What a fantastic read! I love Jane Costello (my first book of hers was My Single Friend), and I had high hopes for The Nearly-Weds. Luckily, I was not disappointed.
Zoe's a British singleton in her late twenties, and is happy with her career as a pre-school teacher. But when she's jilted at the alter by her boyfriend of seven years, she escapes the ensuing drama by taking a job as a nanny in the US.
Single dad Ryan has a sexy ass, two adorable kids, and a huge chip on his shoulder since the death of his wife three years earlier. He's rude, crude and slobby, and spares little time for domestic duties, including spending time with his children.
But Zoe needs her job, so she grits her teeth at Ryan's unreasonable demands, late-night hi-jinks, and lax parenting skills. Zoe eventually finds some nanny friends in the neighborhood, and also finds the nerve to confront Ryan about his boorish behavior. With her help, Ryan begins to turn a new leaf.
A tentative friendship develops between the two, and a mutual attraction eventually leads Zoe into Ryan's bed. There's only one problem--Zoe is still in love with her runaway fiance, Jason. When he reconnects with her, she must decide between her old love and her new boss.
Costello's writing style is engaging, and her characters loveable. The relationships between the main characters develop naturally, and the dialogue is clever and engaging. All in all, a great read!
4/5 stars
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