Raven and Nick’s relationship is one that would be considered friends with benefits because while Raven has absolutely always been in love with him she would never tell him and risk their friendship and Nick would never be the relationship type. They may be best friends but he uses Raven as arm candy or when it’s convenient for him and she always goes running to him because she can’t help hoping one day he will change.
One phone call from Nick asking her to join them on tour for the summer has her interested but also curious as to what he really wants. When she gets there she is not ready for the shock that is in the form of Nick’s twins. Just when she thought he was changing his mind and ready to take a chance on each other he renders her speechless by asking for her help being his kid’s nanny for the summer. These two have a relationship that they know everything about each other and they are super close, but now Raven has to decide how far she will allow Nick to take advantage of her.
While they have a hilarious banter they are insanely frustrating when it comes to figuring their stuff out. They were both pretty immature at times and Nick relied too much on her without lifting a finger to help or get close to his kids. Don’t get me wrong I love these characters and group but there were times when I wanted to shake both Raven and Nick and tell them to get it together. Raven took up for Nick so much when she should have either walked away or refused to help until he got it together so when she actually did stand up for herself to him I was happy that she realized he needed that kick to get himself in gear.
I have to admit for the longest time I was more invested in Lyle because they say “he’s got a reputation for being immature and spoiled…” but the truth was he showed more maturity and character than Raven or Nick, it made me love the guy. Anyways overall this book was great I just wished we got to see them with the kids more because those were the real scene stealers.
Towards the end when Nick finally realized he needed to do better, be there for his kids, and be more for Raven made me fall in love with him. He struggled for a long time, didn’t handle any situation or stress well, but when he did get it together it made me happy.
I laughed a lot through this read, got frustrated that I wanted to smack some people, then I swooned hard over the man Nick became. I love these guys and really have my fingers crossed for a Lyle book. ( )