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Eight Days a Week
Gwen Stone has secrets she’s not ready to reveal. After a recent promotion at work, she needs a caretaker for her children. She’s frenzied and in a lurch and pretty much ready to hire the first person who comes along. So she does.
Andrew Lyons needs to get out of his sister’s apartment, and a Craigslist posting may be the answer to his prayers. But what he thought was an ad for a room rental turns into a job offer he can’t refuse. Accepting the nanny position could change his life, if only he had a clue how to be a grownup.
A working mother, a shirtless manny who looks good in a towel, two children who need more than than a babysitter, and hours of kids’ TV can only spell disaster for everyone involved.
Because a manny should always mind his own business.
And he definitely shouldn’t fall in love with his boss.
Andrew Lyons needs to get out of his sister’s apartment, and a Craigslist posting may be the answer to his prayers. But what he thought was an ad for a room rental turns into a job offer he can’t refuse. Accepting the nanny position could change his life, if only he had a clue how to be a grownup.
A working mother, a shirtless manny who looks good in a towel, two children who need more than than a babysitter, and hours of kids’ TV can only spell disaster for everyone involved.
Because a manny should always mind his own business.
And he definitely shouldn’t fall in love with his boss.
204 pages, Paperback
First published November 6, 2014
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January 11, 2015
Andrew Lyons is a 25 year old kid. After blowing part of his inheritance, he finds himself crashing on his sisters sofa. Luckily for him, all he has to do is find a job to receive the rest. When a Craigslist ad catches his eye, he jumps all over it.
"I'm going to be a live-in nanny for a couple of kids."
It doesn't hurt that he is attracted to the kids mom, Gwen. As Drew settles into his new position, caring for 7 year old Bree and 4 year old Brady, he realizes he is missing some vital information.
"Well, I live with a bunch of people who never had a childhood. And I'm a guy who never grew up."
The kids seems to be dealing with some emotional issues and no one is talking. When Drew discovers the secret, he is determined to help them. So, immature Drew finds himself falling for Gwen and the kids.
They needed me. And I needed them, too.
I really enjoyed Drew's interactions with the kids, it was the best part. Eight Days a Week was a sweet, short read, but the pacing was a little slow and lacked something. I didn't connect with the story like I had hoped I would, but it did have it's moments. I loved the Manny Log, Bree and Brady.
*ARC kindly provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*
November 8, 2014
”Love doesn’t have an end, or a time frame. It’s not nine to five – not just a few days a week. Love works overtime. Every day. Even on weekends. And one extra day to prove it’s real.”
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This story is told completely in an all-male pov of Drew Lyons. Drew is an immature twenty-five year old guy who answers a Craig List ad for an apartment which happens to be included in a nanny position for a seven year old girl named Bree and her brother Brady, who is four. Living with his big successful sister has him jumping at the opportunity with both feet. The hot single mom Gwen may also have had a lot to do with his dive into him becoming a Manny.
”Be cool. What did they do on television? What would Tony Danza do? He’d sleep with his boss, Angela. Shit. Sitcoms were not help at all.”
The children appear sad and traumatized and Drew fears that Gwen has been vague as to what has happened to the family. When Drew finds out what has happened he showers the children with happiness and love.
My favorite parts of the story was is his Manny Log…
Tuesday: Watched two hours of Octonauts and Little Einsteins before I remembered the kids were at school.
Drew was very amusing and falls for the kids and Gwen and they become a family all the while Drew does a lot of growing up.
”I’d give them what they wanted. What they needed. Because it was what I wanted and needed, too.”
Overall, Drew and the kids were the highlight of the story. Once I hit the halfway mark the remainder of the story felt slow and simply missing something. Daddy Dee was cute and the story does make for a light sweet read.
*ARC kindly provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*
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This story is told completely in an all-male pov of Drew Lyons. Drew is an immature twenty-five year old guy who answers a Craig List ad for an apartment which happens to be included in a nanny position for a seven year old girl named Bree and her brother Brady, who is four. Living with his big successful sister has him jumping at the opportunity with both feet. The hot single mom Gwen may also have had a lot to do with his dive into him becoming a Manny.
”Be cool. What did they do on television? What would Tony Danza do? He’d sleep with his boss, Angela. Shit. Sitcoms were not help at all.”
The children appear sad and traumatized and Drew fears that Gwen has been vague as to what has happened to the family. When Drew finds out what has happened he showers the children with happiness and love.
My favorite parts of the story was is his Manny Log…
Tuesday: Watched two hours of Octonauts and Little Einsteins before I remembered the kids were at school.
Drew was very amusing and falls for the kids and Gwen and they become a family all the while Drew does a lot of growing up.
”I’d give them what they wanted. What they needed. Because it was what I wanted and needed, too.”
Overall, Drew and the kids were the highlight of the story. Once I hit the halfway mark the remainder of the story felt slow and simply missing something. Daddy Dee was cute and the story does make for a light sweet read.
*ARC kindly provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*
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October 29, 2014
3 stars
Andrew accepts a job offer as a nanny. Thing is he has no clue where to start.
Positives? I liked the Manny logs, there was a few fun moments and the kids were cute. Negatives? His junk aka Don got on my nerves, it was "Don this and Don that" It seriously put me off. Add in the fact that I wasn't feeling the romance I almost DNF.
Minus the Don talk, Andrews POV was quite entertaining. Gwen was a bit frustrating but I've read worse than her *cough* Tweet. Anyways wasn't great wasn't bad. Im still in love with this authors Puddle Jumping.
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Andrew accepts a job offer as a nanny. Thing is he has no clue where to start.
Positives? I liked the Manny logs, there was a few fun moments and the kids were cute. Negatives? His junk aka Don got on my nerves, it was "Don this and Don that" It seriously put me off. Add in the fact that I wasn't feeling the romance I almost DNF.
Minus the Don talk, Andrews POV was quite entertaining. Gwen was a bit frustrating but I've read worse than her *cough* Tweet. Anyways wasn't great wasn't bad. Im still in love with this authors Puddle Jumping.
ARC provided by NetGalley
January 11, 2015
2-2.5 Disappointing Stars
I was really excited when I started this one. The premise was unique and after seeing all these people in GR loving it, I had to read it.
Bad fucking idea. Especially for my second read of the year.
I didn't connect with the characters at all. In the extent of, I don't even know how the MC looks like. And who the fuck Ian is or why does he have a kid hanging aroung him all the time?
I just.. don't.
Can someone please explain the romance to me? Cause I know there was lust. There was definitely that. But love? Really?
I didn't see them falling in love. Why did he love her? I can awnser why she loved him but him? Nope, don't get it.
The kids saved the book for me. They were so funny and great and adorable. I hope my kids will be like them. Hahah!
One final thing.
If I heard Dee (what a stupid nickname) call/talk to his dick, Don one more time, I would have thrown my tablet from the window.
And yes, he calls his dick, Don.
It reminded me so bad, Anna from Fifty Shades of Grey , talking to her inner goddess. That's just fucking awful.
Sorry to anyone who read it and loved it but this had so many problems for me and not a really interesting plot to keep me entertained.
If you decide to pick this one up, I hope you like it more than I did.
I was really excited when I started this one. The premise was unique and after seeing all these people in GR loving it, I had to read it.
Bad fucking idea. Especially for my second read of the year.
I didn't connect with the characters at all. In the extent of, I don't even know how the MC looks like. And who the fuck Ian is or why does he have a kid hanging aroung him all the time?
I just.. don't.
Can someone please explain the romance to me? Cause I know there was lust. There was definitely that. But love? Really?
I didn't see them falling in love. Why did he love her? I can awnser why she loved him but him? Nope, don't get it.
The kids saved the book for me. They were so funny and great and adorable. I hope my kids will be like them. Hahah!
One final thing.
If I heard Dee (what a stupid nickname) call/talk to his dick, Don one more time, I would have thrown my tablet from the window.
And yes, he calls his dick, Don.
It reminded me so bad, Anna from Fifty Shades of Grey , talking to her inner goddess. That's just fucking awful.
Sorry to anyone who read it and loved it but this had so many problems for me and not a really interesting plot to keep me entertained.
If you decide to pick this one up, I hope you like it more than I did.
November 10, 2014
“WTF? I am so tired I can’t see straight. Kids have no bedtime in the summer? Screw that shit. I’ll enforce it—if not for them, then for me. I want to pass out by eight now , which is uncool because the sun is still out. Can you give children melatonin? Or is Benadryl still the go-to?”
A true surprise, a book I could not put down, and truly did not want it to end—this is the kind of story that stays with you and pops into your head every time a Hyundai hatchback drives by, or a children’s show is on TV, or someone shouts, “Kowalski,” and you know they have a certain penguin in mind. It was an absolute joy to read, every single scene laced with the type of light-hearted humour that makes you gigglesnort. But it is your heart that is the ultimate winner because it grows tenfold by the end of this delightful book.
A young man in his mid-twenties but a big kid at heart, Andrew Lyons has never found his true calling in life. Constantly drifting from one interest to another, he never commits to any endeavour long-term because he knows that no achievement of his would ever make his father proud. After two years spent travelling through Europe and squandering his inheritance, he returns home, only to find that no place feels like ‘home’ anymore. Desperate to get away from his overachieving sister’s judgemental eye and to stop depending on her for a roof over his head, Andrew manages to find the perfect place to rent. And somehow between drooling over his new landlady and fantasising about having sex with her, he ends up agreeing to become a live-in ‘manny’ as well.
“I have no idea what I’m supposed to do with this kid.”
“He’s a child and you’re immature. Play with him.”
Completely out of his depth, with no prior experience in childcare, he has no idea what he is doing, making it up as he goes along and following his instincts, and as a result, all his attempts at being a responsible adult and role models to the two small children in his care never stop being downright hilarious. But the more time he spends looking after them, the more he realises that something in their young lives has marked them deeply and that for the first time in his adult life not only might someone truly need him. But he might also be the best person for the job.
“Be cool. What did they do on television? What would Tony Danza do? He’d sleep with his boss, Angela. Shit. Sitcoms were no help at all.”
Unfortunately, his growing affection for the kids is not the only unplanned complication to his seemingly simple life plan of having a job and satisfying his libido, his attraction to the ‘lady of the house’—Gwen—slowly morphing into something he has never felt before. But when the wellbeing of two innocent souls starts depending entirely on Andrew’s selflessness and his ability to put them first, even before himself, every decision he makes becomes a wake-up call for a big kid who never wanted to grow up. And not even an overly eager “Don” can sway him from listening to his newly found conscience.
“Don wants to know what he did to make Gwen want to hang out with other dicks.”
As Andrew stumbles through the never-ending challenges of quasi-parenthood, his head is desperate to catch up on what his heart already knows. We watch him embrace every new responsibility, every new promise, every new emotion unreservedly and wholeheartedly, to become the kind of man his parents can be proud of.
“Please be real.”
A story that is both heart-warmingly sweet and laugh-out-loud funny, I was besotted from the very beginning, giggling at Andrew’s hilarious inner banter as much as I choked up every time he interacted with the kids. I felt somewhat detached from the heroine though, which is unusual for me, wishing at times to hear her thoughts too as her actions did not always depict a clear picture of her state of mind, but this story is written entirely from Andrew’s point of view and as such, it is a male viewpoint through and through. The intimate scenes between Andrew and Gwen, from mere sexually charged exchanges to sizzling make out sessions, are phenomenally written, and at times, even too well written, in my opinion. I felt a slight imbalance between the sweet family moments and the intense and quite graphic sex scenes, making me wish for less of the graphic in favour of more of the sweet. But I did not look away and I enjoyed every mind-blowing moment of it.
“Her eyes flicked to the opening in the towel, and her eyebrows rose an inch. Oh, hello, Gwen. Meet Don. You two will be great friends.”
This is one of those books you cannot help but want to re-read at some point, so many memorable lines staying with us long after turning that last page. I caught myself chuckling too many times to count, Andrew’s shenanigans never failing to amuse me, and yet this is a story that is deceivingly light-hearted, tackling some very serious issues and life lessons, all under the guise of humour and entertainment. A beautiful read, one I genuinely recommend to anyone looking for a book to warm their heart.
“I want to be better… I want to be a better man.”
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October 25, 2014
The Nanny Diaries meets Uptown Girls meets Raising Helen. But instead of a girl as a nanny, you have 26 years old guy who still acts like a kid.
Eight Days a Week is second novel written by Amber L. Johnson that I've read so far. Just like Puddle Jumping, this book is more on the fluff side regardless of how serious topic is. That is no issue at all because this is one of those stories that should make you feel good after you finish reading them. Unfortunately, it has few things that could have been better.
Positive:
- Male POV. It was so fun reading Andrew's point of view. I laughed and got mad, but admired how he changed in the end.
- Interaction with kids. That was the best part of the story, both because of the way it was told and all of the emotions that hit you with every page you read. Yes, it was a bit cliche and yes, quite predictable and again - yes, it is all one big looking life trough pink glasses fluff, but it did not stop me to enjoy reading it, feel and laugh.
- Steamy scenes. Oh boy... my knees go all weak when I remember those. Andrew may act like a child sometimes, but in the bedroom... Let's just say that he has few useful tricks.
- Quick read. Eight Days a Week is a book that you will finish in one sitting. I opened it just to read first few lines before deciding what to read next. Few hours later I finished the last page with a huge grin on my face and butterflies in stomach.
Negative:
- What happened before. This is something that bothered me the most - author focuses only on what happens in present. That part of the storyline is perfect, but everything that lead to that moment is kind of blur. Everyone's past is explained in one sentence. One sentence. That is not enough because I did not understand Andrew's and Gwen's issues with their families, everything about accident is too melodramatic and rushed, I have no idea why Gwen is so insecure about herself or why Andrew went away from home.
- Other characters. Some of them had more space than the others, but still I believe that this would be so much better story if there was more interaction with secondary characters and if their actions were explained better.
- Timeline. I am still confused about when things happened, or long did it last. Few weeks? Months? A year?
Final judgement?
Eight Days a Week is a fun book that will capture your hart with its sweetness and positivity. There are few issues, but still - if you want to read something in short time that will make you feel good, this is a book for you.
*Copy of the book provided by publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.*
(P.S. I've noticed that some readers claim that Eight Days a Week was originally a fanfic.)
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September 6, 2015No rating, dnf.
I loved Ms. Johnson's book Puddle Jumping, and would enthusiastically recommend it. I've tried a couple times to read this one, and unfortunately it just isn't my cuppa. I often love male POV's, but this guy is more than I can deal with. I don't feel that the book is bad, it just isn't for me, which is why I'm choosing not to rate it.
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I loved Ms. Johnson's book Puddle Jumping, and would enthusiastically recommend it. I've tried a couple times to read this one, and unfortunately it just isn't my cuppa. I often love male POV's, but this guy is more than I can deal with. I don't feel that the book is bad, it just isn't for me, which is why I'm choosing not to rate it.
Sorry! Arc was provided by Netgalley.
November 8, 2014
3.5 STARS
Genre: Romance
Cover: 9/10
Writing: 6/10
Heroine: 6/10
Hero: 8/10
Humour: 6/10
Hotness: 5/10
Romance: 8/10
Extra book Details: Hero POV; 1st person. Approx 190 pages. Standalone.
'After a recent promotion at work, Gwen needs a caretaker for her children. She’s frenzied and in a lurch and pretty much ready to hire the first person who comes along. So she does.
Andrew needs to get out of his sister’s apartment, and a Craigslist posting may be the answer to his prayers. But what he thought was an ad for a room rental turns into a job offer he can’t refuse. Accepting the nanny position could change his life, if only he had a clue how to be a grownup.
A working mother, a shirtless manny who looks good in a towel, two children who need more than than a babysitter, and hours of kids’ TV can only spell disaster for everyone involved.
Because a manny should always mind his own business.
And he definitely shouldn’t fall in love with his boss.'
'Eight Days a Week' is an easy, light-hearted read told entirely from the hero's POV and is essentially about him 'growing up', finding his place in life, falling in love and being a family.
There were some really great parts in the book, but for me, quite a bit of it was so-so. It felt like it needed work.
I had an issue with the time-line, days and weeks and months were hardly accounted for. The book just skipped from one scene to another without knowing how long had passed since the last. Gwen needed more personality. The sex could have been more adventurous or passionate and less step-by-step. The drama was predictable and repetitive.
But... Andrew's character was great. Not entirely likeable, but very entertaining. He was silly, childish (think Adam Sandler), could get mean, but also became very romantic and caring. His 'Manny Log' and interactions with the kids were the highlights of the book. There was a lot of humour on his part, and he made me laugh a lot.
November 6, 2014
Amber Johnson does it again! Each of her books are so different. She is such a well-rounded author. I would read anything she ever writes. I fell in love with Andrew, in this book, and loved reading about his journey-his growth from his immature, self-absorbed ways to the selfless, caring man he became. This book made me laugh-out-loud until people stared. The references to the kid shows cracked me up! This story made my pulse quicken, gave me heart pangs, and made me cry. Eight Days a Week made me feel so many emotions and that is a sign of a great author, in my opinion. When I was unable to read, this story stayed on my mind and I couldn't wait to get back to see what Andrew would do next. I adored the kids, Bree and Brady. They all just melted my heart. I would recommend this touching story!
March 24, 2017
Andrew needs to find a job. He needs to leave the couch at his sister’s place. Never in a million years did he expect to find just what he needed on craigslist.
The free apartment was a sweet deal and although he didn’t really want to be a nanny, working for Gwen had its perks. She was hot. Maybe he could get the apartment, watch the rug-rats and get in her pants all at the same time. Who better to play with kids than a man-boy that still had quite a bit of growing up to do?
Gwen needs help. Her job doesn’t allow her the time to care for these two kids and finding a live in nanny is the answer to it all and so much more. But she has some things she should have revealed to Andrew about what he’s getting himself into. The reasons why Brady doesn’t talk much or why Bree refused to be a kid and acted more like a parent. The truth as to how she became a single mother to these two kids that had no way of knowing how to be kids.
This story made me realize something. I find men with kid fucking hot. My ovaries didn’t just explode they disintegrated. With Andrew being a few years younger than Gwen and going from zero responsibly to caring for two small children was quite a ride. I could not put this book down. I loved the moments when he got those two kids to be kids and then melted at the moments when he showed them that he was there for them. The way he was with Brady was adorable, but the way he was with Bree.... Jesus – there are no words.
The relationship between Gwen and Andrew came on pretty fast although I wanted to scream at both of them at times – but the dynamic of the kids forced these two to play it pretty safe (most of the time). But in true fashion, the kids always saw things far more clearly than the adults. Although we didn’t get too much of Andrew before his new situation, you could still feel the change that occurred. You couldn’t help but fall in love with every character in this story.
Who would have thought a book about a manny was going to be so hot and sweet. Easily a favorite read of 2014 and Ms. Johnson is easily becoming a favorite author.
The free apartment was a sweet deal and although he didn’t really want to be a nanny, working for Gwen had its perks. She was hot. Maybe he could get the apartment, watch the rug-rats and get in her pants all at the same time. Who better to play with kids than a man-boy that still had quite a bit of growing up to do?
Gwen needs help. Her job doesn’t allow her the time to care for these two kids and finding a live in nanny is the answer to it all and so much more. But she has some things she should have revealed to Andrew about what he’s getting himself into. The reasons why Brady doesn’t talk much or why Bree refused to be a kid and acted more like a parent. The truth as to how she became a single mother to these two kids that had no way of knowing how to be kids.
This story made me realize something. I find men with kid fucking hot. My ovaries didn’t just explode they disintegrated. With Andrew being a few years younger than Gwen and going from zero responsibly to caring for two small children was quite a ride. I could not put this book down. I loved the moments when he got those two kids to be kids and then melted at the moments when he showed them that he was there for them. The way he was with Brady was adorable, but the way he was with Bree.... Jesus – there are no words.
The relationship between Gwen and Andrew came on pretty fast although I wanted to scream at both of them at times – but the dynamic of the kids forced these two to play it pretty safe (most of the time). But in true fashion, the kids always saw things far more clearly than the adults. Although we didn’t get too much of Andrew before his new situation, you could still feel the change that occurred. You couldn’t help but fall in love with every character in this story.
Who would have thought a book about a manny was going to be so hot and sweet. Easily a favorite read of 2014 and Ms. Johnson is easily becoming a favorite author.
November 7, 2014
‘What would Tony Danza Do?’
J&G: If you’re looking for a heart-warmingly funny book that will give you the warm and fuzzies, then look no further than Eight Days A Week.
‘What was it about this woman that made me want to take her upstairs and run a bath for her? Brush her hair and hum her to sleep?’
Our hearts swelled! We loved this story and found ourselves constantly texting each other funny lines throughout and discussing the story through ahhh’s and giggles after finishing.
Despite a couple of reservations, what really stood out for us at the end was the absolute warmth of the story and how genuine the characters felt. Gwen, Dee and the children; Bree and Brady were absolutely mesmerising and as well as funny moments, there were moments that made us swoon and moments that made us clutch our hearts. Seriously, could Dee and those children –their relationship – get any sweeter and more lovable?
‘I offered what I hoped was a kid-friendly smile, but I was sure I looked like some creepy-ass old guy.’
Amber L Johnson captured it all perfectly. We could really relate to her take on children’s shows…let’s face it, some of those are just out and out weird and she constantly had us exclaiming “that is so true” and giggling like crazy. We’ll also never look at a Hyundai in the same light again!
‘Tuesday: Watched two hours of Octonauts and Little Einsteins before I remembered the kids were at school.’
Andrew (Dee) is more of a child than the children he is “Mannying” for are and doesn’t this provide some really light and funny moments. He’s on their wavelength and his take on situations is humorous to say the least. We loved hearing his pov.
“You know what? That could be cool. You’d get paid to play with kids all day and go to the park. Hang out with lady nannies. Get some ass.”
We did have some issues with the story though. Starting with Andrew. When we meet this guy he’s emotionally closed off, doesn’t and hasn’t experienced love due to issues with his family and his past. Whatever it was that affected him so must have been pretty severe because the impact on Andrew is quite significant. The problem with this was that we never discovered the reasons for Andrew’s feelings. Not really. There were many a time it was referred to and we eagerly awaited the revelation we expected to come but sadly it didn’t eventuate.
‘I didn’t want to face my father or his judgmental eyes. I didn’t want to see my mom look at me like she couldn’t figure out where she’d gone so wrong raising me.’
For some readers this might not be an issue, but we need to experience – to feel the emotional damage done to a character in order to experience that significant change in them. It’s not enough to keep telling us they’re damaged. We need to be shown, not told and this made the difference between this being a 4 star instead of a 5 star read for us. There were a couple of inconsistencies with the story which left us scratching our head and at times it did become a little repetitive. We really wish some time had been spent on back stories for both Gwen and Andrew to enable us to garner a better understanding of the struggles that brought them to this point in their life hence affecting them and the possibility of a relationship. In saying that, although these were issues within the story that marred our read somewhat, at the end of the day, it will be the fun, the light-heartedness and the occasional moving moments that will remain in our book hearts because despite these issues, we really did enjoy Eight Days A Week immensely. It was definitely a feel good read!
‘I’d give all of them what they wanted. What they needed. Because it was what I wanted and needed, too.’
There were quite a lot of highlights that’s for sure. The Manny Log, the Hyundai (aka the Celibacy Wagon) references, the friends, the constant battle between Andrew and his sister, the interaction between Andrew and the children was priceless and a special mention HAS to go to Don! Don….there are no words! H.I.L.A.R.I.O.U.S!!!!
‘Don was ecstatic with her handshake.’
We have to say, this author is firmly cementing herself as one of our instant 1clicks. We were completely moved by the emotional impact in Puddle Jumping, we enjoyed the humour and warmth of Eight Days A Week and can’t wait to see what Amber L Johnson offers up next.
**Reviewed from an ARC copy provided by the author, with thanks**
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November 7, 2014
I needed something light, funny, and steamy and that's exactly what this was!
Loved it!
Loved it!
November 18, 2014
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Eight Days a Week me ha dejado con una sonrisa ENORME en el rostro. He amado Eight Days a Week de a principio a fin. ¡¿Y es qué cómo no amarlo?! No hay otra manera de decirlo/escribirlo, en realidad. Simplemente lo amé. Amé los sentimientos y esa sensación de calidez que sentí mientras lo leía. Amé que me mantuviera con una sonrisa en el rostro. Amé que me mantuvo pegada a mi Kindle de comienzo a fin. Amé los personajes y la historia.
Después de haber estado viajando dos años por Europa, Andrew “Dee” Lyons está cansado de dormir en el sofá de su hermana perfecta por lo que necesita un trabajo y un lugar dónde quedarse lo más pronto posible. Además, si Dee no consigue un trabajo entonces no podrá acceder su herencia. Por lo que cuando ve un anuncio en Craiglist buscando una niñera para cuidar de dos niños, a pesar de que no tiene experiencia de "niñero," Dee no lo piensa dos veces. Porque ¿qué tan difícil puede ser cuidar de dos niños? Sin embargo, lo que Dee no tuvo en cuenta fue lo fácil que sería enamorarse de su empleadora y perder su corazón por esos dos niños.
Eight Days a Week es narrado desde el punto de vista de Dee y eso fue algo que amé totalmente. Dee es un hombre con un niño interior—incluso él mismo lo admite—pero eso no lo hace un hombre inmaduro…la mayoría de las veces. Su personaje es demasiado gracioso y encantador. Me refiero a que las cosas que salen de su boca me hicieron reír a voz alta. Aún así, sin embargo, me encantó verlo transformarse en un hombre con responsabilidades pero sin perder su chispa y encanto. Asimismo, también me encantó el cómo poco a poco Dee comienza a amar a los dos niños hasta llegar a amarlos como si fueran suyos al mismo tiempo que se va enamorando de Gwen.
La relación que crece entre Dee y los pequeños Bree y Brady fue tan…bonita. Estoy segura que mi corazón se derritió completamente. Dee y Gwen juntos se complementan. Gwen es lo opuesto a Dee. Gwen es una mujer demasiado joven y con mucha responsabilidad así que Dee es, se puede decir, justo lo ella necesitaba. Dee es risa y diversión mientras que Gwen es responsabilidad y seriedad pero juntos son estupendos. ¡Los amé!
Eight Days a Week es un libro divertido que me ha hecho reír con las travesuras de Dee, Bree y Brady. Las travesuras de Dee nunca dejaron de hacerme reír y sonreír; especialmente sus tácticas para arruinar las citas de Gwen. Ésta es una historia que con su ingenio, humor, calidez, amor al igual que con sus problemas verdaderos logra capturar nuestros corazones. Eight Days a Week es de ese tipo de libros que nos dejan con una sensación de felicidad y calidez después de leerlo y que nos hacen sonreír de tan sólo pensar en él. Recomendado, definitivamente, para aquellos que amen leer comedia romántica y el romance contemporáneo con personajes simpáticos y momentos que hacen reír a voz alta.
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July 18, 2014 I loved Puddle Jumping so I'm looking forward to this one too!!! Coming this Fall (November 6).
Andrew Lyons has been running from responsibility his entire life. Returning home after a couple years abroad, he finds himself jobless and living in close quarters with a sister he can barely tolerate. At her request, he searches for a job on Craigslist, but finds a room for rent instead. Or so he thinks.
Gwen Stone is in a lurch. With a new promotion at work and two young children at home, she’s in dire need of a caretaker. Andrew shows up on her doorstep and she thinks he may be exactly what she’s looking for. When she offers him the job, he’s more than interested and she’s confident she’s made the right choice.
It shouldn't be awkward at all.
But Andrew isn't exactly forthcoming about his intentions, and Gwen has some secrets she’s unwilling to share. When the mom and the manny don’t have a clue what they’re doing, things are bound to get messy.
What do you get with two kids who don’t know how to be kids, a man who never grew up, Beatles Rock Band, and hundreds of hours of kids’ TV? A very interesting job, indeed. But when emotions get in the way, there's more at stake than just an occupation.
Because life doesn't have clock-out button.
And neither does love.
Andrew Lyons has been running from responsibility his entire life. Returning home after a couple years abroad, he finds himself jobless and living in close quarters with a sister he can barely tolerate. At her request, he searches for a job on Craigslist, but finds a room for rent instead. Or so he thinks.
Gwen Stone is in a lurch. With a new promotion at work and two young children at home, she’s in dire need of a caretaker. Andrew shows up on her doorstep and she thinks he may be exactly what she’s looking for. When she offers him the job, he’s more than interested and she’s confident she’s made the right choice.
It shouldn't be awkward at all.
But Andrew isn't exactly forthcoming about his intentions, and Gwen has some secrets she’s unwilling to share. When the mom and the manny don’t have a clue what they’re doing, things are bound to get messy.
What do you get with two kids who don’t know how to be kids, a man who never grew up, Beatles Rock Band, and hundreds of hours of kids’ TV? A very interesting job, indeed. But when emotions get in the way, there's more at stake than just an occupation.
Because life doesn't have clock-out button.
And neither does love.
November 7, 2014
‘What would Tony Danza Do?’
J&G: If you’re looking for a heart-warmingly funny book that will give you the warm and fuzzies, then look no further than Eight Days A Week.
‘What was it about this woman that made me want to take her upstairs and run a bath for her? Brush her hair and hum her to sleep?’
Our hearts swelled! We loved this story and found ourselves constantly texting each other funny lines throughout and discussing the story through ahhh’s and giggles after finishing.
Despite a couple of reservations, what really stood out for us at the end was the absolute warmth of the story and how genuine the characters felt. Gwen, Dee and the children; Bree and Brady were absolutely mesmerising and as well as funny moments, there were moments that made us swoon and moments that made us clutch our hearts. Seriously, could Dee and those children –their relationship – get any sweeter and more lovable?
‘I offered what I hoped was a kid-friendly smile, but I was sure I looked like some creepy-ass old guy.’
Amber L Johnson captured it all perfectly. We could really relate to her take on children’s shows…let’s face it, some of those are just out and out weird and she constantly had us exclaiming “that is so true” and giggling like crazy. We’ll also never look at a Hyundai in the same light again!
‘Tuesday: Watched two hours of Octonauts and Little Einsteins before I remembered the kids were at school.’
Andrew (Dee) is more of a child than the children he is “Mannying” for are and doesn’t this provide some really light and funny moments. He’s on their wavelength and his take on situations is humorous to say the least. We loved hearing his pov.
“You know what? That could be cool. You’d get paid to play with kids all day and go to the park. Hang out with lady nannies. Get some ass.”
We did have some issues with the story though. Starting with Andrew. When we meet this guy he’s emotionally closed off, doesn’t and hasn’t experienced love due to issues with his family and his past. Whatever it was that affected him so must have been pretty severe because the impact on Andrew is quite significant. The problem with this was that we never discovered the reasons for Andrew’s feelings. Not really. There were many a time it was referred to and we eagerly awaited the revelation we expected to come but sadly it didn’t eventuate.
‘I didn’t want to face my father or his judgmental eyes. I didn’t want to see my mom look at me like she couldn’t figure out where she’d gone so wrong raising me.’
For some readers this might not be an issue, but we need to experience – to feel the emotional damage done to a character in order to experience that significant change in them. It’s not enough to keep telling us they’re damaged. We need to be shown, not told and this made the difference between this being a 4 star instead of a 5 star read for us. There were a couple of inconsistencies with the story which left us scratching our head and at times it did become a little repetitive. We really wish some time had been spent on back stories for both Gwen and Andrew to enable us to garner a better understanding of the struggles that brought them to this point in their life hence affecting them and the possibility of a relationship. In saying that, although these were issues within the story that marred our read somewhat, at the end of the day, it will be the fun, the light-heartedness and the occasional moving moments that will remain in our book hearts because despite these issues, we really did enjoy Eight Days A Week immensely. It was definitely a feel good read!
‘I’d give all of them what they wanted. What they needed. Because it was what I wanted and needed, too.’
There were quite a lot of highlights that’s for sure. The Manny Log, the Hyundai (aka the Celibacy Wagon) references, the friends, the constant battle between Andrew and his sister, the interaction between Andrew and the children was priceless and a special mention HAS to go to Don! Don….there are no words! H.I.L.A.R.I.O.U.S!!!!
‘Don was ecstatic with her handshake.’
We have to say, this author is firmly cementing herself as one of our instant 1clicks. We were completely moved by the emotional impact in Puddle Jumping, we enjoyed the humour and warmth of Eight Days A Week and can’t wait to see what Amber L Johnson offers up next.
**Reviewed from an ARC copy provided by the author, with thanks**
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October 14, 2014
**ARC provided by NetGalley for an honest review!**
*Quotes may differ upon publication*
5 DADDY-DEE STARS!
GWEN & ANDREW
I was absolutely devastated when I finished the book. I experienced a range of emotions ranging from exasperation to simply pure bliss. I wanted more, yet the ending couldn't be more beautiful. I fell in love with Andrew in this book, I loved his transition from being an immature "adult" to a man who was willing to sacrifice everything for the people he loved.
However, (sorry Daddy Dee) I loved Brady and Bree more! Those two angels made me want to jump into the book and give them a big bear hug because of everything they've been through.
To conclude it all, this book is definitely for you if you are looking for a touching, heartwarming story about a lost man and woman who find themselves at the end with everything they ever need.
This author has just earned a fan; I could not put this book down unless I absolutely needed to. Bravo, may you continue writing amazing books like this one!
*Quotes may differ upon publication*
5 DADDY-DEE STARS!
GWEN & ANDREW
"Where have you been all my life?"Andrew, a teenager stuck in a twenty-five year olds body, meets Gwen an overly stressed twenty-seven year old with two kids. Andrew sees an ad looking for a nanny, so he automatically assumes that the job will be easy, plus it came with perks--it included a roof above his head, a salary, and a smokin' hot boss. How could anyone pass that up? Before long, Andrew is trying to get into Gwen's pants, but he starts to realize that just lusting after Gwen might not be enough when he starts falling hard for the kids AND Gwen...
"I guess I was waiting for you to find me..."
I was absolutely devastated when I finished the book. I experienced a range of emotions ranging from exasperation to simply pure bliss. I wanted more, yet the ending couldn't be more beautiful. I fell in love with Andrew in this book, I loved his transition from being an immature "adult" to a man who was willing to sacrifice everything for the people he loved.
However, (sorry Daddy Dee) I loved Brady and Bree more! Those two angels made me want to jump into the book and give them a big bear hug because of everything they've been through.
"What did I tell you, Brady? Huh? What did I promise?"
"Forwevew," he said with a nod, like it was final.
"Exactly."
To conclude it all, this book is definitely for you if you are looking for a touching, heartwarming story about a lost man and woman who find themselves at the end with everything they ever need.
This author has just earned a fan; I could not put this book down unless I absolutely needed to. Bravo, may you continue writing amazing books like this one!
December 13, 2014
Review
What's not to love about this book; I loved it from beginning to end. Andrew starts off with being a childish man and Gwen is just trying to get through the days raising the children.
I loved reading the relationship that grew between Andrew and the children Brady & Bree and in the end that is what helped him to grow up himself.
The building of Andrew and Gwen's relationship is filled with some sexy times that make you earn to meet Don yourself; but the two of them definitely make the other a better person just like it should happen in a true relationship.
I have to say though my most favorite scene in this book is the baby oil scene; I laughed out loud. I love when a story makes me do that.
What's not to love about this book; I loved it from beginning to end. Andrew starts off with being a childish man and Gwen is just trying to get through the days raising the children.
I loved reading the relationship that grew between Andrew and the children Brady & Bree and in the end that is what helped him to grow up himself.
The building of Andrew and Gwen's relationship is filled with some sexy times that make you earn to meet Don yourself; but the two of them definitely make the other a better person just like it should happen in a true relationship.
I have to say though my most favorite scene in this book is the baby oil scene; I laughed out loud. I love when a story makes me do that.
February 18, 2015
3.75 stars
November 17, 2014
Overall rating: 4 Manny Stars!!
Triggers:
Cheating:
Love triangle:
Sex with om/ow:
HEA:
My review:
This is one of those books that is low angst and low drama with very cheesy cuteness. If you don't like that kind of a book, then don't read it. I happen to LOVE those books, so I had to pick this up STAT - throw in the single parent aspect and I was SOLD!
Gwen is a newly "single parent" to two beautiful children that is in a nanny STAT! Throw in Andrew, aka Drew or Dee, who needs a job for his own selfish reasons (initially) and you have yourself a Manny folks! This was such a cute story. I loved all of the interactions with the kids and the Manny Logs. Those were great. The hero was described by many as very immature and he was in a way that reminded me of my husband so of course I LOVED IT! When it came to the important stuff though, in my opinion, he did a great job of stepping up to the plate. I loved the fact that Dee never backed down from pursuing Gwen no matter how hard she pushed him away. I also found the few steamy scenes we were given were pretty great!
My only reason for giving it 4 instead of 5 stars was because I just felt like this book was missing something. I don't know, it could have just been me. Maybe I needed more of an epilogue or more of Gwen and Dee truly being together. I don't know what, but it was just missing SOMETHING, however, it was still so cute and sweet. Definitely a favorite of mine!! :)
Triggers:
Cheating:
Love triangle:
Sex with om/ow:
HEA:
My review:
This is one of those books that is low angst and low drama with very cheesy cuteness. If you don't like that kind of a book, then don't read it. I happen to LOVE those books, so I had to pick this up STAT - throw in the single parent aspect and I was SOLD!
Gwen is a newly "single parent" to two beautiful children that is in a nanny STAT! Throw in Andrew, aka Drew or Dee, who needs a job for his own selfish reasons (initially) and you have yourself a Manny folks! This was such a cute story. I loved all of the interactions with the kids and the Manny Logs. Those were great. The hero was described by many as very immature and he was in a way that reminded me of my husband so of course I LOVED IT! When it came to the important stuff though, in my opinion, he did a great job of stepping up to the plate. I loved the fact that Dee never backed down from pursuing Gwen no matter how hard she pushed him away. I also found the few steamy scenes we were given were pretty great!
My only reason for giving it 4 instead of 5 stars was because I just felt like this book was missing something. I don't know, it could have just been me. Maybe I needed more of an epilogue or more of Gwen and Dee truly being together. I don't know what, but it was just missing SOMETHING, however, it was still so cute and sweet. Definitely a favorite of mine!! :)
November 6, 2014
Leave your “reality check” button at the door, clear your mind and keep a few tissues on hand, as Amber L. Johnson gives you the funhouse version of growing up, gaining responsibility and learning to think of others first. Eight Days a Week, told through a man-child’s POV will put you in tears, mostly from laughter, but also from some truly innocent and heart-warming moments. Heat, humor and heart, it’s all in there, just dying to come gushing out as soon as you open the book!
Stricken deeply with a severe case of Peter Pan Syndrome, twenty-five-year-old Andrew really has no plans of every growing up, but in order to receive an inheritance, he must get a job, a place to live and show some responsibility. Cue the miscommunication, lies by omission and the laugh track! Andrew thinks he’s renting a room, Gwen thinks he’s applying for the desperately needed nanny position. She is frazzled and clueless, he is thinking ahead to how this could be right up his alley, two kids plus him equals three kids. One hot landlord plus one horny hound dog equals the answers to his most deviously selfish prayers. Too bad kids don’t come with instructions; thankfully they are tough, resilient and forgiving as Drew stumbles his way through his days. Meanwhile, his nights are filled with passionate dreams of Gwen and when they cross the boss/employee line, well, it’s kind of like closing the barn door after the cows got out. Is it possible that a five-year-old and a seven-year-old have found the key to unlocking Drew’s heart and sense of responsibility while Gwen grabs the key to finding his late-blooming maturity?
Eight Days a Week by Amber L. Johnson goes beyond warm and clever, light and sweet and straight into OMG, I LOVE IT territory! More fun than a day at the circus, this journey through Drew’s mind and eyes had me laughing out loud, chuckling and even sighing, a time or two. And wait until you meet Don, who seems to have mind of his own around Gwen. Ms. Johnson has told a day in the life of a caregiver/parent with such a clear sense of reality that I was exhausted after reading some parts, until I took a moment to walk down memory lane! Strange, I don’t remember it being this funny while living it!
I received this ARC copy as part of Amber L. Johnson's EIGHT DAYS A WEEK Tour & Giveaway, stopping at Tome Tender November 6, 2014.
Publication Date: November 6, 2014
Publisher: The Writer's Coffee Shop
Genre: Adult Contemporary Romantic Humor
Print Length: 261 pages
Available from: Amazon | Barnes & Noble
Reviewed for: http://tometender.blogspot.com
Stricken deeply with a severe case of Peter Pan Syndrome, twenty-five-year-old Andrew really has no plans of every growing up, but in order to receive an inheritance, he must get a job, a place to live and show some responsibility. Cue the miscommunication, lies by omission and the laugh track! Andrew thinks he’s renting a room, Gwen thinks he’s applying for the desperately needed nanny position. She is frazzled and clueless, he is thinking ahead to how this could be right up his alley, two kids plus him equals three kids. One hot landlord plus one horny hound dog equals the answers to his most deviously selfish prayers. Too bad kids don’t come with instructions; thankfully they are tough, resilient and forgiving as Drew stumbles his way through his days. Meanwhile, his nights are filled with passionate dreams of Gwen and when they cross the boss/employee line, well, it’s kind of like closing the barn door after the cows got out. Is it possible that a five-year-old and a seven-year-old have found the key to unlocking Drew’s heart and sense of responsibility while Gwen grabs the key to finding his late-blooming maturity?
Eight Days a Week by Amber L. Johnson goes beyond warm and clever, light and sweet and straight into OMG, I LOVE IT territory! More fun than a day at the circus, this journey through Drew’s mind and eyes had me laughing out loud, chuckling and even sighing, a time or two. And wait until you meet Don, who seems to have mind of his own around Gwen. Ms. Johnson has told a day in the life of a caregiver/parent with such a clear sense of reality that I was exhausted after reading some parts, until I took a moment to walk down memory lane! Strange, I don’t remember it being this funny while living it!
I received this ARC copy as part of Amber L. Johnson's EIGHT DAYS A WEEK Tour & Giveaway, stopping at Tome Tender November 6, 2014.
Publication Date: November 6, 2014
Publisher: The Writer's Coffee Shop
Genre: Adult Contemporary Romantic Humor
Print Length: 261 pages
Available from: Amazon | Barnes & Noble
Reviewed for: http://tometender.blogspot.com
November 13, 2014
I really had a blast reading this book. I think Amber Johnson has created her own genre of... erotic comedy? Is that a thing? Well if it wasn't before, it is now. I laughed my ass off through so much of this story.
This is actually told from Andrew's POV, which was a nice surprise and a pleasant change. We get to see inside the mind of a totally adorkable goofball while he finds himself falling in love and feeling like a grown up for the first time in his life. The story starts with Andrew crashing at his sister's place, putting off looking for a job that he sorely needs if he hopes to claim the rest of his inheritance from his grandfather. After his sister keeps prodding him to check Craigslist, he stumbles upon a dual ad: Room for Rent/Nanny for Hire. Wanting to get away from the prying eyes of his sister, he calls about the room, only to wind up in the middle of an interview for the position of live-in nanny.
Enter Gwen, frazzled and desperate, eager to hire Andrew on the spot just for a little peace of mind. She offers him free room and board plus salary to take care of the two young children who live there. Gwen is a bit secretive at first; Andrew can immediately tell something is a bit off about the kids and the entire family dynamic, However, he can't help but find Gwen sexy as hell, so he decides that he can sit back with a cushy job, earn his inheritance, and possibly seduce his boss in the process.
Foolish Andrew, because he has no idea what he just signed up for. (This is where the comedy comes in.) His running commentary about trying to take care of two young children is hilarious, everything from the horrors of Nick, Jr programming to the emasculating hatchback that he has to drive them around in. That last one is a personal favorite of mine. He has so many scathing names for this car that each one is better than the last.
The whole book isn't a comedy, however. There is plenty of drama, angst, and steamy hot lovin' mixed in as well. Both Andrew and Gwen have learning and growing to do; he needs to grow up and she needs to let loose. It doesn't take long before they realize that they might be good for each other, but it takes a lot longer before they start to believe it.
I really loved this book. It was a fast, entertaining read that I didn't want to put down. It also had two of the sweetest children that I've ever read. I think my only complaint would be that the last little twist of angst felt slightly forced. It wasn't that it was written poorly or anything, it just felt like it was there because it had to be. That's just my own personal pet peeve, mostly because I saw it coming and I was left frustrated and wanting to throttle Gwen for blowing things out of proportion and being melodramatic. Then I wanted to throttle Andrew for letting her be that way for so long without demanding that she just shut up and listen to him. But hey, what good is a romance if you don't want to throttle at least one of the characters at some point? To me, the sign of a good author is one who can make me emotionally involved in any way at all. Believe me, though, once Andrew and Gwen finally do get past the last dramatic hurdle, grab some tissues and get ready for the sweetest book hangover when you're finished.
This is actually told from Andrew's POV, which was a nice surprise and a pleasant change. We get to see inside the mind of a totally adorkable goofball while he finds himself falling in love and feeling like a grown up for the first time in his life. The story starts with Andrew crashing at his sister's place, putting off looking for a job that he sorely needs if he hopes to claim the rest of his inheritance from his grandfather. After his sister keeps prodding him to check Craigslist, he stumbles upon a dual ad: Room for Rent/Nanny for Hire. Wanting to get away from the prying eyes of his sister, he calls about the room, only to wind up in the middle of an interview for the position of live-in nanny.
Enter Gwen, frazzled and desperate, eager to hire Andrew on the spot just for a little peace of mind. She offers him free room and board plus salary to take care of the two young children who live there. Gwen is a bit secretive at first; Andrew can immediately tell something is a bit off about the kids and the entire family dynamic, However, he can't help but find Gwen sexy as hell, so he decides that he can sit back with a cushy job, earn his inheritance, and possibly seduce his boss in the process.
Foolish Andrew, because he has no idea what he just signed up for. (This is where the comedy comes in.) His running commentary about trying to take care of two young children is hilarious, everything from the horrors of Nick, Jr programming to the emasculating hatchback that he has to drive them around in. That last one is a personal favorite of mine. He has so many scathing names for this car that each one is better than the last.
The whole book isn't a comedy, however. There is plenty of drama, angst, and steamy hot lovin' mixed in as well. Both Andrew and Gwen have learning and growing to do; he needs to grow up and she needs to let loose. It doesn't take long before they realize that they might be good for each other, but it takes a lot longer before they start to believe it.
I really loved this book. It was a fast, entertaining read that I didn't want to put down. It also had two of the sweetest children that I've ever read. I think my only complaint would be that the last little twist of angst felt slightly forced. It wasn't that it was written poorly or anything, it just felt like it was there because it had to be. That's just my own personal pet peeve, mostly because I saw it coming and I was left frustrated and wanting to throttle Gwen for blowing things out of proportion and being melodramatic. Then I wanted to throttle Andrew for letting her be that way for so long without demanding that she just shut up and listen to him. But hey, what good is a romance if you don't want to throttle at least one of the characters at some point? To me, the sign of a good author is one who can make me emotionally involved in any way at all. Believe me, though, once Andrew and Gwen finally do get past the last dramatic hurdle, grab some tissues and get ready for the sweetest book hangover when you're finished.
December 14, 2014
Andrew Lyons has been flitting through life always coasting from one thing to another one, currently living on his sisters couch, when he stumbles across the perfect job, home and board provided, a hefty wage and his only tasks is to care for two children during the day. Seems to good to be true, until slowly small things become apparent, all of a sudden Gwen Stone seems to be hiding secrets.
I didn't have any expectations walking into Eight Days A Week, I'd been told it was light and funny but what I did not expect was the depth of emotion I would experience reading this story, Gwen is tough and stoic on the outset because recent experience has given her no other choice, and Andrew is laid back and easy going, feeling his way through his latest vocation blind, what they can give to each is the chance to experience life through the other's eyes. Finally seeing the world through fresh eyes gives the other perspective they'd been sorely lacking.
There was so much light in this story, so much that warmed my heart, so much that made me smile, and swoon, and laugh out loud, the witty banter, the back and forth, Johnson tells Eight Days A Week in such a way, that I didn't notice the constant building of emotion until it overflowed, until I was so utterly invested in the characters that my heart was full to bursting point, and I was simultaneously trying to speed read and slow down because I wanted to savour the moment, soak in the sheer beauty of Johnson's words, revel in it, live it, breath it in, Johnson has cemented herself as an author I will actively seek out and 1click every single time.
I didn't have any expectations walking into Eight Days A Week, I'd been told it was light and funny but what I did not expect was the depth of emotion I would experience reading this story, Gwen is tough and stoic on the outset because recent experience has given her no other choice, and Andrew is laid back and easy going, feeling his way through his latest vocation blind, what they can give to each is the chance to experience life through the other's eyes. Finally seeing the world through fresh eyes gives the other perspective they'd been sorely lacking.
There was so much light in this story, so much that warmed my heart, so much that made me smile, and swoon, and laugh out loud, the witty banter, the back and forth, Johnson tells Eight Days A Week in such a way, that I didn't notice the constant building of emotion until it overflowed, until I was so utterly invested in the characters that my heart was full to bursting point, and I was simultaneously trying to speed read and slow down because I wanted to savour the moment, soak in the sheer beauty of Johnson's words, revel in it, live it, breath it in, Johnson has cemented herself as an author I will actively seek out and 1click every single time.
January 27, 2015
Eight Days A Week es mi primera lectura de la autora, pero ahora despues de haberla conocido no sera la ultima.
Una de las razones de que me gustara tanto la historia fue que senti que era un libro diferente a lo que acostumbro a leer, tambien por esa razon tenia mis dudas al comienzo de la lectura pero ahora despues de acabarla, me alegro mucho de haberle dado una oportunidad, fue una muy buena lectura.
Ademas los personajes son muy buenos, no puede evitar que te gusten puesto que la autora es muy buena creandolos, el rumbo que tomo la trama me sorprendio ya que al leer la sinopsis esperaba que el libro tuviera mas drama.
En definitiva, una lectura tierna, divertida y muy entretenida, puede que no sea el mejor libro que leas pero sin duda es una historia que te llega a el corazon.
3.5 Estrellas!
March 4, 2015
Laugh-out-loud story about a guy who goes to look at a room to rent and discovers it comes with a job - that of live-in nanny to two damaged kids. So Andrew Lyons accidentally becomes the "manny". Written in his POV, this book chronicles his hilarious escapades as he looks after and grows to love Bree and Brady, and his employer, Gwen. His pranks and spot-on observations about kids' TV shows had me giggling, but there were a few serious moments worthy of a sniffle as well. The star of the show may be Don, though - you'll just have to read this book to find out about him! Highly recommended.
September 22, 2014
This is my first time reading Ms. Johnson's work, but it will not be my last. *ponders how to find time to read copy of Beatless mocking me from my bookcase*
Seriously, people, if you like a feel good story with a creative cast of characters, you can't go wrong with Eight Days a Week. It'll make you laugh, cry, and root for the little guy. Or, erm, not so little . . . sorry, Don.
***Full review to come Nov 6, 2014 at www.rehargrave.com as part of Blog Tour
Seriously, people, if you like a feel good story with a creative cast of characters, you can't go wrong with Eight Days a Week. It'll make you laugh, cry, and root for the little guy. Or, erm, not so little . . . sorry, Don.
***Full review to come Nov 6, 2014 at www.rehargrave.com as part of Blog Tour
November 17, 2014
4 Daddy Dee stars! Wonderful story of a guy that needs a job and a place and somehow ends up in love and acting as a manny for a sweet family. There is a tragedy that leads two twenty-somethings to true love by way of two sweet kids. Bree and Brady are adorable. This story is both sweet and funny. Dee is an amazing guy. Gwen is working hard to care for the kids and adapt to their new normal. I loved how everything came together and how much love they share.
November 6, 2014
This was so much fun!! Many laugh out loud moments. I loved all of it. It reminded me how insane children's programming really is! Oh and Andrew? Yep new book boyfriend!!
June 16, 2016
5 “Manny” Stars
Amber L. Johnson is a brilliant author! I really love all of her books. At least from all the books of hers I ever read none of them that disappointed me.
This book is has a unique theme. I’ve never read and never even know that Manny (Man Nanny) exists.
This book is soooo funny I laughed a lot reading this.
The other books of Amber L. Johnson I ever read are all Young Adult, so I didn’t find any sexy scenes in those books, but in this book we still can enjoy the sexiness too. If you’re a fan of adult romance like me, I’m sure you’ll love this.
A man with little kids is my ultimate weakness! I can’t stop imagine that hot Andrew carries that cute Brady, takes him playing in the park, even bathe him!
And this book is told in Andrew POV. Oh boy, all books told in male POV are always, I mean ALWAYS better!
I love to get into Andrew’s pervert head. LOL. That what makes this book is so interesting. And did I say this book is soooo funny? Because it is!!
Although I don’t really like it when the guy is younger than the girl, but I enjoy every single chapter of this book. I love the characters, the plot, and everything!
You guys should read this book!
Amber L. Johnson is a brilliant author! I really love all of her books. At least from all the books of hers I ever read none of them that disappointed me.
This book is has a unique theme. I’ve never read and never even know that Manny (Man Nanny) exists.
This book is soooo funny I laughed a lot reading this.
The other books of Amber L. Johnson I ever read are all Young Adult, so I didn’t find any sexy scenes in those books, but in this book we still can enjoy the sexiness too. If you’re a fan of adult romance like me, I’m sure you’ll love this.
A man with little kids is my ultimate weakness! I can’t stop imagine that hot Andrew carries that cute Brady, takes him playing in the park, even bathe him!
And this book is told in Andrew POV. Oh boy, all books told in male POV are always, I mean ALWAYS better!
I love to get into Andrew’s pervert head. LOL. That what makes this book is so interesting. And did I say this book is soooo funny? Because it is!!
Although I don’t really like it when the guy is younger than the girl, but I enjoy every single chapter of this book. I love the characters, the plot, and everything!
You guys should read this book!
November 1, 2015
3/5.0 starts
All together now! ♪ M-I-C-K-E-Y, M-O-U-S-E ♬
I had a ball over this unexpected NA book because, as I so often babysit for my niece and nephew, I found I could easily identify with how I now have an extensive knowledge of every kids show worth watching and an array of theme songs I could easily sing along with to boot.
A manny is a male(man) nanny. Andrew Lyons just happened to end up in the business of 'mannying' because desperate times call for desperate measures. It's what we call in filipino, 'kapit sa patalim'. Kidding!^^ That's a bit excessive. Anyway, Andrew is a man-child himself so why the heck not, he thought he fit the bill. It doesn't hurt that he'd set his sights on his beautiful employer, Gwen Stone, too.
I've actually read Eight Days a Week a while back and I thought, why not make a review. I seem to be in a rut with reading new books these days so I decided to write reviews in the meantime.
Overall, I liked Andrew's interaction with the kids and how he became better for it. His sex-crazed, immature interaction with Gwen, however, not so much. He's not a terrible protagonist per se, he has a very distinct voice and a massive personality but his childishness is a double-edged sword. He can be funny at times and annoying at others. His vindication though came towards the end.
Sass.
All together now! ♪ M-I-C-K-E-Y, M-O-U-S-E ♬
I had a ball over this unexpected NA book because, as I so often babysit for my niece and nephew, I found I could easily identify with how I now have an extensive knowledge of every kids show worth watching and an array of theme songs I could easily sing along with to boot.
A manny is a male(man) nanny. Andrew Lyons just happened to end up in the business of 'mannying' because desperate times call for desperate measures. It's what we call in filipino, 'kapit sa patalim'. Kidding!^^ That's a bit excessive. Anyway, Andrew is a man-child himself so why the heck not, he thought he fit the bill. It doesn't hurt that he'd set his sights on his beautiful employer, Gwen Stone, too.
I've actually read Eight Days a Week a while back and I thought, why not make a review. I seem to be in a rut with reading new books these days so I decided to write reviews in the meantime.
Overall, I liked Andrew's interaction with the kids and how he became better for it. His sex-crazed, immature interaction with Gwen, however, not so much. He's not a terrible protagonist per se, he has a very distinct voice and a massive personality but his childishness is a double-edged sword. He can be funny at times and annoying at others. His vindication though came towards the end.
"You don't think taking care of those kids is a real job? A full-time eight-days-a-week job? Because I don't have a nine-to-five, Mrs. Harris. I don't get lunch breaks or holidays. I take care of Bree and Brady from six in the morning sometimes until after eleven o'clock at night...I hold them when they cry. I go to school functions with them. What I'm trying to say is, at the age of twenty-six I am in charge of two very young, impressionable, needy children who are getting over a major tragedy in their lives...So, while you might look down on me for my decision to take a position that isn't up to your particular standards of excellence for a man my age, please don't fool yourself into thinking I'm any less educated or capable of doing something else.."
Sass.
November 9, 2014
Thank you to Netgalley for providing an ARC in exchange for a fair and honest review.
Once again, Amber L. Johnson has found a way to twist humor and heat into a beautiful story that touched me deeply.
Andrew Lyons needs a place to live and a job. Without a job, he won't be able to access his inheritance, and he is tired of living with his perfect sister. Andrew answers an ad for a room, but ends up getting offered a nanny job instead. Normally, taking care of kids wouldn't be his thing, but one look at their hot young mom causes him to change his mind.
On the surface, Eight Days a Week is about a young man who doesn't want to grow up and how he helps a family that has had to grow up too fast. But underneath it all Eight Days is about FREEDOM; freedom to be who you were meant to be, freedom to live life to it's fullest, freedom to love with the entirety of your being. I love that Andrew steps into his new role without forcing changes on the people around him. He never once tells Bree to stop trying to be a little adult. He doesn't correct Brady's lisp. He doesn't point out that Gwen is a workaholic. Andrew just steps in and does his job, but in a way that allows everyone to see these things about themselves. I think it's because he just accepts them that everyone eventually works to correct these problems.
The heat between Andrew and Gwen is instant and amazing, but it's the kids who steal the show. Andrew's relationship with these two hurting children is very impressive and heart-melting.
My only complaint about this book is that in the beginning I feel like I just didn't get to know Gwen enough. She was absent even though she was present, if you know what I mean.
Overall it was an amazing story and I was very glad to read it.
4.5 Stars
Once again, Amber L. Johnson has found a way to twist humor and heat into a beautiful story that touched me deeply.
Andrew Lyons needs a place to live and a job. Without a job, he won't be able to access his inheritance, and he is tired of living with his perfect sister. Andrew answers an ad for a room, but ends up getting offered a nanny job instead. Normally, taking care of kids wouldn't be his thing, but one look at their hot young mom causes him to change his mind.
On the surface, Eight Days a Week is about a young man who doesn't want to grow up and how he helps a family that has had to grow up too fast. But underneath it all Eight Days is about FREEDOM; freedom to be who you were meant to be, freedom to live life to it's fullest, freedom to love with the entirety of your being. I love that Andrew steps into his new role without forcing changes on the people around him. He never once tells Bree to stop trying to be a little adult. He doesn't correct Brady's lisp. He doesn't point out that Gwen is a workaholic. Andrew just steps in and does his job, but in a way that allows everyone to see these things about themselves. I think it's because he just accepts them that everyone eventually works to correct these problems.
The heat between Andrew and Gwen is instant and amazing, but it's the kids who steal the show. Andrew's relationship with these two hurting children is very impressive and heart-melting.
My only complaint about this book is that in the beginning I feel like I just didn't get to know Gwen enough. She was absent even though she was present, if you know what I mean.
Overall it was an amazing story and I was very glad to read it.
4.5 Stars
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