Unplanned by Natalie Martin is a thoughtful exploration of identity and motherhood and anticipation by Natalie Martin. It's a book about the choices we make and how those choices define you, as well as the power of relationships.

Many thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for sharing this book with me. All thoughts are my own.

This book is just superb. I absolutely loved it. I love everything this author has written. She writes in a way that I just connect with the characters in such a way that I’m desperate to read “one more page”

"Unplanned" by Natalie K. Martin is a heartwarming and bold exploration of life's unexpected turns and the beauty found in those unplanned moments. Martin's storytelling is a beautiful blend of humor and genuine emotion, making it a delightful read that leaves you pondering life's possibilities.

Zoe's journey from a globe-trotting adventure to the realisation of an unplanned pregnancy takes readers on a captivating rollercoaster. Her decision to embark on a pre-baby bucket list, guided by her best friend Nina, is a refreshing and relatable twist on self-discovery and transformation.

As Zoe reevaluates her dreams and desires during her pregnancy, "Unplanned" poses essential questions about identity and personal fulfillment. The book showcases the significance of individuality, reminding us that sometimes, unexpected detours in life can lead to profound self-discovery.

In a world often focused on the 'we', Martin's novel beautifully emphasises the importance of understanding the 'me'. Zoe's nine-month journey of self-discovery is a heartwarming and insightful narrative that challenges readers to consider the beauty in embracing life's unplanned moments.

although not being my typical read I rather enjoyed this book.

The insights into becoming your own woman through becoming a mother were quite beautifully written.

Also the message that being pregnant does not make you undateable was nice.

I liked the gimmick of the diary as well.

Cute summerread

This was a cute slow burn read. I really enjoyed the writing & the depiction of single motherhood and friendship. I really liked the characters in this book (with the exception of the baby daddy) and they felt very real to me.

Zoe and Sam have traveled the world. Zoe is living Sam’s dream for the last eleven years. She soon discovers that she is pregnant and Sam isn’t ready for that responsibility. Nina is Zoe’s friend and she challenges her to finish her bucket list before the baby comes. Zoe is determined to finish her list and discover her new and future path. A great cozy and sweet story of a woman’s unexpected journey. Wonderful characters and an uplifting read.

Disclaimer: Thank you NetGalley and Amazon Publishing UK, Lake Union Publishing for this review copy and Iam leaving this review voluntarily.

Thank you to netgalley for providing a digital advanced copy for my honest opinion.

The premise of the book really grabbed me. It follows Zoe, a 30 something woman, who has been living a dream life travelling with her partner Sam. An unexpected pregnancy would challenge what she knew as life, which had been deeply entrenched with Sam. Unfortunately, I had a hard time staying interested in the book. The pacing was too slow, there were stand out plot points, and I didn't find the characters relatable (albeit, I am in a different walk of life). Would love to possibly revisit this book later on, but right now, nothing was holding me to it.

Unplanned by Natalie K Martin follows Zoe as she navigates life newly single, pregnant, and moving home! I really liked the book, I liked the fact it didn't gloss over some of the less glamours sides to relationships and pregnancy.

I really liked this story. When I think about Zoe’s reality, which is finding out you are unexpectedly pregnant and then having your boyfriend not want to be a father, I am struck with sadness for her.

I loved this take on self-discovery, and I found Zoe’s journey to be sweet, fun, and heartwarming.

The pacing was a tad funky for my liking, but I generally enjoyed it quite a bit!

I enjoyed this book about a women who falls pregnant and her partner never wanted kids. Was fun to go along with her ride of navigating pregnancy/friendships and love plus family dynamics. I could relate to the pregnancy part as I recently had a baby. Will def be checking out this author again!

So, as you can tell by the cover and title, Zoe is faced with an unplanned pregnancy. She ends up moving back home to london to be with her family once her boyfriend Sam, reiterates that he didn't want children. Zoe is faced with getting things ready as a single woman, and decides to do what's called a pregnancy bucket list of things she'd like to get done before the baby arrives, with the help of her best friend's brother, who she ends up falling for.

The story seemed a little slow to me as far as the flow, and by the time you got to the end, there were a lot of gaps, as well as a couple of unanswered questions. Although I'd read more books from this author in the future, this book fell in the just ok category for me.

I received a copy of the book via Netgalley and am voluntarily leaving an honest review of my own thoughts and opinions.

The authentic portrayal of pregnancy, birth, and motherhood is excellent. I thought the concept of this story was really unique and found the book such a cosy read.

A glance at this book’s cover gives readers a good sense of the book’s central theme. There is an unplanned pregnancy that leads a long term couple to choose different directions. Zoe and Sam loved to travel but, with her pregnancy, Zoe rethinks what she wants and needs. It seems she will need to plan her next steps without Sam. What will happen to Zoe? Who will support her and how will she fare? How will she enjoy her new bucket list? Read this title to find out. It is free in Kindle Unlimited.

Many thanks to Amazon Publishing UK for this title. All opinions are my own.

Ebook/Women's Fiction: I got this book because I liked the description and the cover is beautiful. The novel starts out as a stereotypical single pregnant woman with a man who rejects fatherhood. It takes a while, but the.book does get better about halfway through. Then it's like Look Who's Talking, only without the talking baby. Our heroine goes through some life-changing reflections from the past. I knew how the book was going to end, but it was the journey that I liked.

This falls a very complex story with a lot of nuances about a woman being pregnant in a poly relationship where she wasn’t comfortable with the way he was and the standards he was at so they ended up breaking up and she moved home with her mum and then it starts her self healing journey and her falling in love with her baby and also falling in love with another man, but who is caring and Actually wants to get to know her instead of if she’s open for a multiple person relationship. I think of this book is very well written and holds a lot of stigma and stereotypes and correct them and I really like how it addresses in the forefront how women do a pregnancy and how they fall in love with there child . But also covers the hardships and the worrys that come along with it

An endearing story of a single mother living life on her terms!
The initial thing that drew me to this book wasn't what actually held my attention. I thought it was going to be a super cutesy, sappy romance that would be an easy read. Actually I found this book to be emotional in parts, funny, very endearing, but mostly I was inspired by the FMC Zoe. She's someone I'd love to be friends with! The journey through this book was well paced, I loved the slow burn romance, but my only wish was that there was more of the bucket list. That seemed the most fun aspect to me, and I would have liked more of that. My favourite part was probably the letters Zoe writes to her unborn child.

I'd like to thank Netgalley and Lake Union Publishing for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This is a story about Zoe who finds herself unexpectedly pregnant. Zoe is in a committed relationship where her and her partner are both under the assumption that they never want to have children. Zoe discovers that she's pregnant and has a change of heart where as her boyfriend Sam still does not want to be a parent. After 11 years together Zoe leaves Sam and returns home to England and her family and friends to have her baby on her own.

Overall, I really enjoyed this story. I enjoyed how Zoe discovered who she is and not just following Sam along on his life. I loved how she gained an inner strength and that she became independent to raise this baby on her own. I also loved that she learned that she shouldn't be afraid to ask for the things she wants.

I started this book yesterday and didn’t want to put it down until I finished. The characters were very well written and made me pause several times to reflect on similar times in my life. I look forward to reading more books from the author.

Thank you for sharing this advanced copy with me. This novel was a delight to read. I thoroughly enjoyed sharing this journey with Zoe. Her fierce independence and self compassion was refreshing in a main character. I loved the strong bond between friends as well. A great read that I will recommend again and again.

Nothing better than a brit lit book about a woman making her own dreams happen. Enjoyed this beginning to end.

Thanks Net Galley.