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June Arrives, August Stays: A Spicy Sapphic Age-Gap Romance with a Single Mom and a Live-In Nanny
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May 19, 2026
June Arrives, August Stays by Cameron Tate is a contemporary romance novel about a single mother and her nanny. The relationship is complicated by the fact that Melissa is a senator who has experienced a public divorce and is currently attempting to pass legislation aimed at expanding infrastructure in rural communities. June is a culinary school graduate who was unsuccessful in the restaurant industry and had previously been involved with an older manager.
June is re-evaluating her life and takes a summer job caring for Senator Melissa Brandt's seven-year-old daughter. Unexpectedly, Melissa finds that this summer brings something she and her daughter have both been missing.
Politics is messy. An age-gap relationship involving an authority figure can be messy. Melissa and June are both strong in their own ways, and it takes strength to be vulnerable.
I like the relationship dynamics and the character development. The timeline for the relationship seems plausible. There are tension-filled moments, but I would have liked to see more of that. They bonded in quiet moments and shared moments with Lila, Melissa's daughter. They revealed their insecurities and offered each other a safe space. June gradually melts Melissa's icy exterior simply by being sincere and caring.
June is the younger partner in the relationship, but she is wise, nurturing, and in control behind closed doors. There are lovely steamy scenes, as this is the spicy version of Tate's novel, although they are not explicit. The scenes are sensual and a bit vague, but enjoyable.
I am a fan of this author. Her novels consistently feature engaging plots, thoughtful insights, complex characters, and both tender and steamy moments.
I am excited to read the rest of the books in the Bean There, Done That series.
Quoteworthy:
“She really doesn’t need you to be perfect. She just needs you to be there.”
“I also learned that some structures are there to help you, while others are there to control you. The trick is figuring out which is which.”
“What do you feel?”
“Like I’ve been asleep for a very long time. And you woke me up.”
#rich #workingclass #financialdisparity #Oregon #smalltown #Agegap #Icequeen #Toasterover #Comingout #Gayforyou #Firsttimewithawoman #Divorced #Startingover #cutekid #Singlemother #Culinarydegree #Nanny #politics #Politician #Toxicex #3rdactbreakup #HEA
I received a review copy from the author. This is my honest opinion.
June is re-evaluating her life and takes a summer job caring for Senator Melissa Brandt's seven-year-old daughter. Unexpectedly, Melissa finds that this summer brings something she and her daughter have both been missing.
Politics is messy. An age-gap relationship involving an authority figure can be messy. Melissa and June are both strong in their own ways, and it takes strength to be vulnerable.
I like the relationship dynamics and the character development. The timeline for the relationship seems plausible. There are tension-filled moments, but I would have liked to see more of that. They bonded in quiet moments and shared moments with Lila, Melissa's daughter. They revealed their insecurities and offered each other a safe space. June gradually melts Melissa's icy exterior simply by being sincere and caring.
June is the younger partner in the relationship, but she is wise, nurturing, and in control behind closed doors. There are lovely steamy scenes, as this is the spicy version of Tate's novel, although they are not explicit. The scenes are sensual and a bit vague, but enjoyable.
I am a fan of this author. Her novels consistently feature engaging plots, thoughtful insights, complex characters, and both tender and steamy moments.
I am excited to read the rest of the books in the Bean There, Done That series.
Quoteworthy:
“She really doesn’t need you to be perfect. She just needs you to be there.”
“I also learned that some structures are there to help you, while others are there to control you. The trick is figuring out which is which.”
“What do you feel?”
“Like I’ve been asleep for a very long time. And you woke me up.”
#rich #workingclass #financialdisparity #Oregon #smalltown #Agegap #Icequeen #Toasterover #Comingout #Gayforyou #Firsttimewithawoman #Divorced #Startingover #cutekid #Singlemother #Culinarydegree #Nanny #politics #Politician #Toxicex #3rdactbreakup #HEA
I received a review copy from the author. This is my honest opinion.
July 29, 2026
Not really part of the Bean There franchise except they drink coffee in there occasionally. Enjoyed it, but didn’t pull me as much as others have. Will keep on with series, though.
July 10, 2026
(rounded up from 3.5)
A light and sweet romance that's a good palette cleanser. Not the best in this series but enjoyable nonetheless if you enjoy a quick age gap romance.
A light and sweet romance that's a good palette cleanser. Not the best in this series but enjoyable nonetheless if you enjoy a quick age gap romance.
Review of advance copy received from Author
would like to thank the author for letting me read this book any thoughts and feelings are all my own and i gladly share them with all
june hollis is back home after running away from her job in the restaurant business.... her dream job until it wasnt....
so shes looking for a summer job that she can earn some money and decide what she wants to do...
applying for a nannys position for the summer will help her
melissa brandt needs a nanny to help with her daughter, the senator has a lot on her plate but her daughter takes precedents but there are times when she needs help.... and her daughter is worrying her... she is to grown up for the little girl she is... to quiet.... melissa wants her daughter to enjoy her life and to laugh again....
june has never met a more serious child but slowly very slowly they begin to gel and enjoy each others company, it helps that june knows interesting facts about otters
ohhh man this hits right on so many levels.... it pulls you into the centre of their world and keeps you there and when the dirt hits ohhh man it was heartbreaking to read... felt it on so many levels
but loved the ending ...no spoilers from me you will have to read it yourself
i am excited to read any book by this author as she pulls you into the world she creates with some very good characters.... i just need me to find a cook now...
cant wait for the next book from this exciting author
june hollis is back home after running away from her job in the restaurant business.... her dream job until it wasnt....
so shes looking for a summer job that she can earn some money and decide what she wants to do...
applying for a nannys position for the summer will help her
melissa brandt needs a nanny to help with her daughter, the senator has a lot on her plate but her daughter takes precedents but there are times when she needs help.... and her daughter is worrying her... she is to grown up for the little girl she is... to quiet.... melissa wants her daughter to enjoy her life and to laugh again....
june has never met a more serious child but slowly very slowly they begin to gel and enjoy each others company, it helps that june knows interesting facts about otters
ohhh man this hits right on so many levels.... it pulls you into the centre of their world and keeps you there and when the dirt hits ohhh man it was heartbreaking to read... felt it on so many levels
but loved the ending ...no spoilers from me you will have to read it yourself
i am excited to read any book by this author as she pulls you into the world she creates with some very good characters.... i just need me to find a cook now...
cant wait for the next book from this exciting author
June 4, 2026
Sweet and lightly spiced.
This was a great read, but spicy might be a bit of a stretch. Just a bit. It was spice level : chai. Spiced? Yes, cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom...they are delicious spices. But they aren't really spicy, and neither is chai. It's warm, and comfortable, and sweet, and spiced enough to be interesting without really qualifying as "spicy".
That said, the story was fantastic. Good character development, well done dual POV, the kid was well written, the pacing was perfect, the characters had good arcs that didn't fall into the one sided trap many books slip into, where only one character has acknowledged flaws. Both main characters developed well over the course of the book, and the resolution is satisfying. I liked that it focused more on emotion than dramatics.
The spice levels suited the book, while I expected more from the word spicy being strongly used in the marketing, I wasn't really left wanting or needing more from this story than what was provided. Sometimes chai hits the spot.
This was a great read, but spicy might be a bit of a stretch. Just a bit. It was spice level : chai. Spiced? Yes, cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom...they are delicious spices. But they aren't really spicy, and neither is chai. It's warm, and comfortable, and sweet, and spiced enough to be interesting without really qualifying as "spicy".
That said, the story was fantastic. Good character development, well done dual POV, the kid was well written, the pacing was perfect, the characters had good arcs that didn't fall into the one sided trap many books slip into, where only one character has acknowledged flaws. Both main characters developed well over the course of the book, and the resolution is satisfying. I liked that it focused more on emotion than dramatics.
The spice levels suited the book, while I expected more from the word spicy being strongly used in the marketing, I wasn't really left wanting or needing more from this story than what was provided. Sometimes chai hits the spot.
Review of advance copy received from Author
You don’t read any novels about nanny’s then two come along at once! That is not a complaint but a compliment that I live in a time when two on the surface similar novels are in reality quite different. I am very lucky that recently I have had a run of good books. Also lucky that these two have been quite different dynamics apart from of course the kid-wranglers being younger and hotter that the other mains.
This is slow burn but not a slow novel. Interest builds and my interest is held. There is the spectre of jeopardy in the background as well as age gap and power dynamic.
The jeopardy comes forth and although I knew it would all work out, I enjoyed the way it was done. 3.5 up to a 4 because I did want to get back to this when I did have to stop reading.
This is slow burn but not a slow novel. Interest builds and my interest is held. There is the spectre of jeopardy in the background as well as age gap and power dynamic.
The jeopardy comes forth and although I knew it would all work out, I enjoyed the way it was done. 3.5 up to a 4 because I did want to get back to this when I did have to stop reading.
Review of advance copy received from Author
June Arrives, August Stays is distinguished by its wonderful character development, deep emotionality and interesting plot. Cameron Tate always refines the stories she tells and knows how to excite the reader, draw them into the characters' problems and awaken questions like "what would I do?". Although this is the spicy version of the book, the erotic is beautifully veiled, without overt graphic descriptions, so the spice level is soft and subtly presented. I recommend all Cameron's stories - they are deep, emotional and worthy of readers' time.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I was very much looking forward to this book and it did not disappoint. It was cute, emotional and I am now armed with a bunch of new otter facts. I really enjoyed the storyline and the timing of how things progressed, and how politics and culinary arts were woven together so seamlessly. I will say though that while the story was marketed as "spicy", it really isn't. The language was very much the opposite of erotic, so definitely more soft romance than anything, which is totally fine. I think anyone that is familiar with the author's books knows that's not what we read them for.
I am 'patiently' awaiting the next release. 😅
Tropes include:
•Age-gap 💞
•Sapphic 👭🏻
•Single-mom
•Live-in nanny 👩🏻🍳🏡🦦
•Femme/Femme 💅🏻
•Bisexual rep 💗💜💙
I am 'patiently' awaiting the next release. 😅
Tropes include:
•Age-gap 💞
•Sapphic 👭🏻
•Single-mom
•Live-in nanny 👩🏻🍳🏡🦦
•Femme/Femme 💅🏻
•Bisexual rep 💗💜💙
June 19, 2026
It was fine, it's too predictable a story, to hang out is fine.
June 20, 2026
What can I say? I absolutely love this type of trope.
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