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Billionaires in Charge #1
Fifth Avenue Fling
This gorgeous grump is now my boss…and my new ‘housemate.’
I need a visa – like, yesterday. I’m not ready to leave the bright lights of New York for my seaside hometown in Ireland.
So, when the opportunity arises to become a live-in nanny maid for a billionaire single dad, I jump at the chance. How hard can it be, right?
Harder than I thought.
The first time I meet Killian Quinn, I get kicked out of his fancy hotel.
The second time we cross paths, the guy looks ready to slam the door in my face.
Yet, by some miracle (call it the luck of the Irish), he agrees to give me a chance. He’s desperate too.
But when Killian makes it clear that I’m the worst nanny maid in all of Manhattan, I’m one wrong move away from being deported.
So why is it when his eyes flash with anger, it feels like there’s something hotter than his temper under there?
And more importantly — can I take the heat?
Fifth Avenue Fling is a standalone romantic comedy with heat, banter, and a happy ending.
I need a visa – like, yesterday. I’m not ready to leave the bright lights of New York for my seaside hometown in Ireland.
So, when the opportunity arises to become a live-in nanny maid for a billionaire single dad, I jump at the chance. How hard can it be, right?
Harder than I thought.
The first time I meet Killian Quinn, I get kicked out of his fancy hotel.
The second time we cross paths, the guy looks ready to slam the door in my face.
Yet, by some miracle (call it the luck of the Irish), he agrees to give me a chance. He’s desperate too.
But when Killian makes it clear that I’m the worst nanny maid in all of Manhattan, I’m one wrong move away from being deported.
So why is it when his eyes flash with anger, it feels like there’s something hotter than his temper under there?
And more importantly — can I take the heat?
Fifth Avenue Fling is a standalone romantic comedy with heat, banter, and a happy ending.
435 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 14, 2023
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May 2, 2023
3.5 Stars
Age gap.
Nanny/boss.
Grumpy/sunshine.
So much Val kryptonite.
Nothing overly original to offer here, but a solid smut read for the evening.
Age gap.
Nanny/boss.
Grumpy/sunshine.
So much Val kryptonite.
Nothing overly original to offer here, but a solid smut read for the evening.
April 20, 2023
Was easily a 5 star read until about 60% and then several of my biggest pet peeves in a H happened, the "I regret we had sex" trope and then the "I'm breaking up with you for your own good" trope a bit later on followed by "my brother has to talk me into pursuing and groveling to the h because I'm too chicken to do it" ...basically he's a big old coward which was a huge shift in character from the first 60% and for me a huge turn off.
This book also lacked the explosive, smoking hot sex that we were spoilt with in previous books.
I love a grumpy asshole H and in the beginning Killian was massively delivering on that, I was absolutely loving him and this book plus there was so much sexual tension but then when "I regret we had sex" happened it just fizzled and Killian never really won me back.
First 60% I couldn't put it down, everything about it was perfect
Last 40% and the pacing was so off, every other chapter there was a "1/2/3 weeks later" added and relationship development was glossed over and the pacing was off. I didn't really feel like I properly understood their relationship besides being horny for each other and yes I'll say it again, the sex was really really lackluster compared to this author's earlier works.
This book also lacked the explosive, smoking hot sex that we were spoilt with in previous books.
I love a grumpy asshole H and in the beginning Killian was massively delivering on that, I was absolutely loving him and this book plus there was so much sexual tension but then when "I regret we had sex" happened it just fizzled and Killian never really won me back.
First 60% I couldn't put it down, everything about it was perfect
Last 40% and the pacing was so off, every other chapter there was a "1/2/3 weeks later" added and relationship development was glossed over and the pacing was off. I didn't really feel like I properly understood their relationship besides being horny for each other and yes I'll say it again, the sex was really really lackluster compared to this author's earlier works.
January 26, 2024
⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
''My heart won't survive any more breakage''
Safety warnings:
- H 35 / h 24-25
- No cheating
- OW/OM drama
- Attempted s*xual assault
- Loss of loved one
- Boss/nanny
- Single father
- HEA
SPOILERS BELOW ⬇️
SPOILERS BELOW ⬇️
SPOILERS BELOW ⬇️
SPOILERS BELOW ⬇️
Clodagh is in desperate need of a job and a way to stay in the US after her tourist visa is almost up and her original plan to be an au pair fell through. Luck would have it she gets hired to become the live-in assistant/nanny to a rich powerful businessman.
Killian is a single father of a 12-year-old daughter and is the CEO known for being ruthless with his business ventures and not the warmest person to be around.
We get to see Clodagh struggle to keep her attraction from Killian in check every day but mostly we get to see Killian lose his mind over her at every glance. He is falling deeper into his obsession to get her and after weeks of pushing away and pretending the chemistry does not exist it finally happens BUT of course we get the usual regret from the guy, and he tells her in many ways that it was a mistake, and he regrets doing anything and they should forget as well as move on from them having sex.
I loved their banter and I loved how she got under his skin, and honestly she was not doing it on purpose at all which made some of the moments funnier and endearing. So when he cannot lie to himself anymore and finally lets them be together it’s great.
We get some OW drama as well as some OM drama.
OW drama:
There is a woman Killian was initially trying to ''date'' and had gone out to eat a few times, but nothing ever transpired with her, but she is seen with Killian the first time Clodagh runs into her (before she started her job, and he knew she was the nanny). The next instance is the fact he sent her flowers (out of spite to Clodagh wanting to date others etc.) and the last one when she was invited to a big business dinner and Clodagh believed he would be sleeping with hereafter, but he actually tells her that he only wants to be friends and never wanted her nor did anything with her.
OM drama:
Clodagh had an ONS with a guy she knew when she first came to NY, this is not shown on page but is mentioned. She is NOT interested in him at all and regrets that night, but he seems to not get it and comes around a few times to get her attention and this creates jealousy with Killian.
There was also the mystery of how his mother’s daughter died, at first I thought they were married but we find out they were just engaged and then later on we get the full story that they actually were broken up when his ex is murdered at her home during a robbery but we finally find out that she was seeing someone new.
We do get Killian spending a few times around her grave to talk to her and seek comfort (and those scenes really hit home) but it's not because he still is in love or missing her emotionally, but he feels guilt for her death and the fact she was never around to see their daughter grow up.
After her death he is paranoid and has security all the time to make sure it never happens again. Which leads to the third act breakup (and you knew it was coming), Clodagh finds herself in a somewhat dangerous situation with a disgruntled guy we met earlier that Killian had issues with and this causes Killian to make the drastic decision to break up with her in a very COLD way. Clodagh feeling distraught leaves NY and goes back home and plans to move to London.
Thankfully, Killian gets his head out of his ass weeks after and goes after her.
The reason this book gets 3.5 stars is because of the ending. I was happy with everything until Clodagh made Killian wait YEARS to not only move in together but get married. It felt like it diminished the progress they had made and the love? I wanted the obsession and desperation to continue so when she made him wait for all of that it slowed down that progress for me.
''My heart won't survive any more breakage''
Safety warnings:
- H 35 / h 24-25
- No cheating
- OW/OM drama
- Attempted s*xual assault
- Loss of loved one
- Boss/nanny
- Single father
- HEA
SPOILERS BELOW ⬇️
SPOILERS BELOW ⬇️
SPOILERS BELOW ⬇️
SPOILERS BELOW ⬇️
Clodagh is in desperate need of a job and a way to stay in the US after her tourist visa is almost up and her original plan to be an au pair fell through. Luck would have it she gets hired to become the live-in assistant/nanny to a rich powerful businessman.
Killian is a single father of a 12-year-old daughter and is the CEO known for being ruthless with his business ventures and not the warmest person to be around.
We get to see Clodagh struggle to keep her attraction from Killian in check every day but mostly we get to see Killian lose his mind over her at every glance. He is falling deeper into his obsession to get her and after weeks of pushing away and pretending the chemistry does not exist it finally happens BUT of course we get the usual regret from the guy, and he tells her in many ways that it was a mistake, and he regrets doing anything and they should forget as well as move on from them having sex.
I loved their banter and I loved how she got under his skin, and honestly she was not doing it on purpose at all which made some of the moments funnier and endearing. So when he cannot lie to himself anymore and finally lets them be together it’s great.
We get some OW drama as well as some OM drama.
OW drama:
There is a woman Killian was initially trying to ''date'' and had gone out to eat a few times, but nothing ever transpired with her, but she is seen with Killian the first time Clodagh runs into her (before she started her job, and he knew she was the nanny). The next instance is the fact he sent her flowers (out of spite to Clodagh wanting to date others etc.) and the last one when she was invited to a big business dinner and Clodagh believed he would be sleeping with hereafter, but he actually tells her that he only wants to be friends and never wanted her nor did anything with her.
OM drama:
Clodagh had an ONS with a guy she knew when she first came to NY, this is not shown on page but is mentioned. She is NOT interested in him at all and regrets that night, but he seems to not get it and comes around a few times to get her attention and this creates jealousy with Killian.
There was also the mystery of how his mother’s daughter died, at first I thought they were married but we find out they were just engaged and then later on we get the full story that they actually were broken up when his ex is murdered at her home during a robbery but we finally find out that she was seeing someone new.
We do get Killian spending a few times around her grave to talk to her and seek comfort (and those scenes really hit home) but it's not because he still is in love or missing her emotionally, but he feels guilt for her death and the fact she was never around to see their daughter grow up.
After her death he is paranoid and has security all the time to make sure it never happens again. Which leads to the third act breakup (and you knew it was coming), Clodagh finds herself in a somewhat dangerous situation with a disgruntled guy we met earlier that Killian had issues with and this causes Killian to make the drastic decision to break up with her in a very COLD way. Clodagh feeling distraught leaves NY and goes back home and plans to move to London.
Thankfully, Killian gets his head out of his ass weeks after and goes after her.
The reason this book gets 3.5 stars is because of the ending. I was happy with everything until Clodagh made Killian wait YEARS to not only move in together but get married. It felt like it diminished the progress they had made and the love? I wanted the obsession and desperation to continue so when she made him wait for all of that it slowed down that progress for me.
Want to read
April 14, 2023Fifth Avenue Fling is now live. ❣️
I hope you enjoy Clodagh and Killian's love story.
🗽Billionaire romance
🗽Nanny-ish / single dad
🗽Age gap
🗽Grumpy x sunshine
🗽Rom-Com
🗽Forced Proximity (live-in nanny)
🗽Relatable FMC
🗽Opposites attract
I hope you enjoy Clodagh and Killian's love story.
🗽Billionaire romance
🗽Nanny-ish / single dad
🗽Age gap
🗽Grumpy x sunshine
🗽Rom-Com
🗽Forced Proximity (live-in nanny)
🗽Relatable FMC
🗽Opposites attract
July 31, 2023
2.8 ��
Entertaining and hot-ish as well as disappointing.
I jumped into reading this as soon as i found it because I am a huge fan of nanny x boss books as well as grumpy ml.
But usually, at least in books written by women, if we get a grumpy sunshine dynamic we get a grumpy character that is secretly not a jerk, but this book failed to prove that the ml was not a jerk and even worse, a coward.
Yes, i know.
Ew🤢
i mean it was going really strong up until 50%, like the ml was a “cold” asshole from the start but after that it just got to a point I couldn’t stand it (even though in contrast with plenty other jerk ml or even jerk ml in workplace romances this man is a saint)
Overall what made this book enjoyable and saved it in a way was the tension and the characters like Sam, the security guard??, Teagan, the daughter, and the Clodagh, the FL
I liked the FL, i love Irish culture and her being from there was just such a vibe, i could literally hear the accent coming out of the book.
I have to say, it irked me that she was so easily persuaded by the ml after he treated her badly or after he said awful things but apart from that I enjoyed reading her story, POV and everything.
The spice was good, not 10/10 but a good 7/10?
Ive heard this author in particular has a nick for devils tango scenes (iykyk) so i might be checking those out later ( if you know me irl, no you don’t)
Also if you want to read this for some good grovelling,
then i have terrible newss…
🌶️3/5
😆4/5
👤2/5
Entertaining and hot-ish as well as disappointing.
I jumped into reading this as soon as i found it because I am a huge fan of nanny x boss books as well as grumpy ml.
But usually, at least in books written by women, if we get a grumpy sunshine dynamic we get a grumpy character that is secretly not a jerk, but this book failed to prove that the ml was not a jerk and even worse, a coward.
Yes, i know.
Ew🤢
i mean it was going really strong up until 50%, like the ml was a “cold” asshole from the start but after that it just got to a point I couldn’t stand it (even though in contrast with plenty other jerk ml or even jerk ml in workplace romances this man is a saint)
Overall what made this book enjoyable and saved it in a way was the tension and the characters like Sam, the security guard??, Teagan, the daughter, and the Clodagh, the FL
I liked the FL, i love Irish culture and her being from there was just such a vibe, i could literally hear the accent coming out of the book.
I have to say, it irked me that she was so easily persuaded by the ml after he treated her badly or after he said awful things but apart from that I enjoyed reading her story, POV and everything.
The spice was good, not 10/10 but a good 7/10?
Ive heard this author in particular has a nick for devils tango scenes (iykyk) so i might be checking those out later ( if you know me irl, no you don’t)
Also if you want to read this for some good grovelling,
then i have terrible newss…
🌶️3/5
😆4/5
👤2/5
April 19, 2023
Quickish Review
Oh my did I devour this bit of smutnip. You really need to be into age gap, power imbalance, employer/employee romance, but if that's your jam, you'll spread this on toast and dig right in.
The jealousy, the UST that explodes into sex, that was great. But I liked the build to the relationship and that when the sex happens, the FMC isn't just an O-machine and the MMC's peen isn't the magical cure. You'd think it wouldn't be as sexy as it is but it absolutely is. I mean, I still want to slap the MMC upside the head because he was acting like a Katy Perry song with his emotional yo-yo-ing but I'm going to check out this author's other series, because this absolutely worked for me.
Oh my did I devour this bit of smutnip. You really need to be into age gap, power imbalance, employer/employee romance, but if that's your jam, you'll spread this on toast and dig right in.
The jealousy, the UST that explodes into sex, that was great. But I liked the build to the relationship and that when the sex happens, the FMC isn't just an O-machine and the MMC's peen isn't the magical cure. You'd think it wouldn't be as sexy as it is but it absolutely is. I mean, I still want to slap the MMC upside the head because he was acting like a Katy Perry song with his emotional yo-yo-ing but I'm going to check out this author's other series, because this absolutely worked for me.
April 30, 2023
3⭐️
This was shaping up to be a great read but it didn’t quite hit the mark. The last half the pacing was off, the 3rd act breakup reasonings were a bit pathetic. Also I felt the spicy scenes were missing some important details.
POV: Dual, 1st person.
SERIES or STANDALONE: Standalone.
TROPES: M/F adult, age gap, grumpy/sunshine, nanny/boss, single dad, billionaire romance.
SIZE: 355 (last page) Kindle pages.
CHARACTERS: Killian (36) & Clodagh (25).
PLOT: 📚📚📚📚/5
ROMANCE: ❤️❤️❤️❤️/5
SPICE/STEAM: 🌶🌶/5
DARKNESS/TRIGGERS: N/A
⚠️ My bookshelves can contain spoilers.
This was shaping up to be a great read but it didn’t quite hit the mark. The last half the pacing was off, the 3rd act breakup reasonings were a bit pathetic. Also I felt the spicy scenes were missing some important details.
POV: Dual, 1st person.
SERIES or STANDALONE: Standalone.
TROPES: M/F adult, age gap, grumpy/sunshine, nanny/boss, single dad, billionaire romance.
SIZE: 355 (last page) Kindle pages.
CHARACTERS: Killian (36) & Clodagh (25).
PLOT: 📚📚📚📚/5
ROMANCE: ❤️❤️❤️❤️/5
SPICE/STEAM: 🌶🌶/5
DARKNESS/TRIGGERS: N/A
⚠️ My bookshelves can contain spoilers.
February 8, 2024
Killian and Teagan with their nanny Chlodagh. Boss-Nanny romance. Some fun laughs in this book.
May 21, 2023
Rosa Lucas has a knack for writing books that I can’t stop reading. Her writing is funny and engaging; it is clunky at times but I find it so readable. Her books are an entertaining combination of humour and angst, and I think she handles this quite well in this one. Clodagh is a really fun heroine; bold when she needed to be but also vulnerable and funny.
Killian was harder to like, but I warmed to him. He definitely needed to tone down some of his behaviour but I did like his protectiveness. The author has a way of writing men that are so infuriating that I feel like physically fighting them on behalf of their love interest – whilst still making me like them by the end? It’s a talent.
The chemistry between them is good and the sex scenes are well-written and hot, but my favourite thing were the angsty bits. There were parts of this that made my stomach knot and I just kept on turning the page to find out what would happen. Her vulnerabilities came to the fore in a way that was really enjoyable to read alongside his protectiveness. I also liked how she developed a relationship with Teagan; there were some really sweet parts and I liked how Clodagh took her cues from Teagan and asked her how she felt about it all.
I did have some issues; the ending didn’t quite have the oomph I wanted, the angst started out well but the drama sort of fizzled out and the grovel wasn’t very satisfactory to me. Also – there was a major issue with Killian’s character in how he ran his business, but his realisations about that came far too late and felt very rushed. It felt very unearned when he finally began making changes to how he worked.
But on the whole it was an entertaining romance novel and Rosa Lucas covered its tropes well. I had a lot of fun reading it and I hope to see more in this series.
Content Notes: Hate-to-love, opposites attract, grumpy/sunshine, nanny, boss/employee, forced proximity, single parent, age gap.
Warnings:
Other: .
Killian was harder to like, but I warmed to him. He definitely needed to tone down some of his behaviour but I did like his protectiveness. The author has a way of writing men that are so infuriating that I feel like physically fighting them on behalf of their love interest – whilst still making me like them by the end? It’s a talent.
The chemistry between them is good and the sex scenes are well-written and hot, but my favourite thing were the angsty bits. There were parts of this that made my stomach knot and I just kept on turning the page to find out what would happen. Her vulnerabilities came to the fore in a way that was really enjoyable to read alongside his protectiveness. I also liked how she developed a relationship with Teagan; there were some really sweet parts and I liked how Clodagh took her cues from Teagan and asked her how she felt about it all.
I did have some issues; the ending didn’t quite have the oomph I wanted, the angst started out well but the drama sort of fizzled out and the grovel wasn’t very satisfactory to me. Also – there was a major issue with Killian’s character in how he ran his business, but his realisations about that came far too late and felt very rushed. It felt very unearned when he finally began making changes to how he worked.
But on the whole it was an entertaining romance novel and Rosa Lucas covered its tropes well. I had a lot of fun reading it and I hope to see more in this series.
Content Notes: Hate-to-love, opposites attract, grumpy/sunshine, nanny, boss/employee, forced proximity, single parent, age gap.
Warnings:
Other: .
February 19, 2024
I’m serious, Clodagh,” Killian says in a low voice ...You belong to me.” The intensity of his words hangs in the air
I’m in love with you, Clodagh. I’m so in love with you.”
My life feels so empty without you. I feel empty. I’m asking you to give me a chance
Absolutely loved this book. It made it to my "favorites" list. I usually love the nanny trope, add grumpy and sunshine, and it was a winner. I fell for Kilian and Cladagh's love story.
Just discovered Rosa Lucas, and I truly enjoyed her storytelling in all her books so far.
Rating 5 stars 🌟
I’m in love with you, Clodagh. I’m so in love with you.”
My life feels so empty without you. I feel empty. I’m asking you to give me a chance
Absolutely loved this book. It made it to my "favorites" list. I usually love the nanny trope, add grumpy and sunshine, and it was a winner. I fell for Kilian and Cladagh's love story.
Just discovered Rosa Lucas, and I truly enjoyed her storytelling in all her books so far.
Rating 5 stars 🌟
June 24, 2023
this book did not need to be 400 pages long. it was pretty forgettable. no hate to the author. this just wasn’t for me.
April 17, 2023
Write faster, Rosa Lucas
Like Lucas' other female characters, Cloda is young, real, very earthy, and very down to earth, reminiscent of Bridget Jones. In New York City from Donegal, Ireland, she's staying with her friend Orla in Queens and working in an Irish bar. She had a job prospect that would have given her a working visa but it fell through, and now she has to go back to Ireland. That's the setup for her meeting a suit at the bar, who sees her and, being desperate to get a temporary nanny / domestic assistant for his boss, Killian Quinn, until the full-time one returns from leave, gives her a chance and tells her to show up at Killian Quinn's office.
Cloda is elated for this opportunity but a little worried because she has an arrest record. Anyway, she scrapes through the background check, relieved that her past record hasn't shown up. She and her friend Orla celebrate with many drinks at a fancy hotel. They're really tying it on and she's stolen the drink glass as a souvenir and soaps and toiletries from the bathroom, as one does in fancy hotels. She stops to look at some really sexy lingerie in one of the store windows in the hotel, hears someone come behind her she thinks is Orla, and asks what she thinks. She turns around, bumps into Killian Quinn, a widower with a teenage daughter who's out with a date at one of the hotels he owns. She drops her bag, breaks that glass, and the toiletries roll out.
At the interview, of course he recognizes her as the toiletry thief and does not have a very good impression of her. But he takes her on probation. The salary and the perks are excellent, and Cloda loves her in-house apartment. But she has just one night to familiarize herself with the job and a huge binder of instructions from the housekeeper. This is a bit of a problem because Cloda is dyslexic but she has ways to accommodate it. It just takes her longer.
Killian is suspicious but he's also curious about her. His work laptop is hooked up to his house security. He opens it to check on her and sees her in his bedroom opening his night table, one of the "forbidden" zones. He's indignant he speaks to her, like God, his voice coming from the speakers. He's definitely attracted to her because she's very pretty and very sexy, but not in a conventional way. But he doesn't like it. His brother, Connors sees this and is very amused.
When Killian gets home he almost fires her for that infraction, but gives her a second chance. Cloda does whatever she has to do in a very logical manner to do her job, even though Killian gives her some challenges. Soon she makes friends with Sam, one of his security people who live next door.
Killian's wife was murdered and he thinks it's his fault. So he's in no way looking for anything more than a transitory relationship or someone on his arm to date for social reasons. He really resents his growing attraction to Cloda. After they sleep together he backs away, which makes her feel pretty bad and rather used. But Killian can't help coming back and being curious about her life. And he sees how good she is with his daughter. But he's afraid to do anything to get close to someone. So they have a rocky road forward with starts and stops, mainly because of him. But it's fun reading how they finally get together.
The insta attraction seems inevitable, not it's not insta love or insta sex. And it's really nice to see how they change each other and how Cloda's presence makes his daughter's life better. Along the way, there are some funny scenes, with a hookup who is obsessed with her and shows up at her home, a yoga class that Killian and his daughter attend, and a bathroom scene.
What works with these two people from different social strata is that their backgrounds are more alike than not. Killian, a first generation American, grew up in Queens and lived there with his wife and daughter until he started amassing his wealth. His Uber wealthy lifestyle was built on top of that.
I love these romances and I only wish there were more. There are two male characters, Killian's brother and his business partner, that I hope will have their own books.
Like Lucas' other female characters, Cloda is young, real, very earthy, and very down to earth, reminiscent of Bridget Jones. In New York City from Donegal, Ireland, she's staying with her friend Orla in Queens and working in an Irish bar. She had a job prospect that would have given her a working visa but it fell through, and now she has to go back to Ireland. That's the setup for her meeting a suit at the bar, who sees her and, being desperate to get a temporary nanny / domestic assistant for his boss, Killian Quinn, until the full-time one returns from leave, gives her a chance and tells her to show up at Killian Quinn's office.
Cloda is elated for this opportunity but a little worried because she has an arrest record. Anyway, she scrapes through the background check, relieved that her past record hasn't shown up. She and her friend Orla celebrate with many drinks at a fancy hotel. They're really tying it on and she's stolen the drink glass as a souvenir and soaps and toiletries from the bathroom, as one does in fancy hotels. She stops to look at some really sexy lingerie in one of the store windows in the hotel, hears someone come behind her she thinks is Orla, and asks what she thinks. She turns around, bumps into Killian Quinn, a widower with a teenage daughter who's out with a date at one of the hotels he owns. She drops her bag, breaks that glass, and the toiletries roll out.
At the interview, of course he recognizes her as the toiletry thief and does not have a very good impression of her. But he takes her on probation. The salary and the perks are excellent, and Cloda loves her in-house apartment. But she has just one night to familiarize herself with the job and a huge binder of instructions from the housekeeper. This is a bit of a problem because Cloda is dyslexic but she has ways to accommodate it. It just takes her longer.
Killian is suspicious but he's also curious about her. His work laptop is hooked up to his house security. He opens it to check on her and sees her in his bedroom opening his night table, one of the "forbidden" zones. He's indignant he speaks to her, like God, his voice coming from the speakers. He's definitely attracted to her because she's very pretty and very sexy, but not in a conventional way. But he doesn't like it. His brother, Connors sees this and is very amused.
When Killian gets home he almost fires her for that infraction, but gives her a second chance. Cloda does whatever she has to do in a very logical manner to do her job, even though Killian gives her some challenges. Soon she makes friends with Sam, one of his security people who live next door.
Killian's wife was murdered and he thinks it's his fault. So he's in no way looking for anything more than a transitory relationship or someone on his arm to date for social reasons. He really resents his growing attraction to Cloda. After they sleep together he backs away, which makes her feel pretty bad and rather used. But Killian can't help coming back and being curious about her life. And he sees how good she is with his daughter. But he's afraid to do anything to get close to someone. So they have a rocky road forward with starts and stops, mainly because of him. But it's fun reading how they finally get together.
The insta attraction seems inevitable, not it's not insta love or insta sex. And it's really nice to see how they change each other and how Cloda's presence makes his daughter's life better. Along the way, there are some funny scenes, with a hookup who is obsessed with her and shows up at her home, a yoga class that Killian and his daughter attend, and a bathroom scene.
What works with these two people from different social strata is that their backgrounds are more alike than not. Killian, a first generation American, grew up in Queens and lived there with his wife and daughter until he started amassing his wealth. His Uber wealthy lifestyle was built on top of that.
I love these romances and I only wish there were more. There are two male characters, Killian's brother and his business partner, that I hope will have their own books.
April 13, 2023
FIFTH AVENUE FLING By Rosa Lucas
I need a visa – like, yesterday. I’m not ready to leave the bright lights of New York for my seaside hometown in Ireland.
So, when the opportunity arises to become a live-in nanny maid for a billionaire single dad, I jump at the chance. How hard can it be, right?
Harder than I thought.
The first time I meet Killian Quinn, I get kicked out of his fancy hotel.
The second time we cross paths, the guy looks ready to slam the door in my face.
Yet, by some miracle (call it the luck of the Irish), he agrees to give me a chance. He’s desperate too.
But when Killian makes it clear that I’m the worst nanny maid in all of Manhattan, I’m one wrong move away from being deported.
So why is it when his eyes flash with anger, it feels like there’s something hotter than his temper under there?
And more importantly — can I take the heat?
😊
What i liked -
✔ Nanny Romance/Forced Proximity/Rom-com/Grumpy-Sunshine.
✔ Clodagh (Klo-dah. the "gh" is silent) was a superb character to read. I absolutely loved the way she kept her foot down for what she wants and needs. (girl crushing here)
✔ Killian was a complicated character. Tend to love him but hate him at the same time.
✔ Clodagh and Killian had super explosive chemistry.
✔ Loved the side characters too. Especially Orla and Connor. They were super sun characters.
✔ This book was a super easy peazy read with tons of drama, laughs, tears and spice. (Irish men too)
🤔What could have been better -
✔ Oh gawdddd i did not want this book to end.
📚Who Should read :
👶Beginners
💝Romance Lovers
💕Nanny Romance
🌞Grumpy-Sunshine Romance
📈My Rating : 5/5
P.S- Love Irish men or anything Irish ? then this book is for you,
Thank You, Rosa Lucas ,for a copy.
I need a visa – like, yesterday. I’m not ready to leave the bright lights of New York for my seaside hometown in Ireland.
So, when the opportunity arises to become a live-in nanny maid for a billionaire single dad, I jump at the chance. How hard can it be, right?
Harder than I thought.
The first time I meet Killian Quinn, I get kicked out of his fancy hotel.
The second time we cross paths, the guy looks ready to slam the door in my face.
Yet, by some miracle (call it the luck of the Irish), he agrees to give me a chance. He’s desperate too.
But when Killian makes it clear that I’m the worst nanny maid in all of Manhattan, I’m one wrong move away from being deported.
So why is it when his eyes flash with anger, it feels like there’s something hotter than his temper under there?
And more importantly — can I take the heat?
😊
What i liked -
✔ Nanny Romance/Forced Proximity/Rom-com/Grumpy-Sunshine.
✔ Clodagh (Klo-dah. the "gh" is silent) was a superb character to read. I absolutely loved the way she kept her foot down for what she wants and needs. (girl crushing here)
✔ Killian was a complicated character. Tend to love him but hate him at the same time.
✔ Clodagh and Killian had super explosive chemistry.
✔ Loved the side characters too. Especially Orla and Connor. They were super sun characters.
✔ This book was a super easy peazy read with tons of drama, laughs, tears and spice. (Irish men too)
🤔What could have been better -
✔ Oh gawdddd i did not want this book to end.
📚Who Should read :
👶Beginners
💝Romance Lovers
💕Nanny Romance
🌞Grumpy-Sunshine Romance
📈My Rating : 5/5
P.S- Love Irish men or anything Irish ? then this book is for you,
Thank You, Rosa Lucas ,for a copy.
March 23, 2024
Loved this story!
🔘Single dad + nanny
🔘Grumpy Sunshine
🔘Billionaire Romance
🔘Age Gap
Clodagh's visa was hanging by a thread, with her dream of a life in NYC slipping away. Just when all hope seemed lost, she stumbled upon a job opportunity as a nanny for the notoriously grumpy and wealthy Killian Quinn. As Clodagh navigated the complicated dynamics of the unpredictable Quinn family, she knew her visa depended on her ability to endure their dysfunction.
✨Thoughts✨
This story unfolded gradually, and its slow burn hooked me from beginning to end. Clodagh, the resilient Irish female main character, embodied positivity and kindness, while Killian was the tortured hero. Rosa Lucas seamlessly infused the right amount of angst and humor into the narrative, striking the perfect balance!
🎧While the narration was generally good, it took some time for me to adjust to the inflections and tones of both voices. However, once I became accustomed to their delivery, the story flowed effortlessly.
If you're a fan of the single dad and nanny romance, this book is a must-read or listen if you enjoy audiobooks!
🔘Single dad + nanny
🔘Grumpy Sunshine
🔘Billionaire Romance
🔘Age Gap
Clodagh's visa was hanging by a thread, with her dream of a life in NYC slipping away. Just when all hope seemed lost, she stumbled upon a job opportunity as a nanny for the notoriously grumpy and wealthy Killian Quinn. As Clodagh navigated the complicated dynamics of the unpredictable Quinn family, she knew her visa depended on her ability to endure their dysfunction.
✨Thoughts✨
This story unfolded gradually, and its slow burn hooked me from beginning to end. Clodagh, the resilient Irish female main character, embodied positivity and kindness, while Killian was the tortured hero. Rosa Lucas seamlessly infused the right amount of angst and humor into the narrative, striking the perfect balance!
🎧While the narration was generally good, it took some time for me to adjust to the inflections and tones of both voices. However, once I became accustomed to their delivery, the story flowed effortlessly.
If you're a fan of the single dad and nanny romance, this book is a must-read or listen if you enjoy audiobooks!
September 24, 2023
Uhh copy and paste, just worse?
Typical Nanny on a work visa gets a job with a rich man blah blah blah. It’s literally a copy and paste of ‘Mr Masters by TL Swan’ which came out in May 2018, only Irish and terrible? 👀🤦🏻♀️
While I’m here, I would like to note the most irritating scene in the book that made me roll my eyes so hard I swear I seen Jesus was at this moment right here….
“He groans low and deep. His face strains, his jaw grinds, and a muscle in his forehead jumps as he tries to hold out, waiting for me to orgasm. But he can’t.”💀😑 THENNNN she proceeds to tell her bestie about it quoting “It wasn’t just good. It was the best sex of my life” 🥴
Good grief babe if you’re idea of a good first sex scene between the MMC and FMC as “a quickie up against the wall and she DOES NOT FINISH, being the best sex of her life” then YOU clearly don’t get laid enough in real life 😮💨
I did however love it when she was eating balls of fancy cheese at rich people restaurant only to be asked why she was eating balls of butter…. DEADDD😂😂
⭐️/5
❤️🔥/5
🌶️/5
Typical Nanny on a work visa gets a job with a rich man blah blah blah. It’s literally a copy and paste of ‘Mr Masters by TL Swan’ which came out in May 2018, only Irish and terrible? 👀🤦🏻♀️
While I’m here, I would like to note the most irritating scene in the book that made me roll my eyes so hard I swear I seen Jesus was at this moment right here….
“He groans low and deep. His face strains, his jaw grinds, and a muscle in his forehead jumps as he tries to hold out, waiting for me to orgasm. But he can’t.”💀😑 THENNNN she proceeds to tell her bestie about it quoting “It wasn’t just good. It was the best sex of my life” 🥴
Good grief babe if you’re idea of a good first sex scene between the MMC and FMC as “a quickie up against the wall and she DOES NOT FINISH, being the best sex of her life” then YOU clearly don’t get laid enough in real life 😮💨
I did however love it when she was eating balls of fancy cheese at rich people restaurant only to be asked why she was eating balls of butter…. DEADDD😂😂
⭐️/5
❤️🔥/5
🌶️/5
April 17, 2023
A fun romance with an Irish heroine trying to make her way as a temporary nanny, housekeeper, assistant in New York. The hero is a grumpy American billionaire, (naturally), single father, with a 13 year old daughter. There are some giggleworthy scenes, some angst, drama and very descriptive and steamy romance scenes. I love this author's English humour, but think it was, (sadly), toned down somewhat in this one, compared to her three previous books. 4.5 stars for an entertaining story. 😄❤🔥
June 13, 2023
i’m in love with this book! clodaugh ends up getting a job being a nanny (to some man she’s never met) and when they meet for the first time, she realizes this isn’t the first time she has seen him. they had a run in at a hotel a few days prior (and not a good one). killian decides to give her a chance because he needs a nanny asap. this book is full of snide comments to eachother, sass, spice and more! guaranteed you will be laughing! this is an incredible grumpy/sunshine dynamic and i think it is a must read!!
October 26, 2023
"Fifth Avenue Fling" is a charming grumpy boss romantic comedy with a unique twist. The clash of cultures between New York and Ireland adds a delightful flavor to the narrative. The interaction between the live-in nanny maid and the billionaire single dad, Killian Quinn, is filled with humor and heat. The story's lighthearted tone, witty banter, and a pinch of sizzle keep you entertained throughout. It's a feel-good romance with a happy ending.
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April 19, 2023
I really enjoyed this book. I read it as an ARC and it was my first book from the author. I felt a connection to the FMC. She was just trying to prove herself. There is always so much more passion when they finally get together! MMC is an ass but you can’t become a billionaire without pissing people off.
January 30, 2024
3.9⭐️! This book was cute and entertaining, I’m lowkey surprised that I was able to pay attention. I enjoyed the plot and the writing. My only complaint was that I found it hard to imitate the Irish accent in my head while reading but other than that I loved it. This definitely got me out of my book slump
May 28, 2023
noice👌
January 16, 2024
I really like the way Rosa Lucy's writes. This book was quite spicy, funny and generally just enjoyable. The characters draw you in and I couldn't put it down.
April 14, 2023
4/5 Stars 2.5/5 Spice
Tropes:
Rom Com
Billionaire Romance
Single Dad
She’s the Nanny
Age Gap
Forced Proximity
This book was so funny. The banter & Clodagh’s inner monologue had me rolling. The romance was so cute & swoon & the build up 🥵🥵. Killian was the perfect grumpy billionaire && his daughter Teagan was the best tween/teen character! I loved her. Her eye rolls were my favorite 🤣 I really thoroughly enjoyed reading this. It was fast paced & an easy light hearted fun read. Definitely recommend.
Tropes:
Rom Com
Billionaire Romance
Single Dad
She’s the Nanny
Age Gap
Forced Proximity
This book was so funny. The banter & Clodagh’s inner monologue had me rolling. The romance was so cute & swoon & the build up 🥵🥵. Killian was the perfect grumpy billionaire && his daughter Teagan was the best tween/teen character! I loved her. Her eye rolls were my favorite 🤣 I really thoroughly enjoyed reading this. It was fast paced & an easy light hearted fun read. Definitely recommend.
April 10, 2023
Grumpy sunshine ✅ Age gap ✅ Single dad ✅ Nanny tropes ✅ Sign me up! 🙋🏻♀️
I fell in love with Rosa’s writing when I read her book Taming Mr. Walker (Book 1 of her London Mr Series). Fifth Avenue Fling has some of my favortie tropes EVER and it was such a fun book to read!
Are you ready to meet Clodagh? You’re going to absolutely LOVE her! She is such a fun and relatable FMC! She’s 24 and just moved to NYC from Ireland. She needs an employer to sponsor her visa when her aupair deal fell through. She happened to be at the right place and the right time when someone offers her a job as nanny maid and the chance to stay in NYC longer to fulfill her dreams.
Killian Quinn is just gorgeous! Irish american, dark brown hair, artic-blue eyes, strong jawline, and prominent nose that make him look ruthless. He’s a 36 year old hotel entrepreneur and one of the wealthiest men in the United States. After firing the last two nannies to watch his 12 year old daughter Teagan, he needs a replacement ASAP. Until his chief of staff has the perfect person for that job or one that is so desperate that won’t run away! 😅
Clodagh and Killian couldn’t be any more different but they can’t deny the chemistry between them. The built up, the sexual tension and the banter are just perfection! 😉
5 Stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I fell in love with Rosa’s writing when I read her book Taming Mr. Walker (Book 1 of her London Mr Series). Fifth Avenue Fling has some of my favortie tropes EVER and it was such a fun book to read!
Are you ready to meet Clodagh? You’re going to absolutely LOVE her! She is such a fun and relatable FMC! She’s 24 and just moved to NYC from Ireland. She needs an employer to sponsor her visa when her aupair deal fell through. She happened to be at the right place and the right time when someone offers her a job as nanny maid and the chance to stay in NYC longer to fulfill her dreams.
Killian Quinn is just gorgeous! Irish american, dark brown hair, artic-blue eyes, strong jawline, and prominent nose that make him look ruthless. He’s a 36 year old hotel entrepreneur and one of the wealthiest men in the United States. After firing the last two nannies to watch his 12 year old daughter Teagan, he needs a replacement ASAP. Until his chief of staff has the perfect person for that job or one that is so desperate that won’t run away! 😅
Clodagh and Killian couldn’t be any more different but they can’t deny the chemistry between them. The built up, the sexual tension and the banter are just perfection! 😉
5 Stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
July 25, 2023
too much skipping at the ending of the book i legit got whip lash. i liked the female mc and came to enjoy the male main character but i just wasn’t as wowed as i would have liked to be ya know
November 7, 2023
Loved it…..all the feels
July 10, 2023
It’s more like 3,5 stars. It was interesting.
April 19, 2023
⭐️ 2.99 stars.
ngl i hated the male character in this. the only thing keeping me is the little groveling at the end.
ngl i hated the male character in this. the only thing keeping me is the little groveling at the end.
June 7, 2023
Annoying
I hate not finishing a book but at 72% I had to give up.
I don’t mind a quiet or even meek heroine and I have no problem with her giving the H 2nd or third chances. However, letting a guy treat you like a cheap booty call who he doesn’t particularly like or respect. Not romantic or sexy.
Chlodagh gave me whiplash, her character was written to be strong, loud and independent but she came across silly, immature and weak. I lost all respect at 72% and I new it was all over when I started mentally screaming at my kindle for her to tell him to just… go away!
I hate not finishing a book but at 72% I had to give up.
I don’t mind a quiet or even meek heroine and I have no problem with her giving the H 2nd or third chances. However, letting a guy treat you like a cheap booty call who he doesn’t particularly like or respect. Not romantic or sexy.
Chlodagh gave me whiplash, her character was written to be strong, loud and independent but she came across silly, immature and weak. I lost all respect at 72% and I new it was all over when I started mentally screaming at my kindle for her to tell him to just… go away!
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