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I never wanted to see my ex again, let alone become his new nanny .

Evan Whitlock—former NFL star quarterback, business mogul, and single dad—has always been irresistible to women.

We had one passionate summer together before college.
And his big dreams ended our relationship.

Now, 15 years later, back in our small town, I’m the only option he has as a nanny for his daughter.
And I need to get back on my feet.

So, despite our past, I take the job and do my best to avoid him in the house.

Until our bickering leads to things heating up in the kitchen.

And his protective ways have me joining the “Mile High Club” on his private jet.
Where his commanding touch drives me to mind-blowing pleasure.

When he helps me propel my jewelry business, our connection reignites.

Then, an unexpected turn occurs with two pink lines.

But Evan hasn’t healed from his past.
So, my heart is at risk.

Or will he realize he wants me a part of his future game plan?


Nanny for the Billionaire Alpha is part of the Small Town Billionaires 3-book Series. Each book is a stand-alone story, so they can be read in any order.

239 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 28, 2024

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Ava Nichols

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Ava Nichols is a #1 Amazon Best Selling Author who writes relatable, sexy, and heartfelt contemporary romance. Her stories have a balance of fun, edginess, steam, light-heartedness and depth. You’ll get to watch her characters grow, open up their hearts and eventually find a happily ever after.

Her favorite themes are Billionaire Bad Boys, Enemies to Lovers, Brother’s Best Friend, Boss, Second Chance, and Age Gap.

When she’s not reading or writing, she’s enjoying nature, dance, pilates and spending time with her family. She lives in Southern California with her husband, two young children and two small dogs.

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Profile Image for Kianna K.
198 reviews
May 25, 2024
This book proves that not all nanny tropes have to also come with age gap tropes, like previous ones I've read. Evan and Sarah are basically high school sweethearts who ended when he was at college. 15 years later, they reconnected in a way that was written well. I could feel their instant connection, but also the anger and hurt they both still had for each other.

They slowly reconnected through his daughter, Ella (sweet kid!), and despite some bumps, ended in a sweet HEA. This book was on the shorter end but kept me engaged and wanting to keep reading the whole time!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Small town
Nanny/billionaire
🌶🌶 several good spicy scenes
Possible trigger: Loss of spouse & trauma from loss

ARC review 🤍 All opinions are my own.
866 reviews10 followers
June 3, 2024
Love that Bridges Time and Misconceptions

Life in a small town can be both idyllic and horrific—and at the same time. For Evan Whitlock, a handsome youth with aqua blue eyes and dark hair, life in Sweet Haven, Tennessee was a smooth journey from childhood to adolescence and finally, to young adulthood, filled with friendship and good times—especially on the gridiron.

As an adolescent, Evan Whitlock’s body matured with a natural athleticism that only needed opportunity, coaching and continued maturing as he evolved from a high school quarterback to a nationally known athlete. With good friends—Christian Benson, Aaron Baker, and Nick Slater—Evan happily grew to adulthood and eventually to his dream of leading his college team, and upon graduation, an NFL contract, and soon, wins and championships.

Perhaps the only blip on Evan’s trajectory of success was the breakup over-the-phone which was initiated by his high school sweetheart, Sarah Baxter. And while the break-up stung, as a member of the University of Wisconsin’s winning football team and quarterback, Nick wasn’t single—or at least dateless—long as the Beaver State’s female population rallied around their QB.

But for others Sweet Haven residents like Sarah Baxter, a beauty with black hair and gray eyes, life in a smalltown and pursuing her career dreams of creating jewelry proved to be a bit more challenging. Her homelife had never been solid, but after high school graduation she did enter the local college, and for about 3 years, she progressed though the required classes and began to focus on talents on her arts study, considering a career as a creator of beautiful jewelry a real possibility.

But, before she could finish college, her family—her dad and brother—mom was long gone—came unwound. Dad disappeared and her older brother, Seth, who had struggled with addictions, went through challenging times, and eventually, entered rehab. But lacking additional financial support, Sarah had to drop out of college.

So, instead, following her career dream of designing and creating jewelry, Sarah turned her parttime gig in childcare and babysitting into a more fulltime childcare gig as a nanny. But, while she was surviving financially, her hopes, dreams and talent were on hold.

But life offered her one bright spot, an attentive boyfriend Anthony, a member of a locally prominent Nashville, Tennessee family, the Forrester’s. And, as a member of such a well-placed family, he was exploring a political run. But when the campaign run was to have a focus on cleaning up the Nashville streets of drug trade, Anthony Forrester needed to drop his fiancée Sarah when it became known that her brother had a history of drug addiction.

But the fickleness of fate does sometimes offer a second chance. So, when local football hero, Evan Whitlock, came home to Sweet Haven needing a nanny for his young motherless daughter Ella, he turns to his hometown friends—children’s author Raven Jones and her husband, Christian Benson a security specialist. And they happily share the name of their former nanny who didn’t move with them to Nashville, she still resided in Sweet Haven. And so, trusting his friends to not mislead him, he hires Rose Thomas. What he never expected was that Rose Thomas was someone whom he knew and knew well, but under another name. He knew her as Sarah Baxter—the girlfriend who broke up with him over the phone.

Having read the first two Sweet Haven novels, I couldn’t resist reading another Sweet Haven romance and wasn’t disappointed!
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474 reviews1 follower
June 2, 2024
I never wanted to see my ex again, let alone become his new nanny.

Evan Whitlock—former NFL star quarterback, business mogul, and single dad - has always been irresistible to women. We had one passionate summer together before college. And his big dreams ended our relationship.



Now, 15 years later, back in our small town, I’m the only option he has as a nanny for his daughter. And I need to get back on my feet.



So, despite our past, I take the job and do my best to avoid him in the house. Until our bickering leads to things heating up in the kitchen. And his protective ways have me joining the “Mile High Club” on his private jet.
Where his commanding touch drives me to mind-blowing pleasure. When he helps me propel my jewelry business, our connection reignites.



Then, an unexpected turn occurs with two pink lines. But Evan hasn’t healed from his past. So, my heart is at risk. Or will he realize he wants me a part of his future game plan?

This is the third book in the “Small Town Billionaires Series”. This is a beautifully written story fifteen years apart. Evan and Sarah were high school sweetheart, planning a future together, and then it ended when Evan was at university. Evan makes it big in the NFL and when he retires, he moves home. Things for Sarah have not be quite so good and she applies for a nanny’s position to look after his daughter. The passion between the two is undeniable but will his heart thaw enough for him to trust her? Will their past dictate a future together? You will have your fingers crossed that everything will work out, I know mine were 🤞

I thoroughly enjoyed this love story 💗 From page to page, chapter to chapter, you will enjoy this beautiful story - from cover to cover! Sometimes second chances are worth the risk …. This book will not disappoint! Highly recommended 😊
473 reviews1 follower
June 15, 2025
Evan and Sarah's Love Story

This is the third book in the Sweet Haven saga, with all the past characters in minor roles.
Evan Whitlock was the star QB for the high school team, with Nick Slater and Christian Benson his teammates. He went on to be a star in college and played in the NFL in Green Bay, nicknamed Evan The Conqueror.
Evan's wife was killed in a plane crash 5 years ago. They had a 2 year old daughter at the time of her death. He grieved so intensely that he was unable to successfully compete and finally retired.
Evan was always a successful businessman, even while playing. He opened 10 athletic training centers, among other ventures, and is a billionaire.
Sarah Baxter was a classmate of the boys, although she was poor, lived in a trailer, and hang with a different crowd. They met the summer after graduation and fell in love, both losing their virginity to each other.
Evan went to college, and their relationship fell apart.
15 years later, Evan is back in Sweet Haven, and he needs a nanny for his daughter, who is not a fan or trying to steal from him. Sarah, who has just been tossed aside by her political boyfriend in Nashville because her brother is a recovering addict, is back in Swwet Haven and applies for the nanny jobinspite of their history.
Both harbor anger, but Evan hires her anyway. She bonds completely with the child, while their past love resurfaces.
Evan continues to suffer from PTSD over his wife's death. The story handles this subplot well.
Sarah is a strong character, surviving hardships and succeeding in launching a hand-made jewelry company
Their story is complicated and entertaining. I recommend this book.
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618 reviews9 followers
May 28, 2024
Oh what a brilliant read. Ava Nicholls does it again! I loved this story right from the start!
Evan and Sarah first meet as students, Young teenagers that fall in love, but are unable to sustain a long distance relationship when Evan moves to further his chances at a NFL career. He had a dream which he was set to fulfil, but still wanted it all, including Sarah. Sarah is unable to cope with the separation, so deciding that she did not want to hold Evan back, she let him go!
The story continues, 15 years later......
Oh boy what a rollercoaster of a ride. The slow burn, second chance at love is captivating. I could not put this book down and read it from start to finish in one sitting.
Evan is stunned when Sarah stands at his door 15 years after they first met. She is looking for a job, still down on her luck, and had nowhere else to go. Evan needed a Nanny, so against his better judgement he hires Sarah to look after his daughter, Ella.
Sarah finds she still has strong feelings for Evan, but refuses to let him see her reactions when he is close, as does Evan, but he still feels angry and hurt that she dumped him all those years ago. He wants to know why!!
The emotion, angst, and the passion, is high, as they finally succumb to their desires, but Evan refuses to hand over his heart to Sarah.
An accident, where Ella is hurt, and Sarah is the driver of the car, leads to angry words by Evan, as he relives his past where his late wife dies in a plane crash. He treats Sarah badly and she leaves, carrying a secret with her.
How do they finally reach their HEA is incredible. So many twists is this story to keep you invested in their lives.
A worthy 5 star read!.

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347 reviews9 followers
May 23, 2024
This is the second book from this author, and I loved meeting Sarah and Evan.

Evan and Sarah are each others firsts, they fell hard and thought it would be forever, however Sarah coming from a different life, and knowing where Evan wanted to go with his, and especially his football career, she made a choice.

15 years later, circumstance brings them together, both harbouring so many mixed emotions, hurt at how things had been left unsaid, and fodder for the small town gossip that was now plaguing them both. Evan was now a widower, single Dad, and that stellar football career was gone, however thru business savvy at the time, he was a wealthy man in his own right. Sarah had been cast aside by her now ex fiancé, and was living with the weight of her brothers exploits and past behaviours, and trying to make her dreams for her jewellery business, that she had put aside, flourish.

There was initial hesitancy when her soon to be ex-employees suggested Sarah apply for the nanny position that Evan needed for his daughter Ella. Had to much water passed under the bridge? It is clear that there is a lot of unresolved feelings, and this unravels as the story goes on, and when something terrible happens, it is clear that Sarah isn't the only one with issues and guilt to acknowledge.

There is the perfect amount of spice with a beautiful story that sees two opposite sides of a coin, putting aside the toxic vitriol and gossip of some of those small minded people from their town and reconnect. It proves that if you truly love someone, you are always there no matter what.
38 reviews
May 29, 2024
I absolutely loved this story and could not stop reading it until the end! Evan and Sarah two high schoolers who met at the end of year and have a whirlwind romance. Only to end up parting ways while in college and meet again in the most unexpected way as adults.

Sarah is smart, kind, observant but also has a spark about her that lets others know that she is no pushover.

Evan is Mr.Football turn business man who happens to be gorgeous and have a loving daughter.

The two meet in the most unexpected way that ends up being beneficial for both. From there, two former lovers end up getting to know each other and undiscover some things that they did not know about each other. This alone takes them on a much needed journey that allows the two to see each other in different shades of lights and grow. I absolutely loved how the author told the story of the two main characters and actually fleshed out their backgrounds and more. As I continued reading, it brought the characters to life and made it seem as if you were experiencing their growing relationship with them. There were definitely some moments between the two that were hot and steamy.

All in all, I absolutely loved this story and highly recommend it to all.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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9,298 reviews70 followers
June 14, 2024
Evan and Sarah have a history that didn't end well. Now years, later she needs a new nanny job and he might be the only person that will hire her. Her brother showed back up in her life when she had been dating a man from a public family. Once the news found at about her brother it caused a scandal and her man dumped her by ghosting her. That is how she ended up back in her hometown but now news is spreading about what happened to her and her job opportunities dry up. She uses a fake name to get into the door for an interview with Evan for a nanny job. Evan is looking for a nanny because the previous ones only wanted to get close to him to find something to sell for money. He is stunned when he sees Sarah but after the way she interacts with his daughter he knows that she is the one he needs. Its not long before they grow closer while she is working for him. Soon things are heating up between them. Can this be a second chance for them?

This is a great story that will captivate you from beginning to end. This is a well written and very entertaining story. Its a book that any book lover would enjoy.

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5,468 reviews23 followers
June 6, 2024
Nanny for the Billionaire Alpha: A Single Dad, Enemies to Lovers Romance story of Evan and Sarah..His a former NFL star quarterback, business mogul, and single dad and the woman who broke his heart and his new nanny.. They were highschool sweetheart but because of his dream to become an NFL player their relationship suffered and ended..Now years later,all his dream he got, only to be left alone to take care his daughter when his wife died in a tragic one..Now he need someone to take care of his daughter while he's working only to crossed path again with her former sweetheart the one who broke his heart,who have on issues and need a job that only he can provide in their small town full of gossip people..An emotional,ups and down,wonderful,heartwarming,steamy second chance romance that you wilml love to read..

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488 reviews5 followers
June 14, 2024
Sarah was engaged with a politician but he broke up with her because her brother is a drug addict and his family doesn’t like scandals.
She was a nanny to a couple but she wanted to move in her old town because of the scandal.
The same women whom she was working ,gaved her a busness card of an ex quaterback player that he needs a nanny .
The person is her ex boyfriend that 15 years ago she broke up with him because of her insecurities.
When she went to buy from the supermarket she heard three women talking about her and said that they want to ruin her.
She can’t find a job so she applied with a different name because of her backround job she had the job when she presented herself at his door he couldn’t believe that the vile woman that broke his heart is in his doorstep.

I really loved this book ecxellent story and faboluos written.
This book is one of those when you start you wont take it off your hands.

I recommend this book to those who loves reading second chances ❤️
101 reviews4 followers
May 28, 2024
I don't even know where to start to express who much I love this story. Took me thru all the feels!

Life has not been kind to Sarah but she is a fighter. Scandal follows her from Nashville and small town gossip sabotages her chances of employment. Desperation drives her to Evan.

They have history.

Evan hires her to be his daughter's nanny. He just wants a nanny. Not someone after his pocketbook, or after his fame . . .just a nanny.

Their chemistry cannot be ignored and although neither want to cross the line, that is not reality.

Will their past dictate their future? How much are they willing to risk?

Ava pulls you in with her vivid characters and writing style.

A definite must read!

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31 reviews1 follower
May 29, 2024
Oh my goodness I have not blushed so red, cried so hard, and said “awe” in a book as much as I did in this book. (Sorry for the run on sentences)
This book is filled with so much love, fight, romance, sweet heartfelt moments, and steamy scenes. You will be not missing anything after reading this book.
The characters were described in great detail and showed so much emotion that it makes you feel like you know the person.
This is my kind of story, where everything is written so clearly and the story just runs smoothly. The scenes are well described and detailed, but not going overboard. There was never a dull moment in the story. It just kept flowing very smoothly from chapter to chapter.
I recommend this book to everyone who loves a sweet romance with some sizzle attached.

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1,719 reviews13 followers
June 10, 2024
Second chance romance

Another brilliant slow-build romance from Ava Nichols; with great attraction, chemistry and spice between the main characters, misunderstandings, a twist and a lovely HEA.

Evan and Sarah have a complicated past between them. They were childhood sweethearts but it ended badly between them, though when Sarah needs a job as a nanny Evan is the only one to give her a chance, looking after his daughter. But reuniting with him brings back a lot of feelings and passions reignite.

Can they make their second chance at being together work though when they're trying to protect their hearts from being hurt again.

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6,469 reviews25 followers
May 28, 2024
This intriguing and moving romance book kept me glued to the couch while reading it and tears in my eyes at times as well. My heart broke for Sarah when people judged her because of her brother and his history of drug and alcohol abuse. Her story is one you must read about. Then there’s Evan a single dad raising his daughter Ella after losing his wife. This book throws all types of emotions at you but in the end this book is one FANTASTIC HOT read. I caught myself smiling at times at the funny things Ella says. Ava can write some of the absolute best books ever and you’re going to want this book in your kindle library.
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295 reviews4 followers
May 30, 2024
"Nanny for the Billionaire Alpha" by Ava Nichols is a gripping and passionate second-chance romance that will take your breath away! This book follows the story of a strong and courageous heroine who takes on the role of nanny for her old flame, Evan Whitlock, a handsome and powerful single father and billionaire. This novel is a must-read for fans of contemporary romance, second-chance romances, and single father clichés, as it strikes the perfect blend of humor, romance, and emotional depth. The leads' connection is evident, and their romance is both charming and steamy.

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235 reviews2 followers
May 25, 2024
This is a story of love overcoming adversity and time. Sarah and Evan had a brief romance after high school but when he went to college they grew apart. Several years later he is back with his daughter after his wife's death and his breakdown from grief. But now he needs a nanny that won't go thru his things are try to make a pass at him.
When the family she was a nanny for moves away they mention that Evan is looking. But that has to be a last resort. And when it is, things get very complicated.

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3,546 reviews
May 25, 2024
Wowsa this book is absolutely fantastic and will definitely have you hooked from the beginning until the end and has all the right feels and so much more. Sarah and Evan dated and it she broke his heart .years later she's back in her hometown and Evan and his daughter are back but,can he forgive her for breaking his heart? This was such a small town story that has so many emotions that makes you feel apart of it.

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13.3k reviews155 followers
May 28, 2024
Evan and Sarah had a summer fling before they went their separate ways leaving Evan angry about the decision. They meet fifteen years later when Sarah gets the job as nanny for Evan's daughter that jumpstarts their journey again. This time around their hearts is guarded but the feelings are still there and as they reconnect, and the feelings begin to fall into place. Will they get their chance rekindle the love and a happily ever after.

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338 reviews
May 29, 2024
This is the best story I've read in a while. The suspense, the buildup, the anticipation, the heartwrenching. Just wow! I can't get enough.

Sarah and Evan, now a single dad, had a brief romance before heading to separate colleges. 15 years later, Sarah returns to their home town, wanting to get back on her feet. She becomes Evans nanny despite heartache from the past. With sparks rekindled, Evan and Sarah both have some personal realisations and growth as they navigate through their unexpected reunion.
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2,296 reviews13 followers
June 16, 2024
This is Book 3 in the Small Town Billionaires Series by this author, and can be read as a standalone. It is a second chance romance between former high school sweethearts, Sarah and Evan. These flawed but likeable souls and the unique plot make for an enjoyable read. Once they reconnect, it is a bumpy ride with drama and steam, humor and charm, sexual tension and chemistry, and engaging secondary characters to keep the reader interested. An emotional journey.

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2,706 reviews40 followers
May 28, 2024
WOW this was another great story of Sarah and Evan fightest relationship. It was a steamy page turner and the suspense was incredible intense. The sexual tension between them was electrifying as the chemistry was unique and spicy. Will his child like her or not. Will this child have a bond with her. I definitely recommend this book and you won’t be disappointed. I received advance copy of this book via Bookfunnel and am voluntarily leaving my honest review. Trina Jones
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5,563 reviews21 followers
May 29, 2024
Past and Present Anger

Evan and Sarah have a past that complicates the current situation they find themselves in. As theybare both in a predicament, they decide to keep things professional until their long forgotten desires ignite. However, a second chance together won't be so easy as emotions run high and an issue causes a shift. This story was emotional and intense as the plot progressed.

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220 reviews1 follower
June 1, 2024
Now that was awesome!!! 🥰💜💝🥰

I couldn't put this one down! From start to finish, I really loved this story. I actually would have liked it to be longer. Evan and Sarah's love story was bittersweet, so many misunderstandings. But Evan proves to Sarah he can learn from past mistakes and be a better man. Plus, I just love when there are adorable kids like Ella She was such an easy child to love. I definitely recommend this book!!!
2,297 reviews16 followers
June 4, 2024
Evan and Sarah (Rose). They were highschool sweethearts. He came from a supportive family and friends. She not so much. Theirs is a turbulant journey through high school then college then normal life and then comes full circle back to the samall town with some surprises in store for both of them. Loved this book as much as the other sweet haven stories.

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24.1k reviews19 followers
June 6, 2024
This was Evan and Sarah’s story. They had one passionate summer before college. And his big dreams ended the relationship. Now, 15 years later, she’s the only option he has as a nanny for his daughter.
And she needs to get back on her feet. So, despite their past, she accepts the job and does her best to avoid him in the house. But it’s not that easy. An entertaining read. And am voluntarily leaving this review.
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915 reviews3 followers
June 11, 2024
This was a great second chance romance.

Evan and Sarah broke up years ago, but fate brings them back together for a second shot at love.

These characters were amazing! They were so real.. and likable. The story was intriguing, and kept my attention from start to wonderful finish.

Great book, and highly recommend.

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326 reviews5 followers
June 26, 2024
I really enjoyed this story. The characters are well written, the story flows naturally and there's some drama to give the story a twist.

I love that the relationship between Sarah and his daughter develops just as naturally as the relationship between Sarah and Evan. Sarah and Evan are both trying to protect their hearts while falling harder than ever.

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1,296 reviews10 followers
May 27, 2024
A great heart-warming second chance story. Sarah and Evan get their second chance when he hires her as his nanny for daughter Ella. They have to go through some angst but get there in the end. Highly recommended reading.

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13 reviews
May 28, 2024
I loved this book!!! I truly believe if it's meant to be, it's meant to be and this is the embodiment of that!!! Plus, I love the snippets of the other couples in Ava's stories but is a standalone. Highly recommend!.

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275 reviews1 follower
May 28, 2024
Sarah and Evan were everything to each other in high school. But life got in the way and they went there separate ways. Evan married another woman and they have a sweet little girl Ella. But tragic things happened and leave Ella without a mom. Sarah and Evan come back together and they get a second chance at love. Great book!
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