The Au Pair Affair
Books | Fiction / Romance / Contemporary
3.9
(53)
Tessa Bailey
#1 New York Times bestselling author Tessa Bailey returns with an all-new sports rom-com about a burly, surly, single dad who falls head-over-hockey-stick for his quirky live-in nanny... Tallulah is smart, vivacious, and studying to be a marine biologist. She's also twenty-six and broke. So when Burgess, a battle-scarred hockey veteran and newly single dad, offers her a job as his live-in nanny, she jumps at the opportunity to get paid while living in a super fancy neighborhood and being around Lissa, his cool but introverted tween. Her tween charge isn't the only one who could use some help fitting in, though. According to...well, everyone except Burgess, he needs to get back on the dating scene, and adventurous Tallulah is just the girl to show him how. But as boundaries are slowly crossed and Burgess finds himself pulled between his daughter, who wants her parents back together, and his insane chemistry with Tallulah, a huge rift is formed, and Tallulah does the "right" thing--breaks her own heart and walks away. Though Burgess knows it's for the best--he's too jaded, with too much baggage--a chance meeting, and a new push from his daughter, forces him to put everything on the line and fight to prove he learned his lessons well and is worthy of a happily ever after with Tallulah.
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Author
Tessa Bailey
Pages
544
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Published Date
2024-07-16
ISBN
0063393220 9780063393226
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"I really enjoyed this book! Like all of the other Tessa Bailey books I've read, this was a fairly fast paced, mindless read. The plot is fairly simple, but I loved the romance! Burgess and Tallulah were both so amazing, and they made a really sweet couple! I also loved some of the side characters! It was fun getting to see more of Josephine and Wells, and I definitely cannot wait to see Sig and Chloe's relationship in the next book! My only real complaint about this book is that the third act breakup lasted waaaaay too long! Other than that it was really fun! Hockey romance, grumpy x sunshine, opposites attract, forced proximity, he falls first, single dad, nanny x boss, 11 year age gap, spicy, and dual POV! If you're looking for your next spicy hockey romance then I'd definitely recommend checking this one out!"
"Dual pov. Love a good Tessa Bailey book!! This is super cute. Loved the grumpy sunshine vibes. It felt like there was going to be more push and pull at the beginning but both characters gave in pretty quickly! Also the back injury healed shockingly fast and I how the heck did Burgess ever find that bathing suit 😂 as always Tessa Bailey writes excellent spice! 3/5 spice level. "
"ugh tessa bailey does it again! a hockey, au pair x single dad, grumpy x sunshine novel! it was dramatic and heartfelt - spicy and sweet! I love burgess so much! his protectiveness and the grovelling - he just really put in the work and I love him for it. Tallulah was also such a strong fmc which I loved! ah I loved it - it made me cry and laugh "