Last on the List by Amy Daws
You’re probably thinking you’ve had enough of the single-dad and nanny trope — that it’s outdated, cliché and predictable. But hold your horses, because Amy Daws flips the script in Last on the List, giving us a story that is refreshing, modern and still filled with love.
When the Nanny Isn’t What You Expected
The plot follows Max Fletcher, a high-powered CEO and single dad who needs a nanny, and Cozy Barlow, who’s in the middle of her gap year. She’s nothing like the candidate Max expected, but his daughter takes to her instantly.
But suddenly, the strict boss and the bold nanny find themselves tangled in a chemistry that’s impossible to ignore.
Instead of the timid, shy nanny we’ve seen in countless romances, Daws introduces Cozy — a carefree, confident, plus-sized woman who embraces life unapologetically. She steps into the role of nanny for Max, a tight-laced, successful millionaire whose world could use a shake-up. What unfolds is not only a romance but a story about body positivity, self-discovery and tidbits of modern feminism.
What sets this book apart is the depth Daws weaves into the characters’ backstories. Max isn’t the stereotypical widower or bitter divorcé. His ex-wife is queer, a woman who was once in a straight marriage before fully embracing her identity. This subplot adds nuance and grounds the fictional romance in real and human experiences.
Heart, Heat and a Story That Stays With You
Beyond the romance, the story highlights the importance of friendship, family and community. These elements make the characters’ world feel warm and layered. And then there’s Max’s daughter, Everly, who brings cuteness and charm to every page, making the family dynamic even more endearing.
Of course, Daws doesn’t skip on the steam. The tension between Cozy and Max is tight, and their chemistry is undeniable. Plus, the random declarations of love from Max will melt your heart. By the time you reach the bonus chapters, you’ll be both satisfied and craving more, especially the hints of Wyatt’s story, which promise another banger in the making. In the end, Last on the List is more than a lighthearted romance. It’s a vibrant, empowering story that challenges old tropes, uplifts plus-sized women and proves that sometimes love finds us in the most unexpected ways.
About Amy Daws:
Number 1 Amazon and USA Today bestselling author Amy Daws writes spicy love stories that take place in America, as well as across the pond. She’s been known to pen her steamy novels in a tire shop waiting room and that experience inspired her rom-com Wait With Me that was turned into a feature film on Passionflix. When Amy is not writing, she’s likely making charcuterie boards from her home in South Dakota where she lives with her daughter and husband.
