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Mr. Vega
Mr. Vega
I didn't want this woman to be my nanny. She had no experience and a failed art career. What did she know about rearing children? She was my late wife's choice and I didn't too much care for the woman and she didn't care for me either.
Until all hell broke loose and the nanny was the only one my son could turn to. The only one we could rely on. She kept us going and then she wanted to leave too.
Not a damn chance.
I didn't want this woman to be my nanny. She had no experience and a failed art career. What did she know about rearing children? She was my late wife's choice and I didn't too much care for the woman and she didn't care for me either.
Until all hell broke loose and the nanny was the only one my son could turn to. The only one we could rely on. She kept us going and then she wanted to leave too.
Not a damn chance.
Faith
There could never be anything between me and Mr. Vega. He was the father of the boy in my charge. I was his nanny. Nothing more and nothing less.
The lines needed to be clear between him and me, but a nagging feeling told me, he would keep them blurred.
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Note: This is a standalone book, but it does have cameos from other series.
270 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 25, 2019
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Xyla Turner
85 books714 followersXyla Turner was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. She has always been a writer, even as a teenager, she wrote short stories and essays that won awards and nation-wide competitions. Xyla is an avid reader of romance novels and a sucker for sassy females and dominant males. She is a lifelong learner, High School Vice-Principal and a pretty good Auntie. Outside of reading, Xyla likes to spend time with her family and friends, experiment with dangerous adventures and travel. She writes different genres, but her favorite is romance.
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January 25, 2021
To my surprise, I really enjoyed this story....Initially, Mr. Vega was a complete A-hole....but, throughout the story he captured my heart with making a earnest effort to understand a lot of things that he had no clue about with regard to various cultures. The complete star of the show was Casey, who was Logan Vega's son....Casey stole my heart...he was funny throughout the story. This was a wonderful story with great narration.
July 19, 2023
This was so mature. I've never read such mature romances before, and I can't say I hated it. I love the heroine. She had a strong head on her shoulder, and the hero was also great.
July 28, 2019
I waited and waited and waited for this book. I was so darn impatient that I got on my own nerves. Then it dropped and I couldn’t wait to start reading. Let me tell you it was worth every agonizing minute I waited. Mr. Sexy Vega was one hot ticket. At first he was not my favorite person, but once I got to know him better and see what he was going through, he grew on me like moss on a tree.
Faith was a strong character and I loved how she just didn’t jump right in bed with him. She made him wait, but she also battled herself over the self-imposed guilt. I was happy that the entire Vega klan sought help via therapy. Too many times people try to fix their issues alone and it never works.
The Island flair from Faith’s mother was just what the book needed. Not too overbearing, but enough that you knew she was nothing to be played with.
This was a refreshing look at a grieving widow and child. The author also included Faith in the grieving process, because even as the care taker she experienced a great loss.
The HEA was sweet and I look forward to seeing if this family makes an appearance in future books like previous characters did in this one. I enjoyed seeing what the old gang of senators and their wives were up to, as well as the bikers from the Lady Guardians series. Very cute.
Faith was a strong character and I loved how she just didn’t jump right in bed with him. She made him wait, but she also battled herself over the self-imposed guilt. I was happy that the entire Vega klan sought help via therapy. Too many times people try to fix their issues alone and it never works.
The Island flair from Faith’s mother was just what the book needed. Not too overbearing, but enough that you knew she was nothing to be played with.
This was a refreshing look at a grieving widow and child. The author also included Faith in the grieving process, because even as the care taker she experienced a great loss.
The HEA was sweet and I look forward to seeing if this family makes an appearance in future books like previous characters did in this one. I enjoyed seeing what the old gang of senators and their wives were up to, as well as the bikers from the Lady Guardians series. Very cute.
October 20, 2024
one of the very verrrry few books that I could enjoy despite the hero having loved (and still does) his deceased wife
he LOVED and ADORED her from the start of the book to the end
but he's written in such a way that, after his wife dies, not ONCE is his wife ever "more than" the h for him
the h is written in such a way that, although very vulnerable, she's strong and takes no crap from him whatsoever
had this not been the case, there was no way I would've enjoyed their story
the h is part of their family for 2 years as a nanny to their son
she builds a rapport with the wife and son during this time
she's not a sleep-in
from the outset the Hxh cant stand each other
he's an arrogant stick-up-his-ass kind of man and she's a struggling artist - total opposites
he's settled with his family and his job and she's floundering around, very much lost and unsettled
they steer clear of each other because they both disapprove of each other
there is no romantic or sexual connection between them while the wife is alive
then the wife dies and everyone is grieving, including the h
he's an entitled domineering ass and she, in her own quiet, withdrawn way never lets him forget it
she's polite, distant and unforgiving although she loves his son as if he were her own
he's a hot head and lashes out with thoughtless words when things don't go his way but this heroine doesn't give an inch
not because she's being coy or acting hard to get
they simply do not gel at all
the only way they connect is where they're both grieving the loss of his wife
and they both love his son
apart from that:
she struggles with finding her path in life
he struggles to manage his and his son's lives
and apart from THAT:
he's demanding, domineering and territorial of her even when they're nothing to each other except employer and employee, the woman who loves his son
she frustrates him no end because he cant control her at all (I took great pleasure in watching this alpha meet his match)
then things change and they become aware of each other in "that" way - he's ready to move on from his wife with the h way before she's ready for such a commitment
even when she's really down on her luck, miserable, sad, lonely, she somehow maintains that distance between them
she's no doormat
the ow's presence is felt throughout the book
she literally chose this h for for him
I was mostly okay with it because the H is the one who does all the chasing and the begging; he's the needy one
he's the one who always gives in first
if not for his POV I doubt I would feel the same
he LOVED and ADORED her from the start of the book to the end
but he's written in such a way that, after his wife dies, not ONCE is his wife ever "more than" the h for him
the h is written in such a way that, although very vulnerable, she's strong and takes no crap from him whatsoever
had this not been the case, there was no way I would've enjoyed their story
the h is part of their family for 2 years as a nanny to their son
she builds a rapport with the wife and son during this time
she's not a sleep-in
from the outset the Hxh cant stand each other
he's an arrogant stick-up-his-ass kind of man and she's a struggling artist - total opposites
he's settled with his family and his job and she's floundering around, very much lost and unsettled
they steer clear of each other because they both disapprove of each other
there is no romantic or sexual connection between them while the wife is alive
then the wife dies and everyone is grieving, including the h
he's an entitled domineering ass and she, in her own quiet, withdrawn way never lets him forget it
she's polite, distant and unforgiving although she loves his son as if he were her own
he's a hot head and lashes out with thoughtless words when things don't go his way but this heroine doesn't give an inch
not because she's being coy or acting hard to get
they simply do not gel at all
the only way they connect is where they're both grieving the loss of his wife
and they both love his son
apart from that:
she struggles with finding her path in life
he struggles to manage his and his son's lives
and apart from THAT:
he's demanding, domineering and territorial of her even when they're nothing to each other except employer and employee, the woman who loves his son
she frustrates him no end because he cant control her at all (I took great pleasure in watching this alpha meet his match)
then things change and they become aware of each other in "that" way - he's ready to move on from his wife with the h way before she's ready for such a commitment
even when she's really down on her luck, miserable, sad, lonely, she somehow maintains that distance between them
she's no doormat
the ow's presence is felt throughout the book
she literally chose this h for for him
I was mostly okay with it because the H is the one who does all the chasing and the begging; he's the needy one
he's the one who always gives in first
if not for his POV I doubt I would feel the same
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 4, 2019
Meh
The story line was good, but as with a lot of this author’s books, you have to reread sections in order to figure out what the author is trying to say. I usually don’t factor that too much in my ratings unless it’s ridiculous but this is becoming a deterrent to reading more from Ms. Turner.
The story line was good, but as with a lot of this author’s books, you have to reread sections in order to figure out what the author is trying to say. I usually don’t factor that too much in my ratings unless it’s ridiculous but this is becoming a deterrent to reading more from Ms. Turner.
dnf
October 26, 2020Audio 4 Stars
Story dnf @23%
Story dnf @23%
December 6, 2021
3⭐️⭐️⭐️
Style: Multicultural Romance (IR)
Story: 3/5
Enjoyment: 3/5
Dark Level: 2/5
Sexual Level: GOOD
Triggers: Yes
Violence: No
Male: Grumpy & Sexy
Series: book 1
Pages: 230
Audio: GOOD (f/m)
Kindle Unlimited: Yes
STORY:
This was very emotional. I like the way the author took you on a journey with the characters and when they hurt you hurt. The first half of the book reminds me of the movie Beaches and that movie is a tear jerker. There were a lot of hot and cold moments between the characters. Mr. Vega gave me whip lash, however, his stages of grief were the cause at times except the beginning of the story, he was just rude to be rude. Faith, mmm, liked her but the things that came out her mouth. A few things/comments had my brows lifted with a side eye at the author. However, I do have to remember these are fictional characters
SEXUAL CHEMISTRY:
Their chemistry was a slow burn it wasn’t bad, but still likable.
SECONDARY CHARACTERS:
I really enjoyed the relationship between Casey and Faith. Casey is Logan’s son. I also enjoyed Casey as well and what his character brought to the story.
OVERALL:
Emotional read, frustrating as well, but still likable.
✰✰TRIGGERS: emotional trigger with death and dealing with lost.
****I don’t equate these stories to real life. It’s about personal taste and what you would or want to tolerate with the books you read. I know we all have different opinions and preferences with what we read. I based my book reviews on my preferences and what I like, and while these preferences may not be the same for others, I hope this review was still helpful.
Style: Multicultural Romance (IR)
Story: 3/5
Enjoyment: 3/5
Dark Level: 2/5
Sexual Level: GOOD
Triggers: Yes
Violence: No
Male: Grumpy & Sexy
Series: book 1
Pages: 230
Audio: GOOD (f/m)
Kindle Unlimited: Yes
STORY:
This was very emotional. I like the way the author took you on a journey with the characters and when they hurt you hurt. The first half of the book reminds me of the movie Beaches and that movie is a tear jerker. There were a lot of hot and cold moments between the characters. Mr. Vega gave me whip lash, however, his stages of grief were the cause at times except the beginning of the story, he was just rude to be rude. Faith, mmm, liked her but the things that came out her mouth. A few things/comments had my brows lifted with a side eye at the author. However, I do have to remember these are fictional characters
SEXUAL CHEMISTRY:
Their chemistry was a slow burn it wasn’t bad, but still likable.
SECONDARY CHARACTERS:
I really enjoyed the relationship between Casey and Faith. Casey is Logan’s son. I also enjoyed Casey as well and what his character brought to the story.
OVERALL:
Emotional read, frustrating as well, but still likable.
✰✰TRIGGERS: emotional trigger with death and dealing with lost.
****I don’t equate these stories to real life. It’s about personal taste and what you would or want to tolerate with the books you read. I know we all have different opinions and preferences with what we read. I based my book reviews on my preferences and what I like, and while these preferences may not be the same for others, I hope this review was still helpful.
July 9, 2021
Honey, honey, honey.... Mr. Vega, Mr. Vega, Mr. Vega. It just wasn't my cup of tea. He calls her Honey, she calls him Mr. Vega. 5 year old kid is acting like 50.
December 28, 2021
Xyla Turner just earned a new fan. One of my favorite things about reading is discovering characters from all different backgrounds and Xyla gave us not only a strong female heroine but a strong black female heroine. Too often authors make a character with a certain type of background too stereotypical, but I didn't find that with her interpretation of Faith.
Faith Jacobs is 28 years old and has been trying to make a career out of her art for years, but it still isn't where she needs it to be to make a living out of it. Her mother convinces her to try and become a nanny to have a steady income while still being able to pursue her art. At her first interview she immediately loves Mrs. Vega the mother of 5-year-old Casey but Mr. Vega is another story. He completely shuts down her art without even seeing it and is beyond crass with Faith. She believes there is no way that she will land this job, but she does and thus begins the story...
Mr. Vega is a grieving widow and having to take care of his son on his own at a time like this would be impossible but having Faith helps. It helps his son, but it also helps him because without her meals, her stubborn nature, and the unbelievable strength she has he has no idea how he would be making it through each day. As the days turn to weeks and eventually months Mr. Vega starts to notice more than just Faith as a Nanny, but he doesn't believe she feels the same way.
Faith & Mr. Vega are constantly at each other's throats but beneath that tension and heartache there are feelings brewing, real feelings. Not a rebound for Mr. Vega and not a way for Faith to skirt her responsibilities but feelings that while inconvenient at a time like this are still powerful. As this family and their Nanny work through the struggles of loss, life and love the boundaries are blurred and soon they are becoming a family of three but not without their struggles.
Let's talk about this narration because both Mari and Troy Duran were phenomenal! I've listened to several Troy Duran narrations, and he is one of my favorite narrators with his deep growls that you can practically feel in your toes. This was my first narration by Mari though, and she blew me out of the water. I want to devour every narration she has ever put out there.
Mr. Vega was a much more powerful story than I was expecting but I loved it, nonetheless. Loving someone and then losing them is almost impossible to come back from with the help of Faith that is exactly what Mr. Vega and Casey were able to do. The only complaint I had was that I didn't want this book to end. I am still not ready to say goodbye to the Vega family but as stories do, they end, and we must move on to the next.
Faith Jacobs is 28 years old and has been trying to make a career out of her art for years, but it still isn't where she needs it to be to make a living out of it. Her mother convinces her to try and become a nanny to have a steady income while still being able to pursue her art. At her first interview she immediately loves Mrs. Vega the mother of 5-year-old Casey but Mr. Vega is another story. He completely shuts down her art without even seeing it and is beyond crass with Faith. She believes there is no way that she will land this job, but she does and thus begins the story...
Mr. Vega is a grieving widow and having to take care of his son on his own at a time like this would be impossible but having Faith helps. It helps his son, but it also helps him because without her meals, her stubborn nature, and the unbelievable strength she has he has no idea how he would be making it through each day. As the days turn to weeks and eventually months Mr. Vega starts to notice more than just Faith as a Nanny, but he doesn't believe she feels the same way.
Faith & Mr. Vega are constantly at each other's throats but beneath that tension and heartache there are feelings brewing, real feelings. Not a rebound for Mr. Vega and not a way for Faith to skirt her responsibilities but feelings that while inconvenient at a time like this are still powerful. As this family and their Nanny work through the struggles of loss, life and love the boundaries are blurred and soon they are becoming a family of three but not without their struggles.
Let's talk about this narration because both Mari and Troy Duran were phenomenal! I've listened to several Troy Duran narrations, and he is one of my favorite narrators with his deep growls that you can practically feel in your toes. This was my first narration by Mari though, and she blew me out of the water. I want to devour every narration she has ever put out there.
Mr. Vega was a much more powerful story than I was expecting but I loved it, nonetheless. Loving someone and then losing them is almost impossible to come back from with the help of Faith that is exactly what Mr. Vega and Casey were able to do. The only complaint I had was that I didn't want this book to end. I am still not ready to say goodbye to the Vega family but as stories do, they end, and we must move on to the next.
January 10, 2021
I think that this book attempted to do a lot within one, single story, and by the end I was a bit underwhelmed.
I enjoyed the romance for the most part, but the passage of time made it hard to stay invested. I usually don’t like time jumps, but I think that one time jump at the beginning could have saved all of the small skips in time that we got instead. By the end of the book, years had passed, but those years didn’t feel nearly fleshed out enough. They felt rushed, and like I was missing something as a reader.
However, I did enjoy the dynamic between the hero, heroine, and the hero’s son! The heroine, Faith, is Caribbean American (her family is from Trinidad) and it was cute to read about Logan (hero) wanting to learn more about her culture. The family aspect was really strong in this one, and was really sweet and heartwarming. The story also deals with grief due to death of a spouse.
Overall, it was fine. I’ll definitely read more from this author!
I enjoyed the romance for the most part, but the passage of time made it hard to stay invested. I usually don’t like time jumps, but I think that one time jump at the beginning could have saved all of the small skips in time that we got instead. By the end of the book, years had passed, but those years didn’t feel nearly fleshed out enough. They felt rushed, and like I was missing something as a reader.
However, I did enjoy the dynamic between the hero, heroine, and the hero’s son! The heroine, Faith, is Caribbean American (her family is from Trinidad) and it was cute to read about Logan (hero) wanting to learn more about her culture. The family aspect was really strong in this one, and was really sweet and heartwarming. The story also deals with grief due to death of a spouse.
Overall, it was fine. I’ll definitely read more from this author!
August 1, 2019
Reviewed at Lost In A Book
This is my first book by Xyla Turner. The cover intrigued me, but what really pulled me to pick it up and read it was a snippet I read on Facebook about a Super Mario haircut.
That being said, I really should spend more time reading the synopsis because I feel like I let myself down on this one. Maybe I deserve the 3 star rating and not the book. Not sure.
Mr. Vega's wife is dead (not a spoiler, it's in the synopsis). Is this an issue? Yes and No.
If she was already gone when the story started, my view might be a little different. I'm not sure. I'm just really conflicted.
I feel the need to explain myself. I have a personal bias. A "til death do us part" issue.
I know myself. I am a selfish person. I am a petty person. I have a jealous streak that makes me greener than Kermit the Frog. I am not noble. And I very well may have abandonment issues.
Therefore, if I happen to die before my husband, I am not going to grant him permission to love again or screw again or anything again. And I'm definitely not gonna spew some BS about him deserving happiness after I'm gone. When I go, he should spend the rest of his life taking care of our kids and pining away in despair for me.
Needless to say, I felt some MAJOR betrayal, that the dead wife obviously did not.
I tried to get past this. I really, really did.
If you take that part away, I liked the story. It was good. No over the top crazy. Just two people falling in love and trying to figure it out. I like Logan and I like Faith. And I feel like if their circumstances were a little bit different, I would've enjoyed this more.
It's MY issue. Not the book's issue.
But because of MY issue, I had so much inner turmoil while reading this.
If you remove my bias, 4 Stars.
And the only reason for that is because there were a lot of editing errors that really distracted me and some of the dialogue seemed out of place.
You know, I'm kind of mad at myself right now because I'm wondering if other people are really that noble about their spouses when they die. I just can't process it. In my mind saying "He/She would want you to be happy and move on" is just what people tell you to make you feel better about what you're doing.
If you are a better human than I am, then you should definitely give this a try. But if you're petty and jealous and a little psycho, like me, approach with caution.
July 26, 2019
Whew!!
I stalked Amazon and my phone waiting for my notification that this book was live. It was absolutely worth the wait. This story touched many elements that was very refreshing to see while reading. This book is a must read and and excellent example of being a blended family.
I stalked Amazon and my phone waiting for my notification that this book was live. It was absolutely worth the wait. This story touched many elements that was very refreshing to see while reading. This book is a must read and and excellent example of being a blended family.
December 15, 2021
All You Need Is A Little Faith
I actually enjoyed this story. It was a slow burn and I liked the fact that the main couple didn't get together until 2 years after the main character's wife's death.
Gail Vega hires an inexperienced Nanny by the name of Faith. Logan Vega was against this decision because he thought of Faith as a failed artist who lacks the experience necessary to help raise and take care of their 5 year old son. Little did they know Gail was working on a Masterplan.
After a few months of working with the Vega Tribe; Faith began to notice changes in Gail. When she would ask Gail about it; Gail just brushed it off as nothing. Gail was dying and she had a plan in motion to ensure that her son Casey and husband Logan were well taken care of.
Unbeknownst to Logan and Faith; Gail had already found the woman she knew would love her son and husband the way she did. This information was not known to anyone but Casey. During Gail's last days of life she explains to Casey that he and his father will be alright and well taken care of by Ms. Jacobs (Faith); after all that's why she hired her.
It took some time. Alot if grieving, counseling, self reflection but eventually Logan and Faith were able to come together. It took Faith a little longer to come around because she felt like she was betraying Gail whom she loved.
Once Casey confided in his father what his mother told him, Logan understood that Gail was giving him her blessings to be with Faith. The biggest obstacle Logan faced was getting Faith onboard and admitting her feelings for him.
Casey was a sweetheart. He had a task to complete but couldn't do it until Logan and Faith got their act together. When the couple finally, Finally reached their HEA; Casey presented them with a letter he received from his mother Gail right before she passed away (years ago). The letter was to be given to his father (Logan) after me proposed to Faith and in the letter both Logan and Faith see that Gail already gave her blessings because Faith was who she picked out to take care of her Vega men.
I actually enjoyed this story. It was a slow burn and I liked the fact that the main couple didn't get together until 2 years after the main character's wife's death.
Gail Vega hires an inexperienced Nanny by the name of Faith. Logan Vega was against this decision because he thought of Faith as a failed artist who lacks the experience necessary to help raise and take care of their 5 year old son. Little did they know Gail was working on a Masterplan.
After a few months of working with the Vega Tribe; Faith began to notice changes in Gail. When she would ask Gail about it; Gail just brushed it off as nothing. Gail was dying and she had a plan in motion to ensure that her son Casey and husband Logan were well taken care of.
Unbeknownst to Logan and Faith; Gail had already found the woman she knew would love her son and husband the way she did. This information was not known to anyone but Casey. During Gail's last days of life she explains to Casey that he and his father will be alright and well taken care of by Ms. Jacobs (Faith); after all that's why she hired her.
It took some time. Alot if grieving, counseling, self reflection but eventually Logan and Faith were able to come together. It took Faith a little longer to come around because she felt like she was betraying Gail whom she loved.
Once Casey confided in his father what his mother told him, Logan understood that Gail was giving him her blessings to be with Faith. The biggest obstacle Logan faced was getting Faith onboard and admitting her feelings for him.
Casey was a sweetheart. He had a task to complete but couldn't do it until Logan and Faith got their act together. When the couple finally, Finally reached their HEA; Casey presented them with a letter he received from his mother Gail right before she passed away (years ago). The letter was to be given to his father (Logan) after me proposed to Faith and in the letter both Logan and Faith see that Gail already gave her blessings because Faith was who she picked out to take care of her Vega men.
July 30, 2019
I enjoyed this book! Parts were incredibly emotional, heart-warming, and of course, F*CKING HOT. All the main characters were delightful. Faith: An aimless art graduate who still lives with her mother. She's smart, kind, and loyal to her nanny job and her family (mom and Vegas). Logan: Bit of an asshole, who's grieving after the loss of his lovely wife. He's intense and stormy, which is always great in a hero. Little Casey: The most adorable child ever! Faith's Mother: Old school Trini realness. She sees through all bullshit. She's tough, hardworking, and a great example for her daughters.
The concept was tight enough: Family hires nanny, mother dies and husband falls for nanny. Luckily, all of this is spaced out over the course of 4 years, so the reader doesn't feel icked out. Turner does an excellent job with the timeline (something I still struggle with in my own writing). Time passes without the reader noticing.
I enjoyed how Turner bridges the gap between Faith's Caribbean culture and Mr. Vega's white culture. There were laughable moments when a very confused Logan asks dumb questions, but Faith is patient and he's very serious about learning from her. Turner also includes real-life issues about her setting. Brooklyn ISN'T for black folks any longer and she takes the time to thoughtfully address that. She also writes about real working-class people, who take pride in their work.
One thing that bothered me: POV of sex scenes. Nearly all of them are from the perspective of Mr. Vega. There were points in the story when I wanted to know how Faith experienced these encounters. Instead, they're mentioned briefly from her POV in the following chapter, and only in terms of how guilty she feels.
Overall, solid story!
The concept was tight enough: Family hires nanny, mother dies and husband falls for nanny. Luckily, all of this is spaced out over the course of 4 years, so the reader doesn't feel icked out. Turner does an excellent job with the timeline (something I still struggle with in my own writing). Time passes without the reader noticing.
I enjoyed how Turner bridges the gap between Faith's Caribbean culture and Mr. Vega's white culture. There were laughable moments when a very confused Logan asks dumb questions, but Faith is patient and he's very serious about learning from her. Turner also includes real-life issues about her setting. Brooklyn ISN'T for black folks any longer and she takes the time to thoughtfully address that. She also writes about real working-class people, who take pride in their work.
One thing that bothered me: POV of sex scenes. Nearly all of them are from the perspective of Mr. Vega. There were points in the story when I wanted to know how Faith experienced these encounters. Instead, they're mentioned briefly from her POV in the following chapter, and only in terms of how guilty she feels.
Overall, solid story!
August 17, 2020
It was meh, I enjoyed the banter between Faith and the little boy under her care but nothing else really. The writing was okay, there were some parts that didn’t flow naturally and were kinda confusing. It just felt jumpy and all over the place, that might’ve been one of the reasons I didn’t love the book.
I think in general my expectations for this book was low because of the dying wife( she seemed sweet though) and the asshole husband( hated him from the jump because of his tendency to poke at Faiths insecurity about her supposed failure at being an artist). I also thought Faith was not that likeable, she came off as immature and just WHINY!
Another thing that ticked me off was the way the authors separated Africans Americans from Trinidadians. To me, it come off as problematic because of the underlying implication that African Americans are inferior to Trinidadians due to their cultural differences. The author could’ve uplifted Trinidadian culture without the need to compare it to African American culture.
Overall, I just couldn’t get behind the whole storyline of the dying wife picking her husbands future wife for him. Just not my cup of tea.
I think in general my expectations for this book was low because of the dying wife( she seemed sweet though) and the asshole husband( hated him from the jump because of his tendency to poke at Faiths insecurity about her supposed failure at being an artist). I also thought Faith was not that likeable, she came off as immature and just WHINY!
Another thing that ticked me off was the way the authors separated Africans Americans from Trinidadians. To me, it come off as problematic because of the underlying implication that African Americans are inferior to Trinidadians due to their cultural differences. The author could’ve uplifted Trinidadian culture without the need to compare it to African American culture.
Overall, I just couldn’t get behind the whole storyline of the dying wife picking her husbands future wife for him. Just not my cup of tea.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 1, 2019
Loved this book.
This is a Slow Burn Romance.
And the heroine is the 2nd best. He LOVED his wife.
But what he shares with the heroine was beautiful to watch. Loved their slow burn romance.
Loved the kid Casey. He was so sweet.
This is a Slow Burn Romance.
And the heroine is the 2nd best. He LOVED his wife.
But what he shares with the heroine was beautiful to watch. Loved their slow burn romance.
Loved the kid Casey. He was so sweet.
February 12, 2021
I liked the writing style and the mature and strong female h, she had a good head on her and I like the questions and battles she was dealing with. The writer did a good job showing human struggles and that its healthy to ask and get help.
The transition to rs could have been slightly better, out of nowhere we get a 'honey' thrown in and its made to believe the male h is ready to move forward with her.
It were the little things that could have been better. I think the theme didnt really appeal to me. Did like the interracial aspect of the book.
The transition to rs could have been slightly better, out of nowhere we get a 'honey' thrown in and its made to believe the male h is ready to move forward with her.
It were the little things that could have been better. I think the theme didnt really appeal to me. Did like the interracial aspect of the book.
March 8, 2022
4 Stars / 3 Steam Fans
CW: Grief, Death of a Parent, Therapy, Childhood Grief, Anxiety
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CW: Grief, Death of a Parent, Therapy, Childhood Grief, Anxiety
Video review available in Week 7: Feb 13 – Feb 19, 2022, total weekly book reviews on Steph's Romance Book Talk Patreon.
For other bookish content, check out my YouTube Channel: Steph's Romance Book Talk.
August 19, 2019
4.5 Stars for this bwwm workplace age gap romance
August 30, 2019
Enjoyed!
I really enjoyed this storyline very much. I loved Casey he was to cute, I loved the fact that characters from your other books was included.
I really enjoyed this storyline very much. I loved Casey he was to cute, I loved the fact that characters from your other books was included.
August 28, 2022
I really enjoyed this audiobook. I loved the way the topic of race and culture was explored and depicted. Faith is such an amazing heroine. She is strong and bold and doesn't back down. She doesn't need saving. She was just plain amazing. Logan took a bit of warming up for me. But by the end I loved him too.
Faith is a nanny for the Vega family. Tragic circumstances leave Mr. Vega a single dad. The family they create thru the heartbreak is just lovely.
My only real issue is how time lapsed in the story. There were moments were I thought it had maybe been a week or two, but then they said it was a year later. So it moved rather quickly. But overall a great read.
Faith is a nanny for the Vega family. Tragic circumstances leave Mr. Vega a single dad. The family they create thru the heartbreak is just lovely.
My only real issue is how time lapsed in the story. There were moments were I thought it had maybe been a week or two, but then they said it was a year later. So it moved rather quickly. But overall a great read.
March 4, 2021
I love stories where the kids help the parent fall in love again instead of being mean. I also liked the fact that he was realy trying to understand her better and went out of his way to make her happy.
Since we don't always get our happy ending in real life, for me it's a must in any book that i read, so thank you!
Since we don't always get our happy ending in real life, for me it's a must in any book that i read, so thank you!
March 27, 2021
I wasn't ready
Ok, so this book took me through some things. I mean, how much are you supposed to take in under 300 pages? Really, full of emotion, some good and some not so good, but definitely a good story. 😏
Ok, so this book took me through some things. I mean, how much are you supposed to take in under 300 pages? Really, full of emotion, some good and some not so good, but definitely a good story. 😏
April 19, 2022
Although the story was interesting at times, the characters talked AT each other instead of WITH each other. Logan and his wife had an agenda in place that would benefit Casey and Logan, but did not take Faith's feelings into consideration.
And there are no words for the "makes you lose your lunch" sex scenes. Again the sex should enhance the story not overwhelm it.
And there are no words for the "makes you lose your lunch" sex scenes. Again the sex should enhance the story not overwhelm it.
July 3, 2024
3.5 ⭐️
Mild spoilers below.
I did not care for the audio for this book. It was short and sweet but the dialogue sounded awkward on the audio? Not sure if it it was the dialogue itself or the actors.
The time jumps weren’t ideal - realistic yes but I would have liked to see them actually getting to know each other than fast forwarding months at a time and all of a sudden it’s true love.
Mild spoilers below.
I did not care for the audio for this book. It was short and sweet but the dialogue sounded awkward on the audio? Not sure if it it was the dialogue itself or the actors.
The time jumps weren’t ideal - realistic yes but I would have liked to see them actually getting to know each other than fast forwarding months at a time and all of a sudden it’s true love.
November 29, 2022
4,5✨ rtc
- the intensity
- how well the “my wife’s dead” plot was developed
- the vega’s tribe 😭
- casey dreaming of his mom! the epilogue
- this book has been on my tbr for ages
- the intensity
- how well the “my wife’s dead” plot was developed
- the vega’s tribe 😭
- casey dreaming of his mom! the epilogue
- this book has been on my tbr for ages
April 26, 2022
3.5 stars (updated: proofread review)
Back when I combed online forums and sites for good interracial or multi-cultural romances (even non-labeled-racially-ambiguous ones), I must have skipped over Xyla Turner.
Now, I've just read the two books in her Mister series in one night, so I have got to look through her catalog and keep my eye out for her.
From what I've seen, she does not just stick to one variation of the genre. She writes multi-ethnic characters; therefore her work leans towards..." who cares about labels!"
I would hope she branches out more with the tropes or scope of her stories, though, because I like the writing: it shows potential for great character building, great characterization of parenting and kids, and great sex scenes (sorry, but I read romance 1/3 or the time for that alone, just saying
[though I'd take good sexual tension and build-up over smut, any day---good smut will still be merited though].
This particular story, the trope being "nanny-turned-stepmother and wife." I know, it is nothing new, but I Stan' the familiar tropes that are done right! This one was not 100%, but it was just about. The heroine, Faith, was down and out (a la Julia Roberts in Dying Young) and gets a job as a nanny, where the situation is dire and the story passes some time before the main couple gets together. In the end, the hero falls hard for the loyal, artistic, pretty nanny, and he goes hard for her, yet I liked the dynamic of the heroine understanding that she, a younger woman, needed to feel more successful and independent before she could fully commit to her older man, who is already-successful, powerful and very alpha (this is the part that should have been more carefully crafted though).
I wanted to give this 4 stars, but I felt some lags in Faith and Logan's flow, and at times when transitions meant jumps of several months or even a year, I felt that some elements were lost.
Anyway, Mr. Vega was some good night candy that I enjoyed.
Back when I combed online forums and sites for good interracial or multi-cultural romances (even non-labeled-racially-ambiguous ones), I must have skipped over Xyla Turner.
Now, I've just read the two books in her Mister series in one night, so I have got to look through her catalog and keep my eye out for her.
From what I've seen, she does not just stick to one variation of the genre. She writes multi-ethnic characters; therefore her work leans towards..." who cares about labels!"
I would hope she branches out more with the tropes or scope of her stories, though, because I like the writing: it shows potential for great character building, great characterization of parenting and kids, and great sex scenes (sorry, but I read romance 1/3 or the time for that alone, just saying
[though I'd take good sexual tension and build-up over smut, any day---good smut will still be merited though].
This particular story, the trope being "nanny-turned-stepmother and wife." I know, it is nothing new, but I Stan' the familiar tropes that are done right! This one was not 100%, but it was just about. The heroine, Faith, was down and out (a la Julia Roberts in Dying Young) and gets a job as a nanny, where the situation is dire and the story passes some time before the main couple gets together. In the end, the hero falls hard for the loyal, artistic, pretty nanny, and he goes hard for her, yet I liked the dynamic of the heroine understanding that she, a younger woman, needed to feel more successful and independent before she could fully commit to her older man, who is already-successful, powerful and very alpha (this is the part that should have been more carefully crafted though).
I wanted to give this 4 stars, but I felt some lags in Faith and Logan's flow, and at times when transitions meant jumps of several months or even a year, I felt that some elements were lost.
Anyway, Mr. Vega was some good night candy that I enjoyed.
July 3, 2020
2.00 Stars. (BW/WM) Kindle e-book. I was hesitate to start reading a story where one protagonist has a child and is devoted to his terminally ill spouse and where his future love interest interacts with his family prior to his spouse dying. I was reluctant because I didn’t want to read a story where the author had the female protagonist competing with the wife’s ghost or where Faith becomes a depository for Vega’s sperm and she’s the rebound woman he settles for because he needs someone to help with his kid and clean his house in exchange for a few hugs. The heroine, Faith Jacobs, is a 29-year-old “starving artist” who lives with her mother and takes a job as Nanny to the Vega’s 6-year-old son. Although Faith is only worked for the Vega’s for four months, Faith behaves as though she had known the woman for years. In addition to crushing on Mr, Vega, Faith is annoying, whiny, needy and overloaded with self-pity. Immediately following a heavy petting session with Faith, Vega lets Faith know that his wife is the unrepentant love of his life and that his wife chose Faith to fill in and care for him and their son. Mr. Vega and Faith have no romantic chemistry. When the author had Mr.Vega advised not to hold Faith’s blackness against her because she is Caribbean from Trinidad and not an American Black which appears to suggest that Black Americans/ descendants of the enslaved are less than or culturally inferior to Blacks from other countries.
August 6, 2019
Title: Mr. Vega
Author: Xyla Turner
Publisher: AZINA MEDIA PUBLICATIONS
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:
"Mr. Vega" by Xyla Truner
My Rationalization:
All I can say about the character Gail in this novel was definitely a phenomenal person that was there for the team Vega seeing how the death of a lovely wife did change the lives of three people.
This was indeed a beautiful read of seeing how this author brings Logan, Casey, and Faith together giving them quite a plus at being again the team Vega. It was good to see Faith finally finding herself and being the person she so deserved and seeing also Logan finding love twice was really a beautiful thing. And I don't want to leave out the son Casey being omg just one sweet boy that brings a lot to the story. Will this nanny be able to bring Logan and Casey back to being a complete Vega team? Well, to find out you must pick up the good read to find out.
I found "Mr. Vega" was a well-written read that had some 'happiness, sadness, joy, tears, laughter,' some real steamy scene that will leave you in awe all giving the reader one good read that you will not be able to put down until the end.
Author: Xyla Turner
Publisher: AZINA MEDIA PUBLICATIONS
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:
"Mr. Vega" by Xyla Truner
My Rationalization:
All I can say about the character Gail in this novel was definitely a phenomenal person that was there for the team Vega seeing how the death of a lovely wife did change the lives of three people.
This was indeed a beautiful read of seeing how this author brings Logan, Casey, and Faith together giving them quite a plus at being again the team Vega. It was good to see Faith finally finding herself and being the person she so deserved and seeing also Logan finding love twice was really a beautiful thing. And I don't want to leave out the son Casey being omg just one sweet boy that brings a lot to the story. Will this nanny be able to bring Logan and Casey back to being a complete Vega team? Well, to find out you must pick up the good read to find out.
I found "Mr. Vega" was a well-written read that had some 'happiness, sadness, joy, tears, laughter,' some real steamy scene that will leave you in awe all giving the reader one good read that you will not be able to put down until the end.
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