Miranda Liasson offers up a complicated, but well written second chance at love story in The Baby Project. Two people who had an affair in a war torn country are reunited in a small town where they find they can’t seem to be just friends; both broken in ways and with every different views on life find their way to one another. Their happily ever after is hard fought, but filled with good times, easy conversation, heartbreak, and happiness.

After finding her husband cheating on her in their bed, Dr. Liz Kingston spends a year with Doctors Without Borders gaining some perspective and having a torrid affair with journalist Grant Wilbanks, the nephew of her neighbor back home. After weeks of being together, Liz is hoping for more with Grant, but he leaves her with just an “I’m sorry” text and a broken heart. Returning home she buys into a busy practice with her best friend and lets her patients consume her life, but at 32 Liz is determined to beat the clock and her endometriosis and decides to use IVF to conceive a child on her own.

It was easy to fall into this story because both of the characters were charming and interesting, and both were sporting a whole lot of baggage. Liz has a fantastic family; parents who are proud of her and adore her, a big brother and sister in law who think the world of her, and two sisters both married who all look up to her, but she is still embarrassed about her marriage falling apart and while she is happy for her siblings and their spouses she also kind of resents they have all found what she wants in her life. I wouldn’t say she is bitter, but she has distanced herself from these people who have her back and love her because being around them makes her wish for more. She is strong and learning to put herself first, but when Grant walks back into her life, she is thrown for a loop.

Losing both his parents as age 10, especially when he barely new them to do their work as journalists has made Grant shy away from any type of emotional entanglements. The closest he ever came was the time he spent with Liz in Somalia, but in the end he realized he couldn’t be the man she deserved and he let her go. I liked Grant, but the man was a coward and emotionally stunted but we did see him grow in this story which was a positive; he found friendship with Liz’s family, he began to understand the appeal of small town life, and he began to see that having a special person in his life wasn’t so bad.

I enjoyed the budding relationship and watching these two become closer, but I was disappointed in Grant’s flight instead of fight tendencies and in Liz always making excuses for him and letting him back in her life despite the way it made her feel. I needed to see him make a decision that wasn’t based on HIM, but on THEM and I needed her to be as strong and stand up to him as she did with her overbearing partner at work.

The Baby Project was a sweet and entertaining romance with enough emotion to keep it interesting and while I had a few problems with it, I still enjoyed it very much.

I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book which I received through Netgalley.
I really liked this second chance story of Liz and Grant.

Not a bad read. A little slow but picks up after a little bit.

Elizabeth is an OB Doctor, returning to her small hometown in North Carolina to join a practice with her best friend in college Brett and another person.  Elizabeth had a rough time –she caught her husband cheating on her with another woman so she got a divorce, and joined Doctors Without Borders and went off to Africa for a year which is how long her contract was with DWB.  While there she meets Grant, world famous photojournalist and they have this mad and passionate affair. Right before her contract ended with DWB she made plans with Grant to meet up for a week and take a trip together. He was supposed to meet her at a train station but he never showed up…she waited and he never came. He broke Elizabeth’s heart and this is where the story picks up..
Grant is headed back home to small town North Carolina after causing some political trouble and his company sent him to cover small town life and do a documentary on small town life as punishment. Grant knows Liz is there and thinks to pick up where they left off. He hasn’t forgotten about her nor has she him. Thing is, Liz has given up ever really finding love and she has a medical issue that makes getting pregnant really hard. She was looking into IVF when Grant had shown back up in town.  She is still in love with Grant but hasn’t forgotten nor forgiven how he left her hanging. She now just wants his sperm and he doesn’t have to be around her or the baby. That way he can still be mister fancy and free.  Grant isn’t sure what he wants –well he knows he wants back in her bed but he isn’t sure if he can do forever. Will these two get a 2nd chance at love or will this  British foreign correspondent decide he cant settle and be forever roaming the globe when the best thing is right next door?

My Rating:  4.4  stars *****
"I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book in exchange for an honest review***

Loved The Baby Project.  Well written with a good plot and well developed characters.  I recommend this to readers who enjoy a good romance.

The Baby project is the 3rd in the series and is quite the tale. Liz wants a baby. She delivers them for her job, she's divorced, she is the only one in her family not pregnant, and well there are quite a few other issues as well. 

An ex fling makes an appearance in her life again, but this time she wont fall victim to his charms. Grant knew that Liz was different when they were in Africa. But his lifestyle as a reporter in war torn countries isn't the life for a family and relationships. Now he knows he is going to have his hands full trying to convince her to give him another chance. However asking him for help to get pregnant....that could change things. 

It was good and I enjoyed it. They are both likable characters and each have their own issues they need to work through before they can be good for each other. It was good seeing the other siblings again too.

Liz, a doctor, spends her days helping happy couples welcome their babies into their world, and longs to have one, or more, of her own some day, preferably soon. However, that dreams dies painfully upon catching her husband inserting his tab D into another woman's slot V. *Yeah, I went there. Ha, that's what she said. LOL Okay, I'm done...maybe* It isn't long before she's fleeing the country, literally, and takes an assignment in Africa as part of the Doctors without Borders program.

Grant, an international correspondent, thrives on the danger and travel his job provides. For instance, he's in Africa, investigating a corrupt government. His job is his life and his life is his job, and he never sees that changing. But then he meets Liz and the two share an explosive chemistry that they eagerly indulged in before live interferes and they have to part. However, they did make plans to take a week long vacation together.

Liz, having fallen fast for Grant and believing he felt the same, is crushed when Grant doesn't show, and all see receives is an "I'm sorry" text weeks later. Heartbroken, let down by yet another man she cared about, she moves on. A year has passed since then, and Liz knows if she wants to have a child it needs to be soon due to her health issues.

Grant has been sent to his room, err I mean Florida, as punishment for helping a family in dire circumstances in Africa. He did not expect to see Liz in his aunt's, who is on vacation, house. It seems as if they're neighbors, and she's watching over the place until his aunt returns. Grant hated that he let his fear of commitment, believing his way of life for his job wasn't conducive to a lasting relationship, take Liz away from him. 

Though Liz is still hurt, and doubtful she can ever forgive Grant, she realizes he may be the answer to her prayers, as ironic as that seems, considering what he did, or didn't do, to her.

She wants what from him? And not in the fun way, the way he knows how compatible they are? Umm, okay, no, he never saw himself as a family man, and not being needed as a part of the child's life would coincide with that...but, it's Liz, the one he let get away, and it would be their baby, a part of them...together, which surprisingly enough, he's finding himself wanting.

Can Liz forgive Grant for standing her up? Can she ever trust him to be there for her again? Will Grant agree to go half on a baby with Liz? Can these two overcome their pasts and fears to find a HEA?

One-click now and follow along as two people are given a second chance. Safety readers - There is no ow drama, neither Grant nor Liz were with anyone else during the year they were apart, and the slight om drama is in regards to Liz's ex.

**I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.**

I really liked this book it was well written with great characters that were very believable and likable.Grant and Liz were great together this was a fantastic second chance romance and a great adddition to the series i would recommend it to all romance lovers.

This was a really good story about a woman struggling to get pregnant. Her cheating (Now) EX-Husband is with the woman he cheated on her with. To add to her discomfort they are now pregnant and come to her OB clinic, which is the only one in the small town. She decides to ask an old flame who she is still on friendly speaking terms with to be her sperm donor. Now it's up to him to decide if he will help her out. 
I was given an ARC copy from NetGalley. I was not compensated to review this book and I was not persuaded to give it a positive review.

Learning she may not be able to get pregnant is a huge blow for Liz Kingston, especially when there's nothing more she wants in the world than to have a baby. Choosing the right man to give her a simple donation should be easy enough since she has her heart set on Grant Wilbanks; the man that broke her heart a year ago and the man that has come back into her life. Asking Grant is simple, but when Liz begins to fall for the gorgeous man all over again, will she win his heart this time around or will he destroy any chance they have at happy ever after?

If you've never read a book by Ms. Liasson before, then you're definitely missing out on some superb reading, as her books have captivating characters that hook this reader right from the beginning; storylines that are fast-paced and keep me entertained from start to finish; and compelling dialogue that brings an array of emotions that without a doubt leave me smiling by the end due to the main characters getting their happy ever after. The way this story started had me liking the heroine immediately, as she's desperate for a baby and isn't afraid to ask for what she wants, even if it is to the wrong person at first. Will Liz get what she wants? However, it was the moment that the hero and heroine came face-to-face for the first time since the hero broke Liz's heart that I absolutely loved, as Grant is determined to do whatever it takes to get Liz to listen to him. Will he get through to her? Will Liz give him a chance? 

As for the dialogue, it was spellbinding and I was charmed by the hero and heroine's banter, not only because they have incredible chemistry that had me determined to discover what obstacles this couple would face on their journey to happy ever after, but because their back stories and their past history had me wanting to know how long it would take for the heroine to be able to forgive the hero due to what he did a year ago that left her heartbroken. Moreover, the heroine is hard-working, courageous and I could sympathize with her when it came to her not wanting to give happy ever after another chance after what her ex-husband did to her that's made her the resilient and independent woman she is. I also liked the close bond she has with her family, even though it wasn't easy for her to let them into her life with everything she's going through. Yet, what I liked most of all about the heroine was her determination to be a mother and that she wasn't afraid to go after what she wanted. Will she fall pregnant considering the medical condition she has?

While the hero, he's had it tough in life with his parents being more interested in their careers than their son. Yet, I could understand why he took the path in life that he did. Being a reporter was important to him and I liked how driven he was to succeed, which is proven by how much he's accomplished. I also liked how determined he was to win Liz over, as he knows he did wrong by her in the past. Yet, what I liked most of all about the hero is that he didn't allow his past to continue to hold him back from finding happiness with the heroine. 

Overall, Ms. Liasson has delivered an incredible read in this book where the chemistry between this couple was intense; the romance wonderful and shows how right these two are for each other; and the ending had me cheering for this couple's happy ever after, as Grant is determined to do whatever it takes to win Liz back, even if it means facing off against all of her family to get to her in hopes that she'll listen and give him another chance. However, it was the epilogue that wrapped this story up nicely, as we discover how far Grant and Liz have come in their relationship and how well everything is going when it comes to their wonderful surprise. I would recommend The Baby Project by Miranda Liasson, if you enjoy the surprise pregnancy trope; second chance romances; or books by authors Marina Adair, Catherine Bybee, Regina Kyle and Jenna Bayley-Burke.

Elizabeth/Liz  is an OB doctor and has decided she wants a baby and now. Her relationships haven’t worked out. Elizabeth had caught her fiance in their bed with another woman.Then Liz had joined Doctors Without Borders and went to Africa for a year to get away. While in Africa Liz met and fell for Grant Williams who was a famous photojournalist They had a very hot affair for a couple of months then they were suppose to meet up and go off together and Grant left her at the train station waiting for him.   Liz then returns home. She then asks her fellow OB doctor and good friend Brett to donate some sperm for her  to get pregnant by. But Brett says he doesn’t think his boyfriend would agree. Then Grant comes back in Liz’s life when Grant is staying at his aunt’s house who is one of Liz’s neighbors. Grant had gotten in a little trouble when he helped a family get to another country for better health care so he was sent back to the states to do an article on small town America. Eventually Liz asks Grant to donate sperm so she can get pregnant. Grant decides he needs to think about it. While think about Liz’s request Grant’s bad childhood memories surface. But Grant still can’t tell Liz no. 
This was a great story and I really enjoyed it. I loved the plot and the pace. This book grabbed your interest and didn’t let go until the end. I laughed at times and choked up at times while reading this. I loved Liz and Brett’s relationship. The characters seemed realistic to me with their faults and problems. I felt this was a very heartwarming story. I did feel bad for Liz that she closed herself off from the family she loved because her sister and sister in law was pregnant and so much baby talk even though she was happy for her family. I felt bad for Liz how her ex cheated on her in their bed what a butthole and then Grant leaves her waiting at the station. I loved Liz and Grant together. I loved the characters and the ins and outs of this book and I highly recommend.

I enjoyed Liz and Grant's story--a sweet second chance romance with a baby surprise ;) 

Liz was a strong character, knowing what she wanted and doing what she could to get it for herself all by herself (well, as by herself as she could, anyway!) I would have liked her to have felt less conflicted about telling her family the truth, though--not that I blame her at all for hesitating, but I wanted her to own it sooner than she did in the end. Still, she's a great character, and it's easy to root for her from the very first page. 

Plus, she's got an awesome rescue dog--how can you not love her?

Grant, Grant, Grant...I wasn't too sure about him at first, but he won me over :) The scenes with him and the males in Liz's family were absolutely priceless, and oh, that ending...

A great addition to the series, this one would work fine as a standalone too (confession time--I've only read book #1 so far-- A Man of Honor is still waiting on my TBR!)

Rating: 4 stars / B+

I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.

This story had me at "test tube science". I knew I was in for a funny and wild ride and that is exactly what I got. Liz and Grant's chemistry is explosive.

Such a great book. I have loved every book in this series. Liz is a OB doctor wanting her own baby and running out of time. She doesn't just want any sperm she wants to know the Gene's she getting. Grant is her neighbors nephew and she also had a fling with him while away in Africa. She asked him to donate his sperm. When he agreed she was stunned but happy.  What she didn't expect is to fall in love with him again and he loves her too.  But can they put aside their fears and past failures away to give love a chance and a baby... 
 I love Liz and Grant. They are the perfect balance of love, laughter and spark. You will love them to and the whole family really. Great plot, great characters and a emotional ride with a HEA. 
I received a advanced copy by publisher for a voluntary honest review.

ARC for honest review with no compensation from Net Galley and Entangled Publishing …

The Baby Project by Miranda Liasson is an awesome read with lots of depth, flaws, old hurts and feelings that grow even when you least expect them…..

Liz Kingston is returning to her hometown after spending a year with Doctors Without Borders after finding her fiancé with another woman right before her wedding. She is an OB doctor and is joining a practice with her best friend from college, Brett and another woman. While in Africa she meets Grant Wilbanks and they spend time together and when they are heading back to the States, they plan to take another trip together to deepen their relationship except Grant doesn’t show…..

A year later, Grant Wilbanks, a world famous photojournalist returns to North Carolina after a debacle in Kenya and has to lay low for a while and as punishment he has to do a documentary on small town America and how it’s slowing becoming less but this town is the direct opposite.  He knows that Liz is in the town and hasn’t forgotten about her or what happened when he didn’t show up for their week-long trip…

With Liz’s two sisters pregnant and her clock is ticking she also has a medical condition that will make it even harder to get pregnant herself so she decides to go IVF but is not happy with the gene pool and when Grant shows up again she realized that he might be the perfect person to give her what she wants….a baby.  Now she has to convince him to help her but not do it the old fashion way…

Will Liz open up with family about all that has happened that they are not aware, will Grant man up or do the deed and run or can Liz and Grant find their HEA???

A sweet second chance, opposites attract, baby themed romance

The Baby Project is a sweet, second chance, opposites attract, baby themed romance that is a cute and relatively light hearted read. While the plot of the book was a little bit predictable, it was well written and easy to read making it the enjoyable kind of book if like me you enjoy escaping in a baby themed romance book. 

Told from dual perspective, Liz and Grant are both fierce characters who know what they want in life and won’t let anything get in their way. However, what neither can ignore is the hot chemistry that sparks whenever their paths cross, their sparks flying off the page despite being at opposite points in their life when they meet for a second time. I personally liked how the author showed the warring emotions both characters had towards each other as the book develops, keeping the reader guessing with how everything will play out between these two likeable characters.

Overall, if you are looking for a light hearted, well written, standalone baby romance, definitely give this book a read - you won’t regret it!

The Baby Project is the story of a woman who longs for a baby of her own.  Liz Kingston is an obstetrician.  Her days are spent with pregnant woman and babies.  Her sisters and her sister-in-law are all expecting.  She divorced her ex-husband after she caught him cheating on her.  Her biological clock is ticking.  She decides to have a baby and raise it on her own.  All she needs is a suitable donor.  Enter Grant Wilbanks, international reporter and her ex-lover.  He is so wrapped up in his job and trying to save the world that he has no interest in settling down and raising a family.  Perfect!  Liz won’t have any interference in raising her child.  

This novel grabbed me at the first chapter and held on tight for the entire ride.  Miranda Liasson has a knack for creating characters and situations that keep you glued to the book until the end.  Just the right amount of family drama is skillfully woven into the story.

I laughed.  I cried.  I loved this book!  I highly recommend it to anyone who loves a good contemporary romance

This is a second chance romance that will pull at your heartstrings. Terrific characters with great chemistry that didn’t take that final step to forever the first time around. A little bit predicable but still a consumingly sweet read. Have something to wipe tears on hand just in case. 

Thanks to the publisher and netgalley for introducing me to this excellent new-to-me author! I can't wait to read the rest of the series.