Hooked on You

Love & Whiskey, Book 2

By: Nikki Ash

Narrated by: Gregory Salinas, Heather Costa

Hooked on You is a single dad meets a struggling single mom, age gap, nanny romance.

©2024 Nikki Ash (P)2024 Pink Flamingo Productions

So good!

Ryder and Kira's story is the second book in the series. It was full of drama, angst, love, and passion. I absolutely loved the way Ryder is so protective. Kira is sweet and so strong. I really liked how they had an instant attraction, but how it was more of a slow burn romance. Their daughters are adorable. I couldn't put this down.

The narrators Gregory Salinas and Heather Costa did an outstanding job bringing this story to life. I highly recommend this series.

Billionaire x Nanny? Yes, please.

4/5⭐️ 2.5/5🌶️ 5/5🎧
This was such a touching story about two single parents learning to trust again and keep their children, as well as their hearts, safe. Ryder has been a single father to Addie ever since her mother walked out in exchange for money. Kira has been a single mother pretty much since Violet was born. When Kira struggles to find a job and start over, she is miraculously in the right place at the right time, overhearing someone talking about needing a childcare provider position filled with no luck. Well, it just so happens that Kira has a degree in early childhood education, so she puts herself out there and takes a chance by talking to the woman. But even though Kira got the job she needed, she was still struggling. Ryder finds her with her daughter in quite a sad predicament, and he bites the bullet and tells Kira he can’t allow her to stay under the conditions she was in and moves her into his home to be his nanny. Violet and Addie become so close throughout their time living together, and they don’t understand why they don’t have one of the other parents when other kids do. And seeing Kira care for Addie in a way no other woman has even had the chance to, draws Ryder in like a mother to a flame. With every day that passes that he sees the love and compassion Kira has, he falls just a little more for her. Can these two put their ugly pasts behind them and move forward together? Or will their bitterness and fear always haunt them, keeping them in a limbo from being happy? This is definitely worth the read to find out.

Gregory Salinas and Heather Costa performed so well in this audiobook. I felt every part of this story. It was incredible!

Another winner

I love Nikki Ash's books they are easy quick listens. Always comes with great plot, characters are enjoyable, and the spice is good. If you aren't a fan of insta love vibes this may not be your book, I love some insta love when I am in the mood and this hit the spot. I devoured it in one day. Can't wait for the next one.

10/5 STARS

The last 45 minutes of this book had me on the edge of my seat. I mean, I knew there'd be a Swoon-worthy HEA, but getting there can be intense. I loved every part of this story.

A cute and spicy age-gap billionaire romance

I loved Julian and Anna’s story In the first book, but boy I’m completely obsessed with Ryder and Kira’s story!
This is a billionaire, nanny/boss, agegap, double single parent romance. The brêeding kiñk in this book was hot! There were so many cute scenes! I absolutely adored there undeniable chemistry and witty banter! The tension between them was great! The narrator’s for this audiobook were perfect and really brought these characters to life! I couldn’t stop listening!

Happy ending for this blended family

Talk about crazy exes....both Ryder and Kira have them. As they attempt to move on from those bat crap crazy people with new love that will surpass time, those exes strike. I admit I was mentally screaming for them to recognize the red flags at one point, but as we know fictional characters do not listen to us....so the danger and suspense ensued. After the dust settles, they get their happy ending for their blended family. I remember feeling for Ryder in book 1 because it was obvious he was going to go through the ringer with the woman he was with, so it was great to see him get a real chance at love. Narrators brought the characters to life.

Hooked on You

Hooked on You is the second book in the Love & Whiskey series. Ryder is a newly single dad. His ex-wife tampered with his protection. She wanted to become his wife and have kids. Now that their daughter is two, his ex no longer wants to be a mother. Kira and her daughter are on the run from her husband. Kira starts working at the daycare center at Ryder's job. I loved this single parent, second chance romance. I can't wait for the next on.

Heather Costa and Gregory Salinas did a fantastic job narrating this book.

Great read

I so enjoyed this book. Just a little annoyed at certain part lol. For real, she’s so cautious of herself meanwhile she’s telling all her secrets to someone she doesn’t really know. How ignorant can one be?? I love their relationship together and enjoyed their stories.

Loved it!

Ryder, a billionaire and single father raising his daughter after his ex-wife decided she no longer wanted to be a wife and mother. Kira left an abusive husband to protect her daughter. Living out of her SUV, her luck changes when she is offered a part-time job at Kingston Limited. When Ryder realizes Kira and her daughter Violet are staying in her SUV on the top level of Kingston Limited's parking garage, he convinces Kira he has plenty of room for her and her daughter to say at his home. He also offers her a job as his daughter's nanny. This is where their love story begins. It's a heartwarming age gap romance filled with secrets, drama and a lot of passion.

Heather Costa and Gregory Salinas do an awesome job narrating Ryder and Kira's love story.

Billionaire Single Dad meets struggling Single Mom

Ryder’s wife decided that she wanted money and trips instead of even a wife and mother. Now as a single dad, Ryder makes sure his priority is his daughter. Lucky for him, his company had childcare at the property so he can be around his daughter at all times.

Kira is a single mom who escaped an abusive relationship. Now in the small town in Texas, she needs a job. She was able to be the new childcare teacher at a business that includes insurance. Living out of her SUV and trying to save for an apartment.

Ryder spots her living in her car and he offers her and her daughter to stay with him for the evening. Once he realizes she’s homeless, he offers a live in nanny position. Over time, Kira feels comfortable with Ryder and Ryder feels open enough to allow her in.

Tropes:
Billionaire
Single Dad
Single Mom
Nanny
Force Proximity
No Third Act Breakup