Forbidden Hearts

De: Corinne Michaels

Narrado por: Zachary Webber, Desiree Ketchum

First rule of being a nanny? Don’t fall for the single dad, even if he is smoking hot.

But that’s exactly what happens when grumpy small-town sheriff Asher Whitlock reluctantly hires me to take care of his daughter for the summer. Neither of us is thrilled with the arrangement, but he’s desperate for help, and I need the money for grad school this fall.

All we need to do is keep our distance and remain professional. Turns out, that’s easier said than done.

Instead of focusing on my future, all I see is the strong jawline, crystal-blue eyes, and rock-hard body right in front of me. We try to resist each other, but we end up crossing every line until I’m in his bed.

I tell myself it’s just this once.

Okay, twice.

All right, every night.

But it’s got to end–he’s 14 years older than me, with a kid and a stressful job. Have I mentioned my dad is his boss? Then, there’s the past I’m trying to forget. Secrets aren’t easy to keep, and mine are getting too big to hide.

Walking away is never simple, but when I do, I can’t look back.

Even if it means leaving behind the man I was never meant to love.

©2023 Corinne Michaels (P)2023 Corinne Michaels

Loveeeee

I have listened to all of Corrine Michaels books and this is HANDS DOWN one of my favorites. I loved Phoebe and and Asher is swoooon. Zachary Webber is by far my favorite narrator. I liked Desiree but didn’t love her - would have loved another Andi Arndt and Zachary Webber narration to make this perfect. But loved the story 😍

Don’t miss this one! Omg Zach Webber!!

Normally I don’t like the small town single dad calling for nanny storyline- and I’m not sure if it’s the story or the performances - but I was seriously hooked and couldn’t put this one down. I am hooked on anything Zachary Webber, so I immediately started listening when this came out. He did a fantastic job as did Desiree Ketchum! Chapter 6 was my favorite! The chemistry was perfect!

Love Love Love this story🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Corinne Michaels you did it again. Your choice of narrators was on point👍🏽. This book was worth the credit. True Love in this book melts my heart and a sexy man with a good heart.
Paula(NJ)♥️

Laugh out loud- Lovable MMC

I loved everything about this book. This is a new to me author, and didn’t know what to expect but after listening to Zachary Webber’s performance, I was addicted not only on how he played Asher, but how well he was written. I’m a sucker for a cinnamon roll! But don’t be fooled he’s definitely on the spicy side!

So good!

I am so excited for this series! This first book was SO good! I love this author and she definitely didn’t disappoint! It was such a great book! And great narration!

not bad

may include spoilers:
the twists are a bit cheesy, i'd like the first half of the book more. but it is wonderful to listen to Zachary Webber.

Very romantic

I fell in love with all the characters. Can't wait for the rest of this series!

Single Dad + Nanny + Age Gap

I am in LOVE with this small town, age gap, nanny x single dad romance.

When his ex-fling and mother of his daughter travels abroad for work, Asher is thrilled to get to have uninterrupted time with his daughter Olivia - but the nanny agency last minute lets him know that they can't find a nanny near his small town that does ASL, which is a requirement since Olivia is Deaf. Luckily for him, Phoebe - an audiology doctoral student who is trained in ASL and is also his bosses daughter - is home for the summer and agrees to spend the time nannying for him. The chemistry between them was palpable and there was the kind of tension that became electrifying once they gave in. There is a little bit of back and forth with them since their relationship would be inappropriate to many people and she isn't sticking around long and they don't want Olivia to get attached, but they're upfront and communicative about wanting each other and when their resolve crumbles, it makes the result even better.

I loved that there was a healthy co-parenting relationship between Asher and his ex (Sara) and that there was no drama there. They never loved each other but there was no animosity - they both prioritized Olivia and had a mutual respect as co-parents but also there own romantic lives. Sara never felt threatened by Phoebe or tried to intervene in Asher's relationship - she was super happy for them and the three of them always showed up for Olivia. There was no parental friction or pettiness there, which is something I wish more single parent romance books had.

I also loved that Asher supported Phoebe's dreams - he does not want her to give them up for him, even though it makes the future of their relationship harder to predict. He knew she had ambitions before she met him and he was not about her giving them up for him. They worked together to pave a path forward that allowed her to accomplish them without too much strain on the relationship and that was really nice to see. Their romance was just so loving - Asher is so protective of Phoebe and she is so supportive of him too. Their care for each other was obvious. The spice in the book was good, particularly because of Asher's dirty mouth.

I first read the book and then listened to the audiobook and the audio made the story even better - the narrators were smooth and fit the characters so well. They really pulled me into the story and kept me riveted from start to finish!

** I read the book first on my own and received a free review copy of the audiobook after from Valentine PR. Decision to review is my own **

Couldn’t stop listening!

This was a great story and the narrators were perfectly cast. I didn’t want it to end! Can’t wait for the second story in this collection to come out.

I was invested right away.

Ok so, I would listen to Zachary Webber narrate a phone book, just saying, but this book was incredibly good. I was invested so quick, 1000% into the story the entire way through, and couldn’t stop listening until I finished it. My only issue is I wanted it to keep going and unfortunately it ended.