June 11, 2025

The Overtime Kiss by Lauren Blakely - ARC Review

Just what every bride dreams of—running straight from her cheating fiancé into the arms of a hot hockey star… and then getting hired as his kids’ nanny.

Tyler Falcon is protective, flirtatious…and frustratingly responsible. We almost did something reckless when he found me alone in my wedding dress, and I blurted out all the things I’d never truly experienced.

Now, the sexy single dad is saving me again with a job I desperately need—and a promise to never mention The Night of 1001 Confessions.

I live in his house. Take care of his kids. Pretend I don’t notice his heated gaze lingering on me after they fall asleep.

Until one night, the tension snaps.

Now we have a deal. Five lessons in seduction. No strings attached.

But he’s not just good in bed. He spoils me with thoughtful gifts and supports my dreams. For the first time, I feel like I belong.

Except…this was never meant to last. I’m his employee. He has kids to protect. And neither of us can afford to make a mistake.

The more nights we spend tangled up together though, the harder it is to pretend it’s just physical. Because I’m not only falling for my boss—I’m falling for the man whose kids have stolen my heart.

Tropes: single dad/nanny, runaway bride, forced proximity, spicy lessons, she's his daughter's skating coach, confession of all secrets, love notes, found family







It's a surprise to absolutely no one that I enjoyed this title, as Ms. Blakely's books are always fantastic and I look forward to each and every one with the same level of excitement as I did when I read her for the first time.

I am not someone I would consider a sports fan (I follow a total of one sport) so it should be a surprise that I enjoy sport romance, but here we are. Tyler and Sabrina have amazing chemistry and I loved their banter and connections from the start of the book. Some couples just seem like more than characters on a page, you feel their connection right away, and this really made this title work for me.

As always, the story flows well and the secondary characters add to the story. As evidenced by the 5 stars, I wouldn't change anything about this one. It was a wonderful read.

I enjoyed and recommend this title.