Holly Peterson Knihy

What’s a Park Avenue working mom to do when her troubled son desperately needs a male role model and her husband is a power workaholic? The gutsy heroine of this astute comedy of manners hires a “manny.” Jamie Whitfield, a solid middle-class girl from Middle America, finds herself living in “the Grid,” Manhattan's wealthiest area, where big money and big media collide. She has a big apartment, full-time help with her three children, and a detached attorney husband. However, she lacks a full-time father figure for her struggling nine-year-old son, Dylan. Enter the manny. Initially, the idea of hiring someone to be a role model seems absurd, but one look at Peter Bailey convinces Jamie otherwise. Calm, cool, and charmingly down-to-earth, Peter is irresistible. As a political sex scandal propels Jamie's career as a news producer into overdrive and her husband becomes increasingly erratic, she finds herself in need of grounding. Peter reminds her of her past and what she still misses beneath the high-society glitz. Yet, the question remains: will this new presence stabilize her life, or will he sweep her off her feet?

Set in the Hamptons, the narrative explores the intricate lives of both everyday individuals and the wealthy elite, revealing that complexity and fascination exist across all social strata. The story delves into the intertwining relationships and hidden depths of its characters, showcasing how their diverse backgrounds and experiences shape their interactions and conflicts. Through this lens, the book offers a rich tapestry of human emotion and social commentary.

Jamie Whitfield n'est pas née dans le périmètre des grandes fortunes new-yorkaises comme son mari Philippe, avocat renommé au salaire annuel d'un million et demi de dollars. Elle décide d'engager quelqu'un pour garder ses enfants. Peter Bailey, le nounou, est calme, et, malgré son jeune âge, doué avec les enfants. Ce jeune homme va-t-il l'aider à reprendre pied ou lui faire perdre la tête?