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More than he expected
187 pages
A steamy, vacation-set contemporary romance where a footloose bachelor meets his match in a pregnant former fling.
What it feels like
This breezy, vacation-ready contemporary romance delivers a playful yet steamy reading experience. The narrative moves at a brisk pace, driven by the sizzling chemistry between a commitment-phobic playboy and a fiercely independent, expectant mother. The mood is lighthearted and seductive, wrapping the reader in the warm, escapist atmosphere of a holiday getaway. The prose is flirtatious and accessible, focusing heavily on the internal tug-of-war between the desire for freedom and the sudden, overwhelming pull of unexpected family ties. It is a perfect match for readers who delight in the reformed rake trope, offering a satisfying emotional arc that transitions from casual, no-strings temptation to heartfelt, lasting commitment.
- Mood
- breezy
- steamy
- vacation-ready
- Tone
- playful
- seductive
- lighthearted
- romantic
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- unexpected parenthood · second chances · fear of commitment · holiday romance
- The writing
- Accessible and flirtatious, focusing on sizzling chemistry and internal romantic conflict.
- The arc
- From a casual, no-strings-attached attraction to a deep, unexpected commitment.
- Who it's for
- Readers who love a reformed playboy trope and the cozy tension of a surprise pregnancy romance.
Content notes
- pregnancy
About the book
"Playboy Alex Stanton likes his relationships short and without strings. But his fiery fling with Gwen Wright left him craving more. So when a holiday weekend getaway provides an opportunity for another taste of the tantalizing woman, he grabs it. Only, things have changed since their last encounter. Besides being noticeably pregnant, Gwen insists she's sworn off men. As if the challenge weren't tempting enough, Gwen's enticing new curves have made the sexy spitfire even more appealing. But how can the footloose bachelor hang on to his heart when he can't stop longing for the soon-to-be mama?"--Page 4 of cover.
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