Susan F. (scoutmomskf) -
Terrific conclusion to the series. At the end of the previous book, The Bodyguard and the Heiress, Danny was hit by two stunning revelations. First, that he is the missing third heir to the Hinton billions. Second, that he is a father himself. As this book opens, Danny is still trying to process the changes in his life. One of those changes is having custody of his son, which means he needs a nanny.
Marnie needs this job as a nanny. The fantastic pay will go a long way toward her goal of setting up her own nanny agency. Being a nanny also helps her keep a low profile. She worries that something that happened when she was a teenager will resurface and ruin her life again.
I liked the first meeting between Danny and Marnie. He has all but made up his mind to hire the nanny he calls "Mary Poppins" when Marnie arrives for her interview. Something about her attitude made him think she was just what he needed. Her reaction when he told her about his father sealed the deal. Marnie is thrilled to accept the job. But both of them have time to reconsider before she arrives at his apartment. Marnie fears that the notoriety surrounding Danny's father could pull her into an unwanted spotlight, risking exposure of her secret. It didn't help anything that she also encountered her father, who she hadn't seen since she was a kid - and he didn't recognize her.
Then there was Danny, who rightfully claims that his trust issues have trust issues. He feels betrayed on many levels. His parents never told him that he was adopted, so the shock of his father's identity was even worse. His biological father hired him to handle his estate affairs because of who he was, not because of his abilities. Then he found out about his son and discovered that Rex's mother had never planned to tell him he was a father. He begins to question whether Marnie is what she appears to be or if she is pulling some sort of con on him.
Marnie's arrival at Danny's apartment set the tone for her time there. Though she intended to bail on the job, the chaos she encountered when she arrived helped change her mind. I loved how she took charge as she saw Danny floundering and how her actions helped calm his fears. Danny and Marnie quickly became friends as they bonded over caring for Rex. It didn't take long for that friendship to turn to more as sparks of attraction complicated their situation. I loved watching them grow closer. Danny's enjoyment of showing Marnie the fun parts of his new world was sweet to see. I ached for him when her fears sent her running from the love he offered. I loved the way that she finally conquered those fears and took control of her life. I loved the ending and how Marnie and Danny came together.
Marnie needs this job as a nanny. The fantastic pay will go a long way toward her goal of setting up her own nanny agency. Being a nanny also helps her keep a low profile. She worries that something that happened when she was a teenager will resurface and ruin her life again.
I liked the first meeting between Danny and Marnie. He has all but made up his mind to hire the nanny he calls "Mary Poppins" when Marnie arrives for her interview. Something about her attitude made him think she was just what he needed. Her reaction when he told her about his father sealed the deal. Marnie is thrilled to accept the job. But both of them have time to reconsider before she arrives at his apartment. Marnie fears that the notoriety surrounding Danny's father could pull her into an unwanted spotlight, risking exposure of her secret. It didn't help anything that she also encountered her father, who she hadn't seen since she was a kid - and he didn't recognize her.
Then there was Danny, who rightfully claims that his trust issues have trust issues. He feels betrayed on many levels. His parents never told him that he was adopted, so the shock of his father's identity was even worse. His biological father hired him to handle his estate affairs because of who he was, not because of his abilities. Then he found out about his son and discovered that Rex's mother had never planned to tell him he was a father. He begins to question whether Marnie is what she appears to be or if she is pulling some sort of con on him.
Marnie's arrival at Danny's apartment set the tone for her time there. Though she intended to bail on the job, the chaos she encountered when she arrived helped change her mind. I loved how she took charge as she saw Danny floundering and how her actions helped calm his fears. Danny and Marnie quickly became friends as they bonded over caring for Rex. It didn't take long for that friendship to turn to more as sparks of attraction complicated their situation. I loved watching them grow closer. Danny's enjoyment of showing Marnie the fun parts of his new world was sweet to see. I ached for him when her fears sent her running from the love he offered. I loved the way that she finally conquered those fears and took control of her life. I loved the ending and how Marnie and Danny came together.
