Enraptured

Rogues #2

by Tracie Delaney

What’s your worst day ever? Mine is getting fired and discovering my boyfriend cheating on me in the same day.

At least I thought that was as bad as it could get.

Turns out I was wrong.

Only someone with my kind of luck could arrive at an interview for a job I desperately need and then discover my potential new boss is the guy I drunk-kissed the other night. An unsolicited—and unwanted—kiss if the way he recoiled is any indication.

I don’t expect him to offer me the job as nanny to his seven-year-old daughter. I mean, who wants a drunken harlot taking care of something so precious? Except he does. And against my better judgement, I accept the position.

He’s gorgeous and sexy and the kind of father that has my ovaries screaming. Yet to him, I might as well be invisible.

Until the night that everything changes.

Now, I’ll do anything to keep him, especially when his past comes knocking.

Genres: Romance, Contemporary, Amazon, Billionaires, Contemporary Romance, Billionaire Romance

278 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 17, 2020

About the author

Tracie Delaney writes billionaire romance where the men fall hard and the women make them work for it. Even though she has more than 35 novels published across many different series, Tracie still considers herself a reader first and foremost and loves fangirling over her favorite authors.

At night she likes to curl up on the sofa with her two furbabies, Murphy & Cooper, and binge-watch shows on Netflix. There may be wine involved.

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Reviews

[Kathi Defranc · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another absolutely amazing story in the 'Rogues' series by the only romance author I can not get enough of!!! Oliver is a man whose trust was completely destroyed when his wife left him and their infant daughter, with no warning and no look back. An intensely hard working businessman, Oliver reworked his whole life to take care of his daughter Annie. What a wonderful father he is, always putting the little girl first, showing her a love not many can find. It has now been six years, and his Mom, who moved in and helps raise Annie, wants to take a vacation with her new man. So she is hiring a live in Nanny..And what a surprise when a girl he met a bar shows up and he almost ruins everything...
But the Nanny, Harlow, is hired and the sexual tension mounts between them...However she is loving with Annie..And has had her own problems with the opposite sex...
A story you Need to read, as life has moments of joy and then pure horror..A person shows out of the blue who may ruin any thoughts of happiness for anyone...A 5 STAR story that will have You taking a cold shower!!

[M.A. Comley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yay, I was so thrilled to receive the second book in this fabulous series. I loved Oliver's story, he's so different to Tracie's usual alpha male type heroes.

An excellent father to seven-year-old Annie, his character melts your heart.

His past is such that he no longer trusts women, thanks to his ex and Annie's mother, but when his mother announces that she's going on a cruise and he has to employ a nanny while she's away, his world is literally turned upside down.

But he's met this particular nanny before, on a cringeworthy night out...

Harlow is a fabulous character, she's had her problems in relationships in the past and is also wary of getting involved again.

Enjoy reading what happens next in this fabulous instalment. Loved it to the moon and back.

[Louise · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely fabulous instalment to this series.

A genuinely sweet but sexy single dad story.

Oliver’s character will resonate with a lot of single parents and endear him to a vast array of readers. He’s had it tough since the mother of his child left and even though being a single parent isn’t something he foresaw, he takes it in his stride and muddles through.

Harlow is a woman in need of a break and when an embarrassing encounter with Oliver happens, it changes her life completely.

The two of them together is a perfect combination. They have chemistry and believability and it shows across the page that relationships take work.

I adore this couple and this story. Can not wait for more from this author!

[Julia Butterfield - Stevens · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book has warmed my heart!

What a sweet, sexy gorgeous story with two of the loveliest characters in Oliver and Harlow. These two will seriously make you swoon. There is some angst and drama too, it's definitely not plain sailing for this hot, broken when it comes to love single Dad to a delightful little girl and the nanny he is forced to employ when his mother wants to go travelling.

After his ex wife cruelly abandoned them both when Annie was a baby, Oliver's trust in women was shattered. He's an absolute sweetheart though, a protective, hands on loving single dad as well as a very successful businessman *swoon*. Harlow has trust issues too thanks to cheating exes and family who dont recognize her talents and kind, caring soul.

Their chemistry knocks them both sideways, especially after their not so auspicious first meeting haha! Their connection is not to be denied until a blast from the past rattles their new found happiness.

I love this authors writing and the diversity of her characters. Oliver is very different to most of her male leads, there's not an ounce of a-hole in him, but that makes him no less attractive, sexy and dominant where it matters. I loved him! Harlow was a determined, strong woman but with such vulnerabilities too. She has such empathy and is a natural with children, she's the type of person I'd love to call a friend.

I'm loving this series so am excited for Oliver's best friend Garen's story next. I suspect there will be fireworks with him around!

[Jennings · Rating 4 out of 5]

I absolutely love Tracie's books and this gentle, romantic story between Oliver and Harlow definitely shows another side to Tracie's talents. You'll fall in love with both Oliver and Harlow at first sight. Far too over-protective of his emotions, Oliver lives to work and to care for his gorgeous daughter Annie. He has no time in his life for other distractions. Enter Harlow who, on the face of it seems to lurch from crisis to crisis, but in reality she's committed to being a strong, independent woman that is following her own path. While there are ups and downs, this story is gentler than some of Tracie's other books but no less gripping. You end up absolutely smitten and happy that they deserve their love story and their HEA.

[Dawn Higgins · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another amazing book from this talented author, i love all her books and this was up there with the best of them, this was a sweet romantic story between Oliver and Harlow that will have you routing for them all the way through.

I read this book in one sitting as i couldn't put it down. This is a story of a single dad Oliver and his beautiful daughter Annie who is six but needs a nanny for three months while his mother who looks after Annie goes on a holiday. Hanna who'd had a drunken night out kiss with Oliver the week before has a call to go for a interview for a job to be a nanny for a little girl, she then becomes the nanny to Annie and you just know you are in for a ride with along with this couple. Then throw in a ex wife who hasn't been around in six years there is going to be lots of drama, and there certainly was.

I totally love Tracie's story telling and this story did not disappoint at all, can't wait for more from this series as loving all the characters that we are getting to meet. Definitely need to pick these books up you won't be disappointed at all.

[Katrina · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this story. There are so many tender and swoon-worthy moments, with a few moments of self-doubt by both MCs along the way. Not a perfect relationship or a perfect situation, especially when a wrench gets thrown in just as their relationship really starts to take off.

Harlow is sure of herself and her abilities, but she is still young and has suffered from past relationships. Oliver has been burned mightily in his past. His young daughter, Annie, is the most all seven-year-old and brings laughs and a fresh perspective to the adults in her life. A fun read with a dash of intrigue to make you want to keep reading.

I can’t wait for more in this series!

[Izzie d · Rating 4 out of 5]

Boss/employee is not my fav troupe, as this is father and nanny but the usual push/pull of the situation doesn't last long once she starts working for him.
They form a relationship quite quickly.
Major exdrama in form of his ex-wife.
No intimate scenes other than the Hero and heroine.
Heroine had been cheated on by her boyfriend that she was living with.
Hero is divorced, single dad, non man-whore type as he doesn't want that around his daughter.
No cheating.
Noone else once they are together but the ex-wife wants him back.
HEA.
Breadcrumbs dropped for future books in series and previous couple appear.

[Miss Zeets · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ok, so I do love me a billionaire single dad/nanny romances, and I did enjoy the previous book somewhat.

This one, though, for me, it felt flat. I didn't like Harlow, I felt like she was flopping between standing up for herself and having no spine at all. Oliver was okay, but just nothing extra for me. The plot line? The ex? The fact that Harlow didn't even see anything and still decided he doesn't love her? Yeah, I was over that shit. One of the redeeming qualities in these books is usually the kids, but here, I felt like Annie acted spoiled even though everyone had praised her.

[Bree · Rating 4 out of 5]

I decided to give this book a try after reading Athena and Ryker’s story. While the first book in a series is usually my favorite because it’s the anchor text, I was a big fan of Harlow and Oliver. Not only do I eat up the nanny-boss trope cliche, I felt there was more depth to this plot line than Athena and Ryker. It was an incredibly quick read. Oliver also, unexpectedly, has possibly made my top 5 for book boyfriends, which is very, very high praise. He’s at least top 10.

[Kristen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really loved this book

[Kim Whitehead · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute story.

[Nuvolina Leggere Romanticamente · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stelline

[Il confine dei libri · Rating 4 out of 5]

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[Smiler The Avid Reader · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fantastic writing.

But the ending I wanted him to show more. Yes it was a happy ever after BUT if I was Harlow I would be asking more questions.

It only seemed that he was 100% committed to Harlow AFTER he found out about the ex was trying to get back with him for the inheritance money. The fact that he sat in the cafe with his ex, then defended himself to Harlow by saying that the ex didn’t have anyone else to talk to was a huge red flag. I can’t help but get into the psyche of the characters when I’m reading ☺️

Yes the ending was as expected, but personally, I would’ve like him to show his commitment, especially after what he said to Harlow after the cafe meeting. Nevermind that the ex showed her true colours again, that was neither here or there. The fact that he was slightly swayed again and made excuses was a red flag.

Loved this whole series 🥰

[Dalia · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stelle

Questa è la storia di Oliver e Harlow, due personaggi ricchi di umanità e con lo stesso problema: nessuno dei due crede più nell’amore, né hanno voglia di creare legami, eppure, le loro convinzioni potrebbero cambiare in un battito di ciglia, complice l’amore che nutrono per una dolcissima bambina.

Lui, Oliver, il secondo dei sei amici soci della “Rogues” è il papà di una bambina dolcissima che ha impostato la sua vita dividendosi equamente tra la sua piccolina e le mille incombenze di lavoro. Eh sì, avete capito bene, quel gran figo di Oliver nonostante sia bello, ricco e sexy rifugge qualsiasi tipo di relazione per colpa del suo passato e niente e nessuno sembra scalfire questa sua regola di vita. Non ha alcuna intenzione di regalare il suo cuore a qualcuno che non sia la sua bambina per la quale darebbe la vita. Nessuno può dire che non sia un papà perfetto, né troppo duro, né troppo permissivo, dolce e premuroso al punto giusto anche se Annie, il dolce diavoletto riuscirebbe a raggirarlo con un mezzo sorriso.

Lei, Harlow, è una ragazza che fa i salti mortali pur di mantenersi con le proprie forze in una costosissima New York. Certo, potrebbe, approfittare del portafogli dei genitori e dei fratelli solo che non ha alcuna voglia di sentirsi sempre definire una perdente, forse, però, dovrà davvero bussare alla loro porta visto che ha perso il lavoro qualche ora prima a causa di un datore di lavoro con le mani un po’ troppo lunghe e, ciliegina sulla torta, appena arrivata a casa ha scoperto il suo ragazzo con le mani nel vasetto della marmellata della vicina di casa. Eh, sì è proprio una giornata da buttare se non fosse per uno sconosciuto seduto accanto a lei in un bar e al dolce bacio che si scambia con lui a fine serata consapevole di non rivederlo mai più.

Ma nei libri che leggiamo noi non esiste il “mai più” e per fortuna aggiungerei..

In ogni caso complice il fatto che Oliver debba cercare una tata per sua figlia e che Harlow sia proprio brava in questo campo i due finiscono per vivere sotto lo stesso tetto per i successivi tre mesi come se fossero una piccola famiglia. E il resto lo lascio scoprire a voi…

Perché mi è piaciuto questo libro? Nonostante il cliché della tata e il papà single e sexy, i due protagonisti, pur provando una profonda sintonia non si saltano addosso in un battito di ciglia. Il loro è un rapporto che viene costruito momento per momento e tenendo sempre presente il benessere della bambina a cui la stessa Harlow si lega come se fosse la propria figlia. Contrariamente al primo libro, molto più fisico e passionale, con Oliver e Harlow ho scoperto la bellezza dell’attesa, del desiderare davvero qualcuno e aspettarlo per tutto il tempo di cui l’altro ha bisogno, la forza e la bellezza dei legami familiari e quella della riscoperta di quanto possa battere di nuovo il cuore quando di fronte a te c’è la persona giusta, quella che con un sorriso è capace di aprire le porte del tuo personale paradiso.

Insomma, questa serie continua a piacermi e ad incuriosirmi, questo secondo libro anche di più e, visti i presupposti, se il prossimo socio sarà chi penso io, il terzo libro sarà decisamente top.

[Le cercatrici di libri · Rating 4 out of 5]

Eccomi qui a parlarvi di Un amore travolgente, secondo volume della serie Rouges scritto da Tracie Delaney edito da Triskell Edizioni.
Letto in poche ore Harlow e Oliver mi hanno condotta dritta nella loro vita, nella loro quotidianità, nelle soddisfazioni lavorative e nei fallimenti, e anche se uno dei soliti cliché bussa alla porta di questa storia, sono le dinamiche ad essere diverse e a dare un calcio alle solite motivazioni dando una visuale diversa.

Harlow ha bisogno di lavorare, di crescere, di dimostrare a se stessa che può farcela; vestita di sincerità e dolcezza disarmante sa come conquistare il cuore di un bambino e osservandola traverso le parole è impossibile non amarla, certo l’unico colpo di testa dopo una serata alcolica la condurrà dritto, dritto dall’unico uomo che mai avrebbe pensato di incontrare figuriamoci offrirle un lavoro.

Oliver Ellis era un uomo di cui sarebbe stato fin troppo facile innamorarsi. Era bellissimo, gentile, simpatico, sexy. Era un ottimo padre con parecchi soldi in tasca. Dovetti ricordarmi che mi ero ripromessa di non pensare agli uomini per un po’ Tutti gli uomini, compreso Oliver.

Oliver è un padre single che ha bisogno di una tata per sua figlia. Egli sfonda le convinzioni del classico uomo ricco e prepotente, mettendo in luce un personaggio straordinario, un uomo ma soprattutto un padre meraviglioso. Per quanto quell’unico contatto avuto con Harlow l’abbia sconvolto, lei resta la scelta migliore per quel lavoro offertogli. E il resto?

Uno sprazzo di come avrebbe potuto essere la mia vita, se avessi aperto il cuore all’amore, mi colpì come una pugnalata al petto. Mi tremavano le ginocchia e per non cadere dovetti cercare di mantenere l’equilibrio con le braccia. Volevo quella vita… La desideravo a tal punto da riuscire quasi a sentirne il sapore ma, quando mi sembrava di essere andato avanti, era come se una forza invisibile mi trascinasse indietro, impedendomi di compiere il primo passo coraggioso.

Il resto è una giostra che non segue un filo logico nel suo giro, non ha costanza, solo sorprese e colpi di scena che fanno sospirare e sorridere ma anche arrabbiare quando le scoperte verranno alla luce.
Con dolcezza, la forza dell’attrazione si fa largo nella quotidianità, ma il dolore delle ferite con il loro pulsare suonano un promemoria dal passato ricordando le fiamme attraversate.
Un amore travolgente da una prospettiva diversa alla tematica dell’abbandono sotto più aspetti che fanno male leggere, eppure questo sentimento che nasce insolito, che non ha motivo di nutrirsi, al contrario fa di testa sua, mettendo radici e sfondando convinzioni. Questo romanzo é quel genere di storia in cui ci si innamora dalla prima pagina, non ci sono grandi tragedie, ma i protagonisti ti trascinano nella loro vita con semplicità, diventando spettatore di un quadro che si forma, con qualche difficoltà, dopo giorno giorno fino al temuto finale che un po’ stupisce.
Harlow, Oliver, Annie; i colleghi della Rouges sempre pronti ad esserci, ad aiutarsi.
Questo secondo volume, con il doppio punto di vista, mi ha toccato in modo particolare, tanto averlo divorato in pochissime ore e apprezzato più del precedente.
Complimenti all’autrice

✒️Aurelia

[LibriMagnetici Blog]

recensione a cura del blog “Libri Magnetici" by Anna M.
Ciao a tutti cari Magnetici! Eccoci giunti al secondo volume di questa serie che, devo ammettere, sta diventando sempre più interessante e mi sta piacendo sempre più. Ero tanto entusiasta di questo nuovo capitolo, e non posso far altro che affermare che è stata un’ottima lettura, un lavoro fatto in maniera ideale, secondo il mio punto di vista, che mi ha fatto trascorrere delle belle ore in compagnia dei personaggi.

Harlow è una ragazza che vive la sua vita in maniera tranquilla, fino al giorno in cui tutto cambia, il fulmine a ciel sereno del quale si sente tanto parlare, lei lo sperimenta su sé stessa, perdendo il lavoro, perché licenziata e scoprendo che il suo uomo, la tradisce.

Potete ben immaginare quale possa essere il suo stato d’animo, tanto triste dal ritrovarsi a bere in un locale a commiserarsi e soffrire. Come spesso accade, però, dietro l’angolo ci sono delle opportunità da essere colte, sta solo a noi farne tesoro, e l’incontro con un uomo può cambiarle la vita, capovolgendola completamente.

Oliver è bello, ricco e molto gentile, il tipo che forse neanche nota una come Harlow, ma invece le offre un lavoro, badare a sua figlia Annie. Nonostante delle titubanze iniziali, Harlow, decide poi di accettare. Quello che non sa è che anche Oliver, nonostante tutto quello che può sembrare, ha i suoi problemi, un passato non facile, non riesce più a credere alle donne e all’amore, l’unica donna della sua vita è la sua bambina.



“La sua felicità era l’unica cosa che contava.”



Harlow, inizia così ilo suo lavoro, badando ad Annie, ma quello che si avverte è l’attrazione che man mano inizia a crescere tra Harlow e Oliver, nonostante le paure, i dubbi e i pensieri. Ci si ritrova in un vortice di sentimenti e sensazioni, sperando che tutto possa andare a buon fine per loro.



“Harlow mi rivolse un sorriso dolce che mi colpì dritto al petto. Sperai che non distogliesse lo sguardo, poi che lo facesse. I sentimenti contrastanti che provavo mi facevano girare la testa.”



Mi fermo dal raccontare altro, quello che aggiungo, oltre a consigliare la lettura di questo libro, è che è stata una bellissima esperienza leggere questa storia, perché se ne dica, che magari può essere una trama già letta, ho trovato che l’autrice abbia trovato un chiave adeguata per farcela scoprire con novità. Ho inoltre trovato azzeccato lo sviluppo della stessa trama, con ogni avvenimento messo nei punti giusti, ogni personaggio ben descritto, Oliver mi ha molto colpita per le sue sfaccettature e per come affronta ogni cosa. Insomma, non so se si è capito che mi è molto piaciuto, e non posso che consigliarvelo ulteriormente, Magnetici. Buona lettura, a presto!



«Oliver?» «Sì?» «Non farmi del male, ti prego.» Misi giù gli utensili da cucina, mi spostai sul bancone e la presi tra le braccia. «Mai.»
cinque petali

[Meg · Rating 3 out of 5]

recensione a cura del blog “Sognare in punta di penna" by Meg
Secondo volume dei soci del ROGUE e questa volta troviamo la storia di Oliver, il papà abbandonato dalla moglie e che cresce da solo la piccola Annie.
E infatti conosciamo essenzialmente un uomo che divide la sua vita tra il lavoro e la figlia, anche perché quello che ha vissuto con la sua ex lo ha lasciato fortemente amareggiato: dopo sei anni, infatti, lui sente che quanto ha passato lo segnato inevitabilmente e questo lo porta ad essere uno di quei personaggi che nel corso della storia rimuginano di continuo.

«Presto, avrei dovuto affrontare la profonda ferita che mi aveva causato andandosene e che, facendo il martire, mi ero rifiutato di medicare e far guarire.»

E’ essenzialmente un uomo in crisi, e per questo la sua nuova tata Harlow è prima di tutto una grossa distrazione, ma diventa anche una sorta di ripiego.
Lei è una giovane donna che ha deciso e scelto quel lavoro, perché le piacciono i bambini e perché, essenzialmente, è consapevole delle sue reali capacità, che ha accettato, e che non sono quelle di diventare un medico affermato come tutti i suoi familiari.
Dunque il classico intreccio papà single-tata c’è pienamente, e se ci aggiungiamo il ritorno della ex, mossa da avidità, trovate la lettura ideale del genere: ma c’è un ma.
I personaggi sono come stretti in una sorta di continuo cambio di idee: lui, prima soffocato dal rancore e quasi misogino verso il genere femminile, lei, disillusa verso gli uomini, che prima si innamora subito di lui e poi lo respinge.
Anche la piccola Annie, che è una bambina adorabile nella prima parte del libro, diventa piagnucolosa e capricciosa, ma non come un qualsiasi bambino di sei anni ma sempre e solo verso determinate situazioni.
La parte “hot” in alcuni passaggi è un po' forzata, soprattutto sulla protagonista che appare disponibile sempre e comunque.
Lettura consigliata per il “trope” del genere, ma senza aspettarsi nulla di più.

Tre stelle.

[Bookmom1213 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Harlow lost her job as a Nanny because she stood up for herself when the husband was making advances on her. The same day she came home early to find her boyfriend sleeping with the neighbor. She kicked him out and went to a bar for some drinks to unwind. After talking her friend and telling her everything that had happened she felt a little better. Her friend had to leave to go to work and a stranger (a man) was trying to convince her that all men were not lying cheating bastards but she agreed to disagree with him. When he saw how drunk she was and offered to help her get into a cab. Right before she got into the cab she did something very stupid and kissed him.
Oliver was the stranger Harlow kissed. As soon as it happened he was shocked and turned around and left. He has not even think about another woman for a long time because he had trust issues when it came to women because of his ex wife. His ex wife had left him and their one year old 6 years ago and to be never heard from again. For the longest time he was hung up on her and tried to win her back. That was until he was told to stop or an injunction would be placed. That is when he filed for divorce. After a large sum of money she never came around. His mom moved in with him to help with his daughter. When she wanted to go on vacation she knew Oliver would need help. She conducted interviews and the last interview was with Harlow.
Harlow was offered the job but she turned it down because of how she acted when she met him for the first time. Oliver was able to get her reconsider and she accepted the job. Will Harlow go against everything her rule about not getting involved with another man for a while What will happen when his ex wife comes back?
I really enjoyed learning about Oliver after a little glance at him in book 1. The devotion he has for his daughter made my heart grow. Tracie knows how to pull at the heart stings. I wish I had an Oliver as a dad growing up.

[Romanticfairiesblog · Rating 5 out of 5]

«Tu sei matto da legare» tesi la mano.

«Sembra che abbiamo un accordo, allora, signorina Winter.»

«Direi di sì, signor Ellis.»



La Delaney anche questa volta ci fa conoscere un membro della Rogues e ce ne fa innamorare, inevitabilmente. Oliver ha solo ventotto anni, è un padre single da cinque, una carriera avviata e remunerativa, molti amici e un amore sconfinato per la sua meravigliosa figlia. Abbandonato dalla sua ex moglie, ha ricostruito la sua vita in modo da non lasciar spazio a nessun altro.



“Dio, quel ragazzo era senz'altro candidato ideale per il premio Padre dell’Anno”



Fino al momento in cui sua madre decide di aver bisogno di una lunga vacanza per riprendere un po’ in mano le redini della sua vita. Forse è ciò di cui necessità anche Oliver, nonostante lui non ne sia affatto consapevole.

Il destino ha già deciso per lui, perché in casa sua, per il colloquio da tata compare proprio Harlow, la splendida ragazza che ha incontrato al pub, durante il giorno peggiore della sua vita.

Inutile dire che è attrazione al primo sguardo e amore travolgente e innegabile che la convivenza lavorativa porta a un livello superiore nel giro di pochissimo.



“«Brucio per te, Harlow. Solo per te.»”



Loro due hanno il tempo contato, le settimane della crociera della nonna non sono infinite, ma quando l’amore chiama inutile provare a farsi trovar occupati, continuerà a chiamare finché non si risponde.

Tra difficoltà reali come quelle portate dalla ex moglie, difficoltà emotive come quelle di fidarsi e affidarsi, piccole e grandi gioie della quotidianità, momenti ad altissimo spicy, accompagniamo i due fino al dolce lieto fine.

Una storia da godersi piano piano fino all’ultima riga.



“Alla fine avevo trovato il posto a cui appartenevo, con persone che non mi giudicavano in base alla mia carriera accademica, ma alla bontà del mio cuore”

[Carol · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5 Stars

I usually love the employee/boss trope especially the nanny/single dad one. However, this one didn't do much for me. It was cute. But forgettable. Plain and simple.

I did like the hero Oliver. I did! But he was just so... average? I'm not sure. I would say Beta but although he was that most of the book he did reveal a more Alpha vibe and it was pretty hot. Sadly though it wasn't enough to make this book spectacular. Oliver though was a lovely hero you could cheer for and a wonderful dad that made you wanna swoon.

His daughter Annie was a cute character and I'm glad she had alot of personality.

And then there's the heroine Harlow. Oh boy. Well I want to say I liked her and maybe there early on I did. BUT...she sucked. There. I said it. She actually had alot of things I did like about her but what completely negated that like was her massive insecurities regarding her relationship with Oliver. Was most of those doubts understandable, especially regarding their boss/employee situation?? Suuurree. But when his ex comes back into the picture the whiny pathetic woman she became just ruined it for me. I'm not going to drag out all the tidbits that we're often reminded of with her and her insecurities. But it was so annoying. It completely ruined the character for me.

All in all it was a cute and quick romance. Even though any action between the two didn't happen until 50% ish it still felt fast IMO. Likely due to the pacing of the storyline going on, I guess. 🤷‍♀️ But sadly it was forgettable. Cute though it was, neither character or the story had a strong presence.

Ps: I skipped the first book as it didn't interest me and it was perfectly fine as a standalone.

[Helena · Rating 3 out of 5]

Enraptured is the second book of the ROGUES series and tells the story of Oliver and Harlow. Overall, it's a sweet story with all the cliches in there: the nanny falls for the boss, they start a relationship, the ex appears in the picture, he is rich, she is insecure, and the list goes on and on. It's a fast read and very distracting. It's perfect for a rainy day in New York, where you want to spend the whole day reading.

About the characters, I have loved Oliver since the first book. We already knew he was a nice guy, but this book took it to a new level. He is the perfect boy, way too perfect; he is intelligent, rich, gorgeous, sweet, head-level, and a fantastic dad. What else you could ask? On the other side, Harlow is lovely, but as the main lead of the first book, she is missing something; she doesn't have goals; her story is too on the surface to get something from her. Oliver makes her feel like she is more, and that's beautiful because you don't need a career or title to be smart, but she is still missing a lot for a lead character.

The book moves super fast. He fell deep and fast for someone who had not opened his heart for more than six years. I usually get anxious with third-act breakups, but in this case, I didn't mind; it was necessary and a smart choice for the moment. During those last chapters, I felt like most of Harlow.

[Ronel Olver · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this sweet read about Oliver a single dad, hurt betrayed and left to care for their daughter when ex-wife Sara walks out and Harlow a single newly unemployed nanny. Their first meeting was not ideal but I loved that Harlow still interviewed and jot the job.

The book has great character building with amazing chemistry between Oliver and Harlow and the love that develops heartwarming. Both characters are strong, well developed with depth and easily relatable and the author did an amazing job highlighting and describing the emotions and feelings between Oliver and Harlow and their growing attraction to each other. The supporting characters and relationships between them were realistic and well done. I loved Annie, she was a sweet adorable and vibrant little girl and definitely stole the show.

The Karma at the end of the book served to ex-wife Sara definitely adds to the appeal of the book. A Must Read!

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Lesley Robson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oliver’s story is the second book in this series and I couldn’t put it down. A single father, his sweet darling daughter and a down on her luck nanny... what isn’t there to love. Don’t get me wrong it is a classic single father and the nanny scenario but this single father isn’t one to be crossed, he might come over like a push over but thats where the similarities end and his ex finds that out the hard way. Harlow has her number straight away and the ex knows this so she sows the seeds of doubt into the equation. The chemistry between Oliver and Harlow is smokin hot and I loved the interactions between Harlow and Annie which firmly bond the two of them together. I loved the story and the characters and we get to see the other Rogues come out to play and they all pool their resources together to help Oliver in his time of need which makes us wanting to see more of them. I’m loving this series and I cant wait to get stuck into the next book...

[Niamh x · Rating 4 out of 5]

Oliver, wow, Oliver, what a man.
Oliver's ex wife abandoned him with their daughter Annie when she was a baby and he has severe abandonment issues. Me too darling. His mother helps him but when it comes to her wanting to go on holiday with her new man, they are in need of a live in nanny. This is where Harlow comes in. After having a drunken kiss at a dive bar she is in for a shock when she goes for an interview, not realising it is the same guy from the bar!
Seeing their relationship grow, it is just so good. Even though their relationship was not plain sailing, it was realistic and just tugged on your heart strings. Annie was just incredible and so cute. Normally i do not like main characters having children but she was just so loveable.
The only thing I did not like was the sudden 'countess' plot thrown in the end, it was just so random and seemed so unbelievable and was just not needed, there is so many other story lines she could have gone with.

[Felicity Gray1 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another amazing book by this brilliant author. The second in the Rogues series sees Oliver’s life completely centered around his young daughter after his wife walked out on them both when she less than a year old.
Time moves on and eventually he finds himself in the position of having to employ a nanny.
Harlow is everything a child could possibly want & more & eventually she creeps into everyone’s lives including Oliver’s.
The sexual vibes between Harlow and Oliver increase until he makes her his own.
Enter a ghost from his past and everything starts spinning out of control. His ex wife has come back on the scene but with ulterior motives to try and win Oliver back.
You just have to read this for yourself to find out what happens next.
A fantastic read and one that I just didn’t want to end.

[Rozebudzz · Rating 3 out of 5]

So many insecurities in the story. Harlow has next level angst throughout the book. I liked her at first but she never reached her full potential as a strong character in the end. She’s just so darn insecure. She didn’t ask too many questions about Oliver’s actions. She just accepted his answers. She seemed too easy to please.

Oliver is just plain forgettable. Very vanilla. He had one show of alpha behavior in the end when standing up to his ex but it’s obvious in their brief marriage she walked all over him and he let it happen. Then he blamed the ex for everything. He seemed too sure that Harlow would just accept everything he said about his ex. He didn’t grovel enough.

To me these two characters match. They both fade into the background. They both lean into each other’s insecurities. It works well for the story.

[Susan Pugh · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enraptured: The ROGUES Billionaire (2)

The Billionaire and the Nanny. Seems a cliche. But what a story. Harlow falls in love with her new charge Annie, she's a born nurturer, Annie's mum dumped her when she upped and left her husband Oliver literally holding the baby, divorce and a large settlement and gone. Luckily his mum moved in and helped him. But now she has a gentleman friend who wants her to go on an extended holiday with him. Oliver wants her to go, she's already given them 6 years, she deserves it. Hence the nanny, Harlow, who is perfect. She adores Annie, who loves her, she and Oliver are getting close, until his ex comes back causing chaos. Excellent yet again. Now I'm ready for book 3
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[Shirley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Oliver and Harlow. The Billionaire and the nanny ... hahahaa how many times have a I read a story with that concept ... but this one is done in such a way it leads the reader to a happy ever after...yea I know they all do but .... this one is pretty cool ....They are perfect for each other. I truly enjoyed how they meet with Harlow bashing the bf cause he cheated and then she disses all men and Oliver steps in with my saying that not all men are bad as not all women are either.....Their coming together was perfect. This book has loads of feels in it. The author did a wonderful job with the uncertainty of the characters, many more layers to it. Harlow is a wonderful woman with a heart that draws people especially children in to her world she has a loving heart.... even with how she felt and was treated growing up .... Oliver is damaged,a flawed man who was duped by the ex ..and now only lives for his daughter. They play off each others strength and weakness's. so when the ex reappears i love the ferocity harlow fights her with ... and i love how garen and oliver set her up ...