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DRAMABOX
97 EPISODES
HD · 9:16 · 24fps
Romance · completed

Mom for Hire, Love for Real

Sadie Mercer's life is turned upside down when she meets Jerry Larson and is convinced by his father, Theo, to act as his "temporary mother." What she doesn't know is that Jerry is actually her own child from a night with Theo five years ago. With Jerry playing matchmaker, Sadie eventually discovers her unfaithful boyfriend's true colors and finds happiness as part of a family of three.

★ 9.1
Rating
97
Episodes
90s each
DramaBox
Platform
2025
Released
DramaBox
ROMANCE · 97 EP
Mom for Hire, Love for Real
★ 9.1 · completed
DramaBox · Editorial entry
№ 01Episodes
97 episodes total

Mom for Hire, Love for Real spans 97 episodes, each 90 seconds long, shot in vertical 9:16 for mobile viewing. The short episodic format compresses narrative around cliffhangers — every episode ends on a break that pulls you to the next.

Streaming exclusively on DramaBox.

№ 02Where to watch
DramaBox

Mom for Hire, Love for Real streams on DramaBox, a vertical micro-drama platform available on iOS and Android. Typical access: first episodes free, subsequent episodes unlocked via coins (~$0.99 / 50 coins) or monthly subscription.

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FAQFrequently asked questions

How many episodes does Mom for Hire, Love for Real have?

Mom for Hire, Love for Real has 97 episodes, each running approximately 90 seconds.

Where can I watch Mom for Hire, Love for Real online?

Mom for Hire, Love for Real streams on DramaBox.

Is Mom for Hire, Love for Real free to watch?

DramaBox uses a typical freemium model: first episodes free, subsequent unlocked via coins (~$0.99 / 50 coins) or subscription.

What is Mom for Hire, Love for Real about?

Sadie Mercer's life is turned upside down when she meets Jerry Larson and is convinced by his father, Theo, to act as his "temporary mother." What she doesn't know is that Jerry is actually her own child from a night with Theo five years ago. With Jerry playing matchmaker, Sadie eventually discovers her unfaithful boyfriend's true colors and finds happiness as part of a family of three.

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