Maid for Each Other by Lynn Painter

 

Title: Maid for Each Other 

Author: Lynn Painter

Publisher: Berkley Publishing Group

Release Date: July 17, 2025

A millionaire and a house cleaner are a match maid in heaven in this sparkling new romantic comedy by Lynn Painter, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Happily Never After.

As a professional cleaner, Abi Mariano never thought her apartment would have any sort of infestation, but because of a building-wide outbreak, she now needs somewhere to stay for a week. As a part-time student with two jobs, she doesn’t have many options. Then the solution presents itself: the owner of the penthouse she cleans is out of town for the week. She normally wouldn’t consider it, but he’s literally never around (she hasn’t even met him). It goes great…until one morning she finds two strangers in the kitchen. They’re the parents of the penthouse owner and they seem to think they’ve heard all about Abi—not as their son’s maid, but as his girlfriend.

Declan Powell has always put his career first, working his way up to become an executive at his company, but he still has his sights set on the next level. When his parents mention that they met his girlfriend, “Abby,” he all but chokes on his escargot. As wonderful as it sounds that she was just darling, he doesn’t actually have a girlfriend—he made her up to get everyone off his back. When Dex finds out who Abi really is, he makes her a proposition: pretend to date him, and he’ll provide everything she needs during their little arrangement. What harm would it do? It’s purely business, no pleasure…right?

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An enjoyable rom-com.

Abi Mariano must vacate her apartment while her building undergoes extermination. So, what does Abi do? She decides to stay in the penthouse of one of her cleaning clients, believing it’s safe since the owner is supposed to be away for a week. Unfortunately, the owner’s parents didn’t get the memo, and they find Abi there. To her surprise, they assume she’s their son’s girlfriend.

Declan Powell has invented a fake girlfriend named Abi to keep his parents and boss from prying into his personal life. With work as his priority, Declan has no time for love. When his parents mention meeting his “girlfriend,” he’s baffled. Soon, he uncovers the truth and proposes an arrangement that Abi can’t refuse. But what happens when their fake relationship starts to feel real? Can they make it genuine?

As a fan of Lynn Painter, I enjoyed reading about Abi and Declan. Declan was likable and down-to-earth, while Abi could be a bit overwhelming at times, but she still won me over.

I can't wait to see what this author brings to us next.

Cliffhanger: No

3.5/5 Fangs

A complimentary copy was provided by Berkley Publishing Group via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.