deep book. Just surface characters but plenty of kids! Loved the whole love story. In future books use different names. Grady and Garth were enough to confuse me.
Not a deep book. Just surface characters but plenty of kids! Loved the whole love story. In future books use different names. Grady and Garth were enough to confuse me.
July 12, 2024
Thoughts
I loved Archie from the beginning and the boys. Beth and her little girl made the family rounded out. I loved the changes in Archie and how he took to being a dad. A good clean read!
I loved Archie from the beginning and the boys. Beth and her little girl made the family rounded out. I loved the changes in Archie and how he took to being a dad. A good clean read!
June 10, 2024
Super slow!
I did finally finish this book and it wasn't a BAD book, just an incredibly SLOW book with very little action or plot. I had to MAKE MYself read to the last page
I did finally finish this book and it wasn't a BAD book, just an incredibly SLOW book with very little action or plot. I had to MAKE MYself read to the last page
September 6, 2024
sweet
What a brilliant beautiful story. The characters are incredible and the children are amazing with the story line heartbreaking. You’ll love everything about it
What a brilliant beautiful story. The characters are incredible and the children are amazing with the story line heartbreaking. You’ll love everything about it
March 3, 2025
DNF at 47%. Disappointed. This was a good premise, but I didn't like either one of the main characters.
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