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And around that same time his life becomes sucked into a whirlwind of chaos called the McQuaid family--A twenty-six year old Aunt and her six nieces and nephews ranging from teen to infant. Soon enough he is immersed in their trouble and drama and pushed out of his comfort zone. And their Aunt Chelsea makes a big impression on Jake. But no matter how much he would like to spend some "quality time" with the hot, sexy aunt, they can't seem to catch a break.

It's real life mayhem and madness times six, but I loved watching Jake getting pulled into a world so different than the one he's been living in. I loved how he used his "take charge" work attitude and applied it to six kids. And the interactions and relationships between all of them were priceless. 

Chelsea was a truly likable heroine. She was mature, but funny and feisty. She stood her ground and tried hard not to buckle under pressure. But under it all, she was vulnerable, sweet, and needed support. But she hated asking for help.  

But Jake's got some demons hiding under his cocky veneer. And he has hidden vulnerabilities and fears that make him feel unworthy. He is not sure he can be the polished White Knight he thinks they need and deserve. Chelsea's got her hands full with the kids and all of their misadventures. And she often feels she has to prove she can handle it all. This is not the life either of them expected. And they didn't count on finding each other. But it's both all consuming and passionate, but challenging and scary as well. 

Is it worth the risk to give your heart when so much is at stake and there can be so much to lose?

This was so so sweet, funny, and heartwarming. I loved Jake and Chelsea and each one of the endearing, rambunctious kids. I enjoyed Jake's no nonsense point of view. Sure he could be clueless sometimes and had a misguided sense of what was best for everyone, but under that lawyer veneer he had a good heart. I liked spending more time with Stanton and Sofia, and Brent. I am looking forward to Brent's story Appealed. He's so open, humorous, giving, and an all around likable guy. But I have a feeling that might be about to change once he meets his match.

I was gifted a copy in exchange for an honest review. 

Chelsea McQuaid is knee deep in kids. Caring for her nieces and nephews after her brother’s death has flipped her world upside down and she has little time for anything outside wrangling the six kids between six months and fourteen years old.

Jake Becker is ice-cold as a defender, only heating it up between the sheets before sending his one-night stands on their way.

When Jake takes a case defending one of the kids, he finds himself drawn to the overworked, overwhelmed woman. He also finds himself drawn to the household as a whole.

I love Jake. His noncommittal ways and his views of being a defense attorney and his sense of humor and general outlook had me continually laughing (even to the point of snorting) and turned things that usually make me turn up my nose into things I loved about him and were amusing traits rather than turn-offs.

Chelsea has a spark and fire to her that was great to read. Not only does she take on a responsibility raising her nieces and nephews that most people her age would consider too steep, but she fights for what she wants -- family -- with everything she has. She is a mama bear who developed those instincts out of necessity and in rapid pace.

Even in the middle of an epic fight, these six kids had me busting out laughing. While they are all going through various stages of grief, rebellion, and cuteness (depending on their ages), they all have such great personalities that are each well developed and believable.

There was so much about this whole book that I absolutely loved. Jake and Chelsea, the kids, Jake’s mom. Even some of the games that usually cause me to lose momentum in a book didn’t catch me up here. I didn’t want to stop reading on Sunday night, and I pushed aside other tasks on Monday just to binge on the rest of the book. 

I was gifted a copy in exchange for an honest review.