Praise
Ms. Paty Jager has done an exceptional job writing this western-slanted contemporary. Her characters, the main and the secondary ones, are multifaceted and their in-depth attributes show the details Ms. Jager used to express her story so well. There are not really too many surprises in this feel-good story; however, the story is comprehensive. The plot is fresh and different in the varied situations. The characters are mesmerizing—even the children. She showed how even an 18-month-old little boy could create havoc.
I really enjoyed this novel and look forward to reading more by Ms. Jager. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants a fast-paced story which will leave a reader wishing for more. You will certainly enjoy this book.
~ The Romance Studio
Paty Jager paints a beautiful picture of truth, trust, determination and love. Perfectly Good Nanny captures the essence of working hard for your family and home. Paty Jager is astute in weaving a realistic love story with characters dancing the timeless tale of love. Read this book and become breathless watching a family face hardships and learning they can love each other no matter the past.
~Two Lips Reviews
I enjoyed Perfectly Good Nanny, mostly because the characters are so multi-dimensional. Carina has lost so much, but she’s willing to take a chance on a new life. Brock knows he’s struggling to do everything, and lets himself be open to accepting help. Even the children, Maddie especially, aren’t shallow. Maddie tore at my heart when she said she wished she didn’t have to watch Tate so much. I wondered how many other little girls feel exactly that way. The strongest point of this book is the way Ms. Jager has written such wonderful characters. The reader can’t help but become involved in their lives, and are drawn right into the plot. There are no real surprises, but there don’t need to be any for it to be an enchanting read. I found Perfectly Good Nanny to be a completely pleasant way to pass an afternoon. Good job, Ms. Jager!
~ Fallen Angel Reviews
Excerpt
“You have no right to come here
and criticize how I raise my
children.” He took three long strides toward her. “Do they look abused or neglected to you?” Towering over her, he glared at her
upturned face. How dare she
question him?
She didn’t back away or down. “Your daughter ordering a
nanny screams of neglect
to me,” Carina retorted with steel in her voice.
Her reaction puzzled him.
“She had help.” He did feel
remorse his daughter knew
what she needed and he didn’t.
“But you knew nothing about
it.” She threw her hands in
the air, turned away then swung back around. “If you supervised your
children as you say you do, she wouldn’t have been able to arrange for a nanny and have one arrive without your
knowledge.”
She was right, but he’d never
admit it. He was a bad
excuse for a father, but his love for this land and his children tore him in
two–they both needed him. Brock rubbed a hand over his face and backed away from the woman who made
him see himself in an unfavorable
light.
“I know,” he mumbled.
“You know what?” she stepped
close. He could smell her perfume mixed with
the scent of baby powder.
“I know I’m not around enough,
but they also need fed and
clothed and this god-forsaken land is what puts food on the table and
clothes on their backs.”
“But they need you, too.” Her
face softened. “Physical
contact is just as important as food and shelter.” She reached out rubbing his
arm. “You’re a wonderful father when you’re with the children. And I’ve no doubt Maddie had a terrific time with
you today.”
The energy her touch set off
frightened him. God help
him. Between the zing of her touch and the passion in her words, his body overruled
his good sense.
Grasping her shoulders, he
pulled her to him and held her
against his chest, breathing in the scent of her. It felt good to hold a woman
again. Especially, one who’d just given him such high praise, even if it was after raking him up one side
and down the other.
Contemporary Western set in Southern Oregon on a cattle ranch.
