Inflamed in His Love

by Tay Mo'Nae, Trei Taylor (Narrator), Myles Washington (Narrator)

He’s a newly single father with a demanding job as a firefighter.

She’s a newly unemployed daycare worker in need of a new job.

Tripp believes it’s fate when his station house is called to a fire at the daycare Brylee works at. It's hard to manage being a full-time father to a newborn with the hours his job demands, so when he sees an opportunity to hire Brylee as an in-house nanny, he doesn’t hesitate.

The situation with his daughter’s mom is sticky, he’s trying to fight his feelings for Brylee, but Tripp learns it’s hard to ignore someone who checks all his boxes so perfectly.

Genres: Audiobook, Romance, Forced Proximity, African American Romance, African American, Workplace Romance

Audible Audio

Published December 10, 2024

About the author

Tay Mo'Nae is a 27-year-old Urban Romance author who pens about Black Love. She create stories to help her readers escape reality and create a movie in their head. She loves writing about characters that at least one reader can relate too.

With 50 books under her belt, Tay Mo'Nae hopes to gain at least one new reader with every release and have them connect to her characters and story in some way. If she would have to explain her writing she would say she loves "penning complicated characters that find a path to love".

Reviews

[Annette Williams · Rating 2 out of 5]

Bad writing, unnecessary mistakes that could’ve easily been verified through Google (roman noodles instead of ramen noodles and the victim went to the hospital for smoke ventilation instead of smoke inhalation), and a predictable storyline. I want my time back.

[April · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this story! From the beginning to the end, I was invested in Brylee & Tripp’s story. Single father, Tripp will capture your heart from the beginning & you will soon be emotionally vested in him. He is a firefighter with such a demanding job & single parenthood is literally draining him. When his firehouse is called to a fire at a daycare, he crosses paths with Brylee one of the daycare workers. Soon their paths cross again, and work obligations soon blossoms into a beautiful friendship and more. My first book by Tay Monae but it will not be my last!

[Shameka Erby · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tripp is a fireman who needs a nanny. Brylee is a daycare teacher whose school burned down in a fire so she needs a job. But what happens when it turns into more?

This was such a sweet story. I love a fireman romance, and a nanny romance, lol. Tripp was written really well--he was a man with a lot on his plate and he balanced well. He was dependable and giving, even when it could cost him. He dealt with a lot but he handled it like an adult and took responsibility for his choices. I love when he stopped holding back with Brylee and reached for his own happiness. His relationship with his daughter was super cute and gave all the feels, and I loved his funny and supportive family. Brylee was made for mothering and I love how that showed. She was soft and sweet, but still willing to stand up for herself and her feelings. I like how she lived her life on her terms. Her past with her parents was a tough once, but she was able to wade through and I loved how she never apologized for feeling her feelings.

Brylee and Tripp together were great and the chemistry was there. I love the way they connected and the passion was written fully and well.

I did have some issues with the way addiction was spoken of and treated in the book--some of the language made me a tad uncomfortable. Addiction is so much more complex than what we can write sometimes. I would have loved to see more nuance in those conversations. And I really would have loved to see Tripp get some help or support for his codependency; it's not just addicts who need to quit. Overall, a good read.

[Kendyll G · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5 🌟 this book was soooo slow, I had to force myself to sit and read to finish it. It was interesting enough for me to finish but there were so many things that pissed me off and made me wanna throw my kindle. Brylee had major pick me energy, skye is insufferable, and Tripp is dumb asf. He dragged his dealings with Skye way too long and gave her way more energy than she deserved. And the way he described her in her absence, he KNEW but continued to deal with her anyway....... confusion. They honestly shouldn't have even made it to page 1 of this book 😭

Also there were soooo many typos and made up words... rumbustious? Distain? Wrong tenses. Wrong your and you're ... the list goes on. Red lines under words don't mean anything I guess.

[Tiffany · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really good story. I enjoyed the chemistry between Tripp and Brylee.

[Shelby · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was very entertaining.

[Alisha 🦋💗 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved everything about this

[Tina Loves To Read · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a Romance. I found it overall just to be ok, and I did not find anything special about this book. There was a word used a handful of times in this book that I really hate and it made me mad to have it used in this book. I received an ARC of this book. This review is my own honest opinion about the book like all my reviews are.

[Milan · Rating 2 out of 5]

Umm hot take but Tripp really played in the bm face. Now yes she needed to get sober for herself but he gave her hope which is still one hell of a drug. Idk I wasn't feeling this one.

[Carissa G · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved Inflamed in His Love! I love Tripp and Brylee! Tripp is a new father and works as a Firefighter! His job is demanding so he is need of finding help for he and his daughter. Insert Brylee, she is a daycare worker that is "laid off" due to a fire at the school she works at. Fate has Brylee and Tripps paths crossing and once Tripp realizes he needs full time help as a father to a newborn with a demanding job, he seeks out Brylee to become his in house Nanny.

Now without giving too much away, this book has lots of twists and turns! And I feel like Tripp looses his mind at one point with the arrangment of the child's mother and Brylee...but we got back on the same page eventually, because I was ready to fight him for a minute of reading!

[BBB Tee ✨🔮 · Rating 3 out of 5]

I ain’t never want somebody to die so bad útil I met skye she was just a piece of shit tbh iykyk. Overall I like how things came together, I feel as though Tripp should’ve told sky as soon as things happened. He portrayed as a stand up guy but when it was time for actual action of him being that he folded and I didn’t like how Brylee fell for it. I don’t feel as though that was true to her character but I loved the book regardless. Tripp chose Leelee and that’s what it was. I really loved leelee and scottlyns relationship

[BlackBookVibes · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nanny Romance

Audiobook Review: Both narrators did a fantastic job! They brought the story to life. Miles Washington is slowly becoming a favorite male narrator, and I always liked Trei.

Book Review: Trip and B were perfect together from the beginning. They both were good people that deserved good people! Now that ex... I was hoping she got it together but once a cr@ckhead always a cr@ckhead!

[Sharmel Bivens · Rating 3 out of 5]

Only Tay Monae

Only Tay Monae knows how to make a book with an Unlikeable FMC readable 🤣 As much as Brylee Erkd my nerves I couldn’t put the book down.

Brylee is a sneaky little thing. She came into that house on a mission and you cannot tell me no different.

[Molly · Rating 1 out of 5]

not him cheating on the mother of his child with the nanny when she is in rehab! that I didn’t get past.

[Markita_Reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

♡ Audiobook Review ♡
5 ☆
First, this cover art is beautiful! He's a newly single father with a demanding job as a firefighter. The situation with his daughter's mom is sticky. She's a newly unemployed daycare worker in need of a new job. It becomes harder to manage being a full-time father to a newborn and the hours his job demands, so when he sees an opportunity to hire Brylee as an in-house nanny, he doesn't hesitate.

From the very beginning, I was hooked and couldn't let go! I devoured this audiobook in one day! The storyline, the relationship between Tripp, his daughter, and Brylee was beautifully done. I love Tripp's character and the fact that he is a Black firefighter! But his character was mentally strong; raising an infant and dealing with a baby mama who is a junkie couldn't be easy. Brylee was like a breath of fresh air. Simply put, the audiobook was good; I enjoyed it. The narrator did a good job; their voices were easy to listen to and also easy to follow along with the storyline.
•Black Male Firefighter 🧑🏾‍🚒
•Babysitter - to - lover

Thank you, Netgellay, and Dreamscape Media for the audiobook in exchange for my honest review.

[BossyLadi · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a slow burn, forced proximity romance. Daycare worker (FMC) becomes live-in nanny for Firefighter (MMC) when daycare catches fire and she loses her job. Firefighter has a little girl and a "girlfriend" who's in rehab for a drug addiction. Firefighter works crazy hours that keep him from home. He hires Daycare workers to live-in because his shifts keeps him overnight frequently.

As you can predict, these two begin falling for each other but refuse to act on their feelings bc of "girlfriend." However, a near fatal event forces them to acknowledge their feelings. "Girlfriend" is the last to know. She's in quotes because it's obvious Firefighter got one foot out the door but his loyalty to GF keeps him from acting on his feelings. All hell breaks loose once GF leaves rehab.

I felt bad for Firefighter most of the book. I do think he should've told GF where they stood before she left rehab. Also, he shouldn't have asked Daycare worker for such a heavy lift once GF left rehab. Ain't no way! GTFOHWTBS! 🤣

[ReadnliftwithShar · Rating 5 out of 5]

🥺🥺

4.5⭐️I had such a great time with this story!! I love a loving father who is not afraid of asking for help. Tripp was doing everything but the way Brylee came in and helped him to let his cape down - was mesmerizing! This was such a beautiful story! I felt for Skye, a little.

I listened to the audiobook and it was fantastic!

*advance listening copy from Dreamscape*

[thebookcritic_ · Rating 1 out of 5]

DNF

The story was alright but I didn’t like the direction it was headed. No matter how the cookie crumbles the MMC was in a relationship and the FMC was aware. So many grammatical errors. It was very distracting.

[Crystal · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was so cute I love the family unit and the healing journeys and self improvement nearly all characters went .. loved the epilogue

[nosha · Rating 2 out of 5]

Listened the the audio. The way these characters moved was just odd and messy. Just couldn’t get into it.

[Linda P. · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.25⭐️

[Crimson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Okay Tay MoNae

This was another great read. Time for me to get into some dark romance 👀. Y'all just read the damn book.

[Shannon · Rating 3 out of 5]

A single dad firefighter Tripp falls for his new live-in nanny, Brylee in this dual POV, slow burn romance featuring two Black MCs. This book touches on some tough topics (addiction, rehab, parental abandonment) and some parts weren't for me (Tripp isn't officially separated from the mother of his child and there's an unplanned pregnancy) but overall it was an emotional, spicy read that was good on audio. Recommended for fans of authors like Tony Shiloh or Charity Shane. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early audio copy in exchange for my honest review!

Steam level: open door

TW: unplanned pregnancy (not my fav trope and this was totally preventable if the MCs had actually bothered to use protection)

[Ess Bee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Got Me Tripp’n & Fall’n In Love..

Inflamed In His Love is a Super Sweet & Sentimental Story.

I’m normally not built for a slow burn type of situation. They often frustrate me. (I need the couple to meet chapter one & be in love by chapter three. Lol)
However, Tripp & Brylee’s timeline flowed very well. I swear I could feel their attraction & chemistry; it made me giddy. I don’t think I ever stopped swooning & blushing at these two interacting. & the Spice.. baby, call the fire department!

Separately, they were loving, caring, selfless people in relationships with loser-faces who didn’t value them. When they come together it is so satisfying to see them finally give each other the love they crave & deserve. I appreciate how they were both so thoughtful & prioritized each other.



Spoilers Below..



And Did somebody say Step Mommy season?!?!?
Scottlynn had me ready to become a live in nanny for a single father. She was such a sweetie pie. I felt like a proud TT whenever she hit a milestone.
Now.
As for the surrogate, Miss Skye. I love to hate a character! & baby, I was done with her the moment we met her. She had me, my Man, & our baby f’d up! I wasn’t even tryna judge her for her addiction, cuz it’s a sickness & you really never know people’s struggles. But I HOLLERED when Leia called her a crackhead. Lol. Her neglect & lack of effort towards my pretty girl is what I just couldn’t get past. It was giving deadbeat from the beginning. Tripp offered her way more grace than she ever deserved, tbh. Sorrows & prayers to her though.
I was so proud of Tripp for finally putting himself first.
& I was happy for Brylee when she decided to face her parental/childhood trauma head on.
Her parents were a bit annoying. I was ready to not F with them forever if that’s what she wanted to do. Lol. I will support my girl through whatever!
I love, love, love the relationship between the entire Clarke Family.. Gran + Grandpa were dope too.

My only issue, is that I NEED MORE!
I legit did not want the story to end. I want to know more about Harlem & Leia & Terrance & Captain Omiras. I miss everybody already. 😩😩😩

I’m keeping my singers crossed, 🤞🏾 that this isn’t the last we see of Tripp & Brylee. I love them, Real Bad.

[Sherley's Reading Corner · Rating 4 out of 5]

Overall Rating: 3.5 (Rounded up to 4.0) / 5.0
Spice: 3.0

Inflamed In His Love is a slow burn boss x nanny romance.

In this book we meet Tripp Clark, a firefighter who is working hard to provide for his family. At home are his girlfriend Skye and his daughter Scottlynn. Though one would think that Tripp has it all together, he is overwhelmed and stressed. After many years together, Skye's substance abuse has created a rift between she and Tripp. At his wits' end, Tripp gives Skye an ultimatum...go to rehab or else! Enters Brylee. Brylee Adkins is a daycare worker, who after a chance meeting and other circumstances, stars to work for Tripp as his nanny. When the two discover that they are attracted to each other and feelings start to blossom, will Tripp and Brylee decide to give love a try or will they let their past hurts get in the way of true happiness?

This was a good read. The characters were relatable, realistic, and I loved the character progression throughout the story. I really liked how Tripp and Brylee were able to build a friendship and build trust with each other before anything else developed between them. I loved their chemistry. Tripp was such a great guy who tried to see the best in everyone and though at times Skye did not deserve it, he never gave up on her. He was a great dad, friend, brother, and son. Brylee had to deal with a lot in this story. Her past hurts and trauma kept her from true happiness for so long but I enjoyed seeing her journey and transformation throughout the story. By the end of the book, she found her voice and strength. Scottlynn was such a cutie and I loved how Brylee cared for her, and Tripp, omg...like I said above, he was an excelled dad to baby Scottlynn. The secondary characters and storylines were also interesting.

Though this was a good read, the grammatical errors did impact the story quite a bit. Outside of this, Inflamed In His Love was an enjoyable read that I would recommend.

What to Expect:
-Slow Burn
-Boss x Nanny
-Roommates
-He's a Firefighter
-Workplace Romance
-Found Family

[Nacia Jackson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thank you to NetGalley for providing the advanced audiobook of Inflamed in His Love by Tay Monae – it was such a treat to listen to! This book kept me entertained through my workdays, even though it was on the longer side. At first, I wasn't sure about the narrator's voice—it made the characters sound older than I pictured them. But after a while, I warmed up to it, and it didn't really take away from the experience.

I have to say, I absolutely loved the slow-burn romance! There were moments when I felt like I could’ve done without the steamier scenes and still been just as hooked—honestly, I would have been perfectly content with a PG13 version of this story. But once Brylee and Tripp started getting a little reckless, I was like, "Okay, I see where this is going!"

There’s one moment that had me rolling my eyes, though—spoiler alert—when Brylee’s grandmother tells her she’s pregnant, and Brylee’s first response is basically, “Not me, girl!” Like, come on, really? We all saw that coming. 😂

Overall, the story was a little long, but it felt a lot like listening to a Tyler Perry movie—or even more so, a Tyler Perry play. Overall, the story was a little long, but it felt a lot like listening to a Tyler Perry movie—or even more so, a Tyler Perry play. I also think the cover this book is a little misleading because you would think the book would be a good portion of firefighter stuff but that's not the case here. I kind of wanted more of that firefighter element in there. Give me some more drama around that. Even though the characters weren't necessarily my favorite, and the narrators voice didn't help, I still loved listening to the story. It's dramatic, entertaining, and full of heart. If you're looking for a bit of a ride with a slow-burn romance, this one’s definitely worth a listen!Even though the characters weren't necessarily my favorite, and the narrators voice didn't help, I still loved listening to the story. It's dramatic, entertaining, and full of heart. If you're looking for a bit of a ride with a slow-burn romance, this one’s definitely worth a listen!

[Beyond the Pages with Eva K · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick Summary: A single dad-nanny romance

My Review: Inflamed In His Love by Tay Mo'Nae is a 2024 contemporary release.

About the Book: "He’s a newly single father with a demanding job as a firefighter. She’s a newly unemployed daycare worker in need of new job. Tripp believes it’s fate..."

A firefighting father in need of a caregiver for his baby girl decides to hire a former daycare worker who is in need of a job. Everything is going well...until lines get crossed and unresolved conflicts come to the forefront. Once that happens, there is no going back.

About the Narration: This book was narrated by Trei Taylor and Myles Washington. They did a good job with character identity and expression. The emotional tone of the characters was there, the pacing and delivery of timed responses was there, and the tension filled conversations were there.

My Final Say: This was a serious business story. Hard issues were presented. While romance was evident, other matters weighed in, when it came to the lives of the leads. Dysfunctional relationships, family unrest, addiction, abuse, abandonment, and more told the story. I was invested in finding out the outcome.

Other: There are several triggers in this story. It will be important for readers to refer to the author/publisher notes.

Rating:4.25/5
Recommend: Yes
Audience: A
Status/Level: 💬👍
Audiobook: Yes
Narration: +
Special Notation: This would be a remarkable book club read.

Sincere appreciation is extended to the author, to the publisher (Dreamscape Media), and to NetGalley. Thank you for granting access to an ALC in exchange for an honest critique. The words I have voluntarily shared are my own.

[Shanae · Rating 4 out of 5]

I got way more than I expected with Tay Mo’Nae’s Inflamed In His Love. This slow burn is emotional and heartwarming with dynamic, diverse characters who you want the best for. The MMC Tripp is everything you want in a romance novel, while there’s something really profound about the FMC and her maturity that you don’t often find in female characters in romance novels.

I also loved how regular these characters were. It’s nice change of pace to read a romance novel with everyday regular characters - no drug dealers, no billionaires, no family inheritance. While I love a good billionaire romance, it is fun to read a book about good hardworking people managing everyday struggles.

I highly recommend Inflamed In His Love to anyone who likes the single dad trope. It definitely fits the bill.

Note: I wish there was a mental health exploration in this book. The MMC clearly needs therapy. Also there are too many spelling errors that are glaring. These 2 issues kept this from being a 5-star book.

Spice rating: 🌶️🌶️

Content warnings:
Graphic: Toxic relationship
Moderate: Addiction, Cursing, Drug abuse, Sexual content, Medical content, Pregnancy, and Abandonment
Minor: Bullying, Drug use, and Infidelity

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tripp may be an experienced firefighter but he is notorious for stroking the flames and Brylee is afraid of being burned.
Especially when there is a gaslighter in the mix.

Inflamed in His Love is the perfect book to bring to book club because there are layers to this forced proximity, single dad x nanny romance.
Each character brought a level of complexity and depth to the story because of their backstory which dictated their actions. Tay did a great job of making each character flawed causing me really think how everything unfolded. Truth be told, there was a lot of tiptoeing around and definitely could be categorized as cheating but the only person who clocked it was Rose. (Tripp's mom was the real MVP)

I really appreciated how fleshed out the side characters were and how well Tay Mo'Nae set up the story to potentially be a series. If she wants to give Leo his marriage in trouble romance or hand Harlem and Terrence their ass in love I'd be all in.

I highly recommend the audiobook with Trei Taylor and Myles Washington! The brought both characters to life.

[K Lewis · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Inflamed in His Love" by Tay Monae was such a sweet and touching story that tugged at my heartstrings. Tripp's resilience and growth were inspiring, even when it meant showing tough love in the end. Brylee was incredibly sweet and genuine, and her unconditional love for Scottlynn was so beautiful—you could hardly tell Scottlynn wasn’t her biological child.

Sky, on the other hand, left me disappointed. I had hoped for a better resolution for her character, but that didn’t take away from the depth and lessons woven throughout the story. Tay Monae brilliantly highlighted themes of forgiveness and second chances, making this a truly meaningful read.

I listened to the audiobook version, and the narrators, Trei Taylor and Myles Washington, brought the characters and emotions to life perfectly. Their performances made the story even more captivating.

This book is a must-read for anyone who loves heartfelt stories with genuine characters and powerful messages about love and redemption.