Blog Tour + Excerpt + Review: "More Than I Could" by Adriana Locke

Today, I'm thrilled to join the blog tour celebrating the release of "More Than I Could" by Adriana Locke.

 

When her mother breaks her leg, recently unemployed Megan Kramer is asked to take her place as a temporary nanny for the daughter of a family friend. Single dad Chase Marshall's job sometimes requires him to go out of town overnight, and with his 14-year-old daughter Kennedy in the throes of teenage rebellion, he's concerned about leaving her alone. 

 

For years, Chase has avoided dating so that his daughter wouldn't get attached to women who might not become permanent fixtures in their lives, so his immediate attraction to Megan is an unwelcome development. His instinct is to keep her at a distance - preferably all the way back at her mother's house in Dallas. He needs her help, however, so he's forced to swallow his pride and ask her to stay. He's clear that his daughter is his priority, and as much as he might like to act on his and Megan's mutual attraction, that won't be happening. Famous last words...

This was such a fun story! I particularly enjoyed Megan and Chase's fiery chemistry and witty banter, as well as the evolution of Kennedy's relationships with both Megan and Chase over the course of the story. Most of the single parent romances I've read have involved younger children, so the inclusion of a teenager in this one was a refreshing change and gave rise to a unique set of challenges. Kennedy and Chase went through a lot over the years, but Megan turned out to be exactly what they needed to make their family complete. 

Overall, I loved "More Than I Could" and highly recommend it for all contemporary romance and romantic comedy fans. I look forward to Locke's next release.

 

*Review copy provided by the author via Candi Kane PR. All opinions expressed are my own.

 

 

About "More Than I Could"

This nanny makes things hard for her boss.

Chase Marshall is many things:

• ​An attentive single dad
• Jaw-droppingly gorgeous
• ​My employer for the next thirty days

He’s also the bane of my existence.
He swears I’m a never-ending headache—the most infuriating woman he’s ever met.
If I’m so irritating, then what’s up with the lingering looks when he thinks I’m not watching?
The seemingly innocent touches while making breakfast?
The smirk that graces his kissable lips after one of our verbal spars after his daughter has gone to bed?
One minute he’s coming to my rescue. The next second he’s complaining about how I fold his work shirts. Fine. Fold them yourself.
It turns out that the only time I don’t get under Chase’s skin is when I’m under him.
And that’s where things get complicated.

From USA Today bestselling author Adriana Locke comes a grumpy, blue-collar single dad that falls hard for his new nanny. This small-town romance is a standalone novel with tons of heat and even more heart.

 

Read an Excerpt from "More Than I Could"

As soon as we’re alone, the air shifts. Shadows dance across the tabletop. Megan’s jasmine perfume scents the air, and my body temperature rises.

I struggle to remember our conversation yesterday. I remind myself that my child—the same one that occupied the seat next to me a minute ago—is my priority. Over and over, I replay all the reasons why I can’t afford to get off track.

Why I can’t touch Megan Kramer.

My muscles tighten in my stomach and across the back of my neck as I lift my gaze from the tabletop to her.

She grins. It’s simple, but when coupled with the heat in her eyes, there’s nothing sweet about it. “That was fun.”

I hold her gaze, unable to look away.

This is the first day, Chase. Twenty-nine more to go. Don’t blow it already.

I smirk and push away from the table.

I need to put some distance between us before things get really fun.