It was a cute rom-com, I enjoyed it, but there was nothing that stood out that would make me remember it in a month. Just average. Would certainly read this author again though.

I rated this book as a 4 star on GoodReads two years ago but didn't write a formal review. I am marking the rating to move this off my shelf.

This wasn't quite the story I was expecting and I'm not sure I'm really feeling the direction it took. I've decided to DNF this one, as there are just too many books on my TBR to continue reading one that I'm not really meshing with.

I liked this book but there was major drama. I wasn't expecting alot of this stuff to happen and I'm not quite sure how to feel about it. Would read another by this author.

What a good cute rom-com! This story was not what I was expecting at all... But I really enjoyed the twist that added to this amazing read! Great story overall!

I was thinking this would just be a cute rom-com. Nope. I don’t like stories when either main character is screwing around with more than the other main character and this one went above and beyond that. DNF.
**I voluntarily read and reviewed this book

This book had a premise that I enjoy from time to time, that of the accidental pregnancy and the trials that follow the decision to keep the baby. This one did this trope a bit differently though, instead of one baby on the way, the hero managed to impregnate two women a couple of months apart (some faulty condoms, so not really through being careless). Even though one of the women never really was a threat to the growing relationship between the two main characters (she had met and fallen in love with someone else), of course the strain of having two babies on the way causes some tension in the main couples relationship.

Despite the somewhat “fresh” take on this trope, this book was a bit of a meh read for me. I didn’t really grow attached to the characters, and the story didn’t stand out in any other way for me.
If you enjoy this trope you may want to pick it up for the twist to the story.

I'm a sucker for 'accidental pregnancy' storylines - I love reading the complicated dynamics of how both mom and dad work out their differences and come together to parent their accidental bundle of joy. Not According to Plan is no exception. Fun, witty, complex and a thoroughly fantastic addition to the genre. A great read if you enjoy this type of storyline.

This book just didn't really hold my attention and I set it down after the first few chapters. Maybe I will circle back to it at some point.

Not According to Plan by A.M Madden is just what I needed. This flirty and fun unconventional romance with a pregnancy twist or two is one-click worthy!

This is not what I was expecting. I thought it would be a sweet rom-com but not so much. Just okay.

Many thanks to the author, the publishers, and NetGalley for the ARC. All opinions are my own.

I really enjoyed Not According to Plan. I have read books by this author before and I always enjoy her writing. I would love to read more from her.

Not According to Plan
New to me author --> A.M. Madden.

First things first, the pregnant woman on the cover with the title “Not According To Plan” is a huge draw for me. I am a sucker for any unplanned pregnancy and/or secret baby tropes. They are the song to my happy dance, and I can’t get enough! The quote, “She never expected to be expecting,” had me jumping with delight.

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I know. I know. It’s messed up when it happens in real life, but I can’t get enough unexpected pregnancy in my fictional romance. The reactions from the H(s) when they find out they're either going to be a father or already are one, is something I look forward to with toe curling eagerness.

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This story starts off with Jade our strong, independent, female attorney living in New York. And guess what? It’s her Birthday. And what better way to spend the day than in a bar, with your bestie. Said bestie sets Jade up to sing Karaoke with an extremely HOT hero. One thing leads to another WHAM-BAM-THANK-YOU-<b>MAN???</b>

Time goes by and guess what? She’s prego!

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Ok, no COVIDs or pandemics in this one folks. Our H & h were responsible adults using protection <spoiler>Kind of… Hero missed the massive recall on his condoms</spoiler>, and tested positive ➕ (for pregnancy 👶🏼🍼🚼) anyways. But you can’t interfere where FATE is concerned. Or Destiny?

Anyways… Max. He’s our Hero. He’s dreamy, buff, and says and does all the right things. I just wish he got a different story because there is one teeny weeny little itty bitty… <b>big giant massive catastrophic monumental clusterF#@K</b> of a “complicated situation” that happened before our H & h got together.

Basically (please don’t read if you don’t like spoilers) <spoiler>H got his good “friend” pregnant! And now he got our h pregnant too. He’s going to be a father to two babies, who are due around the same time, with different mothers. But it’s <i>ok</i>, his “friend” is happy with the unplanned pregnancy, and is planning to marry another man who is totally cool with meeting her and committing to her with another man’s baby cooking in her oven. He's totally fine with the H being super involved and stuff. Oh no… I’m not skeptical at all.</spoiler>

If the above^^^ situation had been different, I probably would have enjoyed the story much more. That kind of “complicated situation” is just not for me. Writing was good, story was definitely interesting, dialogue was present (a little dry and to the point). Can never go wrong with more witty banter. Just wish there was less reminiscing/pondering. Many paragraphs full of repetitive thought processes could be skimmed.

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<i>***Special thanks to NetGalley, Entangled Publishing, and A.M. Madden for sharing this ARC COPY with me in exchange for my honest review***</I>

Overall Rating → <b>3.5 STARS</b>
Love Triangle? → <spoiler> no </spoiler>
Cheating? → <spoiler> no, but H got another women pregnant before meeting h </spoiler>
Heat/Language Level: Rated G, PG, PG-13, R, NC-17 → <spoiler> Rated R </spoiler>
HEA → <spoiler> yes </spoiler>
Would I recommend? → it was "ok"
Would I re-read? → maybe
Would I read more from this author? → yes. She seems like a solid author, the story just wasn't my preference.

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I had a hard time getting into this story. It just didn't capture my interest and I was glad when it was over.

Not According to Plan was one of the first books that I have read in the genre of Accidental Pregnancy and it was interesting. This one had a lot of complicated situations and characters. Sure it had plenty of romance and chemistry but it also had TWO unplanned pregnancies, complicated family dynamics and an ending where I was conflicted. I enjoyed it, read it really fast and would definitely read the author again; just not entirely sure that this romance genre is for me.

Jade, a successful lawyer, is persuaded to go out and have a one night stand to shake things up in her predicable life. And of course, she winds up pregnant from that one night stand. What she couldn't know is that Max, the father, has also gotten another girl pregnant, and while they are no longer a couple., Max has already started making plans to relocate from NYC to Miami to be a part of his soon-to-be child's life. Now with babies in two different locations, how will Max choose? Jade and Max eventually become a couple, but Max's indecision about splitting his time with his 2 children was very frustrating. And of course, it puts most of the burden on Jade who not only is upending her life to have a child, needs to decide if she gives up her whole life in NYC just to make life easier for Max. I didn't love that! While I very much felt for Max's predicament, Jade was the one making all the sacrifices it seemed. Not my favorite book, but decent read

4.5 Stars

Not According to Plan is the latest stand-alone novel by A.M. Madden and it was soooo good!
It had a little bit of everything-some comedy, some hot as hell bedroom scenes and whole lotta romance. I had no idea how it was all going to play out but what I can say is I really enjoyed the ride!

Jade and Max were both fantastic characters. They both were focused on their careers and didn’t have time for love. But when they meet, sparks fly and all bets are off. The chemistry between them was undeniable. What happens though when one night changes everything...

Not According to Plan was an enjoyable read! I loved the characters and the storyline so much! Highly recommend reading this book!

This book title could not be more apropos for this pandemic life. There isn’t a pandemic in this book but it does have my favorite troupe, accidental baby/secret baby. One night after a magical karaoke contest is about to change Jade and Max Navarro’s life plan, for the better or the worse? Only time will tell!

Not According to Plan is Jade & Max story filled with fun, sizzle and insta-attraction .Who would of thought that a karaoke bar night out could change your life! This couples one night hook up has now resulted in the rest of their days not going according to plan . A surprise pregnancy has now left them so many decisions and choices. This couple has me so frustrated . I wanted to grab the and just talk some sense into them but eventually I just simply fell for them ! It was a quite and entertaining ride with Jade and Max.
~~Michele McMullen ~~

A.M. Madden writes a lighthearted story about a one night stand that turns into an unexpected pregnancy. This is a fun and emotional story about two people who try to figure how to deal with the idea of becoming parents. Even though everything is a tangled mess, the two main characters, Max and Jade find it impossible to fight their strong attraction to each other. I liked Max and Jade; they work well together and have a lot of chemistry flowing between them.

Jade is a hardworking attorney. In fact, she is so dedicated, she has no social life. Her main goal is to become a partner in her law firm. However, her perspective on life slowly changes after she learns she is pregnant.

Max is a great guy and he falls hard for Jade. Max’s life is complicated and it is entertaining as he tries to juggle everything going on. I especially loved all his entertaining encounters with his two triplet brothers. They love to give each other a hard time, but also have each other's backs when needed.This is a well written story with realistic and likable characters and entertaining secondary characters, as well.