The Mostly Real McCoy

Apple Valley Love Stories, Book 1

De: Julie Christianson

Narrado por: Reagan West, Rock Engle

Not everyone is destined to live happily ever after, right? I’d be fine with averagely ever after. Lower expectations mean less heartbreak. But then I meet Mac and Daisy.

Single dad Mac needs a temporary nanny for his daughter, Daisy. I need a second job until my promotion kicks in. It’s the perfect arrangement…until it isn’t.

Because who can resist a dad buying ballerina tights after a day spent in a hard hat? Not me, that’s for sure.

Now, Mac’s green eyes and Daisy’s crooked pigtails have me dreaming about a future I can’t give them. I need to mend my own heart before I can focus on anyone else’s.

At least our arrangement is only for one month, so I won’t have time to get attached to this man and his little girl—I’m absolutely positive.

Well...I’m medium positive.

Okay, I’m negative.

This is a terrible idea.

Because Mac is a fixer, and me? I’m a fixer-upper. So as I start to find healing in his little family, I’m forced to ask myself: What does this mean for my heart?

This heartwarming, hilarious romantic comedy has all the sizzle and swoon, but no explicit content. The entire Apple Valley series can be listened to in any order.

©2021 Julie Christianson (P)2022 Podium Audio

Sweet rom-com

Lots of plot twist and witty dialogue in this delightful contemporary romance. I loved the dual perspective voices and am looking forward to more Apple Valley adventures.

Worth the credit

Cute story with lots of lols. First book I’ve read by this author, will def be getting the next in the series 💜

Single dad, hidden identity, fake marriage, sweet RomCom

I reread this book via audio and it was so much fun revisiting Brooke and Mac’s story with such great narrators! I discovered Julie and her books pre-bookstagram and I realized I didn’t even write a review, just rated it, but this book was one of my top reads of 2021. Let’s revisit why this is such a great single dad, hidden identity, fake marriage, forced proximity story!

Things I Loved:
-Little Tikes self-defense
-“Be that as it may.”
-Mrs. Sprat
-Water fight
-Mrs. Dodd
-Car toes
-Daisy
-“Don’t be sad, Book Wallace.”
-Iced tea
-Almost kiss!
-“But you sure are stubborn enough to be Elizabeth Bennet.”
-K-I-S-S-I-N-G
-“‘This is some big news. You not only married my daughter, you’ve accomplished the impossible.’ He nods at Mrs. Wallace whose jaw is unhinged now. ‘My wife is speechless.’”
-“I just want her.”
-MeeMaw and PeePaw
-“Book, why did the cook go swimming?”
-“That’s pretty much what I’ve been doing my whole life. Until I met you. Everything before that was just practice. But this is real now.”
-The whole ending ♥️

This is a fast paced Sweet RomCom, but it is so precious and full of chemistry.
So, if you haven’t visited Apple Valley yet, let this be your nudge to do so. If you have, I recommend revisiting, the audiobook was a great way to do so!



Trigger Warning: FMC dealing with possible infertility, past relationship that ended in abandonment

A Nice Start to the Series

This was such a sweet and fun story that also touched on some serious topics. These serious topics influenced the actions of both the male and female main characters, leading them to lie to each other throughout the book. I'm not a big fan of lying, however, it really actually worked for this plot.

I felt so bad for Brooke and the turmoil and heartache she was trying to rise above due to some medical news she received earlier in the year. She was so amazing with Mac's daughter, Daisy, though, and couldn't help falling for her and her dad.

Mac was a great character, too. I've seen him appear in the Abieville Love Stories series that I have read by this author, so it was fun to finally read his story. I continue to be impressed by the way he cares for the people in his life.

I really enjoyed Mac and Brooke's story and listened to the audiobook version, which was nicely narrated. I'm looking forward to reading the other Apple Valley books sometime, too.

(4.5 stars)

McCoy

I’m a brand new fan of Julie Christianson! Good characters , good narration. I will definitely be listening to more by this author!