Unexpected (A Silver Creek Romance) Mass Market Paperback – January 23, 2024

The way a women can have children on their own. What I didn't expect was the father show up and want to have the woman visit home to get to know the woman then to fall in love with her.

I chose the four star rating, because the main idea of the book was unexpected. Cole and Kelsey met after her visit to a fertility clinic and he found out his sperm was used. They need to decide how to move forward. Maisey Yates did a solid job with the story. It was a good start to a series. I would recommend this book to my reading friends.

Another great book by Maisey Yates! Engaging characters and interesting premise.

What would you do if you were very definitely pregnant, answered your door one day, and there stood your baby's daddy (who you have never met before)? Huh?!?That's what happens with the H/H of "Unexpected." Kelsey is 30 years old. There's no guy in her life and she wants a baby. So she goes to a fertility clinic. And it works. She's happy and expecting. But Cole didn't expect his "sample" to be used and he's beyond surprised to find out he's going to be a dad. And he wants to do the right thing for his child.This is a fun story but it also brings up questions about love, sex, parenthood. Snappy dialogue throughout the story kept bringing a smile to my face.I also enjoyed the side characters stories, some of which will be continued in future Silver Creek tales, like  Untouched .So if you want to read a feisty romantic tale that mostly takes place on a ranch in Oregon, try out "Unexpected."

This is a cute book, clearly one in a series with sequel bait built in. But that's OK; I knew that going in. It works fine as a standalone or if you just want to peek in occasionally on the world of Silver Creek and see how the folks there are doing. The dialogue is fun, the author's voice bright and refreshing.The premise is a bit farfetched but the writing makes it work ... for the most part. But "Unexpected" feels like it goes on -- and on -- for longer than it needs to, with a lot of rehashing over (and over!) of the angst and baggage the main characters drag around with them. OK, I get it: They both have family and relationship issues but I really didn't need to be pounded over the head with it. Multiple times.[rant on/]Now to my biggest gripe, one that made me want to throw this book across the room, except it's on my Kindle and that would be bad: Maisey Yates' (or perhaps her editor's) repeatedly having the parents-to-be saying how having a child "isn't like getting a puppy," the apparent implication being that you can't just ignore it/give it back/forget about it because a child isn't disposable like a puppy.Except a puppy or any other living creature that depends on you isn't disposable either. To the great many millions of us who make up the Canine Nation, a dog of any age is just as much a lifetime commitment of love and careful rearing as that baby is to these fictitious patents. And it just chaps me to see a dog so dismissed. A small, stupid, repeated statement became a HUGE distraction to me; I just kept thinking about all the pets who meet bad ends because real-life people have the same idiotic assumption as the characters in this book. And having this stupidity repeated sooooooo angered me that I lost a boatload of respect for and interest in the characters.[/rant off]Strangely, Yates wasn't that far wrong on the equine parts of the book, but maybe that's because she didn't spend that much time with the horses. Unlike many authors, she gave the horses OK names and portrayed life around a barn fairly accurately. So that's a plus.Overall, "Unexpected" was an average read: Some parts were very good and some were worthy of teeth-gnashing. Fans of Yates probably won't be disappointed but I wish I had started with another of her books so that I wasn't left with such a "meh" taste.

Who knew that the mix up would lead to such an amazing outcome? Cole and Kelsey’s love story had the craziest start with an amazing ending.

Kelsey's given up on relationships, but in her heart she wants a child. A clinic is her answer, but a mix up on the donor of her pregnancy and an angry cowboy who had no intention of donating, comes into her life and upsets the balance. A complex situation of mistrust on both sides, but a sexual attraction that sizzles. Nice epilogue.

Loved it! So cute and what an interesting way to meet! I don't think I'll try it though. Great characters give us the start of what should be a great series. Can't wait to dive into the next one.

This author knows how to describe the development of a relationship that flows naturally, without using any of the typical over-the-top plot devices that seem to be a feature of most romance novels. The characters are interesting and working on issues, but without the hysteria. The dialogue between people is charming witty and makes sense, based on the characters and plot development. This book is a breath of fresh air and a real pleasure to read. More, please.

Beautifully written, characters to die for and steamy love scenes…Couldn't put the book down and had to reafd the whole story in one sitting!! Definitely a must read for any romance lover!

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