Release date: July 15, 2025
Publisher: Berkley Romance
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Synopsis:
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?
Review:
Lynn Painter has done it again, Maid For Each Other is an utterly delightful rom com filled with sharp banter, laugh out loud moments, and a heroine you can’t help but root for. Abi is the kind of main character you instantly click with: relatable, sassy, and unfiltered in the best way. She’s working hard, cleaning houses to make ends meet, when she crosses paths with Declan, a rich, stoic workaholic who’s all buttoned up business… until Abi throws his world slightly off kilter.
Their opposites attract dynamic is charming from the start, and when fake dating enters the mix, the chemistry between them absolutely crackles. Abi isn’t afraid to call Declan out or push his buttons, which makes for some fantastic back and forth—and surprisingly tender moments, too. While the heat level stays on the low side, the romantic tension is strong enough to keep you grinning the whole way through.
This book gave me major Maid in Manhattan vibes in the best way, it’s heartfelt, funny, and just the right amount of fairy tale romance grounded in real emotional connection. It’s a feel good escape that balances humor and heart with Painter’s signature wit and charm. If you’re in the mood for something sweet, smart, and satisfying, this one absolutely delivers.
Overall rating: 5/5
Thanks to the publisher for my review copy.
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