One scorching night I’ll never forget.One life-changing secret I have to keep.The big deal I need to land.All roads lead back to him.My dad needed the deal with Duncan’s company.But dad got sick, and I took over, ready to seal it.Face to face with Duncan in a boardroom,We fought the attraction as long as we could.One hot night we gave in. We blew the deal all to hell.I had to leave Chicago. I … deal all to hell.
I had to leave Chicago. I didn’t look back.
Five years later, I need his help.
A deal with his company will save my father’s legacy.
If can pull this off and keep my feelings out of it.
Forget the history… our short but sweet past…
Duncan and I can work together, start over as friends and colleagues.
But the sparks are still there, flashing ever so brightly.
We fit together. It’s so easy but so hard, and feels so right but so wrong.
Everything seems so perfectly imperfect.
Until he learns about the secret I’ve kept.
My shy little girl with Duncan’s eyes.
Knocked Up by the CEO is a full-length office romance full of secrets and surprises and a whirlwind of forbidden naughtiness, all wrapped up with a beautiful and sweet HEA sure to make your heart soar! This book is part of the Office Romances series but stands alone. Books do not have to be read in order.
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A second chance romance read that was sexy, delicious, and hot. Duncan and Chloe had instant chemistry from the first meeting, what happens next will leave you hot and bothered. Although the storyline was typical it was still enjoyable with great characters. I liked the conflict that caused the drama throughout the story, but I loved Juniper’s character with her innocence and acceptance the most.
Office romances are always difficult. One night can ruin a forever. Especially when the girl runs. Chloe is immature. She gets pregnant from her one night with Duncan. Hides his child from him for 5 years and then needs Duncan’s help. Duncan wasn’t all that thrilled that Chloe wanted to talk to him. They both had been hurt and the first time around they lacked communication skills. They have great chemistry and the story was very interesting and they did finally get an HEA. I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I loved this wonderful book. It shows what can happen with a misunderstanding. I really like Duncan’s parents they are great characters. Chloe is an awesome character, she is so smart. I loved her.
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**SPOILERS** To finalize a business deal with Duncan’s gaming company in Chicago, Chloe is sent in her father’s place due to health issues. As the week progresses, the attraction between the two grows and they give in (saw that coming) the night before the deal is closed. But the deal is never finalized, and the story jumps five years later. OMG! WTH happened is all I can think. Well, we learn that a few chapters into the book. Chloe decides to relocate to Chicago to expand her father’s company. Sadly, he passed away, but she brings her mom and Juniper, Duncan’s daughter (he doesn’t know yet of course, saw that coming too). And now the guilt of keeping the secret is eating her up, and she decides it’s time to tell him. His reaction will set the course for their future professionally and personally.
I gotta say I liked the heroine so much more than the last book in the series. While the plots are similar, Chloe was actually remorseful for the secret she kept. And given the situation around the time she found out she was pregnant, I can understand why she didn’t tell anymore who the father was at the time. However, I wholeheartedly agreed with her mother. Duncan had a right to know so much sooner. Duncan came off sweet and considerate most of the time, but he did have a few jerky moments. Luckily, the former outweighed the later. The plot was pretty much predictable. I would’ve loved a little more drama internally or externally. I love to see the struggle characters must overcome, but the happily ever after is what matters. Good read.
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3.5 stars. There are a lot of books out there entitled KNOCKED UP BY THE … so the story was not unique. I did want to note that Chloe was a CEO in her own right when she got “knocked up” but that would have made the title awkward. The story had good conflict elements (like O’Dell) but I didn’t think those moments were capitalized on as much as they could have been to heighten interest and emotion.
My favorite moments in the book were really the innocent observations and easy acceptance by Juniper of the circumstances that were causing such high drama with the adults.
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**Spoilers**
I just love a second chance romance. When a budding relationship turns into a disaster, both are left wondering what the hell just happened. Now Chloe is back in Chicago and she has a secret she’s been keeping for five years. Chloe is determined to work with Duncan and still keep her secret. Duncan is surprised that Chloe is back. He wants answers, but Chloe is ignoring him. When he runs into her and her daughter at the bakery, he can’t help but wonder if the little girl is his. Duncan corners her at a Gaming Expo to apologize. One thing leads to another and they end up in bed together. Afterward, Chloe says it was a mistake and it can’t happen again. Now she is working with his competition. Duncan wants to warn her about the guy she’s working for, but thinks she’ll take it wrong. What will happen once he learns that the little girl is his? Will he be able to forgive her? It’s a must read, you won’t be disappointed.
This is a second chance love story between former lovers. When Duncan and Chloe reconnect after years apart the spark is still there and ignites. This story is filled with drama, angst, steam, humor, unexpected twists and a great ending.
Initially failed deal to a second chance! This story is about Duncan and Chloe. Five years ago, Duncan and Chole were working on a deal where she sold to him, but after their one-night stand and the next morning meeting, the deal failed. He blames the one-night stand as the reason for it. Fast forward five years and Chloe’s father has passed away and she moves to Chicago with a secret that was never revealed to Duncan, his daughter, Juniper. Duncan finds out that she moved to Chicago and bumps into her and Juniper eating a cupcake, she still doesn’t tell him anything and doesn’t even introduce them. Time goes by and she is negotiating her business with someone else who is Duncan’s rival. Well things happen between them again and again, but she pushes him away. Although it has a happy ending, except for Victor the cat, Duncan surprises me when the secret is revealed.
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This is the 2nd installment to The Office Romances Series, by the incredibly talented, Annie J. Rose, and it this storyline comes complete with an amazingly satisfying happily ever after, for us to enjoy. While these releases can certainly be read as stand-alone books, I recommend reading anything published by Ms. Rose. (for her creativity alone).
Inside these pages, you are introduced to Chloe and Duncan. He has everything in his life in order, however, after their brief encounter, everything is different for Chloe.
Fate will find them again, 5 years into the future, where they cross paths, however, this time, secrets are revealed (& it is not their lust, which is still quite apparent).
I am one of those people who do not like to give away any part of the plot, so that I do not ruin it for other readers, but, that being said, I can assure you that this latest publication will definately have you completely absorbed, taking your mind off of your everyday issues, and diving right into a World, created by the incredibly talented Ms. Annie J. Rose.
I was beyond fortunate to have requested an advanced reader’s copy of Knocked Up By The CEO, in exchange for my honest and voluntarily given opinion.
I highly recommend reading anything crafted by Ms. Annie Rose.. Every time.
Both Chloe and Duncan had some growing up to do when they broke up five years ago. Sometimes time is needed to heal, grow and nurture.
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This is the best second chance romance I’ve read in a while. If I shed a lot of tears, the book gets a lot of stars. I know some won’t agree with keeping a pregnancy secret from the father, but I think it was justified and then corrected while Juniper was still a preschooler. Three generations on both sides and a pair of adopted kittens make the story even more enjoyable. Chloe was subconsciously trying to work out reuniting the father and daughter as well as herself with Duncan when she moved her family to Chicago from Memphis. Chloe herself was a brave CEO.
She was supposed to secure a contract with him, no sleep with him. She ended up pregnant. Love second chance romances. Good read and romance.
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This is such a great book. The cover is awesome. Very well written book. A great page turner. The one hot night they spend together changes their lives forever. Life is crazy when they get thrown back together 5 years later. Will they work things out? You have to read to find out. Definitely love this book!!!
The story line and character work were good. The book had a fairly smooth flow to it. This was a quick, fun read. I look forward to the next one.
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An entertaining and interesting fast pace second chance romance and an amazing book two in the Office Romances series! It is well written, engaging, and well developed. The characters are likeable; the chemistry between them is off the charts. This story will keep you captivated from beginning to end. Definitely recommended.
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Chloe has a business meeting with Duncan and things get steamy. Duncan misreads a situation and over reacts. Will Duncan find out that Chloe had his baby? Will they get back together? This easy to read story has all the feels…romance, secrets, humor and more. Hoping Kent (Duncan’s best friend) will have his own story!
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I had a great time reading this book. The characters are well developed and engaging and the storyline flowed smoothly from beginning to the end. Chemistry is felt throughout the pages.
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Repeat.
Chloe met Duncan five years ago and they hooked up, she got pregnant and the business deal went to S.
Repeat. Five years later, Chloe and Duncan revisit the bedroom and repeat.
How many times will it take to take?
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Duncan was supposed to merge his company with Chloes father’s and she went to the meeting to close the deal. The attraction between Duncan and Chloe has them giving them into one night of passion. There was a miscommunication and misunderstandings between Duncan and Chloe tore them apart for five year. Chloes father dies and she is determined to keep the business going and she also has a secret that she is hiding. After five years apart they run into each other again and both still have feelings for each other but are afraid of getting close after what had happened. Will Chloe’s secret tear them apart or will it bring them together. This was great second chance/ office romance read.
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Chloe is in Chicago to finish a business deal for her father’s company. Duncan is the man she is meeting with about the deal. Sparks fly between them and soon they give into temptation. Now five years later Chloe has moved to Chicago but Duncan isn’t happy about it since their deal never happened. They run into each other again and the sparks reignite between them. Chloe just wants to be friends so Duncan agrees. However Chloe has a secret that Duncan doesn’t know and it could end their new friendship. What will Duncan do when she tells him about her secret? Can they find a way to be together?
This is an amazing story that will captivate you from beginning to end. The chemistry between them is blazing hot. This is a well written and very entertaining story. I would recommend this book to any book lover.
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