I need more!! The characters were so intriguing, fully fleshed out. I loved the many POVs. It was done so seamlessly that they just fit. The family dynamic of the Otto-Buchanans was so inviting, the troubles they went through so realistic.

And the sweet romances, my heart!! It feels full. There are 2 side romances that I just need more of very soon!

Heres hoping there's more coming from Pecan Valley!

It had been years since I read anything from Sasha Summers then after reading Jace and getting reacquainted with Sasha I jumped at the opportunity to read Accidentally Family.

From the first page I was hooked. Felicity is a kind, strong woman whom got hurt by her ex-husband, but that didn't stop her from loving her kids and being a good mom. What starts as one shining moment turns into tragedy leaving Felicity to pick up the pieces.

Her ex asks her the most unthinkable request but Felicity is all heart and honors it.

Graham was Matt, her ex's best friend and business partner. While he's still dealing with the aftermath of the death of his wife and trying to repair his relationship with his daughter, he ends up wading in to help Felicity and her kids.

Sure the plot was predictable but it didn't matter because it was done in such a beautiful way. The main story evolved around Graham and Felicity but we also got the story of Honor, Nick, Charity, Owen, Diana and Jack. Each character was portrayed very well and you felt all their joys and tribulations. I know this is a standalone but I hope it blossoms into more because I would love to see what happens with the other characters like Charity and Braden or Honor and Owen. That way we'd a also get more from Graham and Felicity.

There were so many layers with this story. It had so much heart and dealt with the complexities of family. Blended families are never easy but it's especially hard when there has been so many hurt feelings involved. This story did such a great way on showing those issues and how they were able to find a way to move on and see the future instead of holding onto those past hurts.

Thanks to Netgalley and Entangled Publishing for the e-arc of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Accidentally Family by Sasha Summers is exactly what I look for in a family based romance. Sasha Summers provides us with a wonderful cast of characters. Felicity is a divorced mother of two teenagers, Honor and Nick. All three are struggling with the death of Felicity's ex-husband. Felicity is the quintessential mom, making the best out of a horrible situation. Honor is a new graduate and the peacemaker of the family. Nick is sixteen and has never gotten over his father's leaving his family behind for another woman. We also meet Graham, former partner of Felicity's ex-husband, and an old family friend. He does his best to support Felicity and her children during this difficult time. He has his own struggles however with his teenage daughter, Diana, who has never really gotten over the death of her mother to cancer. Finally we meet Charity, Felicity's younger sister. I love Charity. She's a wild free spirit who is dealing with her own issues but is there 100% to support Felicity and her family.

I loved how the story is told from multiple points of view. The multiple perspectives provide a depth to the story that allows the reader to really understand what is going on in any given situation. Ms. Summers delves into some difficult topics and being able to understand the emotions everyone is feeling really brought the story to life.

Overall I think this book would be a great choice for people who love classic romances. It would also be great for those who enjoy character driven books. If you are a person who isn't fond of family based romances, I would skip this one.

Accidentally Family is my first introduction to Sasha Summers, and what a wonderful introduction it was. As this was an enjoyable, touching, and sweet story. That evoked plenty of warm feelings, a few tears, and some feel good moments. And it was wonderfully well written, and plotted and I certainly felt Ms Summers was writing from the heart.

Would happily recommend.

I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. This is my first book from Sasha Summers but not my last. This was an incredibly powerful story of loss and family. The characters are well developed and believable. Quick, easy read. I highly recommend this book. Enjoy! 📚

Accidentally Family is a touching women’s fiction novel with a strong, slow-burn romantic thread as well as some teenaged heart throbs. Felicity’s husband left her for another woman and now has a child by that woman and has “forgotten” his parental duties to his earlier children. Felicity is rather too good to be true—almost saintly—as she rises to the challenges of raising her teenaged son and daughter while suppressing her own emotions. As she struggled with her loss of identity as Matt’s wife, she gets word that there has been an accident, and her ex- and the ex’s never-married-girlfriend are killed and their toddler seriously injured. In his will, Matt asks that Felicity be his son’s guardian. Graham, a local obstetrician and former friend of the family, is dealing with a wayward daughter and the loss of his wife to cancer. These two families, devastated by loss and betrayal, must learn to cope. The book is told in multiple points-of-view, and Summers deftly weaves between the male and female voices. All the main players have a satisfying character arc.

A heartwarming and emotional story of a family coming together against all odds. Felicity Buchanan continues to do the best for her two children after her husband left her for a younger woman. It seems as he has left their children behind as well. On the night of their daughter’s high school graduation, there is an accident that will affect all their lives. Dr. Graham Murphy has been a family friend for years, but he has not been close to Felicity and her children since the death of his wife. He is dealing with his teenage daughter who has turned away from him, not accepting the death of her mother. After the accident, will these two separate families be able to unite to support each other? Once I started to read this book, it was next to impossible to stop. I received an advance review copy at no cost and without obligation for an honest review. (by paytonpuppy)

Oh my gosh, I just enjoyed this book. It made me feel all kinds of emotions. I was feeling angry for Felicity because of her ex husband with all what he put her through. And then I even felt for her kids.
Then I love how the author makes you feel sad and love at the same time. I got so teary-eyed reading this wonderful book.
And when we meet Graham, we find he is going through hell as well with his daughter and losing his wife a few years before.
So when Graham is there at the hospital with his daughter to give any updates on Felicity's ex husband and his girlfriend and their son,their is a connection between Felicity and Graham again. From being old friends when his wife was alive and she was with her husband.
Then when Felicity sees that Graham is having trouble with his daughter and that she will need help going through everything with her unexpected life. She believes they can help each other out.
But when sparks start to fly and feelings start happening can they both move past their loss and be there for each other with kids and love.
I wish this was a series, I'd keep reading to see how everything turns out later in the future.

From the very start of Accidentally Family your heart strings are tugged. I loved this book. The emotions and love shared in this book just get you where it counts. You feel for Felicity and her children. I love how strong Felicity comes when facing taking in her ex husbands toddler. You feel for Nick and Honor and the changes they are facing from left behind to finding first love. Felicity's sister Charity is spirited and exactly what Felicity needs when things get a heavy. You will swoon for Graham. The slow burn between Graham and Felicity is amazing as they rekindle their friendship. Adding in Graham's troubled daughter Diana into the mix Felicity is just wonderful with her. I love how they all come together and lift each other up and step in when needed. This book will hold your heart all the way through. The love, the humor, the tragedy and those teen angst moments just fill the pages and suck you in. I couldn't put this one down. As my first book by Sasha Summers I am looking forward to one clicking more of her work.

Accidentally Family is the first book by this author that I have read. I found this book to be a wonderful story that shows just how different families can be, and how sometimes family isn't just about blood relations. Family can be what you make it to be. Felicity is pretty much the bond that brings everyone else together and Graham and his daughter help to make it complete. I would love to see some of the other characters in the story get their own books. That would be a series worth reading.

Absolutely stunning family-focused romance!

Make sure you have plenty of tissues on hand for this slice of heartbreaking family life packaged inside a swoony, life-affirming romance. The setting is a charming small town in Texas, with all the assorted community assets in full splendor. In addition to the breathtaking love story between Felicity and Graham, we also get to know several other couples-in-the-making. Each of these side stories is delightful and, I hope, a prelude to future stories from this author.

The writing here is simply sublime. When Nick and Jack finally met, the way that little boy reacted to seeing his brother just melted my heart! I cried real tears and had to stop reading to absorb it all. The authenticity of the teenagers is pure genius, and the budding romance between Honor and Owen was so powerful, even in its infancy. The author gave us third-person omniscient POVs from all the main characters, resulting in a deep realism and emotional sincerity that is rarely seen. Understanding the teenagers from both their and their parents' viewpoints was absolutely brilliant.

Reading this felt like I was walking through the family tragedy and triumph together with these people. It’s a rare book that can make fictional characters come alive so well. This is literary perfection, a romance with a family drama that fills every longing of the heart. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.

Holy swoon!! This is sexy small town romance at its finest. I loved the characters in this book. The story was written exceptionally well. Great story that kept the pages turning and hours of reading pleasure. An entertaining story that you will love. If you love a romance story that has humour, sexy and sweet moments, banter and two wonderful characters that are just meant for each other, then you want to read this book. Happy reading everyone!!

Accidentally Family by Sasha Summers, published by Entangled Publishing LLC is a wonderful read. Accidentally Family is a full length, stand-alone and tells the stories of two families, their loves, their heart breaks, their mournings and their healings and finding love again.
There are Felicity and her teenage kids, Graham and his daughter and not the main characters but they had me in knots Felicity ex's new family.
Accidentally family is a story that stays with me. I read the book some time ago, but I can't get it out of my head, it stubbornly stays with me. It's an excellent written story, complex, fast paced, emotional and had me teary eyed more than one time. My heart was hurting for the maincharacters, all of them.
I recommend the book.

I want to live in Pecan Valley!

Felicity Otto-Buchanan thought Matt Buchanan, her ex-husband had missed their daughter’s graduation like he had missed so many of their kids activities but finding out about the car accident was more than she wanted to deal with but when he died along with his new girlfriend that he left her for leaving her to raise their little boy. Dr. Graham Murphy had let his friendship with Felicity’s family go by the wayside after his wife died and he was left to raise their daughter but raising an angry teenage girl was beyond his capabilities.

Graham and Felicity decide to help each other out figure out how to deal with their families and everything with raising kids and they figure out that they aren’t to old to fall in love again even when some of their family doesn’t agree.

I loved Accidentally Family because it is makes it is the perfect friends-to-lovers romance and it leads to more stories about all the people that live in Pecan Valley. I hope the first book is about Charity and Braden!

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Accidentally Family is an entertaining and well written romance. Great plot and endearing characters. Romance readers will enjoy this book. I received an arc from the publisher and Netgalley and this is my unbiased review.

Sasha Summers takes the Friends-To-Lovers trope to the next level in Accidentally Family. Told in multiple POVs, Felicity and Graham find themselves coping with what life (and death) hurls at them. Second chances and redemption are key themes weaving throughout, as well as teen angst/coming-of-age moments that are all to real. If you're looking for a comfort read with the right combo of heartache for our stay-at-home times, this is a must! Summers is a go-to for hard earned Romances, but it's also the women's journeys readers will stay for, eagerly awaiting the next title in this series

A wonderful story of friendship, family, and love.

The story is told from six alternating points of view which seemed daunting at first. However, they all fit together pretty seamlessly and I think it was necessary for the reader to understand what everyone is going through.

The events of the plot are set in motion when Matt and his fiance Amber die in a car accident leaving behind their very young son. Matt was previously married to Felicity, but cheated on her with Amber. He and Felicity are parents to Nick and Honor who are dealing with anger and sadness over his actions. Charity, Felicity's sister has returned to town, too. Finally, Graham was Matt's partner in a doctor's office and he is dealing with rebuilding his relationship with his daughter Diana.

This was an emotional and at times heartbreaking read. I really felt for what each of the characters was going through in the aftermath of Matt's death. Even though there was sadness and grief, there was hope, happiness, and unconditional love too. The book also ends nicely, but does leave a number of story threads open. I am looking forward to the next book to see what happens with these characters.

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Felicity is a divorced mom with two kids. On the night of her daughter's high school graduation they receive a phone call that her ex husband and his girlfriend and child had a car accident. The girlfriend has died, ex husband is going on to surgery, and the child is in ICU. As the kids father goes in to surgery he makes a plea to Felicity. Graham who was her husband's partner in their medical practice is at the hospital that night. He has never understood why his friend left his family and has not done right by his kids. Graham offers to help them any way he can. He is a single day after his wife died and he has many trials with his own daughter. Will they be able to help each othe through these trying times? This is a story of heartbreak, compassion, and real life problems. It shows family's can be made up many different ways. Thank you for allowing me to read and review this book in Net Galley.

This was a great read. Loved Felicity and Graham and how they found love out of hardship and friendship. I also liked the sub stories of the kids as well. Really wanted it to go on.

Oh my, this book came out of nowhere and hit me in the feels. I couldn't put it down.
From the first page all the way till the end I was invested in this accidental family.

Felicity is the one who holds her family together ever since her ex-husband walked out on their family.
Graham was her husband former business partner and her best friends husband, while her marriage was falling apart his wife was dying.
Now their back in each other life after another loss. They find themselves slowly leaning on one another. and realizing they might just want to be more than friends. Of course, there are a lot of complications they have to navigate. But it is a start to a new beginning.

I hope the author has plans for more books in this series. I want more from all of these characters. Braden and Charity. Owen and Honor. Nick. Diana.

Now I need to go pre-order a copy of this book! Read it, I think you'll like it!

ARC provided by Entangled Publishing via NetGalley