About the Book:

Title: Baby Llama Drama 

Author: Kate Watson

Publisher: Little Biks Creative 

Release Date: September 21, 2023

Pages: 305

Genre: Romance, Sweet Contemporary Romance, Sports Romance 

Synopsis:

Embittered single dad Duke has sworn off love forever. Unfortunately, his daughter just met the mother of her dreams. I have it all. I work my dream job doing animal-assisted therapy, I live with the four best friends in history, and I own an actual pair of Louboutins. I should be content. Right? Except, ever since an adorable toddler begged me to be her momma, I want more, and an insta-family is my only chance at motherhood. Unfortunately, her absurdly hot NFL star dad isn’t quite as enthusiastic about me as she is. In fact, if I didn’t know better, I’d think he was avoiding me. At least until his nanny leaves abruptly mid season. Now, he’s knocking down my door, pleading with me to help watch the little girl I’ve already fallen in love with. And the more he knocks, the more I’m in danger of falling for him, too. Never get married. Seriously, people, don’t do it. If you never get married, your influencer wife can’t abandon you and your baby during the middle of your cancer treatments. It doesn’t matter that you kick cancer’s butt or come back to the NFL stronger than ever. Love is for suckers. Which is why meeting the intriguing, far too intuitive Millie Campbell is so frustrating. Isn’t it enough that she’s drop dead gorgeous? Does she also have to be the mother of my daughter’s dreams? Love is a brutal sport, and I have no intention of playing it ever again. But if I do get back in the game, Millie needs to know one I play for keeps. Baby Llama Drama is a sweet and swoony closed door romcom with sizzling chemistry, delightful banter, and an adorable llama. It features growth, grown ups having real conversations, dry shampoo, an unhealthy amount of Diet Coke, and of course, a happily ever after. Content This book deals with themes of loss, abandonment, anxiety, imperfect parenting, pregnancy complications, and chronic illness.

Review:

*I received an e-arc for review from the author. Thanks for the opportunity! All thoughts are my own.*

This second book in the Sweet as Sugar Maple series was just as wonderful as the first book! Kate Watson is great, and I can’t wait to read more in this world. This one was a breath of fresh air and had me hooked from the beginning. The story dealt with some difficult topics, but it didn’t feel dark to me.

Single dad Duke and NFL player has sworn off love forever, although his daughter Lottie has found someone she wants to be her Momma! After his influencer wife abandoned him and his daughter during his cancer treatments, he’s sworn he’ll never get married again. 

Millie is working her dream job doing animal assisted therapy, she lives with her four best friends, and she owns some amazing shoes. After a chance meeting with Duke’s daughter Lottie, who begged her to be her mom, she’s been wanting more, and this may be her only chance at motherhood. Unfortunately, Duke hasn’t been as enthusiastic about Millie as Lottie has been. 

When Duke finds himself in desperate need of a Nanny, Millie is the only qualified person available (love the forced proximity trope!). An attraction is definitely there between them, will it grow to something more?

I loved Millie and Duke’s story, and thought they were perfect for each other.  It showed how messy and broken people can be, and how they can find happiness once again. Lottie is just adorable! I loved the positive way in which Millie and Duke worked together to help her with her separation anxiety. 

Trigger warnings: themes of loss, abandonment, anxiety, imperfect parenting, pregnancy complications, and chronic illness.

If you like a book with sizzling chemistry, strong friendships, family, football, strong banter and llamas, you’ll love this one! 

 

About the Author:

Kate Watson is a fan of cheeky romantic comedies and delightfully witty banter. Originally from Canada, she attended college in the States and holds a BA in Philosophy from Brigham Young University. A lover of travel, speaking in accents, and experiencing new cultures, she has also lived in Israel, Brazil, the American South, and she now calls Arizona home.

She started writing at six years old and sold her first book, “The Heart People,” for $0.25 to her parents. It received rave reviews. Since then, she’s written many books, including the acclaimed Off Script, a 2020 Junior Library Guild selection. She writes stories full of heart, humor, and happily-ever-afters.

She is currently living her own happily-ever-after with her super cute husband and their four wild and wonderful kids. She runs on caffeine, swoons, and Jesus.