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Mr. Smithfield
Wanted: American nanny for an adorable four-year-old. Must be able to handle a moody, brooding, sexy British boss.
I'm a single father, a lawyer and some say the most serious man in London. I'm completely focused on raising my four-year-old daughter.
Since my wife walked out three years ago, the only woman who has ever caught my eye is the strictly off-limits sister-in-law of my best friend, Autumn Lumen.
But temptation is easy to resist because Autumn is only visiting London from Oregon.
Until she moves to London. The nanny quits. And she's the only woman for the job.
The latest sexy, contemporary, STANDALONE romance from Louise Bay!
A British Billionaire Romance
I'm a single father, a lawyer and some say the most serious man in London. I'm completely focused on raising my four-year-old daughter.
Since my wife walked out three years ago, the only woman who has ever caught my eye is the strictly off-limits sister-in-law of my best friend, Autumn Lumen.
But temptation is easy to resist because Autumn is only visiting London from Oregon.
Until she moves to London. The nanny quits. And she's the only woman for the job.
The latest sexy, contemporary, STANDALONE romance from Louise Bay!
A British Billionaire Romance
303 pages, ebook
First published April 13, 2021
About the author
Louise Bay
83 books7,679 followersInternational and USA Today bestselling author, Louise Bay writes spicy contemporary romance novels, mainly about guys in suits (that always come off).
Ruined by the bonk-busters of the eighties, Louise was inspired by Judith Krantz and Jackie Collins, but wants to be Emily Henry meets Abbey Jimenez when she grows up.
Louise loves the rain, London, Bravo, hanging out with her kid, elephants and champagne. In. That. Exact. Order.
She loves to hear from readers so get in touch!
Ruined by the bonk-busters of the eighties, Louise was inspired by Judith Krantz and Jackie Collins, but wants to be Emily Henry meets Abbey Jimenez when she grows up.
Louise loves the rain, London, Bravo, hanging out with her kid, elephants and champagne. In. That. Exact. Order.
She loves to hear from readers so get in touch!
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August 10, 2022
Sum up Mr. Smithfield in three words... Frustrate. Aggravate. Terminate. Ms. Bay's worst to date. 2 of 10 stars
February 11, 2022
Not goodreads randomly deleting my rating and review but leaving all the comments WHY 💀
I have exactly zero energy to repeat said review so here are the highlights: plot was all over the place and the story is inter-connected with the rest of books in Mister series so you can't really read it as a standalone without compromising your knowledge of characters (contrary to what the author is marketing).
Oh, and one more thing - it was BORING. Hope this sufficiently addresses the merits and content of the story so that my review can remain here for posterity 🥰😇
I have exactly zero energy to repeat said review so here are the highlights: plot was all over the place and the story is inter-connected with the rest of books in Mister series so you can't really read it as a standalone without compromising your knowledge of characters (contrary to what the author is marketing).
Oh, and one more thing - it was BORING. Hope this sufficiently addresses the merits and content of the story so that my review can remain here for posterity 🥰😇
April 3, 2021
Oh Mr. Smithfield holy heavenly hotness on a cracker or scone. Yes Gabriel please have your wicked way with me!
Louise you have given us a swoon worthy devoted dad with a side of naughty ! Now let's add in he is a gentleman in the streets and a dirty talking alpha man in the sheets, behind closed doors and when he is getting exactly what and who he wants.
Autumn is our sweet, sassy, down to earth and caring nanny taking care of the little spit fire and cuteness overload daughter of Gabriel. She may have a bit of a crush on her big brooding boss but she knows that she is way out of his league and not even on his radar....or is she???
The slow burn and wonderful witty banter is just delightful with this couple and then when he begins to romance her, hold on to your knickers it is about to get real. Yes we have feelings, drama, naughtiness, romance and so much fun with this little group and their wonderful gang of friends ! Loved being pulled into their world and once again catching up with some of my favorite characters.
~~Michele McMullen ~~
Louise you have given us a swoon worthy devoted dad with a side of naughty ! Now let's add in he is a gentleman in the streets and a dirty talking alpha man in the sheets, behind closed doors and when he is getting exactly what and who he wants.
Autumn is our sweet, sassy, down to earth and caring nanny taking care of the little spit fire and cuteness overload daughter of Gabriel. She may have a bit of a crush on her big brooding boss but she knows that she is way out of his league and not even on his radar....or is she???
The slow burn and wonderful witty banter is just delightful with this couple and then when he begins to romance her, hold on to your knickers it is about to get real. Yes we have feelings, drama, naughtiness, romance and so much fun with this little group and their wonderful gang of friends ! Loved being pulled into their world and once again catching up with some of my favorite characters.
~~Michele McMullen ~~
March 4, 2021
4.5 Becoming You Stars
* * * * 1/2 Spoiler Free
When parents show their children who they are and it isn't the best, it leaves a lasting impression. It can make the child decide when they become a man of how they never want to be anything like what they experienced. It can drive them to make decisions based on a falsehood, on thinking that by pursuing a certain type of career, of marrying who he thought would be right, he would never be like his dad. This concept is front and center for our main character, Gabriel, in the interconnected books by Louise Bay.
Gabriel comes from old money and his father lived a Trust Fund Baby lifestyle. Gabriel swore he would never be like that, with no purpose in his life. He married the woman he thought was right, they had a beautiful little girl, and soon after, the woman left him, never explaining why. This caused him to dedicate himself to taking care of his daughter, setting aside everything but work. He would provide and care for her as if his life depended on it, and it did.
Autumn finds herself in London. She has landed an intern program at a company that has now informed her, it has been put on hold for six months. Autumn has worked too hard to give up, she has been focused on traveling overseas for years. Autumn has a very strong sense of how to see things...to be as positive as she can. Luckily her sister Hollie found love with Dexter, one of Gabriel's guys and he needs a nanny for his daughter.
This is perfect, Autumn will live under Gabriel's roof, working and taking care of Bethany, and then going on a month-long tour of Europe before starting her job.
It all sounds so simple but in practice, maybe not.
Because Gabriel is Magazine Ad Handsome, Grumpy, and Broody. He is hard to resist but resist him Autumn does. Little does she know Gabriel is having the same issues...but due to the heartbreak he had with his ex, he vows to keep his head down and stay away from Autumn.
It is only a matter of time...
And when circumstances cause them to cross the line...Yum.
There is much more to this than the romance of these two. It is learning to understand what really is important, what makes you tick, and to find that thing in life and go for it. If You Love What You Do Every Day, Then You Never Are Just Working...You are Doing What You Love.
Mr. Mayfair (The Mister Series, #1)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Mr. Knightsbridge (The Mister Series, #2)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Mr. Smithfield (The Mister Series, #3)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Mr. Park Lane (The Mister Series, #4)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Mr. Bloomsbury (The Mister Series, #5)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Mr. Notting Hill (The Mister Series, #6)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
~~~~~ Before Reading ~~~~~
March 3, 2021
Louise Bay Happens To Know...
Some Very Sexy Men...
And She Is Willing To Share...
She Gave Us Mr. Mayfield...
Then Mr. Knightbridge...
Both Men Who Were...
Wonderful To Explore...
Now She Is Introducing
To Us Mr. Smithfield...
Mr. Gabriel Smithfield...
A Single Dad Of A Four Year Old...
Which Means, He Needs A Nanny...
He Places An Ad...
And Staggering Results Take Place...
How Is The New Nanny...
Supposed To Resist Her Boss...
He Is Brooding, Moody, And...
Did I Mention British...
Oh, And To Make Things...
More Difficult To Deny...
He Is A Very Filthy Man...
Oh, My...
Mr. Smithfield-April 13, 2021
A gifted copy was provided by author/publisher for an honest review
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* * * * 1/2 Spoiler Free
When parents show their children who they are and it isn't the best, it leaves a lasting impression. It can make the child decide when they become a man of how they never want to be anything like what they experienced. It can drive them to make decisions based on a falsehood, on thinking that by pursuing a certain type of career, of marrying who he thought would be right, he would never be like his dad. This concept is front and center for our main character, Gabriel, in the interconnected books by Louise Bay.
Gabriel comes from old money and his father lived a Trust Fund Baby lifestyle. Gabriel swore he would never be like that, with no purpose in his life. He married the woman he thought was right, they had a beautiful little girl, and soon after, the woman left him, never explaining why. This caused him to dedicate himself to taking care of his daughter, setting aside everything but work. He would provide and care for her as if his life depended on it, and it did.
Autumn finds herself in London. She has landed an intern program at a company that has now informed her, it has been put on hold for six months. Autumn has worked too hard to give up, she has been focused on traveling overseas for years. Autumn has a very strong sense of how to see things...to be as positive as she can. Luckily her sister Hollie found love with Dexter, one of Gabriel's guys and he needs a nanny for his daughter.
This is perfect, Autumn will live under Gabriel's roof, working and taking care of Bethany, and then going on a month-long tour of Europe before starting her job.
It all sounds so simple but in practice, maybe not.
Because Gabriel is Magazine Ad Handsome, Grumpy, and Broody. He is hard to resist but resist him Autumn does. Little does she know Gabriel is having the same issues...but due to the heartbreak he had with his ex, he vows to keep his head down and stay away from Autumn.
It is only a matter of time...
And when circumstances cause them to cross the line...Yum.
There is much more to this than the romance of these two. It is learning to understand what really is important, what makes you tick, and to find that thing in life and go for it. If You Love What You Do Every Day, Then You Never Are Just Working...You are Doing What You Love.
Mr. Mayfair (The Mister Series, #1)https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Mr. Knightsbridge (The Mister Series, #2)https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Mr. Smithfield (The Mister Series, #3)https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Mr. Park Lane (The Mister Series, #4)https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Mr. Bloomsbury (The Mister Series, #5)https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Mr. Notting Hill (The Mister Series, #6)https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
~~~~~ Before Reading ~~~~~
March 3, 2021
Louise Bay Happens To Know...
Some Very Sexy Men...
And She Is Willing To Share...
She Gave Us Mr. Mayfield...
Then Mr. Knightbridge...
Both Men Who Were...
Wonderful To Explore...
Now She Is Introducing
To Us Mr. Smithfield...
Mr. Gabriel Smithfield...
A Single Dad Of A Four Year Old...
Which Means, He Needs A Nanny...
He Places An Ad...
And Staggering Results Take Place...
How Is The New Nanny...
Supposed To Resist Her Boss...
He Is Brooding, Moody, And...
Did I Mention British...
Oh, And To Make Things...
More Difficult To Deny...
He Is A Very Filthy Man...
Oh, My...
Mr. Smithfield-April 13, 2021
A gifted copy was provided by author/publisher for an honest review
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April 30, 2023
(2,5 estrellas). Este tercer libro de la saga Míster de Louise Bay me ha decepcionado un poco. Además de ser algo lento en ocasiones, el “instalove” ha sido tan “instalove” que ni me he enterado. Pasamos de un capítulo de cruce de miradas a enganche absoluto, no sé, no me ha convencido.
Además, y este es mi principal problema, no hay continuidad en la trama y me explico. Un capítulo acaba hoy y el siguiente empieza dos semanas después sin que la autora te deje entrar en ningún momento en la trama al 100%. Es como si te lo estuviesen contando, pero no lo estás viviendo. No sé si me explico, pero, en resumen, no acabas de entrar en la historia por lo que ni engancha lo suficiente ni te implicas en ella.
La historia es un más de lo mismo, pero con la pega de no enganchar, de hacerse lento y de, al menos en mi caso, estar deseando que acabe.
No sé si seguiré con la saga, el primero me gustó mucho y lo disfruté, pero tanto el anterior como este se me han quedado cortos. De momento me tomaré un descanso, más adelante ya veré.
Además, y este es mi principal problema, no hay continuidad en la trama y me explico. Un capítulo acaba hoy y el siguiente empieza dos semanas después sin que la autora te deje entrar en ningún momento en la trama al 100%. Es como si te lo estuviesen contando, pero no lo estás viviendo. No sé si me explico, pero, en resumen, no acabas de entrar en la historia por lo que ni engancha lo suficiente ni te implicas en ella.
La historia es un más de lo mismo, pero con la pega de no enganchar, de hacerse lento y de, al menos en mi caso, estar deseando que acabe.
No sé si seguiré con la saga, el primero me gustó mucho y lo disfruté, pero tanto el anterior como este se me han quedado cortos. De momento me tomaré un descanso, más adelante ya veré.
April 6, 2021
I loved this story so much, it is nice, sweet, hot and a very pleasure to read.
Gabriel is your typical serious lawyer, all work and zero fun, unless he is with his precious daughter. Autumn on the contrary is a ray of sunshine, all smiley and joyful.
Gabriel has a lot of reasons to stay away from his daughter’s nanny but will he be strong enough to resist to the attraction he feels every time he sees Autumn?
Autumn’s attitude to make lemonade when life gives her lemons makes her my favourite character, I was glad to see her relationship with Gabriel becoming deeper and stronger chapter after chapter.
I adored that even if she is so much younger than him she isn’t naive or immature.
I recommend to read this book and I’m already looking forward to the next.
Copy kindly provided by the Publisher/Author.
April 13, 2021
Another delicious British hero for me to fall in love with, written to perfection from Louise Bay. A broody British gentleman in an age-gap romance? Yes, oh yes, please!!! Gabriel Chase is sexiness in a broodingly perfect package. 5 Best of British stars
June 8, 2022
Mr. Smithfield is a standalone contemporary romance by Louise Bay. It is told from both points of view and has with a happy ending. Genre: contemporary romance Trope: nanny/roommates romance | single dad | age gap
Gabriel Chase is a stoic, hardworking lawyer whose top priority is his daughter. He has no room for women, nor the inclination to seek a relationship especially after his ex-wife shattered his heart. He only needs a nanny to help with his daughter. But can he resist Autumn’s eternal sunny disposition?
This book as a whole is hot and intense, well written with a lot to like, especially the sexy alpha hero. However, I felt a bit lost, as if I had jumped into the middle of the story where the main characters already knew each other and they were settled together. Since this is my first book by this author I wondered if there was a prequel I’d missed.
Gabriel Chase is a stoic, hardworking lawyer whose top priority is his daughter. He has no room for women, nor the inclination to seek a relationship especially after his ex-wife shattered his heart. He only needs a nanny to help with his daughter. But can he resist Autumn’s eternal sunny disposition?
This book as a whole is hot and intense, well written with a lot to like, especially the sexy alpha hero. However, I felt a bit lost, as if I had jumped into the middle of the story where the main characters already knew each other and they were settled together. Since this is my first book by this author I wondered if there was a prequel I’d missed.
May 13, 2026
Autumn y Gabriel me gustaron mucho. Muy conveniente que Autumn quiera una vida tranquila y estable siendo tan joven pero lindo.
Es may spicy. 🔥🔥🔥
Es may spicy. 🔥🔥🔥
April 17, 2021
Disappointed
Over the last several months, we have been teased by snippets of this book. I have been so excited, waiting on it. Boy was it a disappointment. I didn’t feel any of the chemistry between Autumn and Gabriel. I found Autumn a little annoying. The conversations between Autumn and Hollie were odd. Hollie needed to mind her own business. Then the whole Penelope returning. I don’t know. This book just did not flow to me. I was highly disappointed.
Over the last several months, we have been teased by snippets of this book. I have been so excited, waiting on it. Boy was it a disappointment. I didn’t feel any of the chemistry between Autumn and Gabriel. I found Autumn a little annoying. The conversations between Autumn and Hollie were odd. Hollie needed to mind her own business. Then the whole Penelope returning. I don’t know. This book just did not flow to me. I was highly disappointed.
June 7, 2022
Every time I read a book by this author I want to jump back and read everything I have yet to read! There really needs to be more minutes in a day. Seriously.
I finished this book a couple of weeks ago but dove right into the audio as soon as I could and let me tell you guys something, I only thought this story was delicious before the audio! Even tho I knew the plot points already, audio adds a different dimension to a story and a story with sexy, broody, swoon out of my mind Gabriel … well, the audio on that is just wow!! But I digress lol Let’s chat about the actual story!
Just grab me by the heart and don’t let go! That’s this story. I can’t even pin-point the best thing about this story because it was all just the best. I loved how well the age-gap between Gabriel and Autumn and their different life paths seemed to be on the opposite track of a HEA for them but yet it is exactly what put them on that path! Their sexual chemistry was beyond hot and sweet mother of Peter I thought I was having hot flashes on more than one occasion! Aside from the chemistry sexually, they also had chemistry as friends and more. Their journey is emotional and not always smooth, but it’s also hopeful and full of heart. Sigh, I loved it, and now I wish I’d read all the Mr books!! But fear not, I shall get to them sooner or later :)
I finished this book a couple of weeks ago but dove right into the audio as soon as I could and let me tell you guys something, I only thought this story was delicious before the audio! Even tho I knew the plot points already, audio adds a different dimension to a story and a story with sexy, broody, swoon out of my mind Gabriel … well, the audio on that is just wow!! But I digress lol Let’s chat about the actual story!
Just grab me by the heart and don’t let go! That’s this story. I can’t even pin-point the best thing about this story because it was all just the best. I loved how well the age-gap between Gabriel and Autumn and their different life paths seemed to be on the opposite track of a HEA for them but yet it is exactly what put them on that path! Their sexual chemistry was beyond hot and sweet mother of Peter I thought I was having hot flashes on more than one occasion! Aside from the chemistry sexually, they also had chemistry as friends and more. Their journey is emotional and not always smooth, but it’s also hopeful and full of heart. Sigh, I loved it, and now I wish I’d read all the Mr books!! But fear not, I shall get to them sooner or later :)
April 9, 2022
Well, that was disappointing.
No chemistry on page between MCs.
Where was the romance?
Unrealistic kid dialogues.
The ex-wife drama was RIDICULOUS and so contrived.
I picked this one up after liking Mr Bloomsbury (book 5) but it failed despite the tropes I usually enjoy in my romance.
No chemistry on page between MCs.
Where was the romance?
Unrealistic kid dialogues.
The ex-wife drama was RIDICULOUS and so contrived.
I picked this one up after liking Mr Bloomsbury (book 5) but it failed despite the tropes I usually enjoy in my romance.
May 17, 2025
Started off strong... It got a little dull in the middle ... and then picked up!
Gabriel and Autumn .. single dad/nanny
Online audiobook 🎶
Gabriel and Autumn .. single dad/nanny
Online audiobook 🎶
January 7, 2022
Es una historia menos dramática que sus predecesoras, pero también con gran bagaje emocional, sobre todo de la mano de Gabriel.
Autumm me ha parecido muy madura, quizás demasiado para lo que supone su juventud, pero aun así me ha encandilado.
He echado de menos algo de acción, giros inesperados o sorpresas creativas.
Autumm me ha parecido muy madura, quizás demasiado para lo que supone su juventud, pero aun así me ha encandilado.
He echado de menos algo de acción, giros inesperados o sorpresas creativas.
July 14, 2022
4 Stars!!!
February 23, 2022
"𝘗𝘦𝘳𝘰 𝘭𝘢𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴 𝘴𝘰𝘯 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘥𝘢𝘴 𝘺, 𝘴𝘪 𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘯 𝘦𝘭 𝘤𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘻ó𝘯 𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘥𝘰 𝘦𝘯 𝘭𝘢 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘥, 𝘴𝘢𝘣𝘦𝘴 𝘲𝘶𝘦 𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘺 𝘢𝘲𝘶í 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘢 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘳𝘵𝘦 𝘥𝘦 𝘢𝘱𝘰𝘺𝘰, 𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘨𝘰".
Iba con una disposición a leer salseo, historia ligera, escenas hot. Y sí, obtuve todo eso pero también otras cosas. Y me ha sorprendido para bien.
Tenemos las premisas: jefe/empleada. Él mayor que ella. Ella la cuñada del mejor amigo de él. Cliché dnde lo veas pero la historia tiene mucho más que eso.
Se tocan temas interesantes: la familia, el abandono, la depresión, la amistad, paternidad. Creo que lo único que no me ha gustado es la exasperante afición de la protagonista a los musicales (puaj).
La historia de amor entre 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐦 y 𝐆𝐚𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐥 te la crees, te convence, es bonita y crece de a poco. Ella es feliz al punto de que piensas "Nadie puede ser tan feliz" y claro, hay cositas que descubriremos de ella que explican su sempiterna cara feliz.
Pero aquí es Gabriel el que me ha sorprendido y encantado (lo pueden corroborar Eva, Ana y Amanda) El típico estereotipo británico, serio, trabajador, puntual, sofisticado, de pocas palabras y un grupo reducido de amigos y que además ha criado a su hija de 5 años el solito. Pero en la intimidad se transforma, es otro. Su lenguaje su comportamiento. Un hombre apasionado, con toques guarros y alfa que me dejaron boqueando.
De los tres libros que he leído es mi favorito, pero espero con muchas ganas el de Tristan, que cualquier personaje que se llame así ya me tiene en sus garras.
Iba con una disposición a leer salseo, historia ligera, escenas hot. Y sí, obtuve todo eso pero también otras cosas. Y me ha sorprendido para bien.
Tenemos las premisas: jefe/empleada. Él mayor que ella. Ella la cuñada del mejor amigo de él. Cliché dnde lo veas pero la historia tiene mucho más que eso.
Se tocan temas interesantes: la familia, el abandono, la depresión, la amistad, paternidad. Creo que lo único que no me ha gustado es la exasperante afición de la protagonista a los musicales (puaj).
La historia de amor entre 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐦 y 𝐆𝐚𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐥 te la crees, te convence, es bonita y crece de a poco. Ella es feliz al punto de que piensas "Nadie puede ser tan feliz" y claro, hay cositas que descubriremos de ella que explican su sempiterna cara feliz.
Pero aquí es Gabriel el que me ha sorprendido y encantado (lo pueden corroborar Eva, Ana y Amanda) El típico estereotipo británico, serio, trabajador, puntual, sofisticado, de pocas palabras y un grupo reducido de amigos y que además ha criado a su hija de 5 años el solito. Pero en la intimidad se transforma, es otro. Su lenguaje su comportamiento. Un hombre apasionado, con toques guarros y alfa que me dejaron boqueando.
De los tres libros que he leído es mi favorito, pero espero con muchas ganas el de Tristan, que cualquier personaje que se llame así ya me tiene en sus garras.
January 12, 2022
Se merece menos estrellas. Una protagonista muy idiota. Lo único bueno Gabriel con su crecimiento y esa niña tan linda que tiene. Me encantó que apareciera todo el grupo de amigos y estuvieran ahí los unos para los otros. Esperando el siguiente.
October 28, 2023
I think this would work extremely well as a standalone but I read it as part of a series so I have some thoughts about that later 🧐
First the positives. I loved how Gabriel and Autumn really tried everything to not fall for each other (especially because everyone in their lives was telling them "you better not date the other!!!!") but how they really found each other over the other's love for Bethany, they really became their own little family unit so quickly.
I think the age gap was handled gracefully and honestly, as long as it's acknowledged and talked about by the characters, you're already a step ahead in my game. With the age-gap, of course, we got all the overprotectiveness from Gabriel (and the sugar daddy vibes lol) and I love how we continue this theme of the series where the Heros will just do anything and all to to give their heroines what they need 🥺
I think the plotline with Gabriel's ex was honestly just unnecessary but I like how it ended, we don't often see that in romances.
So, overall, very sweet romance, had my fun with it! But there were loads of things that for me just seemed inconsistent with the previous books.
I don't know if I missed anything but I don't remember Gabriel being this much of a withdrawn dick at times? I always read him as much sweeter and at the beginning I honestly couldn't recognize him.
Yes, Autumn is very sweet and lovely and maybe that's just my opinion but her sister paid for her whole college education and now that she's got her degree, it seems like we've just forgotten that. Personally, I would be so embarrassed by that and if not, I'd be thanking that woman for the rest of my life for letting me live my college life while she was busy working her ass off. Just my opinion though 🤷🏻♀
Those points made it a bit hard for me to get into the story but as with the previous book, my main takeaway is that I had a really fun experience listening to these books!
I won't continue with the series because all the other guys seem like absolute dickheads but I'll definitely be picking up more Louise Bay books :)
First the positives. I loved how Gabriel and Autumn really tried everything to not fall for each other (especially because everyone in their lives was telling them "you better not date the other!!!!") but how they really found each other over the other's love for Bethany, they really became their own little family unit so quickly.
I think the age gap was handled gracefully and honestly, as long as it's acknowledged and talked about by the characters, you're already a step ahead in my game. With the age-gap, of course, we got all the overprotectiveness from Gabriel (and the sugar daddy vibes lol) and I love how we continue this theme of the series where the Heros will just do anything and all to to give their heroines what they need 🥺
I think the plotline with Gabriel's ex was honestly just unnecessary but I like how it ended, we don't often see that in romances.
So, overall, very sweet romance, had my fun with it! But there were loads of things that for me just seemed inconsistent with the previous books.
I don't know if I missed anything but I don't remember Gabriel being this much of a withdrawn dick at times? I always read him as much sweeter and at the beginning I honestly couldn't recognize him.
Yes, Autumn is very sweet and lovely and maybe that's just my opinion but her sister paid for her whole college education and now that she's got her degree, it seems like we've just forgotten that. Personally, I would be so embarrassed by that and if not, I'd be thanking that woman for the rest of my life for letting me live my college life while she was busy working her ass off. Just my opinion though 🤷🏻♀
Those points made it a bit hard for me to get into the story but as with the previous book, my main takeaway is that I had a really fun experience listening to these books!
I won't continue with the series because all the other guys seem like absolute dickheads but I'll definitely be picking up more Louise Bay books :)
June 25, 2022
Tengo que reconocer que al principio esta pareja no me convenció y gracias a que me equivoqué ya que ha terminado siendo una de mis favoritas.
Me ha encantado la relación paternal de Gabriel con su hija pero también con Autum y como su relación va evolucionando.
Creo que es la pareja que tiene que tocar temas más maduros dada la situación de Gabriel y eso se agradece.
La verdad es que no me ha durado un día está lectura pues no podía parar.
Me ha encantado la relación paternal de Gabriel con su hija pero también con Autum y como su relación va evolucionando.
Creo que es la pareja que tiene que tocar temas más maduros dada la situación de Gabriel y eso se agradece.
La verdad es que no me ha durado un día está lectura pues no podía parar.
October 18, 2024
Diese Reihe wird mit jedem Band besser!
Und mit jedem weiteren Buch welches ich von der Autorin lese entwickelt sie sich immer mehr zu einer meiner absoluten Favoriten.
Und mit jedem weiteren Buch welches ich von der Autorin lese entwickelt sie sich immer mehr zu einer meiner absoluten Favoriten.
December 31, 2023
Ya leí los dos primeros de la serie «Misters»:
1. «Mr. Mayfair».
2. «Mister Knightsbridge».
Tras la última historia se veía venir esta continuación y a mí me encantan las historias de padre*niñera. ¿Son todas más de lo mismo? Sí, pero las disfruto igualmente porque no me importa la repetición si el entretenimiento mientras leo está ahí.
Este personaje femenino me ha parecido muy entrañable y es curioso porque en el libro anterior parece como muy egoísta tal vez, pero aquí vemos otra cara suya muy interesante. Esta es una de esas cosas que me molan de las series de libros, poder conocer varias facetas de los personajes o cómo se ven desde fuera y desde dentro.
Lo recomiendo si te gustan las historias tiernas y románticas con millonarios. sobre todo si eres fan de las historias de niñeras.
1. «Mr. Mayfair».
2. «Mister Knightsbridge».
Tras la última historia se veía venir esta continuación y a mí me encantan las historias de padre*niñera. ¿Son todas más de lo mismo? Sí, pero las disfruto igualmente porque no me importa la repetición si el entretenimiento mientras leo está ahí.
Este personaje femenino me ha parecido muy entrañable y es curioso porque en el libro anterior parece como muy egoísta tal vez, pero aquí vemos otra cara suya muy interesante. Esta es una de esas cosas que me molan de las series de libros, poder conocer varias facetas de los personajes o cómo se ven desde fuera y desde dentro.
Lo recomiendo si te gustan las historias tiernas y románticas con millonarios. sobre todo si eres fan de las historias de niñeras.
April 2, 2021
ARC received from Candi Kane PR in exchange for an honest review
I loved Autumn and Gabriel's love story and Bethany was adorable. An age gap, single dad romance with a nanny, this book really hit the spot! Even though autumn was only 23, she had a good head on her shoulders and I loved that. Gabriel was the best! His relationship with his daughter was lovely and I thoroughly enjoyed watching them get their happily ever after.
I loved Autumn and Gabriel's love story and Bethany was adorable. An age gap, single dad romance with a nanny, this book really hit the spot! Even though autumn was only 23, she had a good head on her shoulders and I loved that. Gabriel was the best! His relationship with his daughter was lovely and I thoroughly enjoyed watching them get their happily ever after.
March 12, 2022
Autumn was such a dumb heroine for making Gabriel make it work with his ex wife because she knew he wanted a family. Bitch you were already a family with him?? anyway, gabe saved this book, i adored his love for his daughter and how he knew what he wanted despite Autumn making him think she was not what he wanted
August 3, 2022
He is a single dad who needs a nanny and she is the perfect woman for the job and his life.
Gabriel is a lawyer that works long hours trying to keep demanding clients happy. His life hasn't been the same since his wife left him as a single parent, but he is in a much better place than he was. When a friend's sister, Autumn, needs a temporary residence and vocation, Gabriel asks her to fill in temporarily as his daughter's nanny despite his strong attraction to the woman.
Autumn is thrilled to be out of small town Oregon and living in London near her sister. When the most beautiful man she has ever seen asks her to be his nanny, she quickly agrees putting her plans to travel on hold.
Gabriel is almost a decade older than Autumn but he can't help but be attracted to her. For him, she brings out the sunshine side of life that he didn't know he was missing. His life, as well as his daughter's, is better because Autumn is in it. For Autumn, she feels the need to remind herself daily that this dream is her life. While she wouldn't want to be a nanny for her career, her brief time spent with Bethany and Gabriel have been bliss. Time for Autumn to leave approaches and life hits each of them with some curve balls. Despite the challenges, will the two decide they share a future even if it's overwhelming?
Spoilers!!
Fun, light romance with age gap with the nanny (in a non creepy way). Autumn is sunshine and Gabriel is the stoic grump. Their connection is lovely and they complement each other well. Gabriel is a mature teammate that encourages Autumn to practice negative emotions and feelings in a healthy way. Autumn breathes life and light in Gabriel in an enjoyable way.
My one issue is the conflict in the 3rd act felt forced and unnecessary. I see where the author is coming from, but IMHO the MCs make foolish decisions. There is a great grand gesture and nice HEA.
Bonus: more of the Mister men
Gabriel is a lawyer that works long hours trying to keep demanding clients happy. His life hasn't been the same since his wife left him as a single parent, but he is in a much better place than he was. When a friend's sister, Autumn, needs a temporary residence and vocation, Gabriel asks her to fill in temporarily as his daughter's nanny despite his strong attraction to the woman.
Autumn is thrilled to be out of small town Oregon and living in London near her sister. When the most beautiful man she has ever seen asks her to be his nanny, she quickly agrees putting her plans to travel on hold.
Gabriel is almost a decade older than Autumn but he can't help but be attracted to her. For him, she brings out the sunshine side of life that he didn't know he was missing. His life, as well as his daughter's, is better because Autumn is in it. For Autumn, she feels the need to remind herself daily that this dream is her life. While she wouldn't want to be a nanny for her career, her brief time spent with Bethany and Gabriel have been bliss. Time for Autumn to leave approaches and life hits each of them with some curve balls. Despite the challenges, will the two decide they share a future even if it's overwhelming?
Spoilers!!
Fun, light romance with age gap with the nanny (in a non creepy way). Autumn is sunshine and Gabriel is the stoic grump. Their connection is lovely and they complement each other well. Gabriel is a mature teammate that encourages Autumn to practice negative emotions and feelings in a healthy way. Autumn breathes life and light in Gabriel in an enjoyable way.
My one issue is the conflict in the 3rd act felt forced and unnecessary. I see where the author is coming from, but IMHO the MCs make foolish decisions. There is a great grand gesture and nice HEA.
Bonus: more of the Mister men
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 3, 2022
Opposites most definitely attract in this single dad/nanny romance. Grumpy lawyer Gabriel Chase finally goes against his better judgement and makes a move on his daughter’s nanny (who just happens to be his best friend’s sister), Autumn Lumen, 10 years his junior, and a complete and utter ray of sunshine. She loves musicals, she pushes him to enjoy life, and she loves his daughter, sweet 4 year old Bethany. Got to say though. It took me a good few chapters to get into this book. I was loving the way the story was going, I just wasn’t warming to Autumn or her sister very much. No clue why, I just wasn’t feeling it. Then all of a sudden it all clicked and I couldn’t put my darn kindle down. A completely addictive, sweet, angst free romance with a grumpy, hot, dirty talking Brit, who might I add, is completely swoon-worthy. He gave me all the feels, I loved him so so much.
June 19, 2023
Gabriel is raising his daughter alone and is in need of a nanny. Autumn is starting a new job in September but needs something for a few months. She becomes Gabriel's nanny and the attraction is immediate between them. His wife left three years ago and has not been seen. She comes back and wants her family back. Gabriel must decide between his love for Autumn or his wife who left him with a young daughter.
July 22, 2022
Not so interesting. DNFed @30%
February 22, 2022
Gabriel y Autumn empiezan a convivir, porque ella es contratada como la niñera de Bethany, la hija de Gabriel, y entre ellos se crea un complicidad, que nada tiene que ver con la relación jefe - empleada.
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Pero todo son inconvenientes entre los dos protagonistas: Gabriel es mucho mayor que Autumn, ella es la cuñada de Dexter, intimo amigo de Gabriel, Autumn está de paso en Londres, Gabriel es padre soltero y además está completamente cerrado al amor, así que bajo estas circunstancias es difícil que se dejen llevar. Además ambos tienen muy presente la felicidad de la niña, sobre todo Autumn.
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La verdad es que este libro que en principio me parecía que iba a ser una historia sin demasiada tensión, ni muy intensa, ha conseguido que me plantee la importancia de la familia, de las madres y de estar presentes en la infancia y el crecimiento de los niños.
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Bueno, me quedo esperando a que nos traigan a España las historias de los amigos que nos quedan por conocer (Joshua, Andrew y Tristan).⠀
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Pero todo son inconvenientes entre los dos protagonistas: Gabriel es mucho mayor que Autumn, ella es la cuñada de Dexter, intimo amigo de Gabriel, Autumn está de paso en Londres, Gabriel es padre soltero y además está completamente cerrado al amor, así que bajo estas circunstancias es difícil que se dejen llevar. Además ambos tienen muy presente la felicidad de la niña, sobre todo Autumn.
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La verdad es que este libro que en principio me parecía que iba a ser una historia sin demasiada tensión, ni muy intensa, ha conseguido que me plantee la importancia de la familia, de las madres y de estar presentes en la infancia y el crecimiento de los niños.
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Bueno, me quedo esperando a que nos traigan a España las historias de los amigos que nos quedan por conocer (Joshua, Andrew y Tristan).⠀
April 14, 2021
4.5 stars
Mr Smithfield is the story of Gabriel Chase, who is trying to navigate single parenthood, his demanding job at a law firm, and his attraction to his American nanny Autumn, who’s 10 years younger, and completely off limits. I really liked the latest addition to the Mister series; I think it could be my favourite yet.
Gabriel is struggling to keep on top of everything, a high-powered lawyer with difficult clients and to be present in his daughter Bethany’s life, ever since his ex-wife walked out of their lives without a word three years prior. He’s hired Autumn, his best friend’s soon to be sister in law for the summer until her new job starts, and whilst there’s an attraction there, they both know that nothing can happen. But soon, the close proximity of living together, Autumn’s personality shining through and the love she so clearly has for Bethany, means Gabriel can no longer deny the feelings he has, and they begin a secret fling. Both begin to fall quickly, especially when they both reveal sides of themselves, they’ve always kept hidden from others, but when plans fall through, and people from their pasts reappear, was it always going to just be a summer fling?
Gabriel and Autumn’s relationship was so well written, full of steam, emotion, and a real connection. They got each other in a way that no one else had before, even Gabriel’s ex-wife, and they both helped them realise things about themselves that they hadn’t known. They both grew as people in this book, facing their pasts and questioning their futures, and they both had to find answers to these before they could be together. Despite the age gap, the fact Gabriel was Autumn’s boss, or how his friend had warned him away from her, they both knew they were meant to be early on; it just wasn’t an easy journey to forever.
Gabriel was so put together and serious on the outside, but behind closed doors, wow the man had a filthy mouth, it was amazing. I loved how he felt he could be his real self with Autumn, not the man who had been surviving for the past three years making sure everything around him was perfect for Bethany but not taking care of himself. He was such an incredible dad, something which made him only more attractive, and his protectiveness at times could’ve been seen to be overbearing, but to me was completely warranted. But his understanding and ability to put Bethany’s wants and needs first even if it was the complete opposite of his own feelings, was so beautiful, even if it hurt him to do so and took him a while to convince was the right thing.
Autumn is my favourite heroine from this series so far. Having met her in Mr Knightsbridge, you got a feel for her character, but once you peeled back the layers of the constant sunny personality and smile, she always seemed to have, she became so much more real. Always trying to see the positive to keep everyone upbeat after a troubling childhood was her job, not wanting to cause more worry or upset, so having someone like Gabriel around who could be her safe place to fall, and could carry the burden easily was something she wasn’t used to. She too always put her own needs to the side and focussed on what was best for others, something that meant Gabriel was so well matched for her.
Louise’s writing was great once again, I love getting the feel of London from the book too, and this time an area I wasn’t familiar with. It gave it an extra edge and makes you feel like you are there, something I have been missing during the UK’s lockdown. I am still intrigued by the rest of the boy’s story’s and I am so excited for Joshua’s next! Mr Smithfield is another must read from Louise!
*I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.*
Mr Smithfield is the story of Gabriel Chase, who is trying to navigate single parenthood, his demanding job at a law firm, and his attraction to his American nanny Autumn, who’s 10 years younger, and completely off limits. I really liked the latest addition to the Mister series; I think it could be my favourite yet.
Gabriel is struggling to keep on top of everything, a high-powered lawyer with difficult clients and to be present in his daughter Bethany’s life, ever since his ex-wife walked out of their lives without a word three years prior. He’s hired Autumn, his best friend’s soon to be sister in law for the summer until her new job starts, and whilst there’s an attraction there, they both know that nothing can happen. But soon, the close proximity of living together, Autumn’s personality shining through and the love she so clearly has for Bethany, means Gabriel can no longer deny the feelings he has, and they begin a secret fling. Both begin to fall quickly, especially when they both reveal sides of themselves, they’ve always kept hidden from others, but when plans fall through, and people from their pasts reappear, was it always going to just be a summer fling?
Gabriel and Autumn’s relationship was so well written, full of steam, emotion, and a real connection. They got each other in a way that no one else had before, even Gabriel’s ex-wife, and they both helped them realise things about themselves that they hadn’t known. They both grew as people in this book, facing their pasts and questioning their futures, and they both had to find answers to these before they could be together. Despite the age gap, the fact Gabriel was Autumn’s boss, or how his friend had warned him away from her, they both knew they were meant to be early on; it just wasn’t an easy journey to forever.
Gabriel was so put together and serious on the outside, but behind closed doors, wow the man had a filthy mouth, it was amazing. I loved how he felt he could be his real self with Autumn, not the man who had been surviving for the past three years making sure everything around him was perfect for Bethany but not taking care of himself. He was such an incredible dad, something which made him only more attractive, and his protectiveness at times could’ve been seen to be overbearing, but to me was completely warranted. But his understanding and ability to put Bethany’s wants and needs first even if it was the complete opposite of his own feelings, was so beautiful, even if it hurt him to do so and took him a while to convince was the right thing.
Autumn is my favourite heroine from this series so far. Having met her in Mr Knightsbridge, you got a feel for her character, but once you peeled back the layers of the constant sunny personality and smile, she always seemed to have, she became so much more real. Always trying to see the positive to keep everyone upbeat after a troubling childhood was her job, not wanting to cause more worry or upset, so having someone like Gabriel around who could be her safe place to fall, and could carry the burden easily was something she wasn’t used to. She too always put her own needs to the side and focussed on what was best for others, something that meant Gabriel was so well matched for her.
Louise’s writing was great once again, I love getting the feel of London from the book too, and this time an area I wasn’t familiar with. It gave it an extra edge and makes you feel like you are there, something I have been missing during the UK’s lockdown. I am still intrigued by the rest of the boy’s story’s and I am so excited for Joshua’s next! Mr Smithfield is another must read from Louise!
*I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.*
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