Next of Kin

A Foster Guardian's Romance (Next Series, Book 1)

By: Hannah Bonam-Young

Narrated by: Penelope Ann Rose

When people-pleasing Chloe learns that her birth mother has unexpectedly had another baby, she doesn't hesitate to become a next-of-kin guardian. But when she fails to pass Child Protective Services' financial evaluation, she is faced with a choice: see her baby sister placed in foster care or participate in CPS' new initiative, TeamUp.

Enter Warren, a surly mechanic's apprentice attempting to get custody of his deaf fifteen-year-old brother after failing CPS' housing evaluation. The two strangers immediately clash but agree to live together until Warren can find housing elsewhere and Chloe can further grow her freelance career.

As their lives intertwine, Chloe and Warren both realize that they're far more similar than they could have imagined. What started as forced begins to feel natural—and far less lonely. Chemistry soon intensifies beyond what either of them can stand, but they must each decide if what burns between them is worth risking their arrangement.

With banter, heart, and steam that will have the listener blushing, Next of Kin is a true underdog story of two young adults redefining what family can look like.

©2022 Hannah Bonam-Young (P)2023 Tantor

Stress free and sweet

Has some sexy bits but it’s not the focus. It’s a good story with no loose ends and a happy ending.

Excellent debut novel

NEXT OF KIN
● Chloe (24) & Warren (23)
● recent graduate - graphic designer / mechanic
● both are trying to do a sibling guardianship
● ‘Team Up’, program to help those who want to adopt but can’t due to income, housing, etc.
● C & W end up being roommates
● Warren is trying to get custody of his 15-year-old deaf brother, Luke
● Chloe is trying to get custody of her newborn sister, Willow

Debut novel

Loved this sweet story

This little love story of two people who come from broken backgrounds. It seems fate pushes them together. I really enjoy this author. Though not my favorite of her stories still one of the best.

Unbelievable cute and heartwarming

This was so heartwarming and cute! I absolutely loved the characters and stories pacing was perfect. Warren’s soft and romantic moments were my favorite parts of the book!

Hooked immediately

This was a great story. This and sweet story line will hook you immediately and the spicy scenes are icing on the cake.