DNF at 32% (page 108), I love single parent romances and I really wanted to enjoy this book but I just found it really boring…

Borrowed via KU, 3.5 star read for me. Low angst age gap romance.

This was an incredible read. This is a student-teacher relationship story, and it did not disappoint. I really enjoyed how the story was written and the characters of the story. Miles is a single dad and a professor at King University. He has a three-year-old boy, Joey, who might possibly be my favourite character. He was an adorable boy and he really loves his dad. During the summer, Miles taught at a different university and needed a babysitter to watch Joey, so his sister recommended Sophie as a babysitter. As the babysitting continues, both Miles and Sophie begin falling in love with one another until she goes off to university. Where they meet again, but as student and teacher. I loved the story. There was a lot of passion and love in this book. This was my first Jacob Chance book, and I really enjoyed it. I thought the chemistry between Miles and Sophie was amazing. Joey stole my heart from the moment he entered the story. I loved it so much. I cannot wait to read Cole's story next. Overall, an amazing read.

Okay REAL quick thoughts:

MMC Professor Decker made some really stupid choices. He was annoying.

The climatic conflict came out of *nowhere* and at the wrong time IMO (late, past the point of resolution).

I loved the FMC.

That said, I still enjoyed this book. The characters despite their lack of clarity in regards to prioritization and the big picture, we’re still easy to root for & their supporting characters banter kicked it up a notch.

✅ Babysitter / Single Dad
✅ Grumpy Sunshine
✅ Teacher / Student
✅ Age Gap
✅ Forced Proximity


Recommend!

**Crossposted from Dirty Little Secret Book Blog**

If you're a fan of student/teacher trope (college level), single dad and age gap..then you've picked up the right book. Jacob might be one of the few male authors I've come across in the romance community and so I partly wanted to see what all the fuss is about. Well this book was a pleasant surprise to fuel that hype.

Professor Miles Decker is a man most women would dream about meeting in real life and the love he shows for his son gives him a million more bonus points. What I loved about this book is that it didn't jump on the insta-love train and the author builds on the growing relationship between a single father and his babysitter. Sophie isn't the typical party girl and the maturity she holds makes the relationship between these two so much more believable.

I was able to finish this book fairly quick and in one sitting. Depravity was my first introduction to Jacob Chance's work and this book checked all the boxes for a pleasurable experience. You'll get hit with some banter, angst, slow-burn, steaminess and of course a happily-ever-after to finish it off. I'll be looking forward to continuing the series and won't hold back from diving into another book from this author.

This book was a quick read. The heat between Sophie and Miles is undeniable. Single Fatherhood, an exwife with an agenda gives Miles trust issues with women. He's more interested in raising his son than having a relationship. In walks his new babysitter and his world is thrown upside down. Throw in that they soon learn they are professor and student at one point and you have some angst worth reading. I enjoyed this book and I can't wait for the next in the King University Series.

Enjoyed it!

Wow. This book is a combination of age gap, a single dad/nanny, and professor/student. Jacob did such an awesome job mashing these together. It might just be me, but for the professor/student part, I wish it could have been more intense.

Miles and Sophie are so lit. The banter are awesome. They're like the first couple ever that are both dirty talker. Lol Miles is pretty swoon worthy. I love whenever he's jealous. Lol Sophie is a sassy, blunt, smart woman. Love her so much. The chemistry is off the chart. My first read from Jacob, and I really enjoyed it! I need to read more of his books.

You know when you’re reading a book. And it’s not even that good. But it has the potential to be good. So you keep reading it and wait for something to make it good. And you’re feeling hopeful because there are a few pages here and there where you actually enjoy the book. But then you realize you’ve been reading for 4 hours and it never got any better?
Yeah. That’s this book.
1 star because I finished it out of curiosity and the sex scenes were good
1 star because the sequel is written by Marley Valentine and I KNOW it’s going to be better than it’s predecessor