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Faking It With The Nanny
One botched interview, one fake relationship, and now I’m playing mommy to my boss’s kid—while trying not to screw his brains out.
Sebastian Cross is everything I can't stand, uptight, arrogant, and my best friend’s off-limits older brother.
He’s also stupidly hot and stupidly in need of a fake girlfriend.
After crashing into him during a soaked-to-the-skin job interview and accidentally charming his kid, I somehow end up living in his penthouse.
As his nanny. And his pretend girlfriend.
His rules are infuriating. His control freak ways make me want to scream. But it’s the way he looks at me—like he’s trying not to want me—that’s the real problem.
One steamy “rehearsal” kiss in the library ruins everything.
Then come the late-night ice cream confessions. The under-the-table hand-holding. The moment I realize I’d burn everything down just to make him smile again.
I fall for him—right before he accuses me of being exactly what they all say I a liar playing the long con.
If he doesn’t trust me I lose him. And I lose the little boy who started to feel like mine, too.
Sebastian Cross is everything I can't stand, uptight, arrogant, and my best friend’s off-limits older brother.
He’s also stupidly hot and stupidly in need of a fake girlfriend.
After crashing into him during a soaked-to-the-skin job interview and accidentally charming his kid, I somehow end up living in his penthouse.
As his nanny. And his pretend girlfriend.
His rules are infuriating. His control freak ways make me want to scream. But it’s the way he looks at me—like he’s trying not to want me—that’s the real problem.
One steamy “rehearsal” kiss in the library ruins everything.
Then come the late-night ice cream confessions. The under-the-table hand-holding. The moment I realize I’d burn everything down just to make him smile again.
I fall for him—right before he accuses me of being exactly what they all say I a liar playing the long con.
If he doesn’t trust me I lose him. And I lose the little boy who started to feel like mine, too.
95 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 1, 2025
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August 23, 2025
This novella is a fast-paced contemporary romance built on the popular fake relationship and nanny tropes.
The story follows the fiery Zoe Carter and the icy billionaire Sebastian Cross as their public charade develops into genuine, intense emotion.
While their chemistry is palpable, the heart of the story is often the tender, developing bond between Zoe and Sebastian’s young son, Ollie, which provides a welcome emotional anchor.
The most enjoyable aspects are the rapid emotional payoff and the undeniable heat between the protagonists.
Snappy dialogue propels the narrative forward, making for a quick and engaging read.
However, the plot moves at a breakneck speed, sometimes sacrificing character depth for expediency.
The prose occasionally relies on repetitive phrasing, especially in romantic scenes, and a notable inconsistency is the changing of Sebastian’s company name from “CrossTech” to “Blackstone Media.”
This is a classic “popcorn read” perfect for fans of steamy, trope-heavy contemporary romance. Readers looking for a quick, emotional story with explicit sex scenes will find it an entertaining escape.
The formulaic plot structure is almost required for this genre. However, the repetitive sentence patterns (e.g., “I kiss her again, deeper, hungrier”), and logical inconsistencies like the company’s name change detract from the story.
The emotional development follows a predictable, almost algorithmic path. Despite this, the novella keeps a four-star rating, though only just.
The story follows the fiery Zoe Carter and the icy billionaire Sebastian Cross as their public charade develops into genuine, intense emotion.
While their chemistry is palpable, the heart of the story is often the tender, developing bond between Zoe and Sebastian’s young son, Ollie, which provides a welcome emotional anchor.
The most enjoyable aspects are the rapid emotional payoff and the undeniable heat between the protagonists.
Snappy dialogue propels the narrative forward, making for a quick and engaging read.
However, the plot moves at a breakneck speed, sometimes sacrificing character depth for expediency.
The prose occasionally relies on repetitive phrasing, especially in romantic scenes, and a notable inconsistency is the changing of Sebastian’s company name from “CrossTech” to “Blackstone Media.”
This is a classic “popcorn read” perfect for fans of steamy, trope-heavy contemporary romance. Readers looking for a quick, emotional story with explicit sex scenes will find it an entertaining escape.
The formulaic plot structure is almost required for this genre. However, the repetitive sentence patterns (e.g., “I kiss her again, deeper, hungrier”), and logical inconsistencies like the company’s name change detract from the story.
The emotional development follows a predictable, almost algorithmic path. Despite this, the novella keeps a four-star rating, though only just.
July 5, 2025
He Reason to Finally Start Living, Instead of Just Surviving -
The chemistry between Sebastian and Zoe was undeniable, but what really made the story come alive was the combination of the heartwarming, emotional and drama-filled moments. Zoe brought warmth and happiness into the home as well as Sebastian’s tightly controlled world, and the love she showers on him and his child was genuinely touching. I absolutely enjoyed reading this book from the moment I started and didn’t take a break until I finished reading it. This is the first book that I have read from this author, but it definitely won’t be the last.
I received a copy of this book free and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
The chemistry between Sebastian and Zoe was undeniable, but what really made the story come alive was the combination of the heartwarming, emotional and drama-filled moments. Zoe brought warmth and happiness into the home as well as Sebastian’s tightly controlled world, and the love she showers on him and his child was genuinely touching. I absolutely enjoyed reading this book from the moment I started and didn’t take a break until I finished reading it. This is the first book that I have read from this author, but it definitely won’t be the last.
I received a copy of this book free and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 29, 2025
It was a short read, but not my favorite. Despite having only a few pages, it felt unnecessarily dragged. The pacing made it feel suffocating at times, and I had to skip a few paragraphs just to get through it.
August 15, 2025
📚New promising author📚
This novella is a quick read, ideal as a pallet cleanser.
Although the story did not 100% speak to me, I do believe that this new author holds promise.
Some of the dialogue/banter is on-point and I am looking forward to more of it!
This novella is a quick read, ideal as a pallet cleanser.
Although the story did not 100% speak to me, I do believe that this new author holds promise.
Some of the dialogue/banter is on-point and I am looking forward to more of it!
🦇The butterflies in my stomach aren't just nerves-they're full-blown bats.
0️⃣My heart jumps as I hear him step closer.
"You know," he says behind me, voice low and clipped, "we have a dress code in this house."
I whirl around slowly. "Let me guess. Monochrome suits and zero personality.
🍨I blink. "Couldn't sleep."
She raises her spoon in salute. "Welcome to the insomniacs' club. We don't have meetings, just diary."
👕"Is that my shirt?" I ask, leaning against the doorframe, arms crossed.
She glances back, arching a brow. "It was on the floor. Fair game."
"It was folded on the chair."
"Well, then it should've fought harder."
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