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The Nannies
Good girls.
Life in La Crosse couldn’t be any blah-er. Kiley’s way out? A pricey school in California that she can only afford if she’s a resident of the Golden State. That’s why she’s on Platinum Nanny , vying for the chance to work for a wacko rock star–or be sent home nationally humiliated.
Wild girls.
Lydia has spent eight years stuck in the Amazon with her do-gooding parents. When her aunt offers her a lifeline–babysitting in posh Bel Air–Lydia hops the next plane to civilization. Pucci sandals, poolside cabanas, clubbing in Hollywood It spots–was there even a question she’d accept? Now she just has to find a cute pool boy to make up for all that lost time. . . .
Wilder boys.
Moving into the guesthouse of one of Beverly Hills’ most powerful families isn’t exactly what Esme had in mind for a summer job. Neither was losing her head over Jonathan, her new boss’s almost famous (and already hot) son. Safe to say her boyfriend isn’t going to like this.
Grab your sunglasses and welcome to The Nannies , a crazy world of Hollyweird backstabbing and skyscraping palm trees, spoiled tots and private swim lessons. But how hard can a nanny job be?
After all, eight to four is kid time. After that? It’s our time.
Life in La Crosse couldn’t be any blah-er. Kiley’s way out? A pricey school in California that she can only afford if she’s a resident of the Golden State. That’s why she’s on Platinum Nanny , vying for the chance to work for a wacko rock star–or be sent home nationally humiliated.
Wild girls.
Lydia has spent eight years stuck in the Amazon with her do-gooding parents. When her aunt offers her a lifeline–babysitting in posh Bel Air–Lydia hops the next plane to civilization. Pucci sandals, poolside cabanas, clubbing in Hollywood It spots–was there even a question she’d accept? Now she just has to find a cute pool boy to make up for all that lost time. . . .
Wilder boys.
Moving into the guesthouse of one of Beverly Hills’ most powerful families isn’t exactly what Esme had in mind for a summer job. Neither was losing her head over Jonathan, her new boss’s almost famous (and already hot) son. Safe to say her boyfriend isn’t going to like this.
Grab your sunglasses and welcome to The Nannies , a crazy world of Hollyweird backstabbing and skyscraping palm trees, spoiled tots and private swim lessons. But how hard can a nanny job be?
After all, eight to four is kid time. After that? It’s our time.
274 pages, Paperback
First published September 13, 2005
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Melody Mayer
9 books16 followersRaised in Bel Air, Melody Mayer is the eldest daughter of a fourth-generation Hollywood family and has outlasted countless nannies. She lives in Los Angeles.
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July 29, 2012
This book took me a while to finish because it was my "Plan B" book, you know, in case I didn't like the "Main Book" I'd read this book.
This book delivered what it promised, a behind the scene peek at what is like to be a nanny for the rich and famous. It was really entertaining, I can identify with the three characters, especially Esme, we're kind of alike.
What I didn't like about the book was Junior, he was the head of a gang, Esme had said that he was in a gang when he was younger but got out of it. But the way he dealt with the two cholos -and the power he supposedly have- made me think that he's still in the gang life. The way he pushes Esme away but try to hold her back. . . I don't know! I didn't like the poor effort the author put on translating what she wanted to say in Spanish. She made a lot of mistakes. She also made a huge mistake saying that the Latin Kings were some sort of group dedicated to Better la raza please. The Latin Kings is a freaking gang, and they are a bunch of criminals.
If you overlook all of the above -^ you'll find that is a really entertaining book.
This book delivered what it promised, a behind the scene peek at what is like to be a nanny for the rich and famous. It was really entertaining, I can identify with the three characters, especially Esme, we're kind of alike.
What I didn't like about the book was Junior, he was the head of a gang, Esme had said that he was in a gang when he was younger but got out of it. But the way he dealt with the two cholos -and the power he supposedly have- made me think that he's still in the gang life. The way he pushes Esme away but try to hold her back. . . I don't know! I didn't like the poor effort the author put on translating what she wanted to say in Spanish. She made a lot of mistakes. She also made a huge mistake saying that the Latin Kings were some sort of group dedicated to Better la raza please. The Latin Kings is a freaking gang, and they are a bunch of criminals.
If you overlook all of the above -^ you'll find that is a really entertaining book.
February 3, 2018
I love books about the life of the rich and (semi) famous because it's fascinating and a nice escape to be in a world where there's no money issue. This was entertaining and I enjoyed it but it wasn't a great literary masterpiece. The suspension of disbelief has to be pretty strong to make these plot lines work, but it was fun to read.
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April 25, 2020everyone needs a good garbage read
January 6, 2022
i’m embarrassed
January 15, 2012
There were three different protagonists in this book, so I'll write a bit about each, and then combine their perspectives to create an ending for my review! Here I go. Kiley has a passion for the ocean and wants to go to a very pricy school that she can't afford. She leaps at the opportunity to pay for it when a wild rockstar, Platinum, starts searching for a nanny for her two bratty kids. Lydia is a jungle girl who has been living in the Amazon. When her aunt offers her a chance to babysit kids in Bel Air, Lydia is more than ready to leave behind her weird life in the Amazon and jump straight into the world of fun, fashion, clubs, and nonstop partying. Esme, a Mexican girl who faces problems because of her heritage, has fled with her family because of a crime her father committed. Her parents work for an affluent family who has recently adopted two Spanish girls who the parents can't understand. Esme becomes the obvious choice for best interpreter, and she soon wins the hearts of the parents and the adopted children. However, at her new job, that's not the only heart she's won-the cute, tennis playing Jonathan is definitely flirting with her, and she would love to go out with him. However, she is also dating Junior, a tough Mexican guy who will do anything to protect his heritage, even murder someone else. Esme has to make her choice between Junior and Jonathan. Overall, this was a great, dynamic read packed with action, emotion, and developing relationships and friendships while partying wildly in the most posh areas they've only dreamed of going to before. I absolutely loved this book and would definitely recommend it to everyone!
August 19, 2010
Considering I had very few expectations of this book, I wasn't disappointed. This is vapid, light reading for the beach or a very boring plane flight. All the boys are pretty and all the girls get what they want.
Not a shocker considering the author herself has only experienced nannydom from the point of view of having one. She is a Hollywood rich kid, born and raised. So it is little woder these characters are as underdeveloped as they come. Granted, she tried to give them depth but it felt forced. How the hell does the author expect to write form the point of view of a girl who basically spend most of her life in the Amazon when she herself lived in the lap of luxury?
Oh well. One more down. Don't bother with this one unless you are a fan of MTV's The Hills and such.
Some idiot Amazon reviewer says these were better than the Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants books. Hahahahahahaha... yeah. Ok.
Not a shocker considering the author herself has only experienced nannydom from the point of view of having one. She is a Hollywood rich kid, born and raised. So it is little woder these characters are as underdeveloped as they come. Granted, she tried to give them depth but it felt forced. How the hell does the author expect to write form the point of view of a girl who basically spend most of her life in the Amazon when she herself lived in the lap of luxury?
Oh well. One more down. Don't bother with this one unless you are a fan of MTV's The Hills and such.
Some idiot Amazon reviewer says these were better than the Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants books. Hahahahahahaha... yeah. Ok.
August 31, 2014
I picked Melody Mayer's "The Nannies" as a light read from my local library. I wouldn't say it was the best book I have ever read but it was pretty good. The characters were light and fun with a little bit of sass. Definitely a different book than anything I have read before. Each girl nannies for rich kids and each of the characters live different lives. Read if you like a fun book and want to experience what it is like to nanny for rich families.
November 29, 2007
The author profile of this book tells us she is part of a "fifth-generation Hollywood family" and the book totally belies a lack of knowledge about the real world. Not that it needs to be down to earth, but it was so ridiculous in terms of defining other culture that I got annoyed. Totally light reading, I still read the entire thing, but felt annoyed.
September 30, 2008
The Nannies was about three girls from different worlds. Who knew they would all become nannies and best friends. This book thought me to always take oppurtinities and that drama will come in your life, you just have to learn to live with it. This book really goes into the reality of teen girls, it can teach you a lot.
January 6, 2013
Somehow, at that time, I was very interested with their lives. Lives of those people who witness the 'not-so-glitzy' reality of the Queens and Kings of California and their little princes and princesses. I like how it was told; a bit 'teeny-bopper' but it was fresh and I liked where the characters were headed.
July 17, 2016
Very interesting! This story gives you a peak into lives of the wealthy and famous. The Nannies is just a fun book to read by the pool. With a little Drama and Romance that could make any girl blush, this book has it. Through, there is some adult content, so I recommend keeping it in the 13 and above rage. The plot to this story was just fantastic!
November 21, 2008
"Grab your sunglasses and say hello to The Nannies, a crazy world of Hollywood, backstabbing and palm trees, spoiled kids and private swim lessons. But how hard can a nanny job be?"
this book is soooo good it makes u wanna read more and more !!!
this book is soooo good it makes u wanna read more and more !!!
January 18, 2010
This book was alright. It wasn't thrilling, but it wasn't boring either. It turned me off a bit as I got into it, but it seemed to improve towards the end. I don't know if the end was enough to make me want to read the rest of the series. That's why I only gave it 3 stars.
April 2, 2013
I picked this up a bit by mistake but still went through it. Mayer has a lovely light touch but I found the characters extremely shallow and painted with a very broad brush. Fun, light read but could have been much more.
January 14, 2016
This was a cute book, kind of "sisterhood of the traveling pants"-like. It's was a bit disturbing how grown up these high schoolers were but I guess it's pretty realistic for LA and the time. I wasn't drawn in enough to need to finish the series.
February 12, 2016
This is a trashy romance novel for teens. There are some redeeming parts like Esme's life in the ghetto, but there is way too much sex and swearing in this book. It's a quick read, but as a mom, I certainly wouldn't want my middle or highschooler reading it.
December 9, 2016
Actually pretty good. The beginning wasn't great but it grew on me. The girls can be annoying at times but the book work overall. Might not resonate with teens today though since it was written before apple products took over the work and apps weren't a thing.
March 17, 2008
A short story of three nannies from very different worlds. Not the best book, but entertaining for young adults.
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July 28, 2008It was a good book because you never knew if Kiley would win the contest!
October 19, 2008
I love, love love this book!
December 12, 2008
This book was about as cliche as they come. I can't find a redeeming quality about it....
February 8, 2009
yeah.. the beginning was toally strange.. and the middle was stupid.. but towards the end it got a lot better..but it was an okay book.. don't know if im going to read the next ones though.
March 29, 2009
Really good
April 2, 2009
Do not read unless you are over the age of 18.
April 8, 2009
three girls meet up while working as a nanny in la
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June 1, 2009Cheap knockoff of the AuPairs
July 22, 2009
umm pretty good but.....she needs to work on her dialogue.
January 14, 2010
i own this book y me gusto mucho
February 7, 2010
funny. shallow.
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