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

Easy Quick Read

A touch cheesy but a good palate cleanser! Didn’t get spicy until the end so she definitely made you wait for it but once it got there it was worth the build up.

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

truly such a cute story and audiobook!

I had already read next of kin and it’s now been such a lovely experience on audio! the narrator was perfect for chloe’s character. she spoke so softly and with kindness which I thought perfectly represented chloe. it’s the perfect audiobook for when you’re looking for a sweet story filled with heart and emotions!!

Precious

So wholesome and sweet. I was grinning through half of it. So cute. Loved it!