Maid for Each Other

By: Lynn Painter

Narrated by: Saylor Bell Curda, Teddy Hamilton

A millionaire and a house cleaner are a match maid in heaven in this sparkling new romantic comedy by Lynn Painter, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Happily Never After.

As a professional cleaner, Abi Mariano never thought her apartment would have any sort of infestation, but because of a building-wide outbreak, she now needs somewhere to stay for a week. As a part-time student with two jobs, she doesn’t have many options. Then the solution presents itself: the owner of the penthouse she cleans is out of town for the week. She normally wouldn’t consider it, but he’s literally never around (she hasn’t even met him). It goes great…until one morning she finds two strangers in the kitchen. They’re the parents of the penthouse owner and they seem to think they’ve heard all about Abi—not as their son’s maid, but as his girlfriend.

Declan Powell has always put his career first, working his way up to become an executive at his company, but he still has his sights set on the next level. When his parents mention that they met his girlfriend, “Abby,” he all but chokes on his escargot. As wonderful as it sounds that she was just darling, he doesn’t actually have a girlfriend—he made her up to get everyone off his back. When Dex finds out who Abi really is, he makes her a proposition: pretend to date him, and he’ll provide everything she needs during their little arrangement. What harm would it do? It’s purely business, no pleasure…right?

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Critic reviews

"Maid for Each Other has a classic romcom vibe to it, with modern touches that make this fake dating romp between a millionaire and his house cleaner feel totally fresh. As always, Lynn Painter serves up fun antics, great banter, and a perfectly swoonworthy happily ever after."—Bridget Morrissey, author of That Summer Feeling

“Fun, fresh, and fabulously flirty, Maid for Each Other will have you falling from the first page. Lynn Painter delivers again with the trademark blend of humor, witty banter, and feisty yet lovable characters that makes her one of my all-time favorite rom-com writers.”—Libby Hubscher, author of If You Ask Me

"Painter injects a familiar trope with both levity and genuine emotion. Readers will especially be drawn to Abi, whose smarts and sass make her the perfect match for the more staid but driven Declan. This is a treat.”—Publishers Weekly

“Filled with laughs and a warmhearted spirit, this quick-reading romance from Painter is a charmer.”—Library Journal

love!!!!!!

the female reader was phenomenal! the male reader could have done better female voices- i didn’t enjoy those.

Fun read (listen)

I liked this Lynn Painter very much. It is probably one I’ll listen to again later this year. I do enjoy L.P.’s work.

I lol’d

Fun and funny. The characters were well hashed out. I enjoyed the plot. I will visit this author again.

Adorable!!

LOVED this cute story and narration so much! The perfect fake dating! Rich man and poor girl! I love Lynn’s writing so much!

Lynn's books always have the best witty banter!

I love the characters and stories. I love how she writes my favorite shows (Psych) and movies into her stories. She makes the characters relatable and they are always so romantic. I just love all of her books and this one was a favorite! The scene with the gift he gives her made me tear up! Be still my heart! I need a man to love me like this.

My heart 💜

This was such a heartwarming fun listen! There was banter that had me laughing out loud, hot chemistry, and swoon worthy moments that had me gasping! I loved how the fake dating suddenly turned in a way neither the MMC or FMC would ever imagine. They are definitely an opposites attract kind of couple on the outside but their hearts are both perfectly matched. Sigh…Loved it so much!

Lynn never disappoints

I set down every book I was currently reading once this was released. I loved every moment of this book. Lynn is the goddess of RomCom. I was simultaneously dreading the end and unable to slow my reading down to make it last longer.

Needs more of LP’s killer banter

The story was good but missing some of the chemistry & banter the previous LP books possess. The female narrator sounded way too young, unfortunately, not a good match. On a positive note, Lynn always writes great MMCs.