Stacey Lynn is one of my favorite Loveswept authors. Her books always manage to kick me right in the feels. This title has that. I loved Braxton and Cara's story... From the obstacles that arise right away to those they don't see coming, I enjoyed being along for the ride. They seemed to prove the world and its stereotypes wrong.

It is worth pointing out that it feels more youthful "new adult" than Stacey's other titles I've read.

Cara Thompson is tired of being the good girl. She want's to live dangerously for once. Let her hair down and let the inner dirty Cara out to play. But a one night stand turns upside down when she finds out.... she's pregnant. Our hero of the story Braxton Henley is the typical tall, dark, and handsome tattoo artist. He never forget the night with Cara, It was the best and worst night of his life.

And hen he finds out he's going to be a father....
he makes it his life mission to become a family, no matter what. Family comes first. They both carry a past that they would rather stay in the closet, and when they soon realize they are more alike then they think..... Sparks fly and hearts swoon. Sure a baby brought them together.... but these two are it for one another!

I'm so glad they both Cara and Braxton didn't let their past define their future.
A must read!

This was the first time I was reading a title by Stacy and I’m so happy I was granted the ARC because I found a wonderful author in the process. I love how the book begins right in the thick of things , it got me interested quick. The story telling goes at the perfect pace and I love how the author incorporated the hero/ heroine pasts and nuances into the story without having to individually address it. I thought maybe the premise of the story might be a little cliche but it honestly wasn’t!! I enjoyed “Knocked up” immensely and will be looking for more books from this author.

Loved it!! It was hard for me to put this book down. I had to know how it would end. Would they be ok? Would Stella be just as awful as I thought? It seriously only took me a few hours to read this. It was fun, sweet and well,

This was a fast read. Pretty typical storyline, rich girl, bad boy tattoo guy. The characters were alright .

I volunteered to read this book for an honest review and really enjoyed it. At times I felt it was a bit long and really drug on and on. Overall a good read.

4 1/2 out of 5 stars

Oh! My! Goodness! These two were great together! From the first page, I was into their story and couldn’t hardly put it down.

Braxton and Cara had the perfect night together and thought that would be it...surprise! Now they had to deal with figuring out how to parent together as virtual strangers.

I loved how even though Braxton was hurt and even on the verge of angry, he still took care of Cara and handled her with care. I liked how Cara was independent, but also recognized how good it was that Braxton wanted to help. The story was told from both points of view which gave me the opportunity to better understand what was happening from their perspectives.

It wasn’t all about the present with this story either. Delving into their pasts really made the characters that much more real and that much more interesting. I laughed, cried and rejoiced with them as I read. I couldn’t ask for a better story and group of characters!!

I really enjoy this author’s books and this one was no exception.


*** I voluntarily read a copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review ***

One thing the cover needs to be changed because the man does not fit Braxton's description. The other things are that I couldn't stand Stella, she had a happy marriage and kids, yet she begrudged Braxton for being with Cara. Yeah, they grew up together, but he is not required to provide for all her emotional needs. And then there's Cara herself, so freaking immature. Whiny and annoying I could have enjoyed the book without all of the extra. I voluntarily read this book in exchange for my honest opinion.

Loved it. Craved it. Couldn't put it down. Its fun and heartfelt. It has elements of sadness which led up to each characters triumphs in life. It's well written is a smooth read. Once I started it I didn't want to put it down. The steamy scenes are enjoyable and not over the top. I can't wait to read more.

This book should have been right up my alley, but there were too many plot elements thrown in and it just felt too contrived. Especially the last quarter where the relationship hit the wall and all hell broke loose. That said, I liked the characters and I was invested enough to finish. 2.5 stars, rounding up to 3 from me.

It is a good romance. I liked the book and the main characters.

I really enjoyed Knocked Up. It was super fun and I loved the characters. Braxton could be a little obnoxious at times, but otherwise I loved it!

Cara Thompson decided to let loose and had a hot steamy one night stand but unfortunately it did not stay a night one stand. Turns out that she is pregnant. Braxton Henley owns a tattoo shop and yes he might still think about his night with Cara but things did not end well with them the last time they were together. He might be still be holding a grudge but when he finds out that he is going to be a father nothing matters to him more then making them in to a family. Cara and Braxton might have a lot of luggage from their past but when their feelings start develop they realize that together they can overcome anything. Yes, the baby might have brought them together but when things are meant to be they are meant to be. Braxton is the nicest, most caring lovable man Cara could ever meet and I am glad that at the end they both overcame their fears and became the family they deserved. A must read!

Requested and received an ARC from Netgalley

I’m reviewing this on 4/14 and it’s not due out until June so let’s keep our fingers crossed that they fix some of the plot holes prior to actual release.

First...the cover model. The guy is hot and it’s a cute picture but that gut is NOT Braxton. Braxton is described as having black hair, olive skin and is covered neck to knuckles in tattoos...so art department epic failure on that one.

Second....let’s talk about Lucy. I know it’s just a fictional dog, but I love dogs and I know breeds so when you describe her first as a bullmastiff THEN much much later as a pit bull mix I'm going to notice. I love both breeds but make up your mind. Oh and what was her fate? I can guess but it would have been nice to have it confirmed.

Third....I know that Cara and Braxton are hot for each other...I do, I promise! I do NOT need it reiterated over and over agin bu the both of them.

So overall I think the story was cute. I wouldn’t say it covered any new ground in a new way, but I think it would make a pretty good beach read....or if you live in the north where winter has decided to never end...it took up an afternoon of relaxation after shoveling out a driveway. Braxton is your typical alpha bad boy and Cara is a passable heroine. A little too poor little rich girl for me but I would have probably liked her more if there were less plot holes.

So the plot holes I’m going to pick on in no particular order:
1. If Braxton could afford the penthouse why did Stella need to invest in MadInk?
2. There was talk of Braxton owning multiple shops and all the traveling he had to do BEFORE he and Cara hooked up but no mention of either afterwards?
3. What was the point of Anna as conflict in Cara’s work environment the one time when it was hinted that she would cause future trouble but we never heard about her again?
4.Cara had a particular dream but after everything with Braxton we never hear about it again which by far bothered me the most. I don’t think it was right that her goals all fell to the wayside because of Braxton and pregnancy and there was no mention of her dreams again or even if Braxton ever fulfilled his idea to let Luca in on her dream. I’d have liked to see her grow in confidence in her art and ability and go with it....even if it had just been mentioned in the epilogue. I just think a great opportunity was missed when you could show a woman growing into her possibility instead of leaving her hanging onto the arm of a strong man...I want a heroine that can also be the rock when necessary.

I really liked this story. Even though there was the familiar story where the heroine finds herself pregnant, the path to happiness is rocky. I really liked the characters and their reasons for being distrustful make sense.

I have seriously sworn off more children, but Braxton makes me willing to go through it just one more time!

I loved this book - and did I say anything about Braxton? Cara finds out that she is "knocked up" by her one night of recklessness at her friend's wedding with the best man. Now the best man was tatted and gorgeous so she threw all caution to the wind but come on who wouldn't? Little did Cara know that one night would come back to haunt her in the form of a digital readout saying PREGNANT.

Cara goes to his tattoo shop to tell him and Braxton is definitely not expecting this. While his response to the declaration leaves a lot to be desired, Braxton steps up to the plate and fully takes on the responsibility. Now when he first sweeps her off her feet it's to take her to the hospital, but that is just the beginning.

Throughout the story, Braxton and Cara have their highs and lows. We find out that they are both suffering from various kinds of loss and these two people are definitely meant to be. The journey together is romantic and definitely...steamy, sexy and downright hot! Now Braxton does make his mistakes but don't worry, he more than makes up for it in the end.

This was my first book by this author but definitely won't be my last!

This was a very enjoyable version of the accidental baby plot. You can tell that by the title. Prior to the start of the book Cara and Braxton hooked up at their friends’ wedding. Now, she’s pregnant and has to tell Braxton about it. She’s also suffering really bad morning/all-day sickness, much like Kate Middleton. She’s going to be feeling nauseated for much of the novel.

Braxton is the dream book, accidental baby-daddy. He is already deeply attracted to Cara and determined to take good care of her throughout the pregnancy and build a family together with her and the baby. He had a terrible childhood until he was saved by a kind-hearted neighbor who then left him the money with which Braxton started his tattoo parlor business and bought a penthouse condominium. However, he has his own insecurities about his background in contrast to the wealthy family Cara comes from..

Cara has her own personal problems and insecurities. Her parents are cold-hearted wretches and it’s taken a lot for her to strike out on her own. She has to come to grips with her own insecurities before she and Braxton can find a well-deserved HEA.

I’ve always enjoyed the accidental-baby romances. There is something about a couple struggling to find romance while coming to realize what it means to be parents. This is a fine example of the genre.

I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book that I received from Netgalley; however, the opinions are my own and I did not receive any compensation for my review.

4.5 stars

I loved, loved Braxton and Cara; they were both so strong especially since they both had difficult childhoods and heartbreaking loss. As you can see from the blurb, a pregnancy resulted after a one night after their friends’ wedding. This is an interesting situation that they find themselves in especially since they don’t really know each other. Braxton is all ready to take of Cara and the baby, but Cara is trying to prove to herself that she capable of handling things on her own. It’s definitely not smooth sailing at the start and they have majorly annoying obstacles to overcome from friends and family.

I enjoyed the book immensely even though at times I wanted to shake them and slap Stella who was acting like a big old brat. Cara always had to do things the hard way but in the end Braxton knew how to handle her.

You don’t have to read the Fake Wife to enjoy this book since the characters are not mentioned in the previous book. However, I do recommend reading it since it was also a great book.

This is a book that in other hands could have been a hot mess. So many overdone romance plot devices- from mean parents to the meddling, jealous female character could have made for constant eye-rolling. Lynn manages to take them all and create a solid story that never reinvents the wheel but still manages to keep the reader interested and engaged. There are no major surprises in this book but there are characters who have a demonstrable connection and the kind of hero I read romances for.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Maid of Honor Cara and Best Man Braxton share a hot and steamy hook up at their friend’s wedding. Forward six weeks later and Cara is staring at a positive pregnancy test. What follows is their journey getting to know one another amid the trials of pregnancy and becoming first time parents.