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Forbidden Hearts by Corinne Michaels
5.0

Single dad romances are my top trope and this one is honestly one of my favorites I've read recently! This is such fun single dad romance where the dynamic between Asher and his daughter's mother was so refreshing because they were friends and never really anything more, so there was no jealousy and such a healthy relationship, and they coparented their daughter so well while always putting her first. When Asher's daughter's mom has to leave for a month of work, he's desperate for a nanny that knows ASL so that they can communicate with his daughter, who is deaf. I loved how Phoebe is the only option he has and he absolutely hates her... at first. She is fourteen years younger and had babysat Asher's daughter when she was a teenager and things didn't go well. Now she's a grad student, older and more mature, and determined to show him she can be taken seriously. I really loved Phoebe's own backstory and what she was trying to overcome while figuring out her own future. Her connection with Asher's daughter was just so special and I really loved how she was passionate about audiology. I love when the child in a book plays more of a purpose than just being there, and Olivia was definitely a character in herself and important for Asher falling for Phoebe. And Asher becomes so protective of Phoebe near the end of the book and I was just obsessed. Obviously they have a huge age gap and are at very different points in their lives, but nothing can stop them from knowing they really can't live without each other. This was just so sweet and I loved the small town setting as well! Definitely pick this one up for the single dad, age gap, swoony hero vibes!