Unexpected
by Jana Richards
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Pub Date Sep 27 2021 | Archive Date Oct 15 2021
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Description
Single dad Ben Greyson wants only to retain custody of his two stepdaughters. A dysfunctional childhood has made family the most important thing in his life. When his late wife's parents sue for custody, a desperate Ben is left with two choices – run away with his girls or marry his next-door neighbor.
Jamie Garven wants to be a mother. She's intrigued by her handsome new neighbor and falls in love with his little girls. Then Ben is faced with losing his children, and Jamie agrees to marry him for a chance at motherhood. They're determined to show the world, and the girls' grandparents, two loving parents.
Their marriage of convenience turns into unexpected love. But Ben interprets Jamie's efforts to save their family as betrayal—they could lose everything, including each other.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781509238309 |
| PRICE | $5.99 (USD) |
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Featured Reviews
Kathryn C, Reviewer
At their lowest point, with no relief in sight, two desperate people find the solution to their problems in a most unexpected way.
Hard working, devoted parent, Ben Grayson sees the only solution to protecting his children is to go on the run. Until he meets next door neighbor Jamie Garven who might be the answer to his prayers in a most unexpected manner.
Almost from the start, Jamie’s calm demeanor settles Ben, giving him a sense of comfort and safety. His two little girls mend the ache in Jamie’s heart, showing her a new opportunity to fulfill her greatest wish. Together they might be able to solve the other’s dilemmas—if only . . .
Our Review: Unexpected, Book 3 in the Masonville Series is the kind of novel every fan of the romance genre hopes to find: relatable, multi-layered characters with strong goals, motivation and conflict and antagonists worth their weight in page-turning gold for creating tension and erecting roadblocks to our two deserving leads. As the saying goes, ‘just when things look good, throw a monkey wrench in the works’. Author Jana Richards has followed that advice to the max. Rarely have we found such an excellent example of good writing, great characters and a longed-for HEA. Well done!
On a scale of 1-5, Unexpected deserves an 8.
Kat Henry Doran, Wild Women Reviews
Reviewer 885214
This book was rather interesting. I don't normally read these types of books. I typically go for "light hearted romance type". However, this book kept my interest.
N. N. Light's Book Heaven �, Reviewer
Ben will do anything to keep his family together, even marry his next-door neighbor, but what happens when love enters the picture? After the death of his wife, all Ben cares about is his two wonderful stepdaughters. But when his wife's parents sue for full custody, Ben panics. What to do? His next-door neighbor has a solution. Jamie agrees to marry him so he can keep his family together. They come up with a brilliant plan but what happens next surprises both Jamie and Ben. They fall in love. Everything is going well until Jamie does the unthinkable and Ben is left feeling betrayed. Will Ben see the truth in Jamie's eyes and realize unexpected love is the best thing for himself and his girls?
Unexpected is a single dad romance I couldn't stop reading. Love sprouting from a marriage of convenience is one of my favorite tropes and Jana Richards has written a beautiful romance. Unexpected is filled with tender moments, emotional tension, characters you'll want to hug the stuffing out of, and a romance to melt your heart. The plot moves at a great pace. There are some very tense scenes with had me reading late into the night. Fans of heartfelt romance will simply adore Unexpected. Keep tissues handy. I can't recommend this book enough. Highly recommend!
My Rating: 5 stars
Donna L, Reviewer
Ben enters into a marriage of convenience with his neighbor, Jamie, to keep custody of his step-daughters. His in-laws are suing for custody and he feels this is the only way. Love starts to make the marriage less convenient and a decision made by Jamie resonates as betrayal to Ben. This book was ok, but I just didn't feel a connection to the characters and, in my opinion, Jamie was way too good for Ben!
Thank you Jana Richards, The Wild Rose Press and NetGalley for allowing me an advance copy for my honest feedback.
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