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Beaufort Billionaires #3
The Love Hater
He’s New York’s coldest billionaire CEO.
And I just accidentally became his daughter’s nanny.
To be clear, I didn’t mean to become anyone’s nanny.
There was a coffee shop.
Some bunny-shaped foam art.
And a serious case of mistaken identity.
Now I’m working for Sullivan Beaufort.
Grumpy. Guarded. Sinfully handsome.
And CEO of Beaufort Diamonds.
He’s a self-proclaimed Love-Hater, haunted by a family tragedy that left scars too deep for anyone to reach.
He doesn’t want a nanny.
He definitely doesn’t want me.
But where he is sharp edges, brooding silences, and late-night piano melodies soaked in grief… his two-year-old daughter is belly giggles, mischief, and sticky fingers that have wrapped themselves around my heart.
One minute we’re baking cookies.
The next, I catch Sullivan watching me like I’m both his biggest regret…
and his greatest temptation.
This job was never meant to be forever.
It was stop-gap. A paycheck I desperately needed.
But now?
I don’t know if I can walk away from the man who swears he’ll never fall in love…
Because the music he plays sounds like his soul is begging him to be wrong.
And if I listen closely enough, maybe I’ll finally understand what he’s been afraid of all along.
I know one thing for certain…
When this song comes to an end, none of us will ever be the same.
(Perfect for fans of grumpy billionaire romance, accidental nanny chaos, and slow-burn tension that turns toe-curling hot. Featuring a brooding, piano-playing single dad with a tragic past, a fearless heroine with a heart full of sunshine, and a toddler who just might be the reason they both fall.)
And I just accidentally became his daughter’s nanny.
To be clear, I didn’t mean to become anyone’s nanny.
There was a coffee shop.
Some bunny-shaped foam art.
And a serious case of mistaken identity.
Now I’m working for Sullivan Beaufort.
Grumpy. Guarded. Sinfully handsome.
And CEO of Beaufort Diamonds.
He’s a self-proclaimed Love-Hater, haunted by a family tragedy that left scars too deep for anyone to reach.
He doesn’t want a nanny.
He definitely doesn’t want me.
But where he is sharp edges, brooding silences, and late-night piano melodies soaked in grief… his two-year-old daughter is belly giggles, mischief, and sticky fingers that have wrapped themselves around my heart.
One minute we’re baking cookies.
The next, I catch Sullivan watching me like I’m both his biggest regret…
and his greatest temptation.
This job was never meant to be forever.
It was stop-gap. A paycheck I desperately needed.
But now?
I don’t know if I can walk away from the man who swears he’ll never fall in love…
Because the music he plays sounds like his soul is begging him to be wrong.
And if I listen closely enough, maybe I’ll finally understand what he’s been afraid of all along.
I know one thing for certain…
When this song comes to an end, none of us will ever be the same.
(Perfect for fans of grumpy billionaire romance, accidental nanny chaos, and slow-burn tension that turns toe-curling hot. Featuring a brooding, piano-playing single dad with a tragic past, a fearless heroine with a heart full of sunshine, and a toddler who just might be the reason they both fall.)
466 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 2, 2026
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January 15, 2026
I like the Nanny trope but this one got bogged down. It was way too long-466 pages—to Keep the momentum going. I probably skimmed through 150 pages. I was a bit lost in he beginning about the deaths of his Mom and brother. I haven’t read any other books by this author. There were some things that TV didn’t make sense like his big secret that would supposedly be too hard for the fmc to bear. Then you have a lot of jobs between these two. A Diamond broker, billionaire piano player and a barista, nanny,famous song writer, entertainer. Seems like it could have been trimmed down. Throw in a lot of little kid stuff and other family members, friends with a side of heavy grief and there’s a lot going on.
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July 3, 2025
I wanted Daddy Sullivan for so long and Elle delivered him beautifully!!
I adored Tate with my whole soul!! She was the definition of a dreamer, she was incredibly patient and caring with Molly, and she also didn’t take Sullivan’s grumpiness laying down. I loved how she was not intimidated by him, like most everyone else in his life, and I further loved how she made him work for her!! Tate is proof that strength does not always come in brooding and grumpy packages. Her bubbly personality and her caring attitude towards Molly were really endearing and made me love her so much! And I can’t get over how after everything Sullivan threw at her, she STILL grounded him during his grief-riffled panic attack, loving him while he broke apart in her arms. SHE WAS A REAL ONE!!!
Of course, I loved broody Daddy Sullivan. He was incredibly possessive of those he held near to him: definitely Molly and eventually Tate. He was the kind of guy who didn’t care what he had to do, he would move heaven and earth to keep his daughter, who was dropped on his doorstep, safe and happy. I loved watching this incredibly jaded and shut off man fall for the accidental nanny just a little bit more every encounter they had. Sullivan definitely had his grief journey through this story, and I really just wanted him to get the HEA he deserved.
I loved how the story ran concurrent with Sinclair’s story, book 3 of the series The Rule Breaker. It was fun to see how timelines synced up and see other POVs of scenes we got in book 3. And I also loved how we got a bit of a second love story with Tate’s coworker, Ashley, and her billionaire beau, Huck.
AND THAT TWIST!!! Ma’am, are we going where I think we’re going in the next book??? Oh man, I seriously can’t wait to get updates on book 4!!
Finally, I know we’re getting one more book in this series, if Goodreads is correct at least lol. But I’m going to need a Jones spin off, as well as a Rafe spin off!! I absolutely loved how Jones flirted with Tate to bug Sullivan and really want to see him end up with someone just as great as Tate. And I have so many questions about Rafe and his sister’s best friend!!
Thank you to Elle Nicoll for the opportunity to read this book. The thoughts and opinions expressed above are honest and my own.
4.5 stars!
I adored Tate with my whole soul!! She was the definition of a dreamer, she was incredibly patient and caring with Molly, and she also didn’t take Sullivan’s grumpiness laying down. I loved how she was not intimidated by him, like most everyone else in his life, and I further loved how she made him work for her!! Tate is proof that strength does not always come in brooding and grumpy packages. Her bubbly personality and her caring attitude towards Molly were really endearing and made me love her so much! And I can’t get over how after everything Sullivan threw at her, she STILL grounded him during his grief-riffled panic attack, loving him while he broke apart in her arms. SHE WAS A REAL ONE!!!
Of course, I loved broody Daddy Sullivan. He was incredibly possessive of those he held near to him: definitely Molly and eventually Tate. He was the kind of guy who didn’t care what he had to do, he would move heaven and earth to keep his daughter, who was dropped on his doorstep, safe and happy. I loved watching this incredibly jaded and shut off man fall for the accidental nanny just a little bit more every encounter they had. Sullivan definitely had his grief journey through this story, and I really just wanted him to get the HEA he deserved.
I loved how the story ran concurrent with Sinclair’s story, book 3 of the series The Rule Breaker. It was fun to see how timelines synced up and see other POVs of scenes we got in book 3. And I also loved how we got a bit of a second love story with Tate’s coworker, Ashley, and her billionaire beau, Huck.
AND THAT TWIST!!! Ma’am, are we going where I think we’re going in the next book??? Oh man, I seriously can’t wait to get updates on book 4!!
Finally, I know we’re getting one more book in this series, if Goodreads is correct at least lol. But I’m going to need a Jones spin off, as well as a Rafe spin off!! I absolutely loved how Jones flirted with Tate to bug Sullivan and really want to see him end up with someone just as great as Tate. And I have so many questions about Rafe and his sister’s best friend!!
Thank you to Elle Nicoll for the opportunity to read this book. The thoughts and opinions expressed above are honest and my own.
4.5 stars!
December 29, 2025
I devoured this book in less than 24 hours- I couldn’t put it down! One of Elle’s best books yet, this one is a real page turner.
We’ve seen Sullivan and his daughter Molly throughout this series but now it’s their turn for their story to be told and what a beautiful story it is. Sullivan appears closed off and grumpy, and he did frustrate me at times early on but once you understand why he’s like that it all makes sense.
Tate is a barista and song writer who Molly takes a shine to and starts helping look after her when the Beauforts can’t. What begins as a business arrangement turns in to so much more. I really liked her character.
I love how strong the family bonds are between the Beauforts and that shines throughout the series. We find out more about their past and current worries as more secrets are revealed. Another great instalment from this world!
Thank you Elle for this ARC!
We’ve seen Sullivan and his daughter Molly throughout this series but now it’s their turn for their story to be told and what a beautiful story it is. Sullivan appears closed off and grumpy, and he did frustrate me at times early on but once you understand why he’s like that it all makes sense.
Tate is a barista and song writer who Molly takes a shine to and starts helping look after her when the Beauforts can’t. What begins as a business arrangement turns in to so much more. I really liked her character.
I love how strong the family bonds are between the Beauforts and that shines throughout the series. We find out more about their past and current worries as more secrets are revealed. Another great instalment from this world!
Thank you Elle for this ARC!
January 10, 2026
2.5
SPOILER WARNING
His dramatic emotional breakdown over Natasha’s death towards the end made absolutely no sense and kind of ruined the whole story for me. The biggest threat to his daughter was now gone and this guy is suddenly so devastated over it??? Come on 🙄
SPOILER WARNING
His dramatic emotional breakdown over Natasha’s death towards the end made absolutely no sense and kind of ruined the whole story for me. The biggest threat to his daughter was now gone and this guy is suddenly so devastated over it??? Come on 🙄
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 9, 2026
RTC
3.5 Stars
3.5 on the spice scale
3.5 Stars
3.5 on the spice scale
January 2, 2026
loved the little girl. but the main characters' push and pull sickened me, I hated them both at the end
January 5, 2026
The Love Hater was another excellent addition to the Beaufort Billionaires series. The relationship between Sullivan, Molly, and Tate was just everything. There were so many layers and elements to this story the fun and spicy side and then the more emotional and dark side which all added so much dimension to the story. I really enjoyed reading this book and can’t wait to see what’s next. Happy reading!
January 7, 2026
I want to start off by saying that the first two books in this series were amazing and I enjoyed them .
This book on the other hand was terrible to say the least. The characters, the pacing and the dialogue left much to be desired.
The composition of this book was where this book really disappointed me the most. it was just not well written. The plot itself was excellent and I will give credit where it is due. But anyone can have a good idea but putting that into writing is a different thing.
Second to the composition was the pacing, if you read this book you cannot tell me when the two main characters developed a relationship. There were just moments of random trauma dumping. when it came to physical chemistry at first the writing was giving slow burn and then all of a sudden the fire is burn from 0 to 100 there was not enough drawn out tension and do not even get me started on the Masked BS, it was kind of useless and unnecessary in my opinion.
This was a book with a plot that had so much potential with just terrible execution.
This book on the other hand was terrible to say the least. The characters, the pacing and the dialogue left much to be desired.
The composition of this book was where this book really disappointed me the most. it was just not well written. The plot itself was excellent and I will give credit where it is due. But anyone can have a good idea but putting that into writing is a different thing.
Second to the composition was the pacing, if you read this book you cannot tell me when the two main characters developed a relationship. There were just moments of random trauma dumping. when it came to physical chemistry at first the writing was giving slow burn and then all of a sudden the fire is burn from 0 to 100 there was not enough drawn out tension and do not even get me started on the Masked BS, it was kind of useless and unnecessary in my opinion.
This was a book with a plot that had so much potential with just terrible execution.
January 24, 2026
The Love Hater is a billionaire, single dad, nanny, rich guy poor girl trope romance between the CEO of Beaufort Diamonds and a barista from the coffee shop next door to his building. Sullivan lost his mother and brother in a yacht fire and was really struggling to find the will to keep going. But right after losing them, a 3 month old little girl was left at his penthouse door with a note saying she’s his. From then on, he devoted his life to taking care of his sweet little girl Molly. Now almost three years later, he’s struggling to manage his business and take care of his daughter and is in need of someone he can trust to help watch Molly. While snagging coffee with Molly before going into the office, he meets Tate and she steps in to watch Molly while Sullivan has to take some work calls. Thinking Tate is a teacher searching for a job while being a barista and seeing how well she is with Molly, he offers her a nanny job with pay she just can’t pass on. So now Tate is Molly’s new nanny and Sullivan is left wondering if this was such a good idea, because now he is finding it hard to keep it professional when seeing the love and care she has for his daughter and the feelings that he swore he’d never have for a woman ❤️
The slow burn was good in this book, and when they got together the spice was spicing! 👀 I loved the devotion Sullivan had for Molly. Even being a busy CEO, he did his best to be there for his daughter. Even bringing her to work and letting her paint his toe nails pink while on an important calls, making sure he his home every night to have dinner together, and tucking her in to sleep while reading her favorite stories to her. I also loved that while he was extremely attracted to Tate, he was falling in love with her by the way she loved Molly and took care of her. Now he was very hot and cold with Tate and he kept pissing me off with the way he kept playing with her emotions. It explains later why and his grovel was good, but I still wanted to punch him 😂
The audiobook was duet narrated by Madison Mitts and Theodore Zephyr (who is also known as Corvin King). Their performances were perfect for their characters and it really drew me into the story. I was surprised by the emotional depth to this story, and I really liked the sweet HEA. I really enjoyed this book and will be checking out more from this author ❤️
The slow burn was good in this book, and when they got together the spice was spicing! 👀 I loved the devotion Sullivan had for Molly. Even being a busy CEO, he did his best to be there for his daughter. Even bringing her to work and letting her paint his toe nails pink while on an important calls, making sure he his home every night to have dinner together, and tucking her in to sleep while reading her favorite stories to her. I also loved that while he was extremely attracted to Tate, he was falling in love with her by the way she loved Molly and took care of her. Now he was very hot and cold with Tate and he kept pissing me off with the way he kept playing with her emotions. It explains later why and his grovel was good, but I still wanted to punch him 😂
The audiobook was duet narrated by Madison Mitts and Theodore Zephyr (who is also known as Corvin King). Their performances were perfect for their characters and it really drew me into the story. I was surprised by the emotional depth to this story, and I really liked the sweet HEA. I really enjoyed this book and will be checking out more from this author ❤️
January 5, 2026
The reason to push her away in the manner in which it was done doesn’t make much sense. Tge book tanked for me after that. The drug addict birth mom could have been spilling the beans all over the place anyway since they didn’t keep tabs or pay her off or have her sign the rights away with the billions they have???
The whole Thursday hotel hookup thing gave me the ick as it was referenced a lot and the intro to the mmc didn’t really help. Leaving the card out was a dick move. Then go to all the concerts???
Why couldn’t she have enjoyed herself on tour while nursing a broken heart..I don’t understand why it was written that way to make the fmc pathetic on purpose
The whole Thursday hotel hookup thing gave me the ick as it was referenced a lot and the intro to the mmc didn’t really help. Leaving the card out was a dick move. Then go to all the concerts???
Why couldn’t she have enjoyed herself on tour while nursing a broken heart..I don’t understand why it was written that way to make the fmc pathetic on purpose
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 18, 2026
Long, exhausting and repetitive.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I was lucky enough to get my hands on an ARC for this book in exchange for an honest review. I applied after reading books 1 & 2 as I'd fallen for The Beaufort Billionaires.
The what to expect from this book reads as...
'Perfect for fans of grumpy billionaire romance, accidental nanny chaos, and slow-burn tension
that turns toe-curling hot. Featuring a brooding, piano-playing single dad with a tragic past, a
fearless heroine with a heart full of sunshine, and a toddler who just might be the reason they
both fall.'
Does it live up to that? 100% and then some. I was blown away by this book and found myself sending DMs to the author on Instagram at key points to basically squeal with excitement. (ps I'm not the squealing type)
Elle Nicoll absolutely nailed Sullivan's story - it was a page-turner and would have been read in one sitting if it weren't for travel plans. Elle created the perfect grumpy billionaire who manages to be hot, sexy, swoony, romantic, thoughtful, caring, and at times delightfully infuriating (I think it comes with all the best billionaire hotties).
The Single Dad and Nanny trope is one of my favourites out there particularly if there's a billionaire involved - why? well when it's done right there's usually a wonderful switch of power somewhere along the way where it becomes apparent that the leading lady absolutely owns the MMC and brings him to his knees when he realises that he loves her - something the author has done superbly!
Elle Nicoll has crafted a book you'll return to again and again because of the power in her storytelling. Sullivan is suitably hot but his leading lady, Tate, also has substance. She might be a curvaceous redhead who is super sweet to his daughter Molly (some of my favourite moments involve them together) but she also stands her ground with Sullivan and refuses to back down at times. It's always great when you encounter a strong heroine who is also so likeable that you'd want to be friends with her or work alongside her
I also loved seeing Halliday and Sterling, and Sinclair and Denver make small appearances throughout the book. I love this family so much The Beaufort Billionaires was one of my nominees for Best Series in 2025 in my end of year Romance Bookstagrammy Awards 2025
Would I recommend this book?
Absolutely - it's one of the best billionaire series out there and trying to find a hotter cast of characters with superb storytelling might be difficult. I can't wait for the conclusion of this series as I know there's going to be fireworks!
The what to expect from this book reads as...
'Perfect for fans of grumpy billionaire romance, accidental nanny chaos, and slow-burn tension
that turns toe-curling hot. Featuring a brooding, piano-playing single dad with a tragic past, a
fearless heroine with a heart full of sunshine, and a toddler who just might be the reason they
both fall.'
Does it live up to that? 100% and then some. I was blown away by this book and found myself sending DMs to the author on Instagram at key points to basically squeal with excitement. (ps I'm not the squealing type)
Elle Nicoll absolutely nailed Sullivan's story - it was a page-turner and would have been read in one sitting if it weren't for travel plans. Elle created the perfect grumpy billionaire who manages to be hot, sexy, swoony, romantic, thoughtful, caring, and at times delightfully infuriating (I think it comes with all the best billionaire hotties).
The Single Dad and Nanny trope is one of my favourites out there particularly if there's a billionaire involved - why? well when it's done right there's usually a wonderful switch of power somewhere along the way where it becomes apparent that the leading lady absolutely owns the MMC and brings him to his knees when he realises that he loves her - something the author has done superbly!
Elle Nicoll has crafted a book you'll return to again and again because of the power in her storytelling. Sullivan is suitably hot but his leading lady, Tate, also has substance. She might be a curvaceous redhead who is super sweet to his daughter Molly (some of my favourite moments involve them together) but she also stands her ground with Sullivan and refuses to back down at times. It's always great when you encounter a strong heroine who is also so likeable that you'd want to be friends with her or work alongside her
I also loved seeing Halliday and Sterling, and Sinclair and Denver make small appearances throughout the book. I love this family so much The Beaufort Billionaires was one of my nominees for Best Series in 2025 in my end of year Romance Bookstagrammy Awards 2025
Would I recommend this book?
Absolutely - it's one of the best billionaire series out there and trying to find a hotter cast of characters with superb storytelling might be difficult. I can't wait for the conclusion of this series as I know there's going to be fireworks!
January 27, 2026
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🌶️🌶️🌶️
Tropes
💎Billionaire Romance
💎Single Dad
💎Nanny Romance
💎Grumpy MMC
💎Sunshine FMC
💎Forced proximity
Beaufort Billionaires Book 3
I tore through this book in less than a day because once I started, there was absolutely no stopping me. We’ve caught glimpses of Sullivan and Molly throughout the series, but finally getting their full story was beyond worth the wait. It was heartfelt, emotional, and completely unputdownable 📖💖
Tate 🥹✨ is an absolute dream. Soft yet strong, endlessly patient, and so loving with Molly, but also not afraid to stand her ground when it came to Sullivan’s grumpy nonsense. I adored that she never shrank herself or felt intimidated by him like everyone else did. She made him work for it. Tate proves that strength can look like warmth, compassion, and showing up when it matters most. The way she grounded Sullivan during his grief driven panic attack, holding him together when he was unraveling, had me wrecked in the best way. Real one energy, truly 💛
And Broody Daddy Sullivan 😮💨 had me completely hooked. Protective to his core, shattered by loss, and willing to do absolutely anything for Molly, the little girl who unexpectedly became his entire world. Watching this closed off, grieving man slowly let his walls down for the accidental nanny was everything I wanted and more. Every shared moment chipped away at his armor, and I was rooting so hard for his happy ending.
I also loved how this story ran alongside Sinclair’s from book three. Seeing familiar moments through new eyes and overlapping timelines was such a fun touch. And the surprise bonus romance with Tate’s coworker Ashley, and her billionaire man Huck? I was very much here for it 👀💕We need more!!
I need book four immediately 😩 We need a Jones spin-off and a Rafe spin-off. Jones flirting with Tate purely to annoy Sullivan was top tier behavior, and I need him matched with someone equally iconic. And Rafe with his sister’s best friend? Say less. I’m seated 👀🍿
🎧 Theodore Zephyr absolutely owned Sullivan’s protective energy, and Madison Mitts was phenomenal as Tate! She brought Tate to life so perfectly, and her performance as Molly was such a highlight too. Those scenes were extra fun and heart-melting because of her.
Thank you, Elle Nicoll, for gifting me this audiobook 🫶🏻
🌶️🌶️🌶️
Tropes
💎Billionaire Romance
💎Single Dad
💎Nanny Romance
💎Grumpy MMC
💎Sunshine FMC
💎Forced proximity
Beaufort Billionaires Book 3
I tore through this book in less than a day because once I started, there was absolutely no stopping me. We’ve caught glimpses of Sullivan and Molly throughout the series, but finally getting their full story was beyond worth the wait. It was heartfelt, emotional, and completely unputdownable 📖💖
Tate 🥹✨ is an absolute dream. Soft yet strong, endlessly patient, and so loving with Molly, but also not afraid to stand her ground when it came to Sullivan’s grumpy nonsense. I adored that she never shrank herself or felt intimidated by him like everyone else did. She made him work for it. Tate proves that strength can look like warmth, compassion, and showing up when it matters most. The way she grounded Sullivan during his grief driven panic attack, holding him together when he was unraveling, had me wrecked in the best way. Real one energy, truly 💛
And Broody Daddy Sullivan 😮💨 had me completely hooked. Protective to his core, shattered by loss, and willing to do absolutely anything for Molly, the little girl who unexpectedly became his entire world. Watching this closed off, grieving man slowly let his walls down for the accidental nanny was everything I wanted and more. Every shared moment chipped away at his armor, and I was rooting so hard for his happy ending.
I also loved how this story ran alongside Sinclair’s from book three. Seeing familiar moments through new eyes and overlapping timelines was such a fun touch. And the surprise bonus romance with Tate’s coworker Ashley, and her billionaire man Huck? I was very much here for it 👀💕We need more!!
I need book four immediately 😩 We need a Jones spin-off and a Rafe spin-off. Jones flirting with Tate purely to annoy Sullivan was top tier behavior, and I need him matched with someone equally iconic. And Rafe with his sister’s best friend? Say less. I’m seated 👀🍿
🎧 Theodore Zephyr absolutely owned Sullivan’s protective energy, and Madison Mitts was phenomenal as Tate! She brought Tate to life so perfectly, and her performance as Molly was such a highlight too. Those scenes were extra fun and heart-melting because of her.
Thank you, Elle Nicoll, for gifting me this audiobook 🫶🏻
December 24, 2025
✨ARC BOOK REVIEW✨
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— ᴛʜᴀɴᴋ ʏᴏᴜ ᴇʟʟᴇ ɴɪᴄᴏʟʟ ꜰᴏʀ ᴛʜᴇ ᴀʀᴄ 📖✨
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️
This story surprised me in the best way. The connection between Tate and Molly was a true highlight—genuine, heartfelt, and deeply meaningful. Watching Tate step into their lives and become part of something bigger added real emotional depth.
The dynamic between Tate and Sullivan was intense and addictive. Their chemistry was undeniable as they fought their attraction, and Sullivan’s struggle to stay away from Tate made their romance even more compelling. Seeing how his world shifted once he let her in was incredibly satisfying.
The growth—both individually and together—really stood out. Tate came into her own, and her relationship with Sullivan felt earned, emotional, and strong. Combined with returning characters and a strong sense of family, this was an easy 5-star read for me.
Thank you to Elle Nicoll for the ARC of The Love Hater. It was everything I hoped for, and I can’t wait to read more.
Tropes:
🫶🏼Single Dad
🫶🏼Boss x Nanny
🫶🏼Grumpy Sunshine
🫶🏼Billionaire Romance
🫶🏼Forced Proximity
2 of my favourite quotes:
“𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘷𝘰𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘥𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘺 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵, 𝘛𝘢𝘵𝘦. 𝘐 𝘵𝘰𝘭𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘰𝘯𝘤𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘐’𝘭𝘭 𝘴𝘢𝘺 𝘪𝘵 𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘭 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘵. 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘨. 𝘔𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘺’𝘴 𝘢𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘴𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘰𝘰. 𝘉𝘶𝘵 𝘴𝘩𝘦 𝘬𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘰 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘭𝘺 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵 𝘥𝘢𝘺. 𝘐 𝘥𝘪𝘥𝘯’𝘵. 𝘈𝘯𝘥 𝘐’𝘭𝘭 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘮𝘺 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘳𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘫𝘰𝘣 𝘐 𝘥𝘪𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨.”
“𝘏𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘵 𝘮𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘦𝘷𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘯 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘧𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘐 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘣𝘦𝘢𝘳, 𝘴𝘰 𝘐 𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘯 𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘺. 𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘵’𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘐 𝘴𝘦𝘦 𝘪𝘵. 𝘈 𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘱𝘦𝘳 𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘰𝘱 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘰. 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘪𝘴𝘯’𝘵 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘵𝘦. 𝘐𝘵’𝘴 𝘣𝘭𝘶𝘦. 𝘑𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘦𝘺𝘦𝘴. 𝘑𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘔𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘺’𝘴. 𝘐 𝘥𝘰𝘯’𝘵 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘪𝘤𝘬 𝘪𝘵 𝘶𝘱 𝘵𝘰 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘦𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘥𝘦 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘢𝘮𝘦 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘴𝘤𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘩𝘦’𝘴 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘺𝘦𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘮𝘦. 𝘜𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘱𝘱𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘧𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘵𝘦 𝘮𝘺 𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘲𝘶𝘦𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘩𝘦 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸𝘴 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘺 𝘣𝘺 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘱𝘰𝘪𝘨𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮 𝘢𝘭𝘭, 𝘣𝘦𝘤𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘪𝘵 𝘣𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘦𝘦𝘱𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘰𝘶𝘭 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘦. 𝘏𝘪𝘴 𝘧𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘣𝘭𝘶𝘳𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘺 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘴 𝘐 𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘩𝘪𝘮.”
📖 Release Date ~ January 2nd 2026🤩
Author ~ @elle nicoll
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ᴛʜᴇ ᴛᴇɴꜱɪᴏɴ. ᴛʜᴇ ᴄʜᴇᴍɪꜱᴛʀʏ. ᴛʜᴇ ꜰᴀᴍɪʟʏ
— ᴛʜᴀɴᴋ ʏᴏᴜ ᴇʟʟᴇ ɴɪᴄᴏʟʟ ꜰᴏʀ ᴛʜᴇ ᴀʀᴄ 📖✨
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️
This story surprised me in the best way. The connection between Tate and Molly was a true highlight—genuine, heartfelt, and deeply meaningful. Watching Tate step into their lives and become part of something bigger added real emotional depth.
The dynamic between Tate and Sullivan was intense and addictive. Their chemistry was undeniable as they fought their attraction, and Sullivan’s struggle to stay away from Tate made their romance even more compelling. Seeing how his world shifted once he let her in was incredibly satisfying.
The growth—both individually and together—really stood out. Tate came into her own, and her relationship with Sullivan felt earned, emotional, and strong. Combined with returning characters and a strong sense of family, this was an easy 5-star read for me.
Thank you to Elle Nicoll for the ARC of The Love Hater. It was everything I hoped for, and I can’t wait to read more.
Tropes:
🫶🏼Single Dad
🫶🏼Boss x Nanny
🫶🏼Grumpy Sunshine
🫶🏼Billionaire Romance
🫶🏼Forced Proximity
2 of my favourite quotes:
“𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘷𝘰𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘥𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘺 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵, 𝘛𝘢𝘵𝘦. 𝘐 𝘵𝘰𝘭𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘰𝘯𝘤𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘐’𝘭𝘭 𝘴𝘢𝘺 𝘪𝘵 𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘭 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘵. 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘨. 𝘔𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘺’𝘴 𝘢𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘴𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘰𝘰. 𝘉𝘶𝘵 𝘴𝘩𝘦 𝘬𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘰 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘭𝘺 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵 𝘥𝘢𝘺. 𝘐 𝘥𝘪𝘥𝘯’𝘵. 𝘈𝘯𝘥 𝘐’𝘭𝘭 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘮𝘺 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘳𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘫𝘰𝘣 𝘐 𝘥𝘪𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨.”
“𝘏𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘵 𝘮𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘦𝘷𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘯 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘧𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘐 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘣𝘦𝘢𝘳, 𝘴𝘰 𝘐 𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘯 𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘺. 𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘵’𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘐 𝘴𝘦𝘦 𝘪𝘵. 𝘈 𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘱𝘦𝘳 𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘰𝘱 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘰. 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘪𝘴𝘯’𝘵 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘵𝘦. 𝘐𝘵’𝘴 𝘣𝘭𝘶𝘦. 𝘑𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘦𝘺𝘦𝘴. 𝘑𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘔𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘺’𝘴. 𝘐 𝘥𝘰𝘯’𝘵 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘪𝘤𝘬 𝘪𝘵 𝘶𝘱 𝘵𝘰 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘦𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘥𝘦 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘢𝘮𝘦 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘴𝘤𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘩𝘦’𝘴 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘺𝘦𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘮𝘦. 𝘜𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘱𝘱𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘧𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘵𝘦 𝘮𝘺 𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘲𝘶𝘦𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘩𝘦 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸𝘴 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘺 𝘣𝘺 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘱𝘰𝘪𝘨𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮 𝘢𝘭𝘭, 𝘣𝘦𝘤𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘪𝘵 𝘣𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘦𝘦𝘱𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘰𝘶𝘭 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘦. 𝘏𝘪𝘴 𝘧𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘣𝘭𝘶𝘳𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘺 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘴 𝘐 𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘩𝘪𝘮.”
📖 Release Date ~ January 2nd 2026🤩
Author ~ @elle nicoll
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January 4, 2026
This is the 3rd book in the Beaufort billionaires series and follows Sullivan Beaufort and Tate Miller. This was a pretty solid addition to the series but I’m not sure it was what I expected based on the previous books and the introduction to these characters. I knew there was more to Sullivan than we knew and Molly is just precious! Their daddy/daughter relationship was swoon worthy. I will admit I’m not a big fan of the nanny trope, but it wasn’t badly done. Sullivan was a grumpy @sshole in the beginning, which Tate was always quick to call him out on, but watching him soften and start explaining his actions was one of my favorite aspects of the book. I appreciated that even though there was a misunderstanding on Sullivan’s side about Tate’s background it didn’t cause issues between them and they moved on from it quickly (nothing worse than a miscommunication trope!). The spicy scenes were well written and delicious, but not over the top. There was a piano scene I was especially fond of lol. There was a fair amount of groveling which I enjoyed, especially since Tate didn’t just fall in line with big gestures. She stood up for herself which we don’t always see in these books. There were a good amount of plot twists that kept me on my toes and I loved them!
I’m looking forward to the next book. I’m assuming it’s Slade’s book. I’ve had a feeling since the first book he isn’t actually gone.
Summary:
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️.5
HEA with a 3rd act breakup
POV: dual
Tropes: nanny/single dad, billionaire, 3rd act breakup, grumpy sunshine
I’m looking forward to the next book. I’m assuming it’s Slade’s book. I’ve had a feeling since the first book he isn’t actually gone.
Summary:
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️.5
HEA with a 3rd act breakup
POV: dual
Tropes: nanny/single dad, billionaire, 3rd act breakup, grumpy sunshine
Review of advance copy received from Author
Rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐✨
Spice 🌶🌶🌶
“I want more…
I want my heart to race when I see him…
I want my spine to tingle, knowing he’s close… I want a rush when I lock eyes with him and see the way he looks at me… I want… I want something that’s almost frightening because of how intense it is.”
The Love Hater is book 3 in the Beaufort Billionaire series, and I devoured this in one night with absolutely zero regrets. I absolutely loved it. Elle Nicholls has a way of keeping you completely hooked, and this book was no exception edge-of-your-seat reading from start to finish.
At the heart of this book is Sullivan Beaufort, CEO of Beaufort Diamonds and a devoted single dad after his daughter is unexpectedly left on his doorstep with only a note. Then there’s Tate Miller, who works in the coffee shop next door and dreams of making it as a songwriter. Their worlds collide in a way that feels layered, emotional, and full of surprises, keeping the story engaging throughout.
The chemistry between Sullivan and Tate was undeniable. Watching them fight their attraction, especially Sullivan’s inner battle to stay away from her, made their romance even more addictive. Their individual growth, as well as how they grow together, really stood out and added so much depth to the story.
One of my favourite parts of this series is the Beaufort family dynamic, and it remains just as strong here. The new characters introduced in this book were a brilliant addition, bringing humour, warmth, and unwavering support for Tate. The banter alone had me smiling more than once.
This is an easy recommendation and another standout from Elle Nicholls. She consistently delivers top-tier billionaire romance with rich storytelling and unforgettable characters. I’m already counting down to the final book because I’m expecting absolute chaos in the best way. While this can be read as a standalone, I’d highly recommend starting from The Matchmaker to get the full Beaufort experience.
Tropes
Billionaire Romance
Single Dad x Nanny
Grumpy Sunshine
Forced Proximity
Slow Burn
Spice 🌶🌶🌶
“I want more…
I want my heart to race when I see him…
I want my spine to tingle, knowing he’s close… I want a rush when I lock eyes with him and see the way he looks at me… I want… I want something that’s almost frightening because of how intense it is.”
The Love Hater is book 3 in the Beaufort Billionaire series, and I devoured this in one night with absolutely zero regrets. I absolutely loved it. Elle Nicholls has a way of keeping you completely hooked, and this book was no exception edge-of-your-seat reading from start to finish.
At the heart of this book is Sullivan Beaufort, CEO of Beaufort Diamonds and a devoted single dad after his daughter is unexpectedly left on his doorstep with only a note. Then there’s Tate Miller, who works in the coffee shop next door and dreams of making it as a songwriter. Their worlds collide in a way that feels layered, emotional, and full of surprises, keeping the story engaging throughout.
The chemistry between Sullivan and Tate was undeniable. Watching them fight their attraction, especially Sullivan’s inner battle to stay away from her, made their romance even more addictive. Their individual growth, as well as how they grow together, really stood out and added so much depth to the story.
One of my favourite parts of this series is the Beaufort family dynamic, and it remains just as strong here. The new characters introduced in this book were a brilliant addition, bringing humour, warmth, and unwavering support for Tate. The banter alone had me smiling more than once.
This is an easy recommendation and another standout from Elle Nicholls. She consistently delivers top-tier billionaire romance with rich storytelling and unforgettable characters. I’m already counting down to the final book because I’m expecting absolute chaos in the best way. While this can be read as a standalone, I’d highly recommend starting from The Matchmaker to get the full Beaufort experience.
Tropes
Billionaire Romance
Single Dad x Nanny
Grumpy Sunshine
Forced Proximity
Slow Burn
December 30, 2025
All Aboard!!! Elle’s about to take you on a wild ride with this one!!!
Daddy Sullivan was everything I didn’t know I needed! Broody, Filthy Mouthed, the best dad to Molly and down bad for my girl Tate!
My sweet girl, Tate, is out here taking care of everyone and falling hard for the grumpy single dad and his daughter.
These two fought hard for their HEA and I’m so glad they got it. They’re literally perfect for each other. Especially in the bedroom or on the piano! 😉
Theo and Maddy did a FANTASTIC job narrating this book! I’m pretty sure my phone melted during the spicy scenes!! These two are phenomenal separate and even better together.
Review of advance copy received from Author
What. A. Ride!!! I knew Daddy Sullivan was going to be a journey, with his broody vibes, unreadable expressions and heart locked in a vault - but the way he fell was perfection! Does he make mistakes? Oh boy, yes! Does he make things right? 🫠💯 Molly is absolutely adorable - and so easy to love, especially for Tate. Tate is strong, knows her worth and isn't afraid to stand up for herself - even if Serious Sullivan is intimidating. The way he speaks to her though - 5 alarm fire! He is obsessed with those curves! But beware - there are shocking twists in this road to forever that will blindside you. Make sure you are ready before you dive in with chargers, drinks, snacks, extra batteries and about 10 hours free time (especially for the audio which is better than a movie).
Review of advance copy received from Author
And that's another great book by @ellenicollauthor!
Sullivan was actually perfect, Tate was amazing and Molly 😍. I'm obsessed with this world that Elle has created and I never want to leave it. Just a few twists and turns chucked in for good measure and that I didnt see coming. Can't wait for what comes next!
Sullivan was actually perfect, Tate was amazing and Molly 😍. I'm obsessed with this world that Elle has created and I never want to leave it. Just a few twists and turns chucked in for good measure and that I didnt see coming. Can't wait for what comes next!
January 21, 2026
Sullivan and Tate story. Sullivan is the oldest of the kids. After losing his mom and brother, Sullivan gave up on love and besides his daughter he has not opened up to anyone one since. When Sullivan needs help with Molly, he decides to take a chance on Tate. Sullivan finds himself in unexpected territory. But can he allow himself to trust when everything in him says not too.
Good series. Spicy
Good series. Spicy
January 3, 2026
First encounter with this author, but surely not the last one. Picked the book for the cover, stayed for the beautiful story.
January 3, 2026
Really enjoyed this! Easy read
January 9, 2026
Omg she does it again!! I listened to this on audio and honestly it was stunning!! There was some real plot twists in this that I didn’t see coming and it was just so beautifully written that I cried my eyes out. Sullivan and Tate are just so perfect for each other and the way he falls for her when he’s this brooding grumpy CEO is just everything!! This whole series has been infinity stars for me and I cannot wait for the final instalment even if it marks the end of one of the best billionaire series I’ve ever read!
January 5, 2026
Not only do i think this is the best in the series but hands down Elles best book yet!
I absolutely loved Sullivan & Tate! From the moment they met to the last words i read, These two, well these three actually had me captured wholeheartedly!
The angst that caused my tears to flow and keep
me up reading until the early hours, the tenderness of Sullivan with his daughter that would melt any ice queen, the chemistry between tate and him thats so electric had you feeling like a live wire, the passion that erupts when these two come together is explosive and leaves you in desire.
I’ve not read much lately but this one absolutely reminded me of the love i have for reading and it’s the story that gives me all the above i crave.
Thank you Elle
I absolutely loved Sullivan & Tate! From the moment they met to the last words i read, These two, well these three actually had me captured wholeheartedly!
The angst that caused my tears to flow and keep
me up reading until the early hours, the tenderness of Sullivan with his daughter that would melt any ice queen, the chemistry between tate and him thats so electric had you feeling like a live wire, the passion that erupts when these two come together is explosive and leaves you in desire.
I’ve not read much lately but this one absolutely reminded me of the love i have for reading and it’s the story that gives me all the above i crave.
Thank you Elle
January 21, 2026
I’m not sure I recommend this book. I got caught up in the story at the beginning, then it just got bogged down and I got bored. Skimmed through to the end, even the over the top sex scenes, just to see how it ended, but I really didn’t care anymore. This is my first book by this author and I recognize that maybe I should have started with the first book of the series but the descriptions of the first two books just didn’t interest me. I’m not sure whether her books are for me. I might attempt to read another just in case it was just this particular book that I didn’t care for.
February 9, 2026
This book was…. All over the place. And a bit of a chore to finish tbh. I mostly stuck around thinking I would get answers for the whole mom and brother mystery that’s been a thing throughout and all I got was an “I need to get over it and move on” and that was like the final straw for me.
Another review mentioned they didn’t know where the relationship developed and I 100% agree. It was like non existent and then he sees she’s good with his daughter and that’s like all it takes. I dunno it was lacking something for me.
Another review mentioned they didn’t know where the relationship developed and I 100% agree. It was like non existent and then he sees she’s good with his daughter and that’s like all it takes. I dunno it was lacking something for me.
February 1, 2026
by the time i reached the end of this book, i could barely remember the beginning because this book was all over the place
August 18, 2026
⭐ Storyline: 📖📖📖📖📖 5/5
🎙️ Narration: 🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧 5/5
🌶️ Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ 4/5
I came into this book looking for rich single dad + live-in nanny + forced proximity + spice + Theodore Zephyr.
I was not expecting to end up crying while doing laundry.
There is a reveal later in this story that completely blindsided me. I’m not saying a WORD about what it is because I genuinely think knowing anything beforehand would ruin how well the moment lands. I was folding laundry, heard it, stopped what I was doing, and just stared into space for a second before the tears started. 😂😭
So yes. Elle Nicoll got me.
I did have one weirdly specific complaint: Sia’s “Unstoppable.”
I hated that song choice for the scenes. It completely pulled me out of the moment because it just wasn’t giving me the emotional atmosphere I wanted.
So I did what any completely sane and rational reader would do.
I replaced it with Sia’s “Breathe Me.”
Problem solved. 😂
I also absolutely fucking hated Natasha, which is entirely a compliment to the author. Every time that woman appeared, I wanted to personally remove her from the book.
What really sold this romance for me, though, was the way Sullivan is allowed to genuinely hurt Tate.
I LOVE when a romance MMC emotionally devastates the FMC badly enough that I actually get angry with him. So many books tease that kind of moment and then soften it immediately because they don’t want the reader to dislike the hero too much.
No. Let me hate him for a minute. Give him something substantial to apologize for. Make that man grovel.
The audiobook was also fantastic. Theodore Zephyr was exactly as good as I expected him to be, and Madison Mitts was an excellent match for him. They have really natural chemistry in duet narration, and both of them knew when to lean into the emotional moments without making them feel overperformed.
This was actually my first Elle Nicoll book, despite the fact that I apparently decided the most logical place to enter this series was book three. 😂
Fortunately, I never felt like I couldn’t follow the story, and I don’t think enough was spoiled about the earlier couples to stop me from enjoying their books. In fact, I liked Elle Nicoll’s writing enough that I’m probably going to backtrack and listen to the first two now.
I came for the nanny trope and went to Audible for Theodore Zephyr.
I left emotionally compromised, angry at a fictional woman, mentally recasting the soundtrack, and contemplating starting an entire series backward.
🎙️ Narration: 🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧 5/5
🌶️ Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ 4/5
I came into this book looking for rich single dad + live-in nanny + forced proximity + spice + Theodore Zephyr.
I was not expecting to end up crying while doing laundry.
There is a reveal later in this story that completely blindsided me. I’m not saying a WORD about what it is because I genuinely think knowing anything beforehand would ruin how well the moment lands. I was folding laundry, heard it, stopped what I was doing, and just stared into space for a second before the tears started. 😂😭
So yes. Elle Nicoll got me.
I did have one weirdly specific complaint: Sia’s “Unstoppable.”
I hated that song choice for the scenes. It completely pulled me out of the moment because it just wasn’t giving me the emotional atmosphere I wanted.
So I did what any completely sane and rational reader would do.
I replaced it with Sia’s “Breathe Me.”
Problem solved. 😂
I also absolutely fucking hated Natasha, which is entirely a compliment to the author. Every time that woman appeared, I wanted to personally remove her from the book.
What really sold this romance for me, though, was the way Sullivan is allowed to genuinely hurt Tate.
I LOVE when a romance MMC emotionally devastates the FMC badly enough that I actually get angry with him. So many books tease that kind of moment and then soften it immediately because they don’t want the reader to dislike the hero too much.
No. Let me hate him for a minute. Give him something substantial to apologize for. Make that man grovel.
The audiobook was also fantastic. Theodore Zephyr was exactly as good as I expected him to be, and Madison Mitts was an excellent match for him. They have really natural chemistry in duet narration, and both of them knew when to lean into the emotional moments without making them feel overperformed.
This was actually my first Elle Nicoll book, despite the fact that I apparently decided the most logical place to enter this series was book three. 😂
Fortunately, I never felt like I couldn’t follow the story, and I don’t think enough was spoiled about the earlier couples to stop me from enjoying their books. In fact, I liked Elle Nicoll’s writing enough that I’m probably going to backtrack and listen to the first two now.
I came for the nanny trope and went to Audible for Theodore Zephyr.
I left emotionally compromised, angry at a fictional woman, mentally recasting the soundtrack, and contemplating starting an entire series backward.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy received from Author
“Perfect for fans of grumpy billionaire romance, accidental nanny chaos, and slow-burn tension that turns toe-curling hot.” Does it live up to that promise? 100% — and then some.
I was completely blown away by this book. So much so that I found myself sending unhinged DMs to the author at key moments just to squeal in excitement… and for the record, I am not the squealing type.
Elle Nicoll absolutely nailed Sullivan’s story. This was a true page-turner and would’ve been a one sitting read if travel plans hadn’t gotten in the way. Sullivan is the perfect grumpy billionaire brooding, piano-playing, fiercely protective, and layered with grief and responsibility. He’s hot, swoony, thoughtful, caring, and yes… delightfully infuriating (which honestly comes standard with the best billionaire heroes).
Sullivan is the CEO of Beaufort Diamonds and a devoted single dad to Molly. His backstory is heavy, emotional, and deeply impactful. After the tragic deaths of his brother and mother, his entire world is built around control, security, and protecting what little family he has left. Each book in this series continues to peel back the mystery surrounding those losses, and it adds so much depth to his character.
Enter Tate sunshine in human form. She’s thrust into their lives via coffee, coincidence, and a very questionable assumption about her nannying skills. From the very first meeting, the bond between Tate and Molly is instant and heart-melting… and the attraction between Tate and Sullivan is equally undeniable and incredibly inconvenient. Watching Sullivan fight his feelings while clearly losing that battle was addictive.
The chemistry between Tate and Sullivan was intense, slow-burning, and emotionally charged. His struggle to stay away from her made every moment they shared even more compelling. Seeing how his world slowly shifted once he let Tate in was incredibly satisfying.
What truly stood out was the growth individually and together. Tate comes into her own, Sullivan learns to loosen his grip on control, and their relationship feels earned, emotional, and strong. Add in returning characters and a powerful sense of family, and this became an easy 5-star read for me.
Thank you to Elle Nicoll for the ARC of The Love Hater. It was everything I hoped for and more—and I cannot wait to read what comes next.
I was completely blown away by this book. So much so that I found myself sending unhinged DMs to the author at key moments just to squeal in excitement… and for the record, I am not the squealing type.
Elle Nicoll absolutely nailed Sullivan’s story. This was a true page-turner and would’ve been a one sitting read if travel plans hadn’t gotten in the way. Sullivan is the perfect grumpy billionaire brooding, piano-playing, fiercely protective, and layered with grief and responsibility. He’s hot, swoony, thoughtful, caring, and yes… delightfully infuriating (which honestly comes standard with the best billionaire heroes).
Sullivan is the CEO of Beaufort Diamonds and a devoted single dad to Molly. His backstory is heavy, emotional, and deeply impactful. After the tragic deaths of his brother and mother, his entire world is built around control, security, and protecting what little family he has left. Each book in this series continues to peel back the mystery surrounding those losses, and it adds so much depth to his character.
Enter Tate sunshine in human form. She’s thrust into their lives via coffee, coincidence, and a very questionable assumption about her nannying skills. From the very first meeting, the bond between Tate and Molly is instant and heart-melting… and the attraction between Tate and Sullivan is equally undeniable and incredibly inconvenient. Watching Sullivan fight his feelings while clearly losing that battle was addictive.
The chemistry between Tate and Sullivan was intense, slow-burning, and emotionally charged. His struggle to stay away from her made every moment they shared even more compelling. Seeing how his world slowly shifted once he let Tate in was incredibly satisfying.
What truly stood out was the growth individually and together. Tate comes into her own, Sullivan learns to loosen his grip on control, and their relationship feels earned, emotional, and strong. Add in returning characters and a powerful sense of family, and this became an easy 5-star read for me.
Thank you to Elle Nicoll for the ARC of The Love Hater. It was everything I hoped for and more—and I cannot wait to read what comes next.
January 26, 2026
After waiting so long for Sullivan’s story, I can safely say that Elle Nicoll delivered "Daddy Sullivan" beautifully in The Love Hater. This book is a complete page-turner that I devoured in less than 24 hours. While we have seen Sullivan and his daughter, Molly, throughout the series, getting their full story was a deeply moving experience. Sullivan is New York’s coldest billionaire CEO—grumpy, guarded, and a self-proclaimed "love-hater" haunted by a family tragedy—but watching his sharp edges soften was everything I hoped it would be.
Tate is a phenomenal lead and the perfect foil to Sullivan’s brooding nature. A barista and songwriter who accidentally becomes Molly’s nanny through a case of mistaken identity, she proves that true strength doesn't have to be loud. She is the definition of a dreamer: bubbly, patient, and incredibly caring, yet she refuses to take Sullivan’s grumpiness lying down. I adored how she wasn't intimidated by him and made him truly work for her affection. One of the most powerful moments in the book is seeing Tate remain his rock during a grief-stricken panic attack; even after he tried to push her away, she stayed to ground him while he broke apart in her arms.
Sullivan’s journey is equally compelling. He is a jaded man who would move heaven and earth for the daughter who was dropped on his doorstep, and watching him fall for the accidental nanny a little more with every encounter was pure magic. His grief is palpable—often expressed through late-night piano melodies—and it makes his eventual healing and path to a HEA feel so deserved. I also loved how the timeline runs concurrent with The Rule Breaker, offering fresh perspectives on scenes from book three, and the secondary romance between Ashley and Huck was a wonderful bonus.
The audiobook experience elevated the story even further, with Madison Mitts and Theodore Zephyr providing a stellar performance. Their narration brought a level of depth and raw emotion to the characters that made me feel every high and low. With its strong family bonds and beautifully revealed secrets, The Love Hater is a standout installment in the Beaufort world. It’s a story about realizing that even when you swear you'll never fall in love, your soul might just be begging you to be wrong.
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