Okay, so he wasn’t actually my ex. August is my best friend’s older brother, and he just went with me to Macy and Gideon’s wedding. You know, friends with no benefits.Then we ended up having sex at said wedding.At the reception, not during the actual ceremony. Hello, I have some manners.We agreed to not do it again. Until I thought I was pregnant. And instead of being upset, I was happy.Except I … thought I was pregnant. And instead of being upset, I was happy.
Except I wasn’t. Pregnant, that is.
Then I drunk dialed August and asked him to make a baby with me.
On purpose.
I wanted to take it back. To die of shame.
But the next thing I knew, he was at my door…
Author’s note: The hero doesn’t start out as a single father, but practice makes perfect. My Ex’s Baby is a standalone romantic comedy with a HEA ending and no cliffhanger.
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I had fun with this book and getting to know August and Kinleigh. They have been friends for a long time, her best friend is his sister. I love that friendship and what can build from that. They both work hard for their business, have amazing friendships and a great connection. I love the way their story flowed and built that relationship. It’s steamy, it’s sweet, there are moments that had me giggling and moments that made my heart twist. It’s a great read, and a definite must.
The water in Crescent Cove strikes again. August and Kinleigh have been dancing around each other for the last few books in this series, and it’s about time they got their HEA.
Kinleigh wants August, but the fact his sister is her best friend stops her from giving into what she feels. But August is feeling it too, and one fateful night they both give in to their feelings. Even though things are very steamy between them, Kinleigh still wants to protect her friendship with Ivy and so she pushes August away. A pregnancy scare is all it takes for Kinleigh and August to figure out what they want.
I really loved both of these characters. Kinleigh is cute and quirky, with a good bit of hippie-dippie that warmed my heart. Her reasons for keeping August at arm’s length are basic. And August is just wonderful in that he never gives up the pursuit, even when it might have been the best things to do. It’s the way he treats Kinleigh that had me falling for him.
It was great to see previous characters in the series too and the story works as a standalone. This is a very sweet series that is a must if you are looking for a romance revolving around babies, unexpected and otherwise. It’s easy to read and light on the drama. It’s all about the love!
Really like this story and this series.
Kinleigh and August share a building, she on the top floor and he on the bottom floor. They also share Ivy, August’s sister and Kinleigh’s bestie. They’re seriously hot for each other but dance around the attraction. Until they stop dancing. And start doing. But it was a one time thing that will never happen again. Right?
But like all her friends in Crescent Cove, Ivy wants a baby. Who better to ask for help with that than August. It’s just for baby reasons, and not for any other reason, though. No feelings involved…
There is a huge obstacle to all their baby making, and that’s her many demons, though. Poor Kin had a less than loving upbringing, and it damaged her in ways August is not sure he can ever help her through. She pulls him close, then pushes him away while her body and heart battle each other. August had the patience of a freaking saint for putting up with her yo yo routine, and I felt for him. And yet, I felt for Kin, too, because she was so damaged and she even knew it, she just didn’t know how to get past it. Luckily for her August adored her and stuck by her side.
If you have been loving the Crescent Cove series like I have, then Kin and August’s story is a must read. It’s seriously sweet and swoony, and you will fall in love with August and Kin like I did.
I absolutely adore Taryn Quinn’s Crescent Cove series. It’s one of my guilty pleasures! Small town, sexy men, strong women and babies, babies and more babies! My Ex’s Baby fits in perfectly with the rest of this standout series and I couldn’t help but fall in love immediately with August and Kinleigh! Along with the rest of the memorable characters that popped up throughout the story, these two were perfection.
August is Kinleigh’s best friend’s older brother. They share a storefront shop where August is downstairs and Kinleigh is upstairs. Day in and day out they work, often together to serve the residents in their community. I adored all of their interactions and it was evident from the start that these two were perfect for one another. August was dreamy—-he had me swooning hard as he tried to win over Kinleigh. He’s everything you look for in a romantic hero: strong yet sensitive, a gentleman on the street yet an alpha in the sheets, giving and empathetic and sexy as sin. I seriously loved him! Kinleigh has a past that has hindered her from moving on and finding her happily ever after. Her chemistry with August is intense but she tries to stay away for a multitude of reasons, including the fact that August is her best friend’s brother. When these two finally give in, fireworks explode. They bring the sizzle and leave the place smoldering!!!!
Quinn writes the perfect story for these two characters. Everything about it was delicious and heartwarming. August and Kinleigh find their happily ever after and Quinn leaves us wondering about some of the new side characters. I can’t wait to see what’s next in Crescent Cove! 5 stars
My Ex’s baby is the 8th book in the crescent cove series. This is Kinleigh and August’s book. August is Kinleigh’s best friend Ivy’s older brother. They are both attracted to each other but just dance around each other until they finally give in. kinleigh has a lot of baggage due to her upbringing and August was absolutely what she needed. He was so patient, I absolutely love him! This was another great addition to the series!!
Lots of good stuff in this story!
Ivy has had Rhiannon, we get to attend Macy & John’s wedding, and it looks like Crescent Cove has something instore for two friends.
Growing up the way Kinleigh did she has longed to belong to a family. That’s exactly what she has with her best friend Ivy, Ivy’s brother August and their mother Annie. So when she becomes more attracted to August she knows it can go on further than them being friends and sharing a showroom. August may just share that attraction but he wants a different outcome than them just being friends.
This is Crescent Cove… so go along and find out exactly what happens to these two friends. But remember, think twice before you drink the water! This could be read as a standalone but so much better if you have read the series.
Kinleigh is Ivy’s best friend so she is hesitant when her friends older brother August shows interest in her despite her own growing attraction. But their steamy hookup at a wedding makes resisting him harder as time goes by. Another great addition to a series whose characters keep me coming back for more.
This one checks all the boxes! Romantic. Happily ever after. Steamy–can I double check that box! Another fabulous addition to the Crescent Cove small town romance series!
August and Kinleigh have known each other for a long time, since Kin is August’s sister’s best friend. They are friends and share a space with their stores, he with a furniture store he makes and she with a clothing store and other vintage things that she remodels and makes wonderful.
Since they had a hot and torrid night of sex, Kin tried to avoid August, she has a complicated past, which makes her lock herself in, and afraid of feelings and losing people she loves but at Crescent Cove, where the population of babies and happy couples is only growing, some Kin’s needs change.
Kin’s insecurity is kind of annoying, but August is perfect and manages to understand and help and love Kin.
Another delicious work by this duo of authors that I love.
Ever since I first read the first book in this series I’ve been hook so I couldn’t wait to read this book since I read about them in the last book and I really loved them so much and I can’t wait to read your next book because they keep getting better and better
A Must Read!
Taryn Quinn (The redheaded stepchild of Quinn and Elliott) has worked their magic for another great book in The Crescent Cove Series.
This was a good addition to this series in that Kinleigh and August’s story had me hooked from the start. The pair seemed to be dancing around their attraction to each other until FINALLY giving in. Kinleigh has issues with her past – family and a fear of rejection making it hard for her to open up and take the leap with August. August deserves a medal of honor for his patience in his pursuit of Kinleigh especially after realizing what he wants in life. The pair together have amazing chemistry and strike up an agreement to try to have a baby together. Through out their story secrets are kept and feelings get hurt especially since Kinleigh is friends with August’s sister Ivy, that we met in a previous book, and the pair never really open up about how they feel for each other as well as Kinleigh’s issues with her past.
I really enjoyed this pair’s story, even when I was frustrated with them and their actions. I thought that their story moved along well as it kept me interested throughout. I also enjoyed the return of characters from previous books in the series and being able to catch up with the happenings in their lives. Overall, I would recommend this book and this series to others.
Well they did it again! I could not put this book down once I got it. I loved how it first started with Macy and Gideons wedding and it Just kept getting better and better. If you read all th Crescent Cove Books you will love this BOOK MORE!
Crescent Cove if you come don’t drink the water unless you want to have a baby or two. Wink. In this book, we get to know August, Ivy’s brother, and Kinleigh her best friend a bit better. They share a building and always seem to be in and out of each other’s places. August has a thing for Kin & she honestly does for him as well but is scared to act on it for fear she will lose her best friend her sister. This book is really good. I love reading about both of their businesses and yes their romance as well. I laughed at some of the things that Kin thought she was hiding from all the Cove group and of course in the long run it … well read it and find out for yourself.
Such a sweet romance that will have you so aggravated at times you may want to just snap and tell these characters to just say what they feel so they can find their happy ending! I really liked these two and watching them finally be happy in the end waking perfect.
Totally enjoyed this read as well as the characters. Understand emotional baggage but have to say August was a saint and yet at some point too he too has to take responsibility for how much he CHOOSES to take or handle his side of the relationship. Kinleigh was walking in fear, past hurts, and the emotions of her situation she has never experienced ever or been given. You have to admit August wasn’t clear on his intentions after the wedding Rendezvous.
He only sounds like jumping in the hay was who is all she could be at the beginning so her in her head she naturally went to her past experiences. Her not being worth it. Communication would be good on both their parts but one is afraid to share out of shame and the other is out of fear of losing her. Kinleigh was more worried about losing Ivy than August. August should have sat down with his sister Ivy to explain he was in love with Kinleigh but he doesn’t.
So many what if’s. I don’t understand the title at all. Can someone explain that to me? Not someone reading the series happened to find this on kindle unlimited.
Wonderful Story & Listen Captivating & Heartfelt!
My Ex’s Baby
Crescent Cove, Book 8
By: Taryn Quinn
Narrated by: Wen Ross, Kai Kennicott Reckless Night
Crescent Cove is one of my favorite places to visit, I am loving this series and the great characters in this fictional town created by Taryn Quinn, two of my favorite authors. This book is Kinleigh and August’s story, whom we met in earlier book, Kinleigh’s best friend is Ivy, August’s younger sister. I adored both these characters, August is a sweet heart of a man, he and Kinleigh split a building, he established his business custom made furniture as well as restoring old pieces on the ground floor and she took the second floor expanding her vintage clothing business renamed to Kinleigh’s Attic. She has an eye for fashion and takes takes old pieces and puts new life into them, making it stylish and current. There is great chemistry between these two but Kinleigh does not want to cross a line with him for the sake of her friendship of Ivy. They wind up giving into their desires after Macy & Gideon’s wedding, he wants more but she is a tough person and has trouble letting anyone in. I loved how their story plays out, he was a patient man, I was afraid he was going to give up on her but thankfully he stuck it out. This book is beautifully plotted and there is never a dull moment, with plenty of drama, some charming humor, heartfelt and emotional moments and a friends to lovers slow burn romance. Taryn Quinn, thank you for another wonderful story, it was great to catch up with some of the other series characters too.
I listened to the Audible edition, Wen Ross and Kai Kennicott are talented narrators and voice artists. They are awesome at portraying the characters, bringing them to life, humanizing them, giving each their own voice and personality. Wen Ross’ August was perfection sounding just as I pictured him to sound, a grounded, down to earth alpha male. It was great to hear him bring out his Irish again for Rory. Kai Kennicott’s Kinleigh was perfect too, you could hear her strength and determination as well as vulnerabilities. As always, their duet performance enhances the story another level, they grasp the chemistry between the characters and all of their emotions which is reflected in their performance. They are entertaining storytellers and a pleasure to listen to. Thank you for another fabulous listen
Another wonderful story! We run into the best friends brother trope, which I love. We get to see the wedding of a Macy and Gideon and spend time with Viv and Moose. Also Ivy and Rory. Ivy’s brother who does woodworking has always liked Ivy’s best friend. They stores are near each other which causes them to interact. His woodworking skills are out of this world. Then there is her shop of repurposed stuff. Each of these are very cool. That chance that he takes outside the hospital to kiss her….was toe curling.
I did listen to this on audio and Wen Ross and Kai Kennicott do a wonderful job playing these characters. They are easy on the ears!
August is such a great guy. I really loved reading his story with Kinleigh. I appreciated that she was so afraid of rejection and abandonment that she kept pushing August away. I loved how he refused to let her push him away. His patience is incredible. This one had a few laughs, plenty of heat, and a sweet HEA. It is written in first person from dual POV.
Kinleigh and August’s journey made my heart extremely happy. There was heat, swooning, tenderness, healing, heart breaking moments, passion and jaw dropping sexiness – so many feels, but is was an amazing ride that I would ride over and over again.
Another fabulous addition to the Crescent Cove series.