Hudson Jolly is, ironically, the biggest Scrooge in Merryville, but I'm not intimidated.

He warns me to stay away from him. However, I'm convinced he's playing reindeer games.

When I learn he's searching for a nanny, I offer to help.

Out of desperation, he hires me.

That's his first mistake.

The attraction is undeniable and after too much spiked eggnog, lines are quickly crossed. I jingle his bells, and Hudson becomes my ho ho ho, but-because there's always a but with broody men like him-only for the season.

Now I'm wishing for a holiday miracle because the Grinch stole my heart or did I steal his?

A Very Merry Nanny is a small-town single-dad holiday romance with rom-com vibes. If you're searching for a grumpy/sunshine romance set in a Southern small town, then this book is for you! Each book in the Very Merry series can be read as a standalone. Each ends with a sweet as gingerbread happily ever after.