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The Manny
Cameron Adams had no idea what to expect when he took a position as a live-in nanny for widower Nathan Meyers. Dealing with three headstrong kids who are used to getting what they want is tough enough, but add that Nathan is smart, sexy and full of surprises to the mix, and Cameron is in way over his head.
Nathan knows that having any sort of relationship with his kid’s new nanny is inappropriate. It doesn’t matter that Cameron is the first man to make him feel anything in years. Cameron is off limits, but the more time Nathan spends with the younger man, the more their attraction to each other grows.
As the men grow closer, they have to decide whether what they have is worth risking Cameron’s job and Nathan’s principles. Neither has ever felt a connection like this before, but both have their own demons to work through before they can be open to the chemistry between them.
Nathan knows that having any sort of relationship with his kid’s new nanny is inappropriate. It doesn’t matter that Cameron is the first man to make him feel anything in years. Cameron is off limits, but the more time Nathan spends with the younger man, the more their attraction to each other grows.
As the men grow closer, they have to decide whether what they have is worth risking Cameron’s job and Nathan’s principles. Neither has ever felt a connection like this before, but both have their own demons to work through before they can be open to the chemistry between them.
172 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 2, 2018
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A.T. Brennan
35 books200 followersA.T. Brennan, a native of Ottawa, Canada, has always had her head in a book and a story to tell. A veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces and current entrepreneur and author, she enjoys spending her days working on her many projects and her nights writing and not getting enough sleep. She currently lives on Canada’s East Coast with her kiddo and cat. She enjoys collecting shoes and exploring the different aspects of romance in her works. She also publishes erotica under the name Mandie Mills.
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April 27, 2018
3.5 Stars!
A sweet, fast, easy read with light drama, playful banter, sexy times, and a swoon-worthy HEA!
A sweet, fast, easy read with light drama, playful banter, sexy times, and a swoon-worthy HEA!
May 19, 2021
My first from A.T. Brennan and what a sweet story it is. Low angst, light with enough hot sexy times.
I liked Cameron and Nathan. Cameron was really dedicated in his chosen field plus he can make kids eat veggies.👏 He was great with Nathan's kids, patient, and understanding given their different ages. Nathan was an absent father but slowly changed how he communicated with his kids with Cameron's gentle reminders. As they slowly got to know each other, Nathan saw how important Cameron was to him and his family. I just wish there was a scene with the kids in the end. All in all, there was a lot of smiling done while I was reading this. 😊
I liked Cameron and Nathan. Cameron was really dedicated in his chosen field plus he can make kids eat veggies.👏 He was great with Nathan's kids, patient, and understanding given their different ages. Nathan was an absent father but slowly changed how he communicated with his kids with Cameron's gentle reminders. As they slowly got to know each other, Nathan saw how important Cameron was to him and his family. I just wish there was a scene with the kids in the end. All in all, there was a lot of smiling done while I was reading this. 😊
March 5, 2018
So much bothered me about this book, but the biggest was how much I dislike Nathan as a father
Maybe it’s just me, and i know he got better as the book went on, but he was still so detached from the kids! There was one morning he stayed in bed, knowing Cameron was so tired, and let Cameron get the kids ready by himself.
Yes his job is a nanny, but other than dinner and the occasional weekend afternoon he isn’t a part of the kids life, even at the end of the book.
And then they adopt a kid, is that the kind of father you want for your child? One that sees them at dinner? He works from home, he could be a part of waking them up getting ready for school, dinner and after dinner activities and bed. He could do fun things on the weekend and not expect Cameron to basically be a single parent.
Ugh. It pissed me off so much i couldn’t get over how this crazy’s involved kids person fell for this guy who doesn’t pay his family any attention, or even Cameron outside one date a week, and after the kids go to bed. How is that any kind of relationship?
Maybe it’s just me, and i know he got better as the book went on, but he was still so detached from the kids! There was one morning he stayed in bed, knowing Cameron was so tired, and let Cameron get the kids ready by himself.
Yes his job is a nanny, but other than dinner and the occasional weekend afternoon he isn’t a part of the kids life, even at the end of the book.
And then they adopt a kid, is that the kind of father you want for your child? One that sees them at dinner? He works from home, he could be a part of waking them up getting ready for school, dinner and after dinner activities and bed. He could do fun things on the weekend and not expect Cameron to basically be a single parent.
Ugh. It pissed me off so much i couldn’t get over how this crazy’s involved kids person fell for this guy who doesn’t pay his family any attention, or even Cameron outside one date a week, and after the kids go to bed. How is that any kind of relationship?
June 28, 2021
3.7 stars
October 15, 2021
I gave this book three stars because I liked the story. I liked both Nathan and Cameron and there wasn’t any unnecessary silliness with a major conflict right before the end.
I couldn’t give it four stars because I wasn’t crazy about the writing style. The prose and the dialogue often felt stilted and awkward. This was my first book by A.T. Brennan and I will certainly check out her other books. I find that sometimes I just have to get used to a writer’s style.
I couldn’t give it four stars because I wasn’t crazy about the writing style. The prose and the dialogue often felt stilted and awkward. This was my first book by A.T. Brennan and I will certainly check out her other books. I find that sometimes I just have to get used to a writer’s style.
March 2, 2018
The Manny
Another great book by A.T. Brennan.
Cameron had been told that to become a teacher he had to be less effeminate, so he gave up on that idea and became a Nanny to Nathan and his 3 children.
The children had been through plenty of nannies and pushed the boundaries with Cameron, but he soon had them behaving, much to Nathan's surprise. Even having them eating fresh veg and fruit, something even he and his late husband couldn't do.
There is sexual chemistry between Cameron and Nathan which surprises Nathan as Cameron is so different to his late husband. After one time together, is it going to be enough or will they become a couple?
Only thing I would say is that it could have had an epilogue to complete their story or does this lead onto book 2?
Another great book by A.T. Brennan.
Cameron had been told that to become a teacher he had to be less effeminate, so he gave up on that idea and became a Nanny to Nathan and his 3 children.
The children had been through plenty of nannies and pushed the boundaries with Cameron, but he soon had them behaving, much to Nathan's surprise. Even having them eating fresh veg and fruit, something even he and his late husband couldn't do.
There is sexual chemistry between Cameron and Nathan which surprises Nathan as Cameron is so different to his late husband. After one time together, is it going to be enough or will they become a couple?
Only thing I would say is that it could have had an epilogue to complete their story or does this lead onto book 2?
March 1, 2018
Cameron is a teacher who can't find a job. After being told he needs to act less effeminate if he wants to teach, he gave up the idea. Having numerous nieces and nephews and working in a daycare has led him to apply for a job as a nanny.
Nathan is the father of three children. His nannies never last long. Him home is sterile, not very kid friendly, and he is definitely an absent father. He lost his partner several years before. Not knowing how to connect to his children, he distanced himself, going days at a time without interacting with them.
Cameron has his hands full trying to wrangle kids who definitely rule their little world. He slowly gains their trust and once he convinces Nathan to share a dinner, things start to improve.
They are attracted to each other and share a kiss (a really good kiss). Both know this won't work in their current situation and try to act as if it never happened. Each almost obsessed with the kiss. Wanting more, but unable to get past the employer/manny relationship.
While not sleeping, Cameron runs into Nathan one night. They share a glass of scotch (really good scotch). This is the beginning of their relationship. Some issues, some family drama, and since it is an A.T. Brennan book, you know there will be sex (really good sex).
I liked this book. No insta love, thoughtful development of characters feelings, good chemistry, and as always a good supporting cast. Overall a make me feel good book.
A thank you to the author for an advance copy of this book.
Nathan is the father of three children. His nannies never last long. Him home is sterile, not very kid friendly, and he is definitely an absent father. He lost his partner several years before. Not knowing how to connect to his children, he distanced himself, going days at a time without interacting with them.
Cameron has his hands full trying to wrangle kids who definitely rule their little world. He slowly gains their trust and once he convinces Nathan to share a dinner, things start to improve.
They are attracted to each other and share a kiss (a really good kiss). Both know this won't work in their current situation and try to act as if it never happened. Each almost obsessed with the kiss. Wanting more, but unable to get past the employer/manny relationship.
While not sleeping, Cameron runs into Nathan one night. They share a glass of scotch (really good scotch). This is the beginning of their relationship. Some issues, some family drama, and since it is an A.T. Brennan book, you know there will be sex (really good sex).
I liked this book. No insta love, thoughtful development of characters feelings, good chemistry, and as always a good supporting cast. Overall a make me feel good book.
A thank you to the author for an advance copy of this book.
March 3, 2018
The Manny
Cute book. Cameron can’t find a job as a teacher so he becomes a Manny to Nathan’s 3 unruly kids. He gets Nathan’s kids to like and listen to him. The relationship between the two men progresses more slowly. They take their time and try to fight their feelings. But in the end they are able to figure it all out. I would have liked to see a like more conflict with the kids and them finding out. But they’re never really told of the relationship during the book. Overall I thought it was pretty good. Defense worth a read if you like single Dad with kids finding someone to love books.
Cute book. Cameron can’t find a job as a teacher so he becomes a Manny to Nathan’s 3 unruly kids. He gets Nathan’s kids to like and listen to him. The relationship between the two men progresses more slowly. They take their time and try to fight their feelings. But in the end they are able to figure it all out. I would have liked to see a like more conflict with the kids and them finding out. But they’re never really told of the relationship during the book. Overall I thought it was pretty good. Defense worth a read if you like single Dad with kids finding someone to love books.
March 20, 2018
This is a short and sweet Manny story. The way I think Manny stories should be handled. Without a lot of extra and unneeded drama and angst. Just a lot of fun and heat. I always enjoy being able to drop into an uncomplicated story and lose myself for a little while and find a HEA in the end. So if you enjoy the manny troupe then give this one a go and you won't be disappointed.
July 7, 2018
2 Stars!
I think the story has potential and I liked it enough to finish reading, but there were a lot of things I really didn't get or like, which I will list now:
I think the story has potential and I liked it enough to finish reading, but there were a lot of things I really didn't get or like, which I will list now:
March 11, 2018
Cameron Adams ist zwar Lehrer, arbeitet jedoch schon eine Weile als Vollzeitnanny. Sein neuer Auftrag führt ihn zu dem Witwer Nathan und seinen drei Kindern. Die drei Kinder stellen Cameron auch sehr schnell auf die Probe und sie versuchen ihn schnell wieder loszuwerden. Doch an Cameron beißen sie sich die Zähne aus und dem jungen Mann gelingt es das Vertrauen der Kinder zu erringen.
Nathan lebt seit dem Tod seines Mannes von den Kindern separiert und interagiert kaum noch mit ihnen. Deswegen braucht er auch einen Nanny, die sich um die Kinder kümmert und auch um den Haushalt. Dass man ihm nun eine männliche Nanny vor die Nase setzt, irritiert Nathan. Doch Cameron ist effektiv und lässt sich nicht verscheuchen. Und er kann auch noch gut kochen. Alles gut? Nicht ganz, denn Nathan entwickelt ein ungesundes und unerwünschtes Interesse an dem jüngeren Mann. Und schon bald kommen Cameron und Nathan an eine Grenze, die sie beide eigentlich nicht überschreiten wollen.
Nathan trauert noch immer um seinen Mann und geht dabei immer mehr auf Distanz zu seinen Kindern, die ihn aber schrecklich vermissen. Es braucht den eloquenten Nathan um die Familie wieder zusammenzubringen und auch um Nathans Interesse am Leben wieder zu erwecken. Cameron sieht in Nathans Verhalten Ähnlichkeiten zu seinem eigenen Vater, dem er es nie recht machen konnte. Und deswegen bemüht er sich umso mehr Vater und Kinder wieder zusammenzubringen.
Diese Geschichte ist sehr nett erzählt und geizt auch nicht mit erotischen Momenten. Allerdings dauert es eine Weile, die Spannung baut sich gut auf und es gibt eben auch noch eine Geschichte zu erzählen. Die Kinder von Nathan sind sehr glaubhaft geschrieben und das Umfeld der Familie ebenfalls. Cameron, wie Nathan haben so ihre Momente. Aber sie sind sehr sympathisch und ich fand es sehr schön ihre Liebesgeschichte zu verfolgen. Die verstohlenen Blicke, flüchtigen Berührungen und Gespräche.
Das war alles sehr stimmig für mich und hat mir sehr gut gefallen. Für das Ende muss ich der Geschichte jedoch einen halben * abziehen. Das war zwar extrem romantisch und auch irgendwie eine logische Konsequenz, aber mir fehlte da ein Epilog bzw. ein stimmiges Ende mit der ganzen Familie.
Nathan lebt seit dem Tod seines Mannes von den Kindern separiert und interagiert kaum noch mit ihnen. Deswegen braucht er auch einen Nanny, die sich um die Kinder kümmert und auch um den Haushalt. Dass man ihm nun eine männliche Nanny vor die Nase setzt, irritiert Nathan. Doch Cameron ist effektiv und lässt sich nicht verscheuchen. Und er kann auch noch gut kochen. Alles gut? Nicht ganz, denn Nathan entwickelt ein ungesundes und unerwünschtes Interesse an dem jüngeren Mann. Und schon bald kommen Cameron und Nathan an eine Grenze, die sie beide eigentlich nicht überschreiten wollen.
Nathan trauert noch immer um seinen Mann und geht dabei immer mehr auf Distanz zu seinen Kindern, die ihn aber schrecklich vermissen. Es braucht den eloquenten Nathan um die Familie wieder zusammenzubringen und auch um Nathans Interesse am Leben wieder zu erwecken. Cameron sieht in Nathans Verhalten Ähnlichkeiten zu seinem eigenen Vater, dem er es nie recht machen konnte. Und deswegen bemüht er sich umso mehr Vater und Kinder wieder zusammenzubringen.
Diese Geschichte ist sehr nett erzählt und geizt auch nicht mit erotischen Momenten. Allerdings dauert es eine Weile, die Spannung baut sich gut auf und es gibt eben auch noch eine Geschichte zu erzählen. Die Kinder von Nathan sind sehr glaubhaft geschrieben und das Umfeld der Familie ebenfalls. Cameron, wie Nathan haben so ihre Momente. Aber sie sind sehr sympathisch und ich fand es sehr schön ihre Liebesgeschichte zu verfolgen. Die verstohlenen Blicke, flüchtigen Berührungen und Gespräche.
Das war alles sehr stimmig für mich und hat mir sehr gut gefallen. Für das Ende muss ich der Geschichte jedoch einen halben * abziehen. Das war zwar extrem romantisch und auch irgendwie eine logische Konsequenz, aber mir fehlte da ein Epilog bzw. ein stimmiges Ende mit der ganzen Familie.
August 31, 2021
Rushed
The pacing at the start was decent - on the slower burn side, totally fine - and then from middle to end the plot just raced ahead and seemed to skip over major events, as if the author had a word count ceiling and needed to cut things to not go over. The agency got an “anonymous” call and fired Cameron without any semblance of investigation, yet Nathan just shrugged it off as “now you’ll get the whole paycheck, they don’t get a cut.” No angry that it happened, no calling them and telling them they were losing a client, demanding the entire story, etc. He had the ability to at least put on a good defensive front, but he didn’t do anything. I was really disappointed. And for all their worry about not talking to the kids until they were secure in the relationship, they jumped right from secret lovers to fiancés and still had to talk to the kids. The nephew’s baby storyline didn’t have a great resolution either. Too many loose ends to have a satisfying HEA.
The pacing at the start was decent - on the slower burn side, totally fine - and then from middle to end the plot just raced ahead and seemed to skip over major events, as if the author had a word count ceiling and needed to cut things to not go over. The agency got an “anonymous” call and fired Cameron without any semblance of investigation, yet Nathan just shrugged it off as “now you’ll get the whole paycheck, they don’t get a cut.” No angry that it happened, no calling them and telling them they were losing a client, demanding the entire story, etc. He had the ability to at least put on a good defensive front, but he didn’t do anything. I was really disappointed. And for all their worry about not talking to the kids until they were secure in the relationship, they jumped right from secret lovers to fiancés and still had to talk to the kids. The nephew’s baby storyline didn’t have a great resolution either. Too many loose ends to have a satisfying HEA.
March 3, 2018
The Manny is a sweet romance. It has its fair share of spice, but the predominant feeling is sweetness. And that's O.K. I don't want every book I read to be riddled with angst and dissension. Sometimes an HEA is reached without ripping someone's heart out and stomping on it.
These are lovely characters. Cameron and Nathan are a beautiful couple, and the children are easy to like.
This break from tension filled dramas is welcome, and I found their HEA to be simple, believable and satisfying.
After reading the Den Boys series, I didn't know the author had this simplicity and sweetness in her. I like it. It shows a diversity that will take her far in her future works.
These are lovely characters. Cameron and Nathan are a beautiful couple, and the children are easy to like.
This break from tension filled dramas is welcome, and I found their HEA to be simple, believable and satisfying.
After reading the Den Boys series, I didn't know the author had this simplicity and sweetness in her. I like it. It shows a diversity that will take her far in her future works.
March 1, 2018
Cameron becomes the many for Nathan & his 3 children.
The children try to push the boundaries with Cameron - he has the patience if a saint.. Nathan doesn't know or see what's going on as he's quite an absentee parent.
It was great to see Nathan & the kids thriving with some attention. The lines between Cameron & Nathan become blurred.. will they, won't they? should they??
There was a little conflict without too much drama. Great story with good character growth. I would have loved to see an epilogue.
* I won an ARC in a Facebook competition.
The children try to push the boundaries with Cameron - he has the patience if a saint.. Nathan doesn't know or see what's going on as he's quite an absentee parent.
It was great to see Nathan & the kids thriving with some attention. The lines between Cameron & Nathan become blurred.. will they, won't they? should they??
There was a little conflict without too much drama. Great story with good character growth. I would have loved to see an epilogue.
* I won an ARC in a Facebook competition.
March 10, 2018
Seriously the father who had to be told by the manny to spend dinner with his own kids is going to adopt another one. Also, why weren't the kids more mad at the fact their father never interacted with them, it was like when Cameron got Nathan to sit down with his kids at dinner that there was a bit of awkwardness there but then they just got along and it was a tad unrealistic. You can't abandon your kids and then have a change of heart and everyone just goes all nicely along with it, it just don't work like that.
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March 28, 2018
Le pongo 3* por el esfuerzo en escribirlo, pero en cuanto a la historia, desarrollo y personajes, 2.5* máximo
La premisa es buena pero lo lleva adelante con una simpleza que aburre, ni te engancha la historia, ni empatizas con los personajes ni pasa nada, una serie de encientros y desencuentros sin sentido porque los precipita mucho y una historia poco aprovechada
Flojo, para pasar el tiempo si te aburres mucho y no tienes nada que leer.... pero nada nada, ni el periódico.
La premisa es buena pero lo lleva adelante con una simpleza que aburre, ni te engancha la historia, ni empatizas con los personajes ni pasa nada, una serie de encientros y desencuentros sin sentido porque los precipita mucho y una historia poco aprovechada
Flojo, para pasar el tiempo si te aburres mucho y no tienes nada que leer.... pero nada nada, ni el periódico.
November 5, 2023
DNF at 70%
I lost interest, but this story is marginally better than All In, which was my previous attempt by this author. For me, it's evident that there has been an evolution because I enjoyed her series, Heroes at Home (released under her new pen name, Willow Dixon).
I lost interest, but this story is marginally better than All In, which was my previous attempt by this author. For me, it's evident that there has been an evolution because I enjoyed her series, Heroes at Home (released under her new pen name, Willow Dixon).
March 3, 2018
Sometimes you need that one story that's going to make you smile most of the way through it. The Manny was cute, sweet, and sexy, without making you want to scream from too much angst. I enjoyed the story and hope to read more like this from A. T. Brennan. I voluntarily read an Advance Reader Copy and this is my honest opinion and review.
March 8, 2018
Awwww I loved it!
It was such a sweet book. Usually when you hear about a parent getting with the nanny or manny it's cause they were cheating, so this was a nice turn of events lol. I love the instant attraction they have, then the slow build up to the relationship. I loved the kids too. I got a bit smiley towards the end...you'll see. Lol.
It was such a sweet book. Usually when you hear about a parent getting with the nanny or manny it's cause they were cheating, so this was a nice turn of events lol. I love the instant attraction they have, then the slow build up to the relationship. I loved the kids too. I got a bit smiley towards the end...you'll see. Lol.
March 12, 2018
Disappointing Ending!
The story was cute and different. The characters were believable. Some of the grammar was off but the story was still enjoyable I would have liked it to end differently. I would like to know how the children felt, the family and the birth of the baby and the sex it kind of just ended and that just sucks!
The story was cute and different. The characters were believable. Some of the grammar was off but the story was still enjoyable I would have liked it to end differently. I would like to know how the children felt, the family and the birth of the baby and the sex it kind of just ended and that just sucks!
May 26, 2018
A nice sweet read. Cameron trying to overcome his disappointment of not finding work in his teaching field, because he did fit the “norm” accepts a Manny position. Nathan a struggling father pours himself into his work to try to get over his husbands death. Together they find love passion and Cameron through love shows them how to be a family again.
July 6, 2018
This followed the predictable course that most manny stories do. I've read worse ones, but I've definitely read better. The whole hooking up and then backing off thing happening multiple times before they get their act together was annoying. The relationship developed rather fast. The ending was highly predictable on all counts.
April 20, 2020
Awesome Manny story....
Oh I really really love a good Manny story.... this did not disappoint. Widower, Nathan needed yet another nanny.... he ended up with a gorgeous Manny instead, Cameron. They were perfect. Tiptoed around each other, were explosive sexually when they finally gave in to it. Loved it....
Oh I really really love a good Manny story.... this did not disappoint. Widower, Nathan needed yet another nanny.... he ended up with a gorgeous Manny instead, Cameron. They were perfect. Tiptoed around each other, were explosive sexually when they finally gave in to it. Loved it....
April 19, 2018
Excellent!
This author and story takes the reader thru all stages of having a nanny. First, the client had never had a !ale nanny before. Then they became fwb. Then lovers. And finally a hea!
This author and story takes the reader thru all stages of having a nanny. First, the client had never had a !ale nanny before. Then they became fwb. Then lovers. And finally a hea!
October 1, 2018
Overall I enjoyed parts of the book. I loved the kids and the hospital toy part. Made me say awe plenty of times. Other times I was mad at Nathan the guy could be a jerk. Together they were adorable.
November 6, 2018
2.5/3 stars
Is this incomplete? Talking about plotholes man! This started as a good story but then... I kept asking "okay now what? What happened next? Did the kids ever found out? Did they told them?" So many questions and ZERO ANSWERS! NOT AMUSED!
Is this incomplete? Talking about plotholes man! This started as a good story but then... I kept asking "okay now what? What happened next? Did the kids ever found out? Did they told them?" So many questions and ZERO ANSWERS! NOT AMUSED!
March 20, 2019
Nice enough story.
Just too much sex and not enough moment between the MC. Nathan is a shit father and it's not aknowledged. Also the kids aren't really part of the story.
It's all easy peasy in the end.
Just too much sex and not enough moment between the MC. Nathan is a shit father and it's not aknowledged. Also the kids aren't really part of the story.
It's all easy peasy in the end.
July 11, 2019
Loved it!
This was my first book by A.T. Brennan and it definitely won't be my last. It drew me in from the very first page and I couldn't put it down. I absolutely loved Cameron and Nathan and I didn't want their story to end. Loved it!
This was my first book by A.T. Brennan and it definitely won't be my last. It drew me in from the very first page and I couldn't put it down. I absolutely loved Cameron and Nathan and I didn't want their story to end. Loved it!
March 4, 2018
The Manny
This was a very sweet story with no angst. The kids in the story didn’t overwhelm the overall story even though they easily could.
This was a very sweet story with no angst. The kids in the story didn’t overwhelm the overall story even though they easily could.
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