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A Nanny For Keeps

Saturday, June 11th, 2016
My Rating:

I really liked it

Author: Janet Lee Barton
Publication date: June 7, 2016
Series: Boardinghouse Betrothals #6
Pages: 281
Genre: Historical, Romance , Christian
Synopsis: With no teaching positions open, Georgia Marshall agrees to become the temporary nanny for the two little girls next door. But she soon becomes enamored of the precocious children and their dashing but distant widowed father. Though she’s falling for him, she can’t help but think that the nobleman is out of her reach.

After the tragic loss of his wife, Tyler Walker swore he’d never again give his heart away. Until his neighbor brightens his home and brings some much-needed stability to his motherless family. But he refuses to allow this arrangement with the pretty teacher to become permanent…no matter how much he wants Georgia by his side—forever.

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This book is considered a ‘clean read’ – meaning no sexual (just kissing & embracing) or major violent content. It would be suited for teens or older.

My Opinion

I know you shouldn’t pick or judge a book solely on it’s cover, but I couldn’t resist this one. My first impression of it when I was browsing the book isle was ‘Aww, that’s so cute’, which then I flipped over the back to read the plot, satisfied and interested with it, I plopped it in my shopping cart to take it home with me.

At first, it was a little slow but as soon as Georgia started working as Polly and Lilly’s nanny, it began to pick up for me. Her and the girls had an instant connection from the start. She was good with them, making everything fun for them to learn. They were such bright, lively, and not to mention lovely children who soaks up Georgia’s attention like a sponge due to losing their mother one an one half years ago when they lived in England.

As Georgia works for Sir Tyler, she tries to guard her heart as she doesn’t want to lose it to him then to have her heart broken again. She realizes nothing can come of her feelings for him as they are from different classes – him an English Baronet and her, a nanny / teacher. Tyler is an extremely lonely man, he spends his nights alone, craving for someone to talk to about his days as he used to when his wife, Ivy, was alive. He doesn’t want to remarry and experience the lost again of a love one. He tries his darnest, like Georgia, to fight his growing feelings for her, but it’s a lost cause as she has already stolen his heart, but that doesn’t mean he still won’t fight it.

Not being able to help himself, one night he kisses Georgia, then apologizes afterwards, telling her nothing can come of it. Immediately Georgia is hurt and from then on, she tries her best to avoid his presence as much as possible, only coming to the house to solely take care of the children and see to their needs. Tyler hates the strain he felt like he caused on their friendship, wishing it could go back to how it was.

Ivy’s parents shows up to see their grandchild, Margaret (Ivy’s mother), doesn’t care nor warm up to Georgia at first, but then Polly and Lilly tell her how they love Miss Georgia and wish she could be their mama. Margaret confides this information to Tyler, telling him she wishes for him to be happy, Ivy would as well, and that he should marry Georgia. Later that evening he talks to his girls, asking them to help him concoct a plan to win Georgia over.

At Sunday church services, Polly and Lilly convince Georgia to join them for Sunday dinner where a surprise is in store for her. She accepts, but as she arrives, she asks Tyler what is going on as they table is only set for two. He goes on to explain that he loves her, hopes that she could love him and his girls, and he wants to marry her. Of course she accepts then Polly and Lilly burst into the room as typical impatient children asking if he asked her to marry him yet.

This was such a cute heartwarming story to go with such a cute cover. I don’t know about everyone else, but I love reading stories where children are included in it. In my opinion, their shenanigans makes it more interesting to read and more enjoyable, at least for me anyways.

Favorite Quotes

• She wanted… something she’d never have. Others at Heaton House had found people to trust with their hearts, but Georgia didn’t know how she ever would. Not after this past year. And longing for something she was certain she’d never find wasn’t the answer to her problem. Only accepting it was.

• She turned back to see Betsy only to find her waving her hand in front of her face. “oh, my, Georgia. He is even more handsome up close. You’re going to have to be on guard of your heart 0 if you haven’t lost it already!” “Betsy! Shh!” Georgia turned to make sure Sir Tyler was out of hearing distance. “He didn’t hear me.” Betsy chuckled. Georgia hoped so, because truer words had never been spoken.

• “What other subjects were you thinking I should add to their studies?” “Only the one you suggested to me. And yes, they may have dinner with me two times a week once you believe they are ready to.” “Oh, Sire Tyler, thank you.” “And only if you take dinner with us.” “But if they are ready-” “Only if you stay for dinner, Miss Marshall,” Tyler said as firmly as he could. “All right. I’ll stay.” Tyler wished she sounded a little more enthused – this was all her idea, after all. “And thank you for agreeing to my idea,” Georgia said, soothing his ego a bit, “i think you’ll be very happy with the outcome.” Tyler hoped so. One thing he knew was that the prospect of having Georgia Marshall at his dinner table was something he looked forward to.

• Tyler entered his study to find Georgia – he had to stop thinking of her by her given name. Miss Marshall was looking at some of the books on his shelves and he took a moment to gaze at her. He’d taken his breath away when he looked up and saw her bringing his daughters down. She dressed in a cream=colored silk-and-lace gown that made her dark brown hair seem darker, her eyes greener. She was a beautiful woman. But not just outside – she was beautiful inside, too. She loved his daughters, he had no doubt of it, and she was bringing them through their difficult time for them with care and compassion.

• “Georgia… is it being around Sir Tyler that has you so nervous?” Georgia began to shake her head. “No. I- It could be.” “Hmm, I wondered. He’s a very handsome man. And very nice, too.” “yes, he is. He’s also a widower who might still be grieving over his wife, not to mention he’s a baronet and all he other reasons would make it imposs-” Georgia gasped and stopped herself short. Betsy hadn’t asked if she’d fallen in love and she’d said much more than she needed to. “Don’t underestimate yourself, Georgia Marshall. You’re a wonderful person and a beautiful woman. Sir Tyler’s children love you and, well, I’ve seen the way he looks at you.”

• Tyler came around the table and got down on one knee. “I know I may be presumptuous, but I have to ask. Georgia, do you – could you love me and my girls with-” “All my heart.” She reached out and cupped his jaw in her hand. “I do love you. I have for weeks now.” Tyler took her hand in his and brought it to his lips. I love you with all that I am. Will you marry me? Become the wife I long for and the mother my girls need?” Tears of pure joy slipped down Georgia’s cheeks. “Oh, Tyler, yes. Yes, I will marry you!” Tyler stood, pulled her to her feet and into his arms. “I love you, Georgia Marshall, and I thank the Lord above for bringing you into our lives. You’ve made us come alive again, laugh again and given me no choice but to fall in love again.”

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