The Naughty, the Nice and the Nanny by Willa Nash

The Naughty, the Nice and the Nanny

A nanny, a dad, and a tiny tornado of chaos

Written byWilla Nash
Length4h11m
Release dateApril 26, 2022
LanguageEnglish
★★★★☆ 4.5 (6 ratings)

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AuthorWilla Nash
NarratorVanessa Edwin, Aaron Shedlock
Runtime4h11m
PublishedApril 26, 2022
Rating★★★★☆ 4.5 / 5 (6 ratings)
CategoriesRomance, Contemporary, Romantic Comedy
FormatAudiobook (Digital)
PlatformAudible

About This Audiobook

Willa Nash’s *The Naughty, the Nice and the Nanny* is a deliciously chaotic rom-com that turns the traditional nanny trope on its head. Meet our heroine, who lands a one-week gig as a short-term nanny for a single dad—only to discover his seven-year-old daughter is less an angel and more a tiny, sugar-fueled disaster in pigtails. The premise is bright, breezy, and utterly addictive, with Nash’s razor-sharp humor and snappy dialogue driving the story forward. But what makes this listen stand out is how Nash balances the laugh-out-loud moments with genuine emotional beats, ensuring the romance doesn’t feel like a sugar rush but a slow-burning spark. Vanessa Edwin and Aaron Shedlock’s narration crackles with energy, Edwin nailing the protagonist’s exasperated charm and Shedlock delivering the dad’s gruff-but-softening vibe with perfect comedic timing. The production is crisp, the pacing brisk, and the chemistry between the leads so palpable you’ll want to revisit them in another book.

Tags: romantic comedy audiobooksingle dad romancenanny trope deconstructionwitty contemporary romancefemale-led rom-com

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Editor's Review ★★★★☆

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I went into this expecting a light, forgettable fluff-fest, but Nash’s wit and the duo’s chemistry had me hooked within the first chapter. Edwin’s performance is the star here—her ability to sell the protagonist’s escalating frustration, from eye-rolls to full-blown tirades, is nothing short of masterful. Shedlock’s portrayal of the single dad is a close second, his gruff exterior giving way to a surprisingly tender vulnerability that never veers into caricature. The story’s strength lies in its refusal to take itself too seriously; the conflicts and resolutions land because the humor keeps the stakes feeling low and the stakes keep the humor from feeling silly. My only real critique? The side characters occasionally feel like they’re operating on autopilot, their quirks too neatly slotted into the rom-com playbook. And while the pacing is tight, the final act’s resolution wraps up a touch too neatly—though, to be fair, that’s par for the course in this genre. Ultimately, this is a rom-com that earns its laughs and smirks, making it a standout listen for fans of snarky, fast-paced contemporary romance.

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