Down Too Deep 

  (Dirty Deeds #4)
J. Daniels

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Release Date October 8, 2019

Fans of Christina Lauren and Colleen Hoover will love this sexy and emotional fourth book in the New York Times bestselling Dirty Deeds series.

Following the sudden death of his wife, Nathan Bell has spent nearly two years burying himself in work and neglecting his biggest responsibility: his daughter. Overcome with guilt, he wants to connect with little Marley, but he doesn’t know how to do it alone. And then Jenna Savage throws him a lifeline.

A single mom of twins, Jenna is more than capable of taking care of Nate’s adorable two-year-old, and wants to help Nathan however she can. Soon, attachments are made, forcing Jenna and her kids into new territory. And the closer everyone becomes, the more right it feels.

Falling in love forces Nathan to face his biggest fear, and when hearts, both big and little, are on the line, the only thing scarier than needing someone is losing them all.

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I absolutely loved this book, not only because of the couple, but also because of the adorable kids. It was well worth the wait!

Nathan Bell is the owner of Whitecaps restaurant so we have seen him in previous stories. He is a workaholic and has been burying his guilt and grief of his wife's death in work and alcohol, while also neglecting to connect with his toddler daughter. But when his parents decide it is time for him to take responsibility and get his life back on track. It is a much needed rude awakening. He is angry, lost, confused, and ashamed.

Just as he is drowning, it seems an angel is sent his way. Jenna Savage has been friends with women that work at his restaurant and just happens to be there when needed. She is a single mom of eight-year-old twins, Oliver and Olivia. And her unexpected offer to assist in babysitting his daughter over the summer is a Godsend for him. She is patient, kind, selfless, protective, and seriously saved him from going under.

But he had no idea how much they would also change him. Coming home to a family environment and having Jenna's guiding hand as he reconnects with his daughter changes his outlook. And he begins to see who he had become and what he really wants out of life. His new nanny is quite a temptation. Her kids are enchanting. His daughter is adorable. And he finds himself wanting more time, more moments, and more with Jenna. But there will be some complications and bumps along the way.

It brings back old friends especially her brother, Brian and his fiancee', Sydney (Four Letter Word), but Tori and Jamie (Hit the Spot), Shay and Stitch (Bad For You), and Kali also pop in. But it can be read as a standalone as well.

This is an engaging, heartfelt, emotional story of friendship, love, and family. I love the single parents trope and they were adorably awkward at times. It is about taking a risk and building trust. I just loved Nate and Jenna together. She was such a mama bear. And even though he had some internal battles, fears, and made some mistakes, he had a big heart and was determined. They really balanced each other and were both so loving and fun together. My heart swelled watching Nate fall so in love with his baby girl, and seeing how he could be a positive male figure to her twins. They were seriously the cutest blended family...but they had to go through some bad times to see if it could work out for them all in the end. My heart hurt at times, but I also smiled, laughed, and swooned.