I went in completely blind to this book, not really knowing what it was about, but I'm glad I did! I loved how fast-paced the story is. Even though there was an age gap, it didn't feel creepy, and you could feel the characters' growth at the end. The main thing that I didn't care for was the insta-love. I prefer when there's a strong build-up to the characters' love story. This just felt too insta-love/lusty. The romance was cute, and the spice was definitely there. So if you're in the mood for a light and sweet romance with a fast-paced story, this one's for you.
Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC.

This was a totally charming and entertaining read! My favourite trope is the single dad/parent trope, and paired with grumpy/sunshine it’s like this book practically BEGGED me to read it and I was not disappointed. It advertises Captain Von Trapp vibes and that is absolutely correct.

Griffin is a former Navy SEAL with a first responder job that is overwhelmed with parenting solo and his kids constantly act out due to missing out on time with him. His need for order and control has bled into his home and it’s clear that meeting Andi is going to change that for his household. Andi is a little bit hippie free spirit, a little bit grandma chic and homey. She brings comforting and fun vibes to the household, and the kids eventually are charmed by her. Captain Stone is also immediately smitten with her, and while she’s living in his house, nannying his kids, he’s a man down bad.

There was a lot I liked about this book, but mostly I loved how smitten Griffin was with Andi. I like that once she tells him that physical touch is her love language, he can’t stop touching her. Plus any book that references Cowboy Carter multiple times is a win in my books. Griffin’s accidental “I love you” was sweet and funny. Overall this was a light and sweet read with excellent spicy bits and great emotional depth.

I am really conflicted because there are so so many aspects of this book that I not only liked but truly loved. The relationship that Andi and Griffin build throughout the book is so special and wonderful, you can feel their emotions as they start to grow and I really do believe in their love even though it starts very fast and seems to be very insta-love. Andi also forms a healthy and lovely relationship with his children and helps him and his family by just being there and showing them love. However, the writing tended to get repetitive and went on and on at certain points and there were way too many s*x scenes that simply didn't need to be there. They love each other, they have done it a few times and it made sense but if you keep inserting those scenes afterwards for no reason, I just feel like I'm not there for their growth and development but only for spice. And for me personally, that is not the case. This is honestly 3.5 but I'm feeling generous.

Cute, cute, cute! A quick little read with a really realistic story progression giving Andi confidence and not taking away dreams! I really enjoyed this wee read! Thanks NetGalley for letting me read and review.

This book was absolutely amazing 👏🏻, I was enjoying the plot and storyline. The spice was the perfect level for me and I would definitely recommend this to everyone. I really like the writing and I really loved the age gap

I am so pleased to know this is Book 1 in a new series. After I finished this title, I immediately craved more from Andrews. It was spicy and well-written, too! Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

ARC review

5⭐|3🌶|16%🌶frequency

I freaking LOVED this book 🤩 It's soo good. Sophie did a wonderful job with creating Griffin. God, this man 🫠🫠🫠
Let me use this quote from Andi...
“Is there anything you don’t know how to do?”
This man is just so perfect. First, he is a SEAL (yeah, a former SEAL, but once a SEAL, always a SEAL). He is also a FIREFIGHTER, or even better, he is the captain!!! It's clear that this man is 🔥af, right? Then he knows how to cook. A man who can cook!!! 🫠 He knows how to dance! Loves to read 😍 He has such a filthy mouth 😎 And he is so perfect in bed. You know. She comes first. Yes, pun intended. He cares so much 🥵
I can't stop swooning about "Captain America". Do I have to? Ah, f it. It's MY review, I'm allowed to write what I want. And I want to swoon 🥰
For sure, he is a gump, how could it be any other way? 🤣 He loves his kids, even though he misses something. But that's where Andi comes in and has to deal with Thanos' kids 🙈

So, if you need to know anything else, you either need to read other reviews, or better, you need to read the book, because I'm not saying anything else 😎 But be aware, Griffin will destroy you for future men!!!

This was a really fun read! Age-gap without being creepy, instant feelings, and a plot that kept me interested. The spice was perfect and the pace was great. It's a fast read with a HEA.

When it comes to the combination of nanny, single-dad, age-gap tropes, I prefer when it's a slow-burn, which this one was not. It was immediate attraction and insta-lust, which I did not care for.
There are other small things that did not land well with me, like how <spoiler>Griffin was kinda dismissive of the mother of his kids and his wife when Andi asks about her. Also, the fact that he was solo-parenting his kids for ten years, in a super strict manner, and no one in his immediate circle talked to him about it.. until Andi</spoiler>.
I went in blind because I have really liked some books by this author, and unfortunately it didn't work out that well for me. That said, I would still recommend it to readers, because I think this will work people who love these tropes.

Thank you to the author/publisher for the ARC via Netgalley. All opinions are my own.

I just reviewed 'Under One Roof' by Sophie Andrews.

OMG... Grumpy single father...LOVE IT...retired Navy Seal turned Firefighter....THIS IS MY JAM...

Meet Griffin...your next book boyfriend....he rescues our heroine Andi from the side of the road as her jeep broke down and soon becomes his live-in-nanny for his twins. Instant attraction for both characters.... I loved the start of this book; I was enthralled by his bossy, protective nature and Andi's shy, 'don't catch me looking' smiles. These two dragged me into their story from the very first page. I loved this book from start to finish... It's a fast-paced romance journey with past family trauma and lots of growth on both characters' parts that keeps you rooting for them. I can't wait to read the rest of the series.

A sweet, small-town romance with the right amount of spice. I can't recommend this book enough. Ladies, go out and read this when it releases on May 1st. You won't be disappointed.

"Captain Stone" is your new book boyfriend.

#UnderOneRoof #NetGalley

This was a pretty cute modern day retelling of The Sound of Music just with less kids and taking place in Pennsylvania as opposed to Austria. And also no nuns or Nazis. Andi is a down on her luck aspiring song writer and Griffin is a former navy seal turned fire captain and a single dad in need of a nanny for his 10 yo twins. There's a pretty sizable age gap, she's 28 and he's 42, and she's got some serious hangups about sex due to her toxic family and a past bad relationship. And while he's no Captain Von Trapp (not the real one, the fictional one immortalized by Christopher Plummer), the sex is steamy, the romance is cute and I liked watching these characters become a family. I'm hoping his siblings all get a romance, given the name of the series and if the end teaser is right, I'm real eager for the sister's book.

Under One Roof was a romance about two people finding each other at the right time. Andi's car has broken down on the road during one of the toughest times of her life. At 28, she feels like she's lost everything, but she's really about to gain everything she never knew she wanted or needed. Griffin, captain at the local fire department, comes across Andi on the side of the road. Always willing to help someone in need, he rescues her from the side of the road, and she ends up working for him as a nanny to his 10-year-old twins. Their attraction to each other grows into more in their close proximity despite their almost 15-year age difference.

This romance was cute. Andi and Griffin were both fighting feelings for each other and I loved how they fell more for each other the longer they spent time together. Their romance did feel kind of instant love/lust-y, but it worked within the context of their story. I loved both of their independent relationships with the twins and then the family they made. I enjoyed this fun, quick romance novel.