When the Carrington brothers got me fired, I was determined to chew them out. I never imagined they would think I was the new nanny for their kids.
Joe Carrington, with his rolled-up sleeves and permanent scowl, is the definition of a hot jerk. His muscles might be big enough to crush someone, but so what? Muscles are overrated.
Collin, barking orders like he’s running a boot camp, thinks he’s irresistible—spoiler he kind of is.
And Jud, the moody artist, looks at me like he’s trying to sketch my soul; his gaze setting my skin on fire.
They wanted perfection? They got me. Sweet as honey, but with a sting that will leave them wanting more.
Will my sweet revenge catch these billionaire brothers? Or will their secrets—and mine—tear our unconventional family apart?
I really like Rebel Bloom's books, but this one was a little different. it was a bit slower burn, that is not to say it was bad, just not quite one night stand right out of the gate. The story, was, as always, really well done. Loved the background characters, and the main characters were so well developed. I loved the history between Ada and Jud and that it actually cause internal strife. It wasn't an automatic all or nothing. Which was a bit of a change up, again, from how her stories usually go. I would say I really appreciate her parents but they hit a bit close to home for me, which was more my issue than her. All in all, it was a wonderful book, and I would totally recommend it as fun with a minor dash of angst.
Disrespect is not something I can get behind forgetting. I could forgive so that it didn't hold me back but I couldn't see getting back with the guys....
The good...I loved everything leading up to it. I loved the kids, the parents, the neighbor "nanny", and even her aunt. I love the building of the relationships with the kids and dads..
The twist was kind of anticipated, however I actually thought more of it would have been utilized.
But again the disrespect would have been absolutely a no return zone. It was absolutely cruel.
She was nuts and I’d known it from the start. I’d known she was going to shake everything up. I just hadn’t counted on it ending up being the best thing that ever could’ve happened to my family.
Ok I don’t even know where to start there is so much more to this book for a RH story and if I honest there isn’t that many smexy scenes but the story was soo good it didn’t need any more. Ada is soo funny but also caring and loving and I absolutely loved her character. I’m going to start with the kids next and all of them were so adorable and I loved how they came out of their shells with Ada around. Her parents were hilarious and should have their own book, I laughed soo hard when they were involved and I loved how they kept embarrassing Ada… oh and Aunt Maxine was a fab character as I loved her sarcasm and no nonsense attitude and when she said “lady boner” I just about choked laughing so much. Now for the men…. Yes they were all described as sexy alpha males and I wasn’t the biggest fan of Joe & Collin when we first meet them and then after what they did to her. Jud was just so loving and caring and when he realised who Ada really was he came in to his own and I loved him throughout the book as he never wavered in his belief of Ada. Joe and Collin were so much better when they opened up to Ada and let their feelings through and the 4 of them together were special. Yes there are some hot smexy scenes both one on one and of the 4 of them but there was an actual story not just sex. The reason she went there to confront them, the pranking was funny and the betrayal and business implications all made a back story to how they grew within their relationship. My only complaint is I would have liked an epilogue maybe 5 years on to see how many more kids they have and what their family looks like, I actually didn’t want the book to end if I’m being honest as I really enjoyed it.
Esta resenha está em portugues e inglês| This review is in English and Portuguese.
Foi uma das leituras mais divertidas que fiz até agora, em nenhum momento a autora promete uma história excelente, e eu amo livros assim. Já que a pessoa vai se presar ao papel de escrever um livro bem ruim como uma tematica tão podre quanto harem, vista as calças de adulto e abrace o qual ruim isso pode ser, e transforme a experiencia de leitura em algo divertido sem muitas promessas de o livro em questão ser um novo clássico da litaratura. É um bom livro pra quem está em ressaca litereria e precisa de algo leve, engraçado e rápido. A leitura é bem dinâmica e rápida.
Não me leve a mal, o livro teve vários erros e coisa que me fizeram repensar na probalidade de termina-lo, (como o fato de nunca explicar direito a história dos irmãos e fingir que isso não tem importancia), mas no fim valeu a pena ler-lo será?. Fazia muito tempo que não pegava um livro pelo KU (Kindle Unmited) que eu conseguisse terminar de ler, vamos ser sincer@s, aquele lugar tá super insalubre.
Resumo: Mulher mente pra ficar no emprego de babá que ela nem queria e só fica por que a casa é um luxo (super te entendo), ela faz da vida de três irmãos um inferno e diz o básico que é que eles são uns lixos de pais, dias se passam o esperado acontece, eles se apaixonam por ela, uauu chocante!!. Então é só ladeira a baixo e muito sofrimento e dor pros irmãos que são uns idiotas bundões com excessão do jud e muitos cactus pra nossa diva .
This review is in English and Portuguese.
It was one of the most fun reads I've had so far. At no point does the author promise an excellent story, and I love books like that. Since the person is going to take on the task of writing a really bad book with a theme as rotten as harem, just put on their your adult pants and embrace how bad it can be, turning the reading experience into something fun without many promises of the book being a new literary classic. It's a good book for those in a reading slump who need something light, funny, and quick. The reading is very dynamic and fast-paced.
Don't get me wrong, the book had several flaws and things that made me reconsider finishing it (like the fact that it never properly explains the brothers' backstory and pretends it's not important), but in the end, it was worth reading maybe?. It had been a long time since I picked up a book on KU (Kindle Unlimited) that I could actually finish. Let's be honest, that place is pure trash this days.
Summary: Woman lies to keep a nanny job she didn't even want and only stays because the house is luxurious (I totally get you). She makes the lives of three brothers a living hell and tells them the basics, which is that they are terrible parents. Days go by, the expected happens, they fall in love with her, wow shocking!!. Then it's all downhill and a lot of suffering and pain for the brothers who are idiots except for Jud and a lot of cacti for our diva .
Another fabulous story drom Rebel Bloom. This one kept me on edge wondering when the other shoe was going to drop on Ada for everything that she has went through. Ada met Jud when she was only 16 years old. He was her very first kiss and makeout session at a local fair in town. They didn't exchange names but they never got over each other either. Ten years later they meet again and they don't even realize it. Jud and his brothers come into the restaurant that Ada works at once a week and have done so for a long time. They don't look up from their phones to acknowledge the wait staff. She was the waitress that served them on their last visit. Joe found a hair in his food and Ada got fired for it. She went to their mansion to have words with them about their behavior and getting waitresses fired over small things that are not even their fault. Once she arrives at the mansion they mistake her for the new nanny. She doesn't correct them after she sees everything that they are going to give the new nanny. She eventually starts falling for them one at a time and she finally sees Jud and they click, but still don't realize they know each other until she hides in part of his art studio and see all of the pictures he has painted of her from their brief time at the fair. Some issues arise and threatens what they have. Will they be able to weather them together or is it going to drive them apart. Let's keep reading to find out. You won't regret it.
This had to have been the funniest story. I have read in a very long time. I laughed, and I cried, and I celebrated with the characters in this story. It all starts with Joe, Colin and Judson Carrington who are billionaire brothers who all lived together. Joel was the father of 15 year old Kendall, Collin was the father of ten year old twins Alex and Avery, Jud was the father of three year old Milo. Every week they would go to the diner where Ada Walton is a waitress, and after their last visit, she is a single 27-year-old homeless and because a hair was found on one of their plates, she is now jobless because of the Carrington men.
Ada decides that she is going to get revenge on these men and teach them a lesson, when she discovers that their nanny has quit and a new nanny is coming in the next day. She pretends that she is the new nanny. Talk about mischief and lots of pranks, Ada sets out to cause trouble and getting the children to cause a ruckus. She can’t help but fall in love with all three men, as well as the children, but it’s all going to come crashing around her ears when they discover the truth. That’s when I started to cry during the story, but it doesn’t end with a tragic ending, it is a time to celebrate after she teaches, Joe and Colin a lesson. There is a happy ending and a baby on the way.
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Justice for Jud! He deserved better. Not only was he barely in the story but his relationship with Ada was so under developed. With the way they met as teenagers, they had a chance to have the sweetest and strongest relationship but theirs fell flat. And for someone who constantly had wet dreams about her fair guy, Ada barely had any sparks with Jud.
Jud also proved that he was the only brother deserving enough of Ada but she unfortunately didn't appreciate him enough to see that. She claimed he was enough for her but she technically chose Joe and Collin's happiness over his. And I don't buy the bs that she came back for Jud. If their relationship was more developed, I might've thought differently.
I'm dissapointed that Ada forgave Joe and Collin so easily after the way they treated her like shit. They didn't deserve her. I don't understand why she even liked them. Joe was honestly the most boring to me but for some reason he had the most parts. He also spent the most time with Ada. Maybe it was his "birthright" as the oldest but I didn't like how he was perceived as the main lover/partner. Collin started off interesting but his character slowly drifted into the background.
I w as recommended this author on a Facebook readers page and I am so glad that I took their advice and tried Rebel Bloom out.
I’ve become quite to fan of this whole RH thing and after reading quite an emotionally heavy series I wanted something a little lighter and more fun. Well, this book certainly has lots of laughs and light heated fun whilst having the spice and a good plot to keep things interesting and those pages turning.
Brilliant characters, especially Jud (he’s definitely my favourite) but honestly… all the characters are great. The kids (aaaww Milo) and Ada’s parents (flippin’ bonkers but hilarious).
A real easy read that is well thought out and not too complicated that you get distracted from the main characters. I did have a tear in my eye when everything blows up in their faces because it’s truly heartbreaking. But I promise, there’s a HEA that will definitely make you smile.
Loved it. Can’t wait to read more from the author.
I actually did not like this book at all. I didn't like Ada, her parents were just way over the top charicatures, and the relationships with the guys wasn't built up enough. I have read other books by this author, but this one just didn't hit right at all.
I did not like Ada at all. She was just all over the place, and I couldn't relate with her at all. Just take whatever decision I would make about anything, and Ada would literally do the opposite. Then, add in her parents that are just way too much, I couldn't get into it.
The book built up her building a relationship with the kids, but then skimped out on the relationship with the guys. I was trying to figure out why they were so hung up on her, when they just barely interacted.
On that note, I think Jud needed more. Their story together warranted more, and it was neglected.
I didn't want to keep going, but it was the first day of my vacation, so this was my airplane book, so I just stayed with it.
I will not read this book again and I wouldn't recommend it to others.
The four main characters tête-à-tête is hilarious, snarky and pure joy.
I haven’t laughed so hard in a long time.
This is an age old story of revenge gone wrong. But for what? You’ll need to emerge yourself into their world.
This RH contains vengeance, disappointment, love and a plan to my mend a family. Our female lead Ada is feisty, inappropriate, and speaks before thinking. Her parents are truly a happy surprise along with their dog Kitten. The 4 children are the glue that should hold it all together, yet it’s as though they don’t exist. Lastly are the 3 Carrington men. Nasty, rude, venomous, and too good looking to respect. The gentle pushing, nagging and holding of hostage really help these men find their way. Old dog, new tricks. Literally!!!
Happy Reading📖🌻.
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Tornadoes cause less chaos than Ada, but the love she gives is worth everything!
Ada is a chaos queen and her new bosses have no clue how their lives will change! Joe, Collin, and Judson are workaholic grumpy single dads with 4 kids between them and they need a nanny quick. TornADA rips through their rules, their patience, and their ‘busy schedules’ with her smiles, her songs, and her constant presence.
Rebel Bloom brings the lol comedy, the passion, and a cast of characters that makes her books a joy to read! Ada is a very sweet woman who is able to get the kids and their dads back to the loving family they have been missing. There’s no end to the shenanigans, the drama, or the love that permeates their hearts. I love their personalities and Ada’s parents are a hoot!! Great read!.
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To escape certain ruin and get revenge on the Carrington brothers for ruining her life Ada poses as a Nanny for their kids. What she does not expect is to fall in love with not just the kids, but their dads. She is determined to shake these inattentive dads out of their rut and make them connect with their kids again. How will she save everyone's heart when the truth comes out?
The Carrington brothers believe that their lives are just fine how they are. Their kids never want for anything material, they will never go hungry. Ada has thrown their entire life into chaos. They want to get rid of her, but they can't deny that they all want her and she makes their kids happy. When she breaks their trust Joe and Collin throw her out without hesitation. Jud is still determined not to lose her, but she refuses to break up their family. When they find out they were wrong about her motives will they be able to win her back?
This book was fantastic. Hot, steamy, heartbreaking and amazing.
"Grumpy Makes Three" by Rebel Bloom is a laugh-out-loud gem that I couldn't put down! I read it all in one sitting, and I found myself cackling through most of it. Ada and her hilarious family bring so much personality and attitude that the Carrington brothers are left reeling. Joel, Colin, and Judson—three billionaire brothers—are thrown into chaotic, comedic brilliance when Ada steps into their lives.
Joel with his 15-year-old daughter Kendall, Colin with his ten-year-old twins Alex and Avery, and Jud with his three-year-old Milo create a dynamic that is pure comedy gold. The pranks, the practical jokes, and the mischief are absolutely priceless. Ada’s interactions with the brothers are perfectly written, making this the funniest story I've read in a long time. If you're looking for a feel-good, side-splitting read, "Grumpy Makes Three" is it!
All of Rebel's books are consistently great. She definitely has the potato chip factor. Once you've read one you have to read them all. I absolutely hate spoilers. I'll just say they are all RH. The female lead usually has a shitty start. Sometimes kids are involved...sometimes not. In this particular one, yes. The kids in this one add so much life to this book. All of her books are a rollercoaster. Laughing while I relate to so many embarrassing moments. Rebel, if you are reading this by any chance I would love to help with promoting you. I have zero experience, but for you, I'd figure it out.
If you aren't following Rebel Bloom, please do. You'll scroll through and all of a sudden BOOM, she has a book due out in two weeks. I kind of love how she's just like here's another one. These books make me legitimately wish I had three men. 😆
I have to admit, I went into this book expecting run of the mill RH smut but not much else. I am happy to say I was wrong. Oh, there was plenty of that but I got so much more!
The characters were so fun. Ada was a blast. And she certainly has a set of lady balls to be envied. The pranks were great. The guys had a lot of pent up issues they didn’t even realize. They came around tho in such a sweet fashion. Those kids, tho, stole my heart. And Ada’s parents? So OTT but definitely senior citizen goals! lol.
The only reason for 4 stars is I am not a fan of men who flip a switch and become too dominant in the bedroom. It wasn’t too much in this book but it was enough to sort of kick me out of the vibe and make me cringe a little. Just my opinion tho.
Overall I loved it and would recommend it to any fans of RH.
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In this book we meet Ada Walton, Colin, Joe, & Jud Carrington. Ada is having a bad day. First she finds out that her boyfriend is cheating on her. She is late to her job and then after serving the Carrington brothers and finding a hair on one of their plates she is fired from her job too. So when she goes to give them a piece of her mind instead of chewing them out she becomes the new nanny. Colin, Joe and Jud can't believe how beautiful the new nanny is. They know however they are just to busy to do anything about it. What happens though when they push to far? Will they have a HEA or will it be too much for all of them and destroy them all?
Another amazing story by this author. I would highly recommend it to anyone.
“Ada, on the other hand, I think she might hate us all. She’s all sunshine and butterflies but I feel like there’s a demon hiding under that sweet top layer.”
lol i loved Ada, she was so hilarious and so true to herself.
this was a classic Rebel Bloom book with hilarious secondary characters and kids.
“You’re nuts. One of these days I’m going to wake up and you’re going to be standing over me with a clown mask and a bat. You’re way too fucking happy all the time and you don’t make any sense. You’re so goddamn bossy and everyone around you just listens because you smile that pretty little smile at them and you’re driving me crazy. You know that?”
MFMM brothers multi-POV single dads third act breakup group scenes epilogue HEA ♡ standalone
Fantastic!! With each book Rebel writes, it always reminds me why I love her work. She always brings a smile to my face, brings the feels, and gives me all the steam!!
Filled with humor, drama, family antics, lots of spice and so many emotions.
I loved Ada. She was funny, had a big heart, and so loveable. Her inner monolog made me laugh at times and smile at others. Jud, Joe, and Collin, were the Carrington brothers. They were each so different, but I loved them equally.
Ada, was the best thing that happened to their family. She disrupted everything, but only in the best way.
This is a must read and totally deserves all 5 stars!!!
I enjoyed this story with all the characters that were within. The main characters were Ada,Joe,Collins, and Jud.
Ada gets fired and wants to yell at the person who got her fired. But to do it could mean more trouble for her. Because the guy is a billionaire. So she decides to try, but when she get there, they think she is the new nanny.
This was fun to read. It had action, adventure, and drama throughout. There were a few giggles within. It had a bit turn and twist within the story, that was to guess. There was a bit of steamy to it.
I received a complimentary copy via Booksprout. This is my honest, unbiased opinion.
Jud, Collin & Joe desperate that after another nanny up and quits, they mistakenly assume Ada is their new nanny. Homeless, cheated on and now fired, Ada decides to take the bull by the horns and confront the Carrington brothers after they get her fired, however when mistaken for the new nanny she changes course and settles in to get sweet revenge instead. This book was great, well written, and had you giggling at the shenanigans. I loved the way Ada opened the men's eyes and brought about change and watching her feelings frow for each brother and them for her. I loved that the book started off with you laughing and then progressed to anticipation and waiting for the shoe to drop and then wrapped up into our HEA. I definitely recommend this book and will be checking out more from this author.
Wow. This was a RH that wasn’t just a vehicle for se#. In fact, the se# took a backseat to the plot, character development, supporting characters, and fun. There could have been a smidgeon more grovel - or more POV from two of the characters at the end - but overall it was entertaining and I enjoyed the characters. There was humor and craziness, but it wasn’t OTT or pratfall. I will check out more by this author.
I do love the way Rebel writes her stories, her style is easy to read with great storytelling. As always, this book had an interesting story line with great spice with a side of humour that I love. I adore how Rebel creates characters that have personality and wit and aren’t afraid to have cringey dorky moments.
Loved the story. Just loved it. Romance, spice, adorable kids, and a cute storyline. Yep. All good things.
The lead female was feisty and a bit of a troublemaker. I liked her. I could see being friends with someone like her.
The guys were ass hats for the most part. Who doesn’t love an ass though?
Very cute story, and it’d probably be 5⭐️ if I didn’t have issues. However, I struggle really bad when books have spelling or grammatical errors. It’s the only reason it’s not 5⭐️
Lots of rom-com feels with the too-involved parents, pranks and so on. At first I enjoyed Ada getting back at the brothers who were so oblivious to the world around them, but it was hard to reconcile her bravado against her desire to retain the nanny job.
I did enjoy the book, though I did not enjoy the parents nor eccentric Aunt Maxine. Just not my cup of tea, but I know the quirky relative/s trope is popular!
I don’t know how Rebel Bloom does it but all her books are magic. All the characters just pop off the page and the secondary characters are even top tier. They always have everything I want in a feel good book. Yes, we probably all guessed what was going to happen in the plot in this book but that’s not why I read Rebel Bloom books. The plot is simplistic but not in a bad way. Her books are more about the characters for me. I just love them all.
4⭐ Such a pleasent surprise It was my first book by rebel but now I am going to stock her books whenever I want a breather
The plot was interesting It make me laugh so much I love Ada & her sence of humour was everything and don't get me started on her parents they were hilarious😂
I definitely have my favourite(ada's first kiss iykyk) from them but I am not a reverse harem girly so that's obvious and it's perfect romcom 😉so it did work out for me
Grumpy Makes Three, by Rebel Bloom. @rebelbloomauthor. Rebel is a favorite author of mine!
I loved this book about Joe, Collin, Jud & Ava. Rebel always tells a great story & this was no different. If you like RH, NO MM, laughter, second chance, mistaken identity & pranks on the guys, then you'll love this,
I received this #ARCBook early and I am freely leaving my honest review.
I laughed, had tears, and read with baited breath. I adore this author's use of the most adorable child characters. She is a master at weaving sexy adult moments and family messiness. I couldn't put the book down. The ending left me wanting sooo much more!