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Key Takeaways

1. Jilted Bride's Public Revenge

Because sometimes revenge is best cooked up in the heat of the moment.

Wedding day chaos. Sabrina, moments before her wedding, discovers her fiancé, Chad, is cheating with the maid of honor via a misdirected voicemail. Instead of quietly leaving, she decides on a dramatic public reveal. She tricks the wedding planner into playing the incriminating voicemail over the ballroom sound system for all 250 guests.

Voicemail evidence. The recording captures Chad singing to his foster kitten about getting a blow job from the maid of honor for "BJ courage" to say "I do" and securing a bonus from Sabrina's father's company. This exposes his infidelity and mercenary motives simultaneously. Sabrina then announces the wedding is off and walks out, leaving her family and Chad stunned.

Parental disapproval. Her parents are more concerned with appearances and embarrassment than her hurt. They side with Chad, accusing Sabrina of fabricating the story and being unprofessional. Her father fires her from the family business and threatens to cut her off entirely unless she apologizes, highlighting their focus on control and perfection over her well-being.

2. Finding Support and a New Start

Women helping women. I like that.

Unexpected encounter. Fleeing her disastrous wedding in her dress and mismatched Lyft driver's slides, Sabrina runs into Tyler Falcon, the hot single dad of her skating student, at a local hotel bar. She confesses everything, and he offers support, tequila, and nachos, making her feel seen and cared for for the first time that day.

Friends step up. Her friends (Leighton, Isla, Josie, Everly, Maeve, Skylar, Fable, Trevyn) rally around her, offering places to stay and practical help. They listen without judgment and celebrate her bravery in leaving the toxic situation. This network of chosen family provides the emotional and logistical support her biological family denied.

Job opportunity. Tyler's mother, impressed by Sabrina's connection with her daughter Luna, offers her the nanny position. This provides stable housing (a garden apartment in Tyler's home) and income, allowing Sabrina to rebuild her life and grow her skating coaching business after being cut off by her father.

3. Unexpected Nanny Job for the Hot Dad

You’re exactly what Tyler and the kids need.

Nanny search. Tyler, a professional hockey player and single dad, is struggling to find a reliable nanny for his kids, Luna and Parker, especially with the demanding hockey season approaching. His mother steps in to help with the search, knowing his need for someone trustworthy and good with children.

Mom's choice. Tyler's mother, Lauren, observes Sabrina's natural rapport with Luna during skating lessons. Recognizing Sabrina's kindness, reliability, and genuine care for kids, she offers her the nanny job, believing she is the perfect fit despite her lack of formal nannying experience.

Forced proximity. Sabrina accepts the job, which includes living in a separate apartment within Tyler's home. This creates forced proximity with the man she confessed her deepest desires to just months earlier, setting the stage for awkwardness and undeniable attraction under one roof, despite their agreement to pretend their hotel encounter never happened.

4. Attraction Under One Roof Leads to a "Sex Schedule"

I want you to take my real virginity.

Undeniable chemistry. Despite their initial agreement to ignore their intense connection from the wedding night, living and working together makes it impossible. The attraction between Sabrina and Tyler simmers, fueled by thoughtful gestures (like him buying her sheets and yoga gear) and accidental close encounters (like running into her in the garage in a towel).

Confessions resurface. The tension culminates in a passionate kiss on Sabrina's yoga mat. Tyler admits he hasn't stopped thinking about her confessions from that night, particularly her desire for him to show her what good sex is like
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The Overtime Kiss is a highly-rated romance novel featuring Tyler, a single hockey-playing dad, and Sabrina, a figure skating coach who becomes his nanny. Readers praise the chemistry between the characters, the sweet family dynamics, and the balance of humor and emotional depth. The book incorporates popular tropes like forced proximity and found family. Many reviewers appreciated the audiobook narration by Teddy Hamilton and Brooke Bloomingdale. Overall, fans of the series and new readers alike found the story engaging, steamy, and heartwarming.

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Lauren Blakely is a bestselling author known for her contemporary romance novels that blend sexiness, humor, and emotion. Her books frequently top the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Audible bestseller lists. Blakely's writing style is characterized by witty dialogue, relatable characters, and feel-good storylines. She often incorporates popular romance tropes and creates interconnected series that allow readers to revisit beloved characters. Outside of writing, Blakely is a dog lover, vegetarian, and musical theater enthusiast. She maintains an active social media presence, engaging with fans on platforms like TikTok.

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