Sweet Distraction

Backstage Pass, Book 3

De: K. Bromberg

Narrado por: Oliver Highpoint, Shiloh James

A sexy single dad, nanny, forbidden romance from New York Times bestselling author, K. Bromberg.

The rock star never planned on fatherhood. The nanny never planned on staying. But sometimes the biggest surprises come wrapped in pink bows and second chances.

Gavin “Rocket” Caldwell, member of the world’s biggest rock band, lives fast—sold-out tours, wild nights, and zero responsibilities. Until a three-year old daughter he never knew about lands on his doorstep, and suddenly, the party’s over.

Willow Adams is hired to help him adjust to being a dad—a steady, grounded nanny with a soft heart and a quiet strength he can’t ignore. She’s nothing like the women he’s used to. And maybe that’s exactly why he can’t stay away.

What starts as a temporary arrangement turns into something deeper, just as a custody battle threatens to take it all away. Rocket never wanted to be a father. But now? He’ll fight like hell—for the adorable little girl who changed everything, and the unexpected woman he never saw coming.

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Emotional and charming read!

Rockstar, nanny, surprise child? Yes, please. Sweet Distraction, the third book in the Backstage Pass, by K. Bromberg is a single dad/nanny forbidden romance with forced proximity and I was all in for it. Gavin, known as Rocket, and a part of one of the biggest rock bands around is living his best life. It all comes to a halt when he discovers he has a daughter he never knew about and comes to him in the worst possible circumstances. Willow is in a transition in her life when she becomes a nanny for poppy.

Gavin was not ready to be a father. His childhood was not easy, but he was protective and determined. Willow was so kind, caring and protective. Gavin struggled with what it meant to be a father, but I truly enjoyed seeing his growth and protective come through the longer he spent with Poppy. The chemistry between Gavin and Willow was slow burning, but undeniable and I also loved how she worked with him to open up with both her and Poppy. Their journey was not easy and had me wanting to see how it would all end and I loved it.

Happy listening!

Emotional Rollercoaster I Didn’t Want Off Of!

Audio first: It is dual narration, & both narrators were great! This was my first audio with both Oliver Highpoint & Shiloh James, & they made a new fan! I felt they did an outstanding job & really brought the characters to life; I felt all the emotions & this one was FULL of them! I love me an emotional rollercoaster!

Story wise, if K. Bromberg writes it, I’m gonna eat it up! Gimmie single dad/nanny, even better! Rockstar? Not my usual go to, but I enjoyed it here! I need to read the others in this series, but love a found family vibe, & the whole band gave me that!

Rocket is such a rollercoaster, never seeing himself as a father & not planning on it, until a ONS secret child (Poppy) is entered into his life. He struggles SO MUCH with feeling like he is fit for fatherhood & his childhood trauma, & his journey is a RIDE I tell ya.

Willow is such a sweetheart, I love her & her dedication to Poppy. She loves with her whole heart, & has the patience of a saint, because she definitely needs it with Rocket 🙃

I laughed, I BAWLED, I cheered for these characters, wanted to slap Rocket at times, but loved it all so much! It’s going on my reread/listen list for sure!

Sweet Distraction is a Sweet Listen

Sweet Distraction is the 3rd book in a series of interconnected standalones. I eyeball read Sweet Regret and was gonna read Sweet Surrender (book 2) before this one but couldn't resist jumping in cos I love a single daddy trope. After listening, I'm confident that you can read these in any order you want but just know you might not be familiar with a previous couple's story but I don't think it hurt me.

I think this series is great for listeners/readers that love rock star romances. Take a drink every time you read the word "sweet" in my review BUT this was the sweetest read. Getting to know Rocket as he learns to be a father - going from uber freaked out to can't imagine his life with his daughter, Poppy, was so touching. This is a little instalusty so just be forewarned if you are a slow burn lover. There is some spice but not a crazy amount. Willow and Rocket are cute together and I loved her being integrated into the wives club of the other Bent members. Also, I was living for all the other band members giving Rocket crap and calling him on his sh*t.

PSA that if you want to have the full experience, I highly recommend reading Sweet Ache, book 6 in the Driven series, as Hawkin from that book is also in Bent and that book is sooooo good.

The narrators, Oliver Highpoint and Shiloh James did a great job on this. The only feedback I have is that Shiloh had a lot of mouth noises throughout the book and at times, it did get distracting. Super minor but think it's helpful for the narrator to know. 😁

Thanks to Valentine PR for a copy of this audiobook.

Sweet, soulful, and full of heart

Overall Rating: 4.5⭐
Story: 5⭐️
Spice: 2.75🌶️
Performance 4⭐

K. Bromberg delivers a heartfelt, character-driven romance in Sweet Distraction. This single-dad/nanny story is more than a trope favorite—it’s a slow-burn emotional journey about second chances, family, and unexpected love.

Gavin “Rocket” Caldwell’s life takes a hard left when a daughter he never knew existed—more or less—lands on his doorstep. Willow Adams becomes the steady hand helping him find his footing. I’m such a sucker for a great found-family story, and Sweet Distraction completely won me over. Between Rocket’s bandmates, Willow’s calm warmth, and little Poppy’s quiet bravery, this story radiates heart. Bromberg’s writing shines in the small moments: laughter breaking tension, love growing through chaos, and a man learning what it means to be needed.

The audiobook narration by Oliver Highpoint and Shiloh James captures that balance of rock-star grit and emotional tenderness. Oliver brings Rocket’s turmoil and protectiveness to life, while Shiloh adds empathy and warmth to Willow’s voice. There are a few subtle sound issues in the narration track, but nothing that pulled me out of the story. Together, their performances provide a beautiful enhancement to an emotional and intimate romance.

Sweet Distraction is beautifully written with words that resonate long after the final chapter, and Highpoint and James bring those emotions to life in another medium. Whether you read or listen, this story’s emotional depth shines—but if you love feeling every heartbeat through the performance, the audio adds a special touch.

If you love found-family stories, single-dad redemption arcs, or romances that blend heartache with hope, Sweet Distraction will hit every note. I adored this couple, fell hard for the side characters, and can’t wait to dive into Sweet Regret next.

Genre:
🖤 Rockstar Romance

Tropes/Themes:
🖤 Rockstar
🖤 Single Dad
🖤 Close Proximity
🖤 Nanny
🖤 Dirty Talk
🖤 Forbidden Romance
🖤 Found Family

Rockstar Single Dad / Nanny

I waited for this audio to release before reading this book. I just knew I wanted to experience this story in that way. I am so glad that I did. K. Bromberg wrote a great story with a single dad / nanny finding their way through the struggles of being a parent.

Rocket and Willow have a really good story. These two could not be more opposite and I loved that. But the way that Willow instantly took to Rocket's daughter was the sweetest thing. I loved the way that Rocket struggled at first but then after it all came to reality he did what he needed to do. The rockstar grew up and stepped up. You have to love that in a character.
I felt like these characters were well written and really enjoyed this book.

I believe this is my first book by both narrators. Oliver Highpoint and Shiloh James. I felt both narrators fit the characters in the story and were easy to listen to. I enjoyed both voices and they both did more than read the words on the page. I will be adding to listen to more of their work.

I am so glad we got Rocket's story! It was one I didn't want to miss.

Wonderful Story & Narration🎧Gripping & Emotional!

K. Bromberg never disappoints in anything she writes about, from racers to rock stars, love them all and love her writing too. “Sweet Distraction” is a wonderful addition to her “Backstage Pass” series, and is Gavin “Rocket” Caldwell and Willow Adams’ story, a single dad/nanny romance that should not have happened, but both fell hard, despite it not being an easy road. Rocket’s life gets turned upside down upon discovering he has a three-year-old daughter, Poppy, from an affair, whose mother died in a car crash and who put him down for custody if something happened to her. After all the legalities were done, Poppy and the nanny who was taking care of her, move in with him, initially he did not handle it well. Traumatized by her mother’s death, Poppy needed special care, and Willow Adams, who recently lost her teaching job because of layoffs, was asked to become her nanny, and she agreed. Because of her fragile state and special needs, she would help her with the transition in her new home, but a freaked out Rocket wanted her to stay longer. Willow was great with Poppy, also great with Rocket, understanding he was having a hard time with it, but she was no pushover either. Rocket was out of his element, but he needed to get past his own insecurities before he could warm up to the idea and to Poppy, which Willow recognized. It was a slow process, but things were going in the right direction for Rocket and his daughter, and with Willow, too, she was everything he never knew he needed. But a wrench gets thrown their way when Poppy’s grandparents question his ability to parent. This story was everything, a multi-layered story with the perfect balance of drama, angst, heartfelt emotions and a slow burn, but so worth the wait romance. It was great to see the other members of the band and their significant others again. K. Bromberg, thank you for this amazing story and emotional rollercoaster ride.

🎧📚🎧Oliver Highpoint and Shiloh James did a fantastic job bringing these characters to life, humanizing them with their voices and emotions. I loved how they took each role and owned it, sounding believable and just as I imagined the characters to sound. Ms. James nailed it as Willow, grasping all aspects of her personality, and was a natural in the role with her empathy truly shining when with Poppy. Highpoint was just as fabulous in Rocket’s role, showcasing the angsty rockstar’s personality perfectly. Both were amazing at performing the roles of the side and secondary characters too. They are entertaining storytellers, and their captivating performance keeps you glued to the story.

Cute read

The dynamic between the leads was engaging from the start, with some fun banter and emotional buildup that kept me invested. I did get a bit frustrated toward the end. The way the male lead handled a key situation (no spoilers) felt out of character and unnecessarily harsh, which took away some of the emotional payoff for me. Still, the resolution helped bring things back around, and it was satisfying enough glad I listened.


Narration Review: Dual

The narration was generally strong. The dual narration style worked well to bring both characters to life. However, I did notice that Shiloh Grey had a few odd background noises or mouth sounds throughout the audiobook, which occasionally pulled me out of the moment. It wasn't constant, but enough to be distracting at times. Still, both narrators did a good job overall with tone, pacing, and emotional delivery.

Thank you Valentine PR for this audiobook!

A wonderful story

Rocket, Willow, and Poppy are a real family. I enjoyed seeing the growth in all of them. It was great seeing the rest of the band and their families, too. The narration was great by two narrators that I haven't heard before. I can't wait for K Bromberg's next book.

Rockstar Single Dad & His Nanny

A rockstar finds out he has a daughter after a brief fling and when tragedy strikes, he suddenly becomes the only parent to a little girl who doesn’t speak. Poppy’s world is silent until Willow her social worker and the only person she trusts becomes her nanny.

Watching Rocket fumble through fatherhood, fall for Willow, and fight to earn his daughter’s trust was pure emotion. He’s broken, she’s light, and together they find something that feels like home.

It’s the slow touches, the late-night confessions, the way he looks at her like she’s the first calm he’s ever known.
A story of healing, love, and second chances — and it’s absolutely beautiful. 💔✨

Surprise Single Dad!

Rocket is a member of the world's biggest rock band, BENT. He loves every minute of the partying and endless supplies of women. He never planned on being a dad but his life changed when he found out he had a 3 year old daughter, Poppy. Willow is the nanny who was hired to help him while he adjusted to being a new dad.

Poppy had a traumatic experience when she lost her mom. Willow was the perfect nanny for Poppy. She made her feel safe and loved so easily. Rocket did not handle it very well in the beginning and very much tried to run. I loved how much Willow supported him too while he was trying to figure things out. She was so patient with him. And when Rocket started bonding with Poppy my heart was absolutely swooning.

Rocket & Willow together was special too. I loved how his priorities changed when he realized there were more important things out there. He loved his girls and made sure they knew it.

🎧Audio:🎧
This was a dual narration by Oliver Highpoint and Shiloh James. Both of these narrators were new to me. They were great together though. Oliver absolutely brought the rockstar vibe to life. Shiloh brought out such gentleness and love and it was literally perfect as Willow. There was some background noise during the FMC's POV, almost like a clock ticking, and I did find that a little distracting but otherwise I enjoyed it.