Ahhh — obsessed!! This book was so addictive. I blinked and hours disappeared. Chapters flew by, and when I finally looked up, it was 3am… oops 🙊
This was my first reverse harem and let me tell you — I get it now. I really get it.
🐣 The Set-Up
Beth, an out-of-work nanny, lives in the same building as three ridiculously attractive neighbors — Jack, Cyrus, and Sebastian. One day, a baby shows up on their doorstep and they promptly panic.
Turns out, little Cami is the surprise result of a past hookup. The men are suddenly guardians with zero clue how to parent. Plot twist? They don’t even know which of them is the dad because… well… let’s just say they shared the mom 👀
💕 Characters
Beth is the soft heart of this story — nurturing to her core but also carrying deep wounds from her foster care past. She’s got that “wrap you in a blanket and feed you soup” energy. Watching her grow and realize she deserves love? Tears.
All three men have messy backstories and distinct personalities, so let me introduce them:
Jack is the blushy gamer boy with the quiet crush, the kind of sweet that sneaks up on you.
Cyrus — my personal fave — is pure chaotic charm: flirty, magnetic, ridiculously hot with those dance moves, but also so, so tender. He’s a stripper, and I loved how the book handled that. The way Beth supported him?? 🫶
Sebastian is the polished, control-loving businessman who slowly melts into the softest version of himself around Beth and Cami.
And Cami? She’s adorable and written with a surprising amount of realism. The bonus epilogue with little Danny? My heart wasn’t ready 🥹
What I loved most was how they all fit together, like mismatched puzzle pieces that somehow made a perfect picture. It wasn’t just about romance — it was about a family taking shape in the messiest, sweetest way.
💘 The Feel
Yes, it’s spicy (group scenes, individual scenes, all the scenes 🔥). But it’s also ridiculously sweet, cozy, and uplifting. It’s about building a family out of chaos and finding joy where you least expect it.
And the ending?? The Mother’s Day surprise made my heart explode, and the Christmas epilogue was sweeter than a cup of hot cocoa topped with whipped cream and sprinkles. ☕️🎄
🫦 Final Thoughts
This wasn’t just a book I read — it was one I lived in. Every time I put it down, I couldn’t wait to dive back in, and when I finished, I just sat there smiling.
I honestly don’t have a single critique. Even if something bugged me in the moment, it didn’t stick. If anything, I only wish it were longer because I didn’t want to leave these characters.
Lily Gold writes with warmth, humor, and just enough spice to make you blush. I’ll absolutely be reading more!!
📚 Tropes
Reverse harem (FMMM)
Surprise baby
Nanny romance
Found family
Single-dad vibes
Neighbors-to-lovers
London backdrop
cw: foster care, child abandonment, infertility