You know what’s even better than marrying a billionaire? Having his baby.We’re ready. We’ve studied and planned, read all the birth and labor books, researched parenting classes, consulted our schedules, and it’s time.And by we I mean me.Declan’s just ready for the “have lots of sex” part. More than ready.But there’s just one problem: my husband and his brother have this little obsession with … and his brother have this little obsession with competition.
And by little, I mean stupid.
That’s right.
We’re not just about to try to bring a new human being into the world.
We have to do it better, Faster, Stronger.
Harder.
McCormick men don’t just have babies.
They engage in competitive billionaire Babythons.
I thought the hardest part about getting pregnant would be dealing with my grandchild-crazed mother, who will go nuts shopping for a billionaire’s baby.
Wrong.
Between conception issues, my mother’s desire to talk to the baby through a hoo-haw cam, a childbirth class led by a drill sergeant and a father-in-law determined to sign the kid up for prep school before Declan even pulls out, my pregnancy has turned out to be one ordeal after the other.
But it’s nothing — nothing — compared to the actual birth.
Shopping for a Billionaire’s Baby is the newest book in Julia Kent’s New York Times bestselling romantic comedy series.
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Up-roaring, hilariously fun, sweetly sexy good time. One of my all time favorite couples is having a baby and I just can’t get enough… From the struggles of conceiving to the emotional birth I just could not put it down (house work went undone, meals where nuked, kids were complaining and hubby was sadly neglected (sorry family, I do love you))
Declan and Shannon are so in love and have the nuttiest family but you just can’t help but love them. Who could resist reading about a the McCormick brothers engaged in competitive billionaire Babython. I laughed, I cried, I said to myself “oh my goodness” … do not read in public unless you are ok with random strangers looking at you funny or asking what the heck? Could not have loved this adventure more.
Julia Kent does it again. The Shopping Series is still one of my very favorites. You will laugh out loud, cringe and cry…it was a whirlwind of emotions. You can’t help but root for Shannon and Declan with all the craziness that goes on with them and around them. He may be a billionaire, but money can’t buy everything and we got to see more glimpses of this. In the end, he is a man who loves his wife deeply and at times feels helpless about how he can help when it is the woman who is carrying the child. His letter to Shannon is one of the most beautiful things I have ever read. Forget wanting to marry a prince, I want a Declan.
OMG!!! Julia Kent NEVER fails. This is the most real, beautiful, emotional… amazing book in the series to date!!! Details written so realistic you feel the morning sickness, your heart is totally invested in this love, this true true deep love they share. I can’t begin to tell you how AMAZING this book is! I’m Julia Kent form or course it doesn’t lack in hilarious Shannon, Declan, Marie and family moments. You won’t regret the read. I truly can say THIS IS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL EXPERIENCE in my book reading YEARS… Just everything seems perfect in the world after reading this realistic love story transitioning to a family! So deserves more than five stars!
Wow!!! I am in awe with this story. Shannon and Declan have become my favorite couple ever!!! Shopping for a Billionaire’s Baby was funny, sexy, and just everything else in between. As a mom, I kept telling myself, Oh I SOOOO Remember feeling like that! Julia Kent hit all the marks with this book for a couple that are ready to start the new chapter in their life and become a family of 3! I am late in the game with this series. I admit it, I have not read the books before. You can definitely read this book as a standalone, you miss a chunk of the background with these characters. I was able to keep up with the characters and their history that comes up in the story. (I need to try and read the previous books.)
Declan is Shannon’s rock. They truly are made for each other. When Declan is with his brother and buddies, he has me laughing with his thoughts. Shannon, an over exaggerator like myself, has me smiling all the time. I did not want the book to end, but excited that Julia is not done with the series. A great cute story with some family drama that will have your eyebrows stuck at the top of your forehead. I can not wait to see what more this author will bring!
ARC – I voluntarily offered to review this book with no obligations and my opinions are honest
Loved, Loved the book.
You get to read the whole experience from getting pregnant to giving birth.
You also read what happened in between as well.
You get to read Sharon’s transition from being single to being a mother.
Of course, Declan was right by her side as always
Is Amanda going to be next?
I hope to read more about Sharon + Declan as parents.
How do they deal w/ diapers, potty training, teething, etc…
That would be fun to read
The storytelling + the character’s build were awesome!
It has all the ingredients that you need for a great book!
I can’t wait for the next book in the series!
Shopping for a Billionaire’s Baby (Shopping for a Billionaire #13) was a great read by Julia Kent. Shannon is ready to have her and Declan’s baby. Unfortunately for Shannon, Declan and his brother are completely obsessed with competition. Their competitions even have to do with having babies. I really enjoyed reading Shannon and Declan’s story of becoming parent’s and can’t wait to read more by Julia Kent.
I devoured the first twelve books in this series a while ago and then took a break from the McCormick families. I’m not really sure why it took me so long to return to this series, but I’m glad I finally have! I know I can always count on Julia Kent for laugh-out-loud scenes, hilarious and snarky dialogue, and unique characters. Shopping for a Billionaire’s Baby delivers all of that plus some really tender moments between Declan and Shannon that will make you “awww.”
Julia Kent never disappoints. Shannon and Declan are expecting a baby. In true “toilet girl” and “hot guy” fashion, nothing goes as planned. Between Marie’s antics, well-meaning but truly crazy friends, a labor and delivery that happens in the most unlikely of places, and in the most hilarious way possible. This is a must read. Be prepared to laugh out loud.
Thoroughly entertaining. Another great addition to the Shopping for a Billionaire series.
I loved this book. I have read the series and love the characters and storyline. There are times where I am laughing so hard that I am crying and can’t see the pages. It is a wonderful story of love, family, and the feelings that a man and woman feel during the first time of having a baby. Wonderful read.
Well worth the wait!!! It seems like I have been waiting forever for another book in this series. And just like Shannon and Daclan pregnancy it seems like forever. But in true Julia Kent form she gave us not not just a book filled with laughter and yes loving, but she also managed to update us on our favorite characters and some not so favorite. We got a peek into the lives of women ( thank you) and I have to say to I love all the little twists and turns and Easter eggs. I am so looking forward to Amanda and Andrew ‘s next book and please can we get us some Hamish???
Rating: 4.5 Stars
Shannon McCormick shows what a lot of women in her position may go through. Declan McCormick shows what a lot of men in his position may go through. Amanda and Dave were great secondary characters. Amanda was a great friend and Dave had a great head on his shoulders – both were great compliments to their counterparts. And speaking of complimenting each other – Shannon and Declan are a perfect team.
One thing you’ll have to prepare yourself for is the frank talk about babies and everything that goes along with it. You’ll also need to prepare yourself for a sore stomach. You’ll be laughing so much with this one. Couldn’t read the book at work either – couldn’t hold the laughter in.
The story takes place in my neck of the woods and the weather is slowly improving so I smell a road trip in my future. I’ve got to travel up north and check out some of the sights that our main characters visit. The only think is that I might need Declan’s wallet when I get there – at least one can always hope.
You could, if you wanted to, start reading this Shopping series here but I hope at some point you will decide that you’d like to check out some of the books that have come before. It’s never a bad thing when an author can get me to laugh – and Ms. Kent does that with ease. Don’t you want to know more about this couple? How they came to be? Then you get to the Epilogue and see the hardest two words to read. But then you read two sentences that will make you happy – well at least it made me happy.
I was not compensated nor was I required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
This is one of my favorite series and I was beyond excited when I learned that Shannon and Declan were going to be having a baby!! This is the 13th book in the series and while technically it can probably be read as a standalone, the characters and the storyline is best enjoyed when read in order since it has been following the same characters.
This book has all of the funny moments that I’ve come to expect from the Shopping series but in addition to all the funny, there is also a ton of emotional times that are heartwarming and sometimes gut-wrenching. I love all of the moments that Shannon and Declan had in this book, both navigating planning for a baby and all the way through the pregnancy. With every book, I love Declan just a little bit more. I can’t wait to see what’s in store for this crazy crew!!
Shopping for a Billionaires Baby is a great laugh-out-loud read!! This can be read as a standalone, but why would you? Julia Kent is an amazing author and has written this awesome series!! Shannon and Declan have this amazing backstory in this series with all these other great characters that you just don’t want to miss!! Like Marie, this crazy, over-the-top mom who has 2 crazy friends that are a hot mess and so over the top it’s almost unbelievable!
We get to read all about Shannon and Declan and their hilarious actions as they try to get through their pregnancy. They have all the mood swings, crazy ridiculous, food requests, and the overwhelming love Declan has for his beautiful, pregnant wife.
This is just a great, feel-good, hilarious book! I love Julia Kent and can’t say enough good things about her, this book, or this series. I can’t wait to read more about Shannon & Declan as they grow their family and show us how they live their lives as parents!
I received an ARC for my honest review of this book.
What a fun read I laughed myself silly. It was so much fun watching these two go through the motions of having a baby. It was even funnier when friends and family get into the mix of it. I have loved this whole series with each new book you fall more in love with Declan and Shannon. This can be read as a standalone but if you read the whole series it makes it more humorous. I enjoyed the plot, the laugh out loud moments as they go through the conceiving which was truly funny all the way to the birth. I really enjoyed catching up with the past characters and seeing what is new in their life as well as they handle and start the bantering to get Declan going.
I did have a little bit of a hard time staying focused from time to time but all in all this was a great read that was hilarious and very entertaining. It will be interesting to see how they grow as parents and deal with all the issues children bring. They aren’t the only ones in the family that is expecting. These couples have come a long way but still have a longer one to go. I can’t wait to see what this author has in store for us with the next book in this series.
I have to start by saying I am not up-to-date on the Shopping for a Billionaire series, I had hoped to be, but life. However, although it’s a continuation and book 13, I didn’t feel that I’d missed out when reading this book – we hear about some things that happen in past books and it just made me want to catch up with those books.
I love Julia Kent’s writing style. It captures the reader’s attention, pulls them into the story and keeps them invested until the very last page. The way she blends humour and emotion is a skill. I never fail to fall about laughing at the hilarious moments and there are plenty of them, and then cry at the emotional ones too. It really is a wonderful way to pass the hours, I really need to find more time to spend with Julia’s characters – they brighten my day. I really love the covers for this series, and this book’s cover is no exception. It’s eye-catching and just really sweet.
This book is hilarious, so many laugh out loud moments. It’s also quite emotional, for me at least, I think anyone that has tried to conceive will be able to empathise with these characters and what they’re going through. I was able to identify with Shannon more in this book than any of the others I’ve read in the series. (No! We’re not going to mention the phone down the toilet debacle). Conception is a touchy subject and I think it was handled with grace, care, and compassion. Not only showing the difficulties but also finding the humour in situations and how it can bring people together. It was beautiful to read.
These characters are freaking hilarious! I love them so much. Shannon’s mother is one of the best fictional women ever! Shannon and Declan are such a wonderful couple and having spent a fair few hours with them and their story. It’s so great to see them progressing through their happily ever again. Watching them grow together, and make the decision to expand their family, and all the ups and downs that entails. Declan has many swoon-worthy moments, I always forget just how charming he is, but he soon reminds me.
Absolutely one of Julia’s best books!
The first romcom I ever read was by Julia Kent, Shopping for a Billionaire. I will never forget how hard I laughed, cried and fell head over heels in love with Ms. Kent!! I have truly enjoyed every single book in the Shopping for a Billionaire series!
I’ve always had a soft spot for Declan and Shannon but it went to a whole other level in Shopping for a Billionaire’s Baby! Declan and Shannon are up to their usual craziness, along with their family and friends. Although, this time, they are trying to bring a baby into the mix!
Shopping for a Billionaire’s Baby is full of emotions that will have your head spinning! I enjoyed every moment of the couple’s ups and downs, their love, the crazy families and friends. There were so many heartfelt moments that had me crying one minute and laughing hysterically the next. And if you have ever read any of the books in the series, you will know that with Declan and Shannon, hilariousness is about to ensue!
If you love a good romcom, I highly suggest you read the entire series!
I give Shopping for a Billionaire’s Baby by Julia Kent Five Stars! This is Book 13 of the Shopping for a Billionaire series and you must read them in order. Just like all of Julia’s other books this will have you laughing out loud through out the book. In parts you may tear up, in other parts you will be able to feel the love between Shannon and Declan. For those of you that have ever experience child birth this is a perfect telling of trying to conceive the baby through the birth of your first child. I remember have all the same emotions that Shannon had. Julia you did an amazing job telling this story! It was very well written, a very quick read and you will not be disappoint when you read it.
Shannon and Declan have decided that they are ready to finally expand their family from two to three. They both feel, well not both… Shannon feels that they have made enough plans, read enough books, and made sure that there is room in there schedules for a child. Little did Shannon know that when the news got out that they where going to try and get Pregnant that Andrew was going to turn it into a competition….. The brothers compete over everything so why wouldn’t they turn this into a competition also?? Who is going to bring the first grandchild into the world? Who will get pregnant first?
Shannon thought dealing with her mother was going to be the hardest part about being pregnant
but she was total wrong. The whole experience throws one curve ball after another at Shannon including the birth if their child.
This is a must read book! There are so many surprise you will love it!
I absolutely flove this series by Julia Kent! I have been so anxiously waiting for this book and it did not disappoint!
Declan and Shannon are trying to have a baby! And in their true style, nothing goes smoothly but what a hell of a ride to get there!
I swear Shannon is my spirit animal, my sister from another mister! She is a fabulously hot mess, but she does it with such style! You can’t help but love her harder in this book. She has her doubts, she has her fears but she comes through it brilliantly!
Oh Declan, he is the calm in Shannon’s emotional storms, but he too has some lessons to learn in this too. He tries so hard to not be like his father, but sometimes he doesn’t even realize that he is like him. But when it’s pointed out, he does his damndest to change and you can’t help but love him more too!
This story is funny, it’s moving and it’s so real! All the secondary characters you have met in the previous books make an appearance, it’s like a fantastic reunion!
I love and hate how the book ends! You know your gonna get more from Julia in the future, but I want it now! (Insert my best Verruca Salt impression here) I bow down to your great writing Julia! I cannot wait to see what comes next!!