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Stolen by an Alien #5.5
The [Alien] Nanny for Christmas
Hi. I’m Gwen. I’m a single mom to two growing boys—and now I’m the brand new owner of an alien whose greatest wish in life is to become a live-in nanny.
It’s been kind of a weird day.
I wholeheartedly recommend adding an alien to your household though. He cooks, he cleans—and the kids love him. But three things you should know if you’re going to keep a seven-foot-tall alien in your basement?
You might want to invest in flameproof cookware.
He will think of you as his planet’s equivalent of a princess.
And my alien is totally stealing my underwear.
**This is a sweet Standalone Novella. Note: Explicit language and adult scenes are contained in this book.
***Heads up for readers of the Stolen series: this is an interconnected standalone, so hop in and have some fun “Ha!” moments with me!
It’s been kind of a weird day.
I wholeheartedly recommend adding an alien to your household though. He cooks, he cleans—and the kids love him. But three things you should know if you’re going to keep a seven-foot-tall alien in your basement?
You might want to invest in flameproof cookware.
He will think of you as his planet’s equivalent of a princess.
And my alien is totally stealing my underwear.
**This is a sweet Standalone Novella. Note: Explicit language and adult scenes are contained in this book.
***Heads up for readers of the Stolen series: this is an interconnected standalone, so hop in and have some fun “Ha!” moments with me!
142 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 9, 2018
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November 11, 2023
Dear Santa,
This Christmas, I’m asking for a tall, buff alien, who will take care of my kids, clean my house and pick his teeth with the bones of my enemies.
Luv From,
Kristina
This was an adorable and hilarious fish out of water story of an alien who finds a place in a single mother’s household. It’s delightful, charming and heartwarming, if a bit loose on detail. I think perhaps had I read some of the rest of this series I may have had more info on this race of care taker aliens, as it was, I did have to suspend my disbelief a lot and be ok with many unanswered questions. But the dialogue and cuteness offset those issues and overall this was a good little Christmas story.
This Christmas, I’m asking for a tall, buff alien, who will take care of my kids, clean my house and pick his teeth with the bones of my enemies.
Luv From,
Kristina
This was an adorable and hilarious fish out of water story of an alien who finds a place in a single mother’s household. It’s delightful, charming and heartwarming, if a bit loose on detail. I think perhaps had I read some of the rest of this series I may have had more info on this race of care taker aliens, as it was, I did have to suspend my disbelief a lot and be ok with many unanswered questions. But the dialogue and cuteness offset those issues and overall this was a good little Christmas story.
January 4, 2020
4.5 stars
I don't even have words for how freaking cute this novella was. I honestly felt super skeptical because I didn't think I'd be into alien romance as a subgenre (this was my first... unless you count weird fanfics I read as a kid), and yeah, I mean, the description of Mitteeku with his scales and spikes and all — well, I wasn't swooning over the visual, but that really doesn't matter because he is so precious and an absolute treasure!
I seriously don't remember the last book that made me laugh out loud this much. Whether it's Mitteeku's struggles with translations and adapting to human life, or his bewilderment at the toddler's "bloodthirst" RE: stuffed animals, or the fact that THE BABY STARTS TO MIMIC HIS GROWLS?? I'm giggling just thinking back on it.
So, if you're open to alien romance, and looking for a hilarious and sweet Christmas novella, I highly recommend this one. I had such a fun time reading it and I can 100% see myself picking up more of Amanda Milo's works in the very near future. Thank you to Sionna for recommending this one to me! ♥♥
I don't even have words for how freaking cute this novella was. I honestly felt super skeptical because I didn't think I'd be into alien romance as a subgenre (this was my first... unless you count weird fanfics I read as a kid), and yeah, I mean, the description of Mitteeku with his scales and spikes and all — well, I wasn't swooning over the visual, but that really doesn't matter because he is so precious and an absolute treasure!
I seriously don't remember the last book that made me laugh out loud this much. Whether it's Mitteeku's struggles with translations and adapting to human life, or his bewilderment at the toddler's "bloodthirst" RE: stuffed animals, or the fact that THE BABY STARTS TO MIMIC HIS GROWLS?? I'm giggling just thinking back on it.
So, if you're open to alien romance, and looking for a hilarious and sweet Christmas novella, I highly recommend this one. I had such a fun time reading it and I can 100% see myself picking up more of Amanda Milo's works in the very near future. Thank you to Sionna for recommending this one to me! ♥♥
June 19, 2023
This was adorable as shit and all of my friends here know I will die for a gentle-hearted-giant-beast-in-the-sheets-kinda-monster-man WITH A TAIL THAT HE HOLDS IN HIS HANDS.
RTC maybe after I do a reread because this is so fucking cute. Recommend recommend recommend.
RTC maybe after I do a reread because this is so fucking cute. Recommend recommend recommend.
November 2, 2022
A fluffy and funny alien holiday treat. You have to suspend some disbelief at how quickly the h accepts an alien in her yard and as a nanny, but this book was filled with sweetness and light. The kids are cute, the relationship is slowly developed with no angst, and there’s just enough romance with a touch of steam. Lots of great details and cultural differences like the H and the toddler growling, how he cooks their food, and when the H gets protective. The epilogue does jump ahead a bit and has them in their HEA, safe and happy as a family. Written in first person, dual POV. No ow/om drama (h’s ex isn’t in the picture), h is not a virgin and H is a virgin, pull-out method.
December 22, 2018
4 sweet and smiling stars
This sweet little treat is all kinds of adorable! If you have read any of Amanda Milo's alien romances, you will be familiar with this alien world, but this story can also be read as a stand-alone.
Imagine if Mary Poppins showed up at your door, but she was a giant red alien with horns and a tail...Completely OTT, but with this story it not only works, but is funny, heartwarming, and a bit sexy.
90% of what makes this story so delightful to me is Mitteeku, the alien MC. He is my catnip; sweet, caring, funny, strong, and completely devoted to heroine (and her children). As with author Milo's other aliens, Mitteeku is a loving nurturer who is exquisitely gentle and unfailingly kind. His interactions with the heroine's children are by turns funny and touching.
This story sells for 99c; I read it via KU, but it was such a sweet comfort read that I bought myself a copy to re-read.
Recommend
This sweet little treat is all kinds of adorable! If you have read any of Amanda Milo's alien romances, you will be familiar with this alien world, but this story can also be read as a stand-alone.
Imagine if Mary Poppins showed up at your door, but she was a giant red alien with horns and a tail...Completely OTT, but with this story it not only works, but is funny, heartwarming, and a bit sexy.
90% of what makes this story so delightful to me is Mitteeku, the alien MC. He is my catnip; sweet, caring, funny, strong, and completely devoted to heroine (and her children). As with author Milo's other aliens, Mitteeku is a loving nurturer who is exquisitely gentle and unfailingly kind. His interactions with the heroine's children are by turns funny and touching.
This story sells for 99c; I read it via KU, but it was such a sweet comfort read that I bought myself a copy to re-read.
Recommend
December 10, 2021
Not sure if this is a 2.5 or 3 star read. Was okay. Entertained me a bit.
February 21, 2019
It was funny. I was late to work.
December 8, 2020
This was such a fun alien romance!!
This is my second book that I have read by Amanda Milo, and I really love how sweet and cute her alien heroes are! I love how caring our alien hero was in this one, and how he truly grew to love this family. I also loved the funny alien one-liners and humor!
My only gripe would be that this honestly has nothing to do with Christmas! I love this book and totally recommend it, but only maybe less than 10 pages at the end revolve around Christmas. That honestly let me down a little bit, because I was excepting more Christmas. But I still LOVED this cute and sweet story!
This is my second book that I have read by Amanda Milo, and I really love how sweet and cute her alien heroes are! I love how caring our alien hero was in this one, and how he truly grew to love this family. I also loved the funny alien one-liners and humor!
My only gripe would be that this honestly has nothing to do with Christmas! I love this book and totally recommend it, but only maybe less than 10 pages at the end revolve around Christmas. That honestly let me down a little bit, because I was excepting more Christmas. But I still LOVED this cute and sweet story!
December 16, 2019
I take his hand. "My room?" I ask him tenderly.
Mitteeku drops his gaze to me. "No. I want to experience the wonder of you under all of the lights from the tree as they bathe us like hundreds of sparkling sprites."
He catches me by my waist and pins me on the couch-and the Christmas tree lights cast pretty colors all over him; they do sort of look like what I'd imagine sparkling sprites to be.
He growls in my ear. "This Santa can keep his Nice list-I like you Naughty."
"Me?" I slide my hand down his torso. "Naughty?" I cup his massive bulge and give him a squeeze. "Whatever did I do to earn a spot on the Naughty list?"
His gaze is searing. He palms my butt through my short hot-elf skirt. (Oh yes. It totally matches the panties.) "This is not nice. What is this garment if not to drive a male berserk?"
This was a short, funny, fluffy little story. It was just what I was in the mood for, mindlessly entertaining, and semi-holiday-themed. Though, not nearly as "Christmas-y" as the title would have you believe. I very much dislike reading any series out of order, but I wasn't concerned in this case. Honestly, I picked this up because of the title and, you know, because it's almost Christmas. So, I wasn't worried about losing the plot because I hadn't read the previous books. And really, I don't think I missed out on anything from reading out of order, anyway. Maybe some about how and why these alien guys are on earth, but I enjoyed it all the same. This was my first book by this author, and it made me chuckle and kept me interested enough that I'd be interested in trying out some more.
I'm staring down at my heaped plate, working through this, when Austin drops his beloved toy to the floor. Absently, I use my tail to pick it up.
Austin emits a highly excited squeal.
Still using my tail, I give it back to him.
He shrieks in delight.
Austin is easy to awe; any movement of my tail manages it-and now he excitedly slips into a subsection of language that Christopher can decipher, but one that my translator can make no sense of.
I can surmise the meaning of this vocalization from Austin though. I nod to him. "You are very welcome."
I return my gaze to my food when, out of the corner of my eye, I see the small stuffed toy take yet another life-ending leap off the tray of the seat that is designed to hold Austin's body hostage.
Austin points down at his dispassionately murdered companion and gasps. "Oh NO!"
I raise a browplate at him. "Didn't you just push your stuffed pet off your hostage-chair?"
Austin's face transforms-not to an expression of guilt, but mirth-and he giggles. The lack of shame for his appalling actions is apparent.
"That was mildly disturbing," I inform him, and he laughs harder, pointing with more vigor to his toy.
Against my better judgement, my tail circles the stuffed creature to return it to him, and Austin's excitement reaches a decibel level that is causing my ears to ring. I point two fingers at him. "Shh, now. Use your inside-spaceship voice, please."
Christopher snorts, choking on his food, and I glance at him in question.
"Nothing, man," Christopher says as he snickers and coughs. His thin chest shakes as he seems to struggle to both breathe and laugh. "That was funny and you weren't even trying to be."
"Hmm," I respond, and turn my attention back to his younger sibling, whose face still appears so innocent that I would never suspect him of harboring nefarious intentions. If I hadn't seen him shove his friend to his untimely end with my own eyes, I'd never have believed it. After all, this is the same stuffed companion that Austin insisted he have with him at all times today. Of all his menagerie, this was his prized pet.
But now just look what's happened to him.
The moment Austin has his friend back, he does not hesitate: without so much as a look of remorse, he swiftly shoves his dear playfellow off the edge of his hostage-chair.
"Your behavior is worrying," I inform him, and the tiny human laughs in my face.
My attention is focused on him until an alluring scent touches my nose, and when a feminine laugh caresses my ears, I glance over and find Gwen.
She stands in the doorway-hands over her mouth, unsuccessfully muffling her laughter, her eyes alight and dancing.
~
I float home. The implications of Mitteeku returning the same level of interest for me that I feel for him opens up all kinds of possibilities.
Yet despite the current of excitement zipping through me, I chicken out in the driveway. I sit in the car, staring at the house until I see two not-human eyes reflecting back at me through a spread in the blinds.
Well, that's creepy.
But he is an alien. Some concessions must be made.
As I gather my purse and the groceries and the hardware store purchase from the seat next to me, Mitteeku gets antsy and the front door opens a crack, and smoke curls out onto the porch.
Or, as a certain alien's translator knows it, the vestibule.
Shaking my head, I make my way to him, smiling at the absurdity of the circumstances-but being really grateful for them. I've missed having a partner-a good one, and I can't imagine a better one than Mitteeku.
He's amazing with the kids, he's great with me-he's better than their biological dad was-to them, and to me.
Mitteeku and I are going to be a thing.
~
I would rend the subpar sire in so many pieces, there wouldn't be enough if him left to burn.
As Christopher is fond of saying: NOPE. No, I'd never be able to stand by. And judging by the way Gwen reacts when I consume bones, I believe it's safe to assume that it would cause her some distress if I destroyed her former male in the manner with which I desire to destroy him.
Gwen's hand covers my cheek. "Mitteeku?"
"Hmmm?"
"You're smoking on me. Are you okay?"
I focus on the way she's nibbling her pretty lip. And I don't squander this moment: I finally have her permission and the opportunity to lean in and nibble it myself. So I do.
Against her lips, I explain, "I won't be able to remain rational about this topic if you go further. I haven't had the opportunity to test how possessive I feel over you until just now. The answer is 'I will immolate the rival that looks upon my Gwen.'"
Breath gushes from Gwen's nose, puffing onto my lips. It's almost a snort.
"But only after I shred them and break their bones," I confess, using the utmost care as I continue to show her lips affection with the same teeth I would kill men with in order to keep her as mine alone. I suck her bottom lip between mine and trace it with my tongue.
Gwen collapses pliantly underneath me, her hands furrowing into the spines atop my head, and her fingers find the sensitive spike bases behind my ears. It's a struggle not to crush her with my weight; her touch on me feels good enough I could sink into her just like this and stay here forever.
Her hands feel so good that I mimic her, drawing her body up enough I can slide my arms under her, slide my hands where I want them. "This mane," I growl, fisting her mass of fine silk. I crush my mouth over hers.
Her skin against my scales feels good, and I want more of this, I want to possess her from the inside out. I want to pound myself inside her until we're both satisfied, and this aching need for her abates enough for me to think.
At least, I hope it abates a little. We have younglings to raise. Even with her permission to share her body, I still can't just mount her in the kitchen whenever she gets near me.
I groan, regretting that I even considered the possibility. This is an image that will haunt me now when we are together as a family in the kitchen. Tevek.
Mitteeku drops his gaze to me. "No. I want to experience the wonder of you under all of the lights from the tree as they bathe us like hundreds of sparkling sprites."
He catches me by my waist and pins me on the couch-and the Christmas tree lights cast pretty colors all over him; they do sort of look like what I'd imagine sparkling sprites to be.
He growls in my ear. "This Santa can keep his Nice list-I like you Naughty."
"Me?" I slide my hand down his torso. "Naughty?" I cup his massive bulge and give him a squeeze. "Whatever did I do to earn a spot on the Naughty list?"
His gaze is searing. He palms my butt through my short hot-elf skirt. (Oh yes. It totally matches the panties.) "This is not nice. What is this garment if not to drive a male berserk?"
This was a short, funny, fluffy little story. It was just what I was in the mood for, mindlessly entertaining, and semi-holiday-themed. Though, not nearly as "Christmas-y" as the title would have you believe. I very much dislike reading any series out of order, but I wasn't concerned in this case. Honestly, I picked this up because of the title and, you know, because it's almost Christmas. So, I wasn't worried about losing the plot because I hadn't read the previous books. And really, I don't think I missed out on anything from reading out of order, anyway. Maybe some about how and why these alien guys are on earth, but I enjoyed it all the same. This was my first book by this author, and it made me chuckle and kept me interested enough that I'd be interested in trying out some more.
I'm staring down at my heaped plate, working through this, when Austin drops his beloved toy to the floor. Absently, I use my tail to pick it up.
Austin emits a highly excited squeal.
Still using my tail, I give it back to him.
He shrieks in delight.
Austin is easy to awe; any movement of my tail manages it-and now he excitedly slips into a subsection of language that Christopher can decipher, but one that my translator can make no sense of.
I can surmise the meaning of this vocalization from Austin though. I nod to him. "You are very welcome."
I return my gaze to my food when, out of the corner of my eye, I see the small stuffed toy take yet another life-ending leap off the tray of the seat that is designed to hold Austin's body hostage.
Austin points down at his dispassionately murdered companion and gasps. "Oh NO!"
I raise a browplate at him. "Didn't you just push your stuffed pet off your hostage-chair?"
Austin's face transforms-not to an expression of guilt, but mirth-and he giggles. The lack of shame for his appalling actions is apparent.
"That was mildly disturbing," I inform him, and he laughs harder, pointing with more vigor to his toy.
Against my better judgement, my tail circles the stuffed creature to return it to him, and Austin's excitement reaches a decibel level that is causing my ears to ring. I point two fingers at him. "Shh, now. Use your inside-spaceship voice, please."
Christopher snorts, choking on his food, and I glance at him in question.
"Nothing, man," Christopher says as he snickers and coughs. His thin chest shakes as he seems to struggle to both breathe and laugh. "That was funny and you weren't even trying to be."
"Hmm," I respond, and turn my attention back to his younger sibling, whose face still appears so innocent that I would never suspect him of harboring nefarious intentions. If I hadn't seen him shove his friend to his untimely end with my own eyes, I'd never have believed it. After all, this is the same stuffed companion that Austin insisted he have with him at all times today. Of all his menagerie, this was his prized pet.
But now just look what's happened to him.
The moment Austin has his friend back, he does not hesitate: without so much as a look of remorse, he swiftly shoves his dear playfellow off the edge of his hostage-chair.
"Your behavior is worrying," I inform him, and the tiny human laughs in my face.
My attention is focused on him until an alluring scent touches my nose, and when a feminine laugh caresses my ears, I glance over and find Gwen.
She stands in the doorway-hands over her mouth, unsuccessfully muffling her laughter, her eyes alight and dancing.
~
I float home. The implications of Mitteeku returning the same level of interest for me that I feel for him opens up all kinds of possibilities.
Yet despite the current of excitement zipping through me, I chicken out in the driveway. I sit in the car, staring at the house until I see two not-human eyes reflecting back at me through a spread in the blinds.
Well, that's creepy.
But he is an alien. Some concessions must be made.
As I gather my purse and the groceries and the hardware store purchase from the seat next to me, Mitteeku gets antsy and the front door opens a crack, and smoke curls out onto the porch.
Or, as a certain alien's translator knows it, the vestibule.
Shaking my head, I make my way to him, smiling at the absurdity of the circumstances-but being really grateful for them. I've missed having a partner-a good one, and I can't imagine a better one than Mitteeku.
He's amazing with the kids, he's great with me-he's better than their biological dad was-to them, and to me.
Mitteeku and I are going to be a thing.
~
I would rend the subpar sire in so many pieces, there wouldn't be enough if him left to burn.
As Christopher is fond of saying: NOPE. No, I'd never be able to stand by. And judging by the way Gwen reacts when I consume bones, I believe it's safe to assume that it would cause her some distress if I destroyed her former male in the manner with which I desire to destroy him.
Gwen's hand covers my cheek. "Mitteeku?"
"Hmmm?"
"You're smoking on me. Are you okay?"
I focus on the way she's nibbling her pretty lip. And I don't squander this moment: I finally have her permission and the opportunity to lean in and nibble it myself. So I do.
Against her lips, I explain, "I won't be able to remain rational about this topic if you go further. I haven't had the opportunity to test how possessive I feel over you until just now. The answer is 'I will immolate the rival that looks upon my Gwen.'"
Breath gushes from Gwen's nose, puffing onto my lips. It's almost a snort.
"But only after I shred them and break their bones," I confess, using the utmost care as I continue to show her lips affection with the same teeth I would kill men with in order to keep her as mine alone. I suck her bottom lip between mine and trace it with my tongue.
Gwen collapses pliantly underneath me, her hands furrowing into the spines atop my head, and her fingers find the sensitive spike bases behind my ears. It's a struggle not to crush her with my weight; her touch on me feels good enough I could sink into her just like this and stay here forever.
Her hands feel so good that I mimic her, drawing her body up enough I can slide my arms under her, slide my hands where I want them. "This mane," I growl, fisting her mass of fine silk. I crush my mouth over hers.
Her skin against my scales feels good, and I want more of this, I want to possess her from the inside out. I want to pound myself inside her until we're both satisfied, and this aching need for her abates enough for me to think.
At least, I hope it abates a little. We have younglings to raise. Even with her permission to share her body, I still can't just mount her in the kitchen whenever she gets near me.
I groan, regretting that I even considered the possibility. This is an image that will haunt me now when we are together as a family in the kitchen. Tevek.
October 18, 2020
If you haven’t read the Stolen by an Alien series, don’t worry this cute Christmas novella is the perfect standalone for the holiday season. If you have read Amanda Milo and this series before than prepare yourself, it’s another rakhii romance! In The (Alien) Nanny for Christmas we have one very sexy alien, one harassed single mum and two adorable kids we then give them a mix. Need I say more?
This book and my Christmas chocolate have two things in common: one they were beautifully sweet, two: I devoured them in one sitting. This is such an easy book to sit down and read, it was funny and a little but sexy but with that element of family and new beginnings that make Christmas books that extra bit heart warming. If you are after something quick and fun to read, and want an introduction to one of my favourite alien species – the rakhii – then I recommend you give this book a go.
This book and my Christmas chocolate have two things in common: one they were beautifully sweet, two: I devoured them in one sitting. This is such an easy book to sit down and read, it was funny and a little but sexy but with that element of family and new beginnings that make Christmas books that extra bit heart warming. If you are after something quick and fun to read, and want an introduction to one of my favourite alien species – the rakhii – then I recommend you give this book a go.
December 1, 2021
Re-read 2021:
Deciding to read this for the THIRD TIME I ended up buying the book. It is charming, funny, and always makes me want to re-read the series... even if I remember how not-sweet the rest of the series is. But it is a fun little seasonal book and I look forward to making this a yearly read.
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Let me first say that I randomly found this book on Amazon while on a different book's page while thinking about what to read because I couldn't find what I was craving. Then I saw this, went 'WTF?', read the synopsis, and immediately my mood changed and all I wanted to read was this gem. Seriously, that cover... I absolutely love it. Someone make me cookies!
I should mention that yes, this is #6 in the series, but I read it before reading anything else in the series and pretty much understood everything. Not much is mentioned about the previous books in this one. I do wish I knew why he was in front of her house... I might have missed that though. So, feel free to read this as a standalone and as your fun Christmas book for the year.
Back to my review---
I did not think too deeply while reading this book. Guys with scales and tails and horns really aren't going to do it for me -- oh and I forgot the quills on his back! Like, we are talking full alien here. BUT, I had fun.
For a novella, I think this book is a pretty slow burn. Yes, she is attracted to him right off (how??), but the novella takes place over... 3ish months I think. Honestly, the children fall in love with Mitteeku faster than she does. And yes, I'm a huge sucker for male nanny books and books with kids in it. I was a goner before I even started this.
More than the romance between the characters this book seemed to focus more on the humor aspects of Mitteeku trying to adjust to human life and the humans trying to accommodate him. It makes the romance seem even more subtle to me, which I really enjoyed. OH and we get to see them raise her children together and see how great of a team they are. LOVE. But, the humor is forefront -- hah omg the scenes with Mitteeku and the baby... and the growling I just can't. I seriously was busting up reading this book.
Like I said previously, this book takes place over 3 months, so we get Halloween, Thanksgiving, and end on Christmas (with an epilogue a few months later). So, Christmas isn't a HUGE part of the book, but significant enough that I would still count this as a fun Christmas book to read this year.
And should you read this? If you are looking for humor, are willing to believe someone would love and be in a relationship with a very alien looking male, like male nanny stories, and/or want something for the holidays, you should read this one.
No regrets! In fact, I've already gone back and read books 1 and 2.
Deciding to read this for the THIRD TIME I ended up buying the book. It is charming, funny, and always makes me want to re-read the series... even if I remember how not-sweet the rest of the series is. But it is a fun little seasonal book and I look forward to making this a yearly read.
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Let me first say that I randomly found this book on Amazon while on a different book's page while thinking about what to read because I couldn't find what I was craving. Then I saw this, went 'WTF?', read the synopsis, and immediately my mood changed and all I wanted to read was this gem. Seriously, that cover... I absolutely love it. Someone make me cookies!
I should mention that yes, this is #6 in the series, but I read it before reading anything else in the series and pretty much understood everything. Not much is mentioned about the previous books in this one. I do wish I knew why he was in front of her house... I might have missed that though. So, feel free to read this as a standalone and as your fun Christmas book for the year.
Back to my review---
I did not think too deeply while reading this book. Guys with scales and tails and horns really aren't going to do it for me -- oh and I forgot the quills on his back! Like, we are talking full alien here. BUT, I had fun.
For a novella, I think this book is a pretty slow burn. Yes, she is attracted to him right off (how??), but the novella takes place over... 3ish months I think. Honestly, the children fall in love with Mitteeku faster than she does. And yes, I'm a huge sucker for male nanny books and books with kids in it. I was a goner before I even started this.
More than the romance between the characters this book seemed to focus more on the humor aspects of Mitteeku trying to adjust to human life and the humans trying to accommodate him. It makes the romance seem even more subtle to me, which I really enjoyed. OH and we get to see them raise her children together and see how great of a team they are. LOVE. But, the humor is forefront -- hah omg the scenes with Mitteeku and the baby... and the growling I just can't. I seriously was busting up reading this book.
Like I said previously, this book takes place over 3 months, so we get Halloween, Thanksgiving, and end on Christmas (with an epilogue a few months later). So, Christmas isn't a HUGE part of the book, but significant enough that I would still count this as a fun Christmas book to read this year.
And should you read this? If you are looking for humor, are willing to believe someone would love and be in a relationship with a very alien looking male, like male nanny stories, and/or want something for the holidays, you should read this one.
No regrets! In fact, I've already gone back and read books 1 and 2.
December 13, 2021
The (Alien) Nanny for Christmas had its pretty funny moments. We are introduced to Gwen and her alien Mitteeku. Well, not necessarily her alien in the beginning but he was randomly outside her house. Which does seem pretty convenient in my eyes.
Gwen is kind of up to her ears in dog shit. Life is chaotic and her boss isn't being reasonable. Honestly, he was an asshole and I think she should have quit right then and there. So, she's pretty much desperate for a babysitter.
Enter Mitteeku. Now he was adorable in the beginning. I mean he was so careful and in awe of a little butterfly. Then so distraught that it was dying. I'm also very glad that he got two experience two great holidays - Halloween and Christmas. He was also very protective over Gwen's kids, and it was hilarious that he wanted to bring them the bones of their bullies.
Then again, anyone was better than Gwen's stupid ex who just left her all alone. Stupid douche. As for the romance, I'm happy that it didn't just take off after knowing each other. They took their time, and everything escalated in the right way.
In the end, I'm very happy that they are all living happily away from Gwen's ex.
Gwen is kind of up to her ears in dog shit. Life is chaotic and her boss isn't being reasonable. Honestly, he was an asshole and I think she should have quit right then and there. So, she's pretty much desperate for a babysitter.
Enter Mitteeku. Now he was adorable in the beginning. I mean he was so careful and in awe of a little butterfly. Then so distraught that it was dying. I'm also very glad that he got two experience two great holidays - Halloween and Christmas. He was also very protective over Gwen's kids, and it was hilarious that he wanted to bring them the bones of their bullies.
Then again, anyone was better than Gwen's stupid ex who just left her all alone. Stupid douche. As for the romance, I'm happy that it didn't just take off after knowing each other. They took their time, and everything escalated in the right way.
In the end, I'm very happy that they are all living happily away from Gwen's ex.
May 24, 2023
4.5 stars. This was ridiculously cute and heartwarming. I’d like a gentle, caretaker alien for Christmas too, please.
December 17, 2023
Like an ugly Christmas sweater this novella defies a standard rating system. It’s a meandering, cozy alien romance dressed in absurdly cute holiday gift wrap. 🎁🎄}:D
November 24, 2020
OMG, this one was so stinking cute! I found myself laughing so much while reading and liked how Mitteeku fit in and while so different was the same too. I'm glad that Gwen took a chance on Mitteeku, first to help with the kids and running the house and later as a lover. I love the happy ending they all are on their way too!
December 22, 2024
Well this was freaking adorable. I feel like my life won't be complete until a 7ft, red, scaled, horned alien turns up on my doorstep and looks after my children and worships the ground I walk upon🤣
#lifegoals
#lifegoals
April 20, 2022
BASIC FACTS:
Pages: 142
My rating: 4
Genre: NOT RH, Contemporary Alien Romance
Themes: Aliens, Single Mom, Nanny needed
Protagonist Ages: no age mentioned for the Alien and the Woman, Kids are 14 Month and around 12
Pacing: slow
Plot Rating: 3
This is a cute little story about a single mom, who tries to make ends meet, so that her sons and she have an okay life. But she works in retail and is in need of a babysitter or daycare, who will look after her youngest kid. And at the beginning of the story the babysitter quit and if she doesn’t show up at work, she will be fired.
In this situation she finds an Alien in her backyard. And he is willing to help out and look after her boys. And he is a really sweet and good babysitter.
Gone stop here, because saying more is spoiling the story.
It was a cute and fast read, the kind of book I really needed today and I didn’t know I needed. I recommend it when you need a sweet pick me up!
The Characters: Names and descriptions of the persons
December 8, 2021
This was such a cute adorable short read. I’d say it doesn’t quite fit in with the series as the other books are more serious and dangerous. I loved the storyline and the easy acceptance by Gwen and her boys to a red scaled alien with a bladed tail 😉. Considering the length of the book it was very well written and very engaging. I’d be happy if my very own Rakhii showed up willing to cook clean and watch my children. To Mitteeku Gwen is his own gryfyla and as the other books show gryfyla are treated like queens. Mitteeku is such a sweet answer generous man, I mean he literally has a meltdown when he’s told a butterfly is dying lol. If you love hot fire breathing alien men devoted to their mates look no further!
2021 ReRead
I remember this book being sweet and delicious and it absolutely is that and more. Mitteeku may be a fire breathing scaled alien but damn is he a softie especially when it comes to the heroine and her kids. It’s oddly satisfying and absolutely hilarious when he gets protective of them. The story is quick but it packs a cute punch right to the feels. It’s not necessarily as holiday based as the cover let’s on but two holidays do come and go quick but still allowing Mitteeku to show off his skills on charring things. 🤣 While there’s no insta love there’s definitely attraction on both sides from the start. Gwen and even her children unequivocally accept Mitteeku after seeing him lose his shit over rescuing a butterfly. It’s impossible not to love this story and want more. As someone who has read the series this novella stems from, I can honestly say the tones are so vastly different from the rest it’s not even funny. There’s sadly not enough time for anything more than simple plot points but it worked for the story and the characters. This is an absolutely adorable read and I’ll probably continue to read it every season just because.
2021 ReRead
I remember this book being sweet and delicious and it absolutely is that and more. Mitteeku may be a fire breathing scaled alien but damn is he a softie especially when it comes to the heroine and her kids. It’s oddly satisfying and absolutely hilarious when he gets protective of them. The story is quick but it packs a cute punch right to the feels. It’s not necessarily as holiday based as the cover let’s on but two holidays do come and go quick but still allowing Mitteeku to show off his skills on charring things. 🤣 While there’s no insta love there’s definitely attraction on both sides from the start. Gwen and even her children unequivocally accept Mitteeku after seeing him lose his shit over rescuing a butterfly. It’s impossible not to love this story and want more. As someone who has read the series this novella stems from, I can honestly say the tones are so vastly different from the rest it’s not even funny. There’s sadly not enough time for anything more than simple plot points but it worked for the story and the characters. This is an absolutely adorable read and I’ll probably continue to read it every season just because.
December 28, 2021
I mainly wanted to read this because (1) I totally love Holiday Novellas and (2) I kept hearing about it on Youtube. I expected this to be a little weird, but it wasn't at all. It was actually very ADORABLE and sweet. I love the humor and the language barrier found in these types of stories. How the Alien takes everything that is said literally, and how they speak is so humorous. A good holiday find!
August 13, 2023
Superduper cute holiday novella.
April 14, 2019
Mitteeku and Gwen! Okay, we haven't met either of them before, but Gwen is a supremely frazzled mom who's teetering on the edge of desperation and Mitteeku is one of the lovable, cuddly, sometimes fire-breathing Rakhii who have a GIANT soft spot for children.
That soft spot is right next to the one he has for Gwen. As we've come to learn, Rakhii go all protective and cuddly when they find their special someone. And Gwen? She's Mitteeku's special. I mean, sure, it takes time before they reach the special point, but it's there. It's THERE.
Buuuuut...an alien on earth isn't all that easy to keep hidden. Especially when he gets all growly if either of his charges are threatened. Needless to say, shenanigans ensue. And sexy times. And some DIY home repair.
MAN, these aliens are fun.
-Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal
That soft spot is right next to the one he has for Gwen. As we've come to learn, Rakhii go all protective and cuddly when they find their special someone. And Gwen? She's Mitteeku's special. I mean, sure, it takes time before they reach the special point, but it's there. It's THERE.
Buuuuut...an alien on earth isn't all that easy to keep hidden. Especially when he gets all growly if either of his charges are threatened. Needless to say, shenanigans ensue. And sexy times. And some DIY home repair.
MAN, these aliens are fun.
-Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal
December 20, 2021
Another sweet Amanda Milo story! It’s a lot of fun to read.
December 12, 2022
Sooooo cuuuuutteeee!
But I’m greedy and wanted more, would’ve loved to see them settling down and the birth of the babies!
But I’m greedy and wanted more, would’ve loved to see them settling down and the birth of the babies!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 22, 2021
I bought the Ebook as soon as I saw the Email of it being released.
No.Joke.
When it comes to Amanda’s Books, I immediately buy them no questions asked.
I Give this Book a 4-4.5/5 Star Rating, Listing as 4
*Updated Review with Audiobook Book Review (at bottom).
Formats Read: Ebook & Audiobook
I’m never disappointed with her books, I crave this series like no other, heck even day dream it. That’s how much I love this world and its characters.
This was so CUTE!
I loved it!
I was a bit worried at the end, not gonna lie.
But what happens is exactly what you hope for, with a grin worthy HEA!
I also loved the additional info at the end, can’t wait for BETH to get her Audiobook!
HEA(?): Yes!
Relationship Type: MF
Heat: 3.5-4/5
Romance: 4-4.5-5/5
Pacing: Mid-Mid Fast
Drama: 2.5/5
Suspense: 3-3.5/5
Audiobook Review:
Overall: 4.5/5, Listing as 5.
Story: 4-4.5/5
Performance: 4-4.5/5
Narrator: Nick Cracknell
Love the narration of this book, it made me love this book even more to be honest. It’s such a great palate cleanser!
No.Joke.
When it comes to Amanda’s Books, I immediately buy them no questions asked.
I Give this Book a 4-4.5/5 Star Rating, Listing as 4
*Updated Review with Audiobook Book Review (at bottom).
Formats Read: Ebook & Audiobook
I’m never disappointed with her books, I crave this series like no other, heck even day dream it. That’s how much I love this world and its characters.
This was so CUTE!
I loved it!
I was a bit worried at the end, not gonna lie.
But what happens is exactly what you hope for, with a grin worthy HEA!
I also loved the additional info at the end, can’t wait for BETH to get her Audiobook!
HEA(?): Yes!
Relationship Type: MF
Heat: 3.5-4/5
Romance: 4-4.5-5/5
Pacing: Mid-Mid Fast
Drama: 2.5/5
Suspense: 3-3.5/5
Audiobook Review:
Overall: 4.5/5, Listing as 5.
Story: 4-4.5/5
Performance: 4-4.5/5
Narrator: Nick Cracknell
Love the narration of this book, it made me love this book even more to be honest. It’s such a great palate cleanser!
December 7, 2020
Who wouldn't want a nanny that can cook without using any appliances AND entertain the baby at the same time? Bonus points for the super-hot attractiveness, protective but encouraging behavior!
Gwen slowly falls in love with Mitteeku but her kids fall in love with him immediately, especially the 14 mos old Austin. Chris, the almost teenager, thinks having an alien as a nanny is cool instead of weird. Dinner the first day of Mitteeku living with them sets the guys on a hilarious journey of meshing human and rakhii culture melding.
I enjoyed this little novella.
Gwen slowly falls in love with Mitteeku but her kids fall in love with him immediately, especially the 14 mos old Austin. Chris, the almost teenager, thinks having an alien as a nanny is cool instead of weird. Dinner the first day of Mitteeku living with them sets the guys on a hilarious journey of meshing human and rakhii culture melding.
I enjoyed this little novella.
June 1, 2020
Rating: 4 stars
I don’t usually read m/f alien stories, but a friend recommended it, so I gave it a try. I must say I really enjoyed it. I loved all the characters. Other than the fact that he was a seven-foot alien Mitteeku was perfect mate material. Loved both of the children in the story. Especially Austin and how he loved to emulate Mitteeku. All in all, a funny feel good read that I found very entertaining. (Now I’m going to have to go down the rabbit hole and read the remainder of the series. Luckily it’s on KU)
I don’t usually read m/f alien stories, but a friend recommended it, so I gave it a try. I must say I really enjoyed it. I loved all the characters. Other than the fact that he was a seven-foot alien Mitteeku was perfect mate material. Loved both of the children in the story. Especially Austin and how he loved to emulate Mitteeku. All in all, a funny feel good read that I found very entertaining. (Now I’m going to have to go down the rabbit hole and read the remainder of the series. Luckily it’s on KU)
December 28, 2018
If you haven't read the Stolen by an Alien series, don't worry this cute Christmas novella is the perfect standalone for the holiday season. If you have read Amanda Milo and this series before than prepare yourself, it's another rakhii romance! In The (Alien) Nanny for Christmas we have one very sexy alien, one harassed single mum and two adorable kids we then give them a mix. Need I say more?This book and my Christmas chocolate have two things in common: one they were beautifully sweet, two: I devoured them in one sitting. This is such an easy book to sit down and read, it was funny and a little but sexy but with that element of family and new beginnings that make Christmas books that extra bit heart warming. If you are after something quick and fun to read, and want an introduction to one of my favourite alien species - the rakhii - then I recommend you give this book a go.
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February 6, 2019
Fun short read
I enjoyed this one. No it wasn't full of drama. It's a bit of a fluff piece, but despite all that, I thoroughly enjoyed this. I loved the dynamic between the new nanny and the kids. Both the kids shined here. Yes, I know it's not why we read, but it really brought this story and this family to life. This isn't a real Christmas story either, so it can be read all year long.
I enjoyed this one. No it wasn't full of drama. It's a bit of a fluff piece, but despite all that, I thoroughly enjoyed this. I loved the dynamic between the new nanny and the kids. Both the kids shined here. Yes, I know it's not why we read, but it really brought this story and this family to life. This isn't a real Christmas story either, so it can be read all year long.
June 13, 2019
There is nothing Amanda Milo writes that isn’t good reading. She brings so much heart and humor to each story they literally are addictive. I’m a sucker for a man that adores his lady and I’m totally gone if he looses his soul to kids as well. Loved it, my only gripe is each story leaves me hunnnggry for more.
January 11, 2019
Ridiculous but fun short story. Who leaves their kids with someone they just met and an alien to boot? but you know from the title pretty much to expect silliness. Mitteeku was sweetly written and totally clueless. This writer does great with character driven works.
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