Maid in America

Man Maid Series, Book Two

De: Aurora Alba, Rusty Ogre Publishing

Narrado por: Tina Smith

Freshly hired onto Will Jessup's costumed cleaning fleet, Man Maid, mischief-maker Barrett Andrews can't seem to stay out of trouble. After a hot night with a mysterious rainbow-haired knockout who introduces herself as Aphrodite, Barrett is left with nothing but sexy memories, wrinkled jasmine-scented bedsheets, and a fake phone number to remember her by. Barrett soon finds that scrubbing tiles and washing towels for Jackson's upper eschelon isn't as easy as he'd imagined. Embarking on a journey for some much needed training, the buff barroom brawler finds himself right on the doorstep of his mysterious, rainbow-haired hottie.

Full of all-new costumes, spice, and laugh-out-loud humor, Maid in America is the second installment of Aurora Alba's Man Maid contemporary romance series. Maid in America is perfect for lovers of small-town romance, dominant alpha male, workplace romance, age gap, or romantic comedy tropes.

Note: The publishers recommend that the Man Maid series be listened to sequentially, starting with the first novel, Maid in Heaven.

©2025 Aurora Alb (P)2025 Rusty Ogre Publishing

Loved it

Barrett is a big time playboy that finally meets someone worth growing up for … and she ghosted him. Ahhh the player is played—or so it seems at first. But, in reality, Chastity panicked. gave him a fake number and ran off.

But, fate has other plans.

Barrett and Chastity cross paths again. He starts the steady fall. Somewhere along the way, he begins to grow up. Watching him struggle to grow up as he falls for/cares for/stands up for Chastity really pulls at my heartstrings. Then there’s Chastity’s struggle with bi-polar disorder and her rebellion against her parents and church. That’s felt deeply as well, and is completely relatable.

Barrett’s unending, somewhat obsessive, devotion to Charity is both goals and at times heart breaking. When Chastity falls on a manic spiral, there are a few *cringe*-why-did-you-do-that moments, that make me embarrassed for her. Their banter is pure entertainment and the spice is off the charts hot. Overall, the path to their HEA is not an easy one, but, once won, it is a beautiful thing.

Narrator Tina Smith turns out a great performance with all the different character’s voices.

*** Recommended ***

MMC:
✨Barrett
FMC:
✨Chastity
HEA/Cliffhanger:
✨HEA
Series:
✨Book 2
Burn Speed:
✨fast
Spice Level:
✨🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
✨MF

Romance

Maid in America by Aurora Alba and Rusty Ogre Publishing is an amazing contemporary romance. Tina Smith did an excellent job with the narration. Maid in America is the second book in man maid series. The story is entertaining, romantic, steamy, and more. I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review. Highly recommend.

Polish, Passion, and a Dose of Reality

Maid in America blends steamy romance with heart-tugging realism. This installment follows a supposed bad boy thrown off course by a fierce, complex woman who goes by Aphrodite. While their chemistry simmers, the story also tackles serious topics—particularly mental health—with compassion and nuance. It’s not your typical rom-com; there’s real depth beneath the spice. Tina Smith’s narration enhances the experience, bringing emotion and personality to every scene. It is a bold, thoughtful romance that isn’t afraid to clean beneath the surface.

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Good

This is a wonderfully written book. I really enjoyed it. The characters are very interesting and I really enjoyed the layout of this book is quite an enjoyable audiobook.

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PK versus Forever bachelor

Barrett Andrews is the town’s forever bachelor the guy who never takes life seriously, messes up on his first day working for his friend’s new cleaning company (Man Maid), and seems destined to be written off as irresponsible. His reputation as the town’s male playboy doesn’t help. But everything changes when he crosses paths with Aphrodite better known as Chastity, the preacher’s daughter.

Chastity is fiery, complicated, and living under the weight of small-town gossip and a family that doesn’t understand her bipolar disorder. After one unforgettable night together, Barrett can’t shake her from his mind. For the first time, he starts to wonder if it’s time to grow up, take responsibility, and fight for something real.

What I loved most was watching Barrett evolve into the man he was always meant to be. His banter with Chastity is sharp and funny, but it’s his loyalty standing up for her even when her family and town don’t that makes this story shine. The humor is spot-on, the romance is messy and heartfelt, and the emotional payoff is worth every minute.

Verdict: A funny, steamy, and surprisingly tender rom-com that balances chaos with heart. If you enjoy flawed characters finding redemption, small-town gossip, and banter that crackles, this audiobook will keep you hooked.

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