Simon Travers knows it is a big cliche, but this single dad has got it bad for his daughter's hot nanny. Abby is sweet, funny, smart, and honest. She's amazing with his five year old daughter, Hayden. And she is beautiful and sexy...and Oh so very Off Limits!

Abby works really hard to keep her attraction to her dreamy boss hidden. He's handsome, charismatic, kind. witty, intelligent, and a wonderful, attentive father.  He is the ultimate hot single dad...and it is forbidden or at least a really bad idea...

These two have sizzling sexual tension and their interactions are intense even when discussing mundane topics, It is like the air is charged around them whenever they are together. They both have hidden crushes and are afraid of voicing them and risking their professional situation. But it just builds and builds. And I knew once they touched, they would just combust. And Holy Moly! What an epic first kiss...like seriously, panty-melting, extended first kiss.

But they definitely have some issues to deal with. Most importantly the fact he is her boss and also the potential effects it could have on his daughter. And neither really want to be the cliche of the dad sleeping with the nanny. There are reasons to fight the pull. And they do give it a good try. But with their hearts and bodies getting closer, it is harder to rule with their heads.

This is a lighter, fairly low angst, sweet, sexy, funny, and downright swoonworthy love story. It is engaging and flows well in dual points of view. The humor is more easy-going and feels natural, and it worked really well for these characters. He's more mature as a businessman and dad. And she is younger, but is intelligent, well traveled, and independent. So they do act more mature, but also have times of pure adorkableness and fun and flirty banter. And they really do have volatile chemistry and strong needs. They have good intentions to do what is "right." But doing what some would consider "wrong" just feels so right.

I totally adored Simon. LOVED him! He is the epitome of the perfect guy...the one women would like to date and marry, and guys would want to hang out with. He was not always perfect in the past, but he learned from his mistakes. He is charming, giving, loving, loyal, sweet, and sexy-as-hell (yes, the title totally fits him). He knows what he wants. He might be nervous, scared, and confused since the fear of unrequited love or lust for someone who you count on is a big risk. But he is not one of those guys that is afraid of love or commitment. And if being the ultimate man is not enough incentive to make you join the Simon fan club, his  relationship with his daughter is just heart melting.

And Abby is vibrant, sassy, caring, sensitive, and a nurturer. She loves kids, animals, and spending any little moments with Simon or his daughter. She gets excited by simple things like good cake and baby birds. She is real, honest, and outspoken. I loved her too.

Will they? Won't they? Can they? Should they?!  It's lust, attraction, hidden feelings, and a bit of hope that could shake up their controlled world. But they keep finding more reasons to like being together rather than to encourage more resistance. They are two good, likable people that deserve each other despite their tricky circumstances. I was totally rooting for them to figure out their issues and situation.

This can be read as a complete stand alone. But I love getting cameos in Lauren's books, so getting to see some from recent stories made me smile. There is a bit of a tie in with Mister O so fans of that series might recognize Simon. I hope to see more of Simon's friend, Tyler too. I loved their bro-like friendship and manly banter.