Rating: 4 out of 5.

This is a sweet, funny, warm and fluffy contemporary romance about a single dad and traveling musician and the woman he hires to teach and care for his 8 year old son that wants to go on tour with him. This is book four of a series but can be read as a stand alone. I haven’t read any of the previous books but found enough background in the story to not feel lost. That said, I enjoyed this book so much I’ll be going back and reading the first three.

Nick has been a single dad to his son Henry for the past 5 years and the Dad-guilt is strong, particularly when he goes on the road with his band. Normally Henry stays with Nick’s parents while he’s on tour, but this time Henry insists on going with Nick. Unable to get Henry to explain, but realizing his son is in serious distress, Nick is at a loss about what to do until a bandmate’s wife suggests Ivy, a long-time friend who is working on her PHd dissertation.

Ivy grew up with diplomat parents, moving from country to country every few years, never making any long-term friends or staying anywhere long. She worked as an elementary school teacher for 8 years but now, in her mid-30’s, is working on her doctorate. Unfortunately, she has a serious case of writer’s block. For as long as she’s known, all she’s ever wanted was to buy a house and plant roots. So why can’t she finally finish her degree and start? Ivy decides that a three week distraction caring for Henry on the road is just what she needs to break through her block. What she didn’t count on was Henry’s hot dad, Nick.

I loved Nick’s relationship with Henry. It was sweet to see his devotion to Henry and how he was able to follow his dreams while still meeting Henry’s emotional needs. Henry is an old soul and, as is often with kids in books, way more mature than his years. But, I can forgive it because he was so cute.

I really enjoyed seeing Nick and Ivy’s relationship develop. It was sweet to see two mature adults with a bit of baggage be kind, respectful and flirty with each other. They built a solid friendship and slowly began to trust each other. The feelings grew from there and even though the author threw in the mandatory third act break up, at least it didn’t drag on too long before the inevitable happily ever after. If you’re looking for a sweet contemporary romcom to lose yourself in for a few hours, definitely pick up this book.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Kate Rock Book Tours and the author. All opinions are my own.