10 Swoony Single Dad Nanny Romance Books You’ll Obsess Over

There’s just something about a single dad nanny romance that always delivers. Am I right? You’ve got the emotional soft spots (hello, kid scenes), the forced proximity of a live-in job, and the kind of romantic tension that practically writes itself. Especially when the dad is grumpy, overworked, and not at all prepared to fall in love with the one person who’s suddenly in his space 24/7.

This list has all of that and more. Whether you love a cozy small-town setting, a spicy forbidden setup, or a hero with emotional baggage.

If you want even more single dad goodness (beyond just the nanny angle), check out my favorite single dad romances.

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Single Dad Nanny Romance Books

Fresh Meet by Jasmin Miller

A professional swimmer gets the surprise of his life when he finds out he has a son. Enter the nanny who’s a little chaotic, a lot charming, and suddenly very involved in his world. Levi is a man of routine, and Winnie is anything but. Watching them clash, connect, and create a new kind of family is so satisfying.

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The Nanny by Lana Ferguson

Cassie needs a job. Aiden needs a nanny. What neither of them knows is that he was once her biggest fan on OnlyFans. This book is hilarious, spicy, and packed with delicious awkward tension. If you like messy-but-sweet setups and single dads who can cook, this one is for you.

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A Rancher’s Heart by Vivian Arend

This cowboy single dad is cranky and overwhelmed until Tamara shows up to help wrangle his two girls. There’s instant chemistry, stubborn personalities, and plenty of small-town charm. Bonus: she pushes his buttons and he secretly loves it.

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The Strawberry Patch Pancake House by Laurie Gilmore

A single dad chef hires a live-in nanny in a cozy town known for its pancakes and community charm. Iris has never held down a job, but something about Archer and his daughter makes her want to stay. There’s slow burn romance, gentle caretaking, and a bit of small-town mystery.

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Forbidden Hearts by Corinne Michaels

Sheriff Asher reluctantly hires a nanny for the summer. He’s grumpy, older, and definitely not looking for love. But then the tension builds, they start sneaking around, and suddenly all their lines are crossed. This one brings the angst and the heat.

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Mad Love by Willow Aster

Weston is a former football star turned single dad. She’s the woman with a complicated tie to his son. Forced to live together, these two go from enemies to roommates to something way more. Emotional, tender, and messy in the best way.

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Strikeout by Millie Perez

Mateo is a major league pitcher and a devoted single dad. Isabella becomes his nanny and quickly turns his house—and his head—upside down. Their chemistry builds through banter and tension until neither can ignore it anymore.

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Make You Mine by Laura Pavlov

A sexy firefighter. His younger live-in nanny. Family friends with off-limits tension. Jace and his nanny dance around their attraction until the rules fall apart. This is a small-town romance with big sparks and all the heart.

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Ashes of You by Catherine Cowles

Lawson never expected his new nanny to be the same woman who helped him years ago on the worst night of his life. Their second chance brings emotional healing, lots of longing, and a deeply romantic payoff.

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On the Rebound by Kate Willoughby

Jason is an NHL player with a stalker and a baby daughter. Finley is a British nanny trained in defensive arts (yes, really). She’s Mary Poppins meets bodyguard, and the tension between them is sharp, sexy, and surprisingly emotional.

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FAQ About Single Dad Nanny Romance Books

What makes single dad nanny romance books so addictive?

It’s the perfect mix of forced proximity, emotional vulnerability, and caretaking moments that build intimacy. You get slow burns, big feels, and some seriously swoony dads.

Are these mostly steamy?

Many of them lean steamy, but you’ll also find a lot of heart. These books usually balance heat with strong emotional development, especially around the family dynamics. However, none of these are clean romances.

Do I have to read these in order?

Nope. Most are standalones or the first in a loosely connected series, so you can jump in wherever you like

Let me know your favorite nanny and single dad romance in the comments. I’m always looking to add to my TBR.

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