In Last on the List by Amy Daws, CEO single dad Max Fletcher reluctantly hires Cozy Barlow, a quirky and free-spirited curvy nanny, after his daughter insists she’s perfect for the job. While Cozy challenges Max’s corporate-driven worldview, their growing connection reveals unexpected chemistry. A stormy night unveils Cozy’s secret attraction to Max, sparking a romance that tests their differences and opens the door to a love neither expected.
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Basics
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Romantic Comedy & New Adult.
Series: Wait With Me, 5
POV: Dual 1st Person
Heat: Explicit
Tropes/Themes: curvy heroine, sassy heroine, single father hero, rich hero, alpha hero, boss/employee romance, grumpy vs. sunshine, forced proximity, forbidden love, secret relationship, class divide, age gap, friends to lovers, enemies to lovers, insta-love & found family.
Amazon Rating: 4.6 / 5
Goodreads Rating: 4.02 / 5
According to readers . . .
Positives:
Engaging Characters: The dynamic between Max, Coxy and Max’s daughter, everly is well developed.
Humor and Wit: The novel has a lot of humor and witty dialogue .
Body Positivity: Potrayal of a confident, plus sized heroine.
Chemistry: There is compelling chemistry between Max and Cozy.
Negatives:
Pacing: Certain parts of the novel progres too slowly or too quickly, affecting the flow of the sotry.
Predictability: Certain plot developments are predictable, in line with certain romance tropes
