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In the final weeks of her pregnancy with baby Harry, Kali feels anything but attractive. Formerly slim, sexy, smartly dressed hotshot lawyer, the only shoes her swollen feet now fit into are an old pair of converse sneakers belonging to her husband Matt. Being five years older than her husband does nothing to soothe her frazzled, insecure mind. So when Matt hires a svelte Swedish model as their son’s nanny, all her insecurities come screaming to the surface. It doesn’t help that Harry takes to this nanny like a fish to water as that just makes Kali scared of losing her baby’s love to the nanny. Then she finds out this sexy nanny and her husband know each other from way back. What is Matt hiding from Kali? How will their marriage survive?
When I started reading A Nanny for Harry, I couldn’t help but feel something terrible was going to happen. The author kept the suspense going, and I kept turning the pages to find out what happens, all the while praying it wouldn’t be too terrible. This story is so realistic and hit close to home for me. I have had to take care of my baby cousin, so each emotionally charged scene felt so real. I wish I could tell what happened, but I prefer you read this book. Though I can and will let you know I loved the ending.
Great character development is a huge turn-on in a fictional story. This is especially evident in the primary character, Kali. Towards the end of the story, she becomes less clingy and develops into a more likable character. The author employs a contemporary setting that makes the story very relatable and easily understood. She also includes Swedish culture and language. The book’s title suits the story. What’s not to like? I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars.
I found this book’s overall theme of childcare interesting. Kali wanted a nanny who could also cook and clean. Well, she got one, but the baby would not let this nanny touch him! Many working ladies who are mothers have to deal with the issues raised in this book at one point or the other. Most new mothers, like the heroine, also have to battle postpartum depression at the same time. But eventually, other issues pale into insignificance when the baby’s welfare is at stake. This book drives home the fact that caring for children is no walk in the park.
I recommend this book to everyone who loves babies. It’s a story that will remind you of little ones and of the various experiences and emotions that one can have with them. It might also teach you a thing or two about tolerance.
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A Nanny for Harry
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I love that the characters are fully developed. Hopefully the husband character won't be too annoying for me.
