Just when you think you’ve got it all figured out, the universe decides to tilt your world on its axis.I had a plan, and I was moving forward until the day my world was flipped upside down.It’s a challenge I wasn’t prepared for, but one I had to face.How do you combine the life you thought you had to the one you’re living?One breath.One second.One minute.One hour.One day at a time, you learn to … minute.
One hour.
One day at a time, you learn to live with your unexpected bond.
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This is probably one of the most difficult reviews I’ve had to write. Not because the books wasn’t good, or well written. This book was amazing. An amazing, emotional, rip your heart out story, that left me happy with the HEA, but there is also a gaping hole in my heart. This book absolutely destroyed me! KR really dug deep with this one! I had to read the book twice, because the first time, I was crying my eyes out. I read it again to be sure I didn’t miss anything (and because it was just THAT amazing!)
Seth has an amazing life. Wonderful parents, a job he loves, and the best friends anyone could ask for. But something is missing. As his friends begin to fall in love, and build their lives, he realizes that it’s something he wants. He wants that special someone that will complete his life. And when he least expects it, he catches a glimpse of the one that makes his heart beat faster, makes him sure of what he wants, who he wants.
Mara was alone for most of her life. A product of the foster care system, she has had very few people stick around to be part of her life. Her best friend. Her young daughter. They are her family. Her life. But Seth give her a glimpse of what could be. What should be. If only she could let down her walls, let him into her life, into her heart.
This book…..I don’t want to give anything away, but this book absolutely is at the top of my favorite books. The entire series is amazing, but this one has so much emotion, so much sincerity. Despite the difficult situation, there was still a sense of hope, and love, and above all, family. Mara and Seth are absolutely perfect for each other, because of their strong connection, and their unwavering support of each other. Even through everything, they were there for each other, and the whole group was there for them. Even though I shed tears throughout the entire book,even though I had to stop several times to get myself under control, it still left me with a massive smile on my face. IMHO, this book has to be the top, absolute, must read book of the year!
Unexpected Bond was the fourth book in Kaylee’s Unexpected Arrivals series. They don’t necessarily need to be read in order but would make more sense if you did. This one was a little out there. I mean, I guess they have all been a little far fetched for me but they still have been good. This story made me bawl my eyes out, so be prepared. It was heartbreaking, sexy, and oh so sweet!
** The book’s blurb doesn’t give anything away so if you want a complete surprise, don’t read the next two paragraphs**
Seth met Mara once for a short period of time but knew she was the one. They had kept in touch and when she got a job offer in his town, he jumped on the chance to help her move. Would Seth be able to convince her he was all in or would his past ruin their chance?
Mara was used to being a single parent and was hesitant to let anyone in their lives, but Seth seemed to have snuck in. When times got tough, would she be able to move on with him?
I figured out what was going to happen right away but Kaylee still got me, I hadn’t seen a part of it coming! Seriously, how amazing are these men?? Even if the situations have been a little over the top, these guys have sure made up for it! I would take any of them!!
loved this book!! If I could give more than 5 stars I would.
It’s book four of Kaylee Ryan’s Unexpected Arrivals series, this time our man Seth.
This book was rip your guts out emotional. Ugly cry emotional. But hey, I figured I was safe because I don’t usually find books that make me cry, I was so wrong.
This book, though sweet and romantic like Seth himself, isn’t all sunshine and roses. No it isn’t.
This book is about the love of Seth and Mara, but it’s also about so much more, it’s also about Finley, Amelia, family, hope, the value of true friendship, and what happens to a family that is handed the cruelest twist of fate.
I highly recommend this book as I patiently await Kent’s story.
I have absolutely loved this series and have fallen in love with each and every character. I first read Kaylee Ryan when I read her sports romance Beyond the Bases, and then when I came across this series I knew it would be one for me.
Seth & Mara’s story is both romantic and emotional and will draw you in from the very first few pages. Going from a guy who doesn’t want a committed relationship or children to suddenly being hit in the chest with the need to have a relationship with a single mother, all the while being hit with an emotional roller coaster that will set you in a teary eyed state for most of this book and love every minute of it.
The way Ryan writes this book with such emotion makes you feel all the happiness and all the heartbreak, and the ease of peace of the outcome, though sad and happy at the same time, you feel every single emotion. This story, in my opinion was very well written and the story plot so well thought out and the twist was just perfect.
If you love contemporary romance, reading series, and reading series where each book goes through a member of a family (what I call family series) you should definitely read this series. You can read each book as a standalone, but knowing the background of some characters mentioned in each book is a plus! So good!
Mara and Seth meet at a mutual friends get together. Seth can’t get her out of his mind but will he act on it? Mara is a single parent who has decided she’ll probably be single for a while but she can’t help noticing how attractive Seth is but will she allow him into both of their lives?
Oh man this book absolutely wrecked me, and put me together again! I was so ready for Seth’s story! Unexpected Bond has completely weaved its way into my heart! Unexpected Bond was more than a perfect title for this book! Bonds/relationships are a big motif throughout this book, but also this series. Unexpected arrivals has easily become one of my favorite series! Mara and Seth’s chemistry was there from the start. Finley completely stole the show along with my heart! I’ve laughed and cried with book more than I have with any other. This book was a complete trip. I’ll be rereading it from here on out! Thank you Kaylee Ryan!
I don’t think I have ever cried so hard in a book. Seriously great read, but make sure you have the tissues with you !!!
Wow this book rips your heart apart and puts it back together again. There are so many emotional revelations throughout that I can’t say more than have a large supply of tissues. And if you are one of those who doesn’t cry over books, you will probably want a few on hand too. Yeah, I think that’s about all I can say other than that this book was absolutely amazing!
Unexpected Bond is a must read! I loved the characters, their caring, loving, loyal, and they might not be related but their a family. It’s so full of emotion, and the feels, I felt everything that the characters did. I even cried right along with them, I felt like I lost my friend. Kaylee Ryan is fast becoming one of my favorite must read authors. I like her stories and love her characters.
5 Stars are not enough. I am literally picking myself off the ground. This story just about killed me. After wiping the ugly tears from my cheeks and after the hiccups have subsided I can say that NO WORDS can explain to any reader how utterly fantastic this book is. Seth and Mara’s story would be fairy tale enough and I would have loved it from beginning to end, but then Kaylee Ryan throws in Amelia’s struggle and the joys and instant love I felt for Finley and I am destroyed. The entire series has been one masterpiece after the next but this book is in another level. All the feels, all the emotion, all the sorrow and all the happiness just oozes from each and every page. Make sure the Kleenex and the large glass of wine are close by when you read this book. Now I need to get back to hugging my son and living every moment to it’s fullest – thank you Kaylee Ryan – thank you!!
If you’ve been reading this series in order then you know you’re going to need a box of tissues and if possible a big glass of wine. If you are reading this as a standalone, well be prepared for the ugly crying while reading it.
I saved reading this for a day I could lock myself away in my bedroom and I still wasn’t prepared. I am not going to give you any spoilers but I am going to try explain the feels.
So there were two twists in this book. And honestly the first one was obvious AF and I knew where it was going from the first chapter. I was sure I wasn’t going to like this book. The second one I didn’t see coming. But the way they intertwined was more than I was ready for.
I honestly thought, when the first twist was revealed, that there was going to be a lot of drama and heartache. I know I couldn’t have coped with anywhere near the grace that the h does and it made the book.
These guys have been through the wringer. And they have all tackled it together but this time I felt it was more about them all since they were all somewhat affected by the twist in this one.
Now don’t get me wrong, there was heartache and I cried and cried while reading this. Sometimes with a smile on my face and a few times with sobs. But there was no drama and that just made the feels that much stronger.
I have to say I am scared to see what is going to happen in Kent’s book. But I can’t wait to catch up with the crew and see the next generation grow and expand. Now I just need to figure out what winter 2020 means to the author cause this Aussie is hoping that’s before our winter in June.
Heartbreaking and so beautiful
I feel no shame in saying this book made me ugly cry bad! This story is so amazing and tragic, I cannot put into words how wonderful it is. You will fall for Seth in a second and Mara is such a strong and capable woman. Shes raised a child on her own up. Now both her and seth are about to go through the most difficult struggle that either has ever faced.
My heart is absolutely, positively obliterated as we speak. Unexpected Bond is probably the most emotional book that I have ever read, no you know what, it’s not a probably, IT IS the most emotional book that I have EVER read, BUT the beauty in the words that makes up Seth and Mara’s story is UNEXPECTED. Unexpected Bond is a compelling, real life – like book that had me emotionally barely hanging on. I am sitting here still, with tears pouring down my face. I physically and emotionally could not have chosen any other author to write Mara and Seth’s story, because I know for a fact, that not one of them, would have gave this book the justice that it was desperately seeking like Kaylee Ryan did. Unexpected Bond is THE book that weaves itself into the depths of your soul. It is THE book, that will rip you to shreds and have you grappling for more. It is THE book, that will have you not second guessing yourself, BUT the most important? THIS BOOK, WILL MAKE YOU TRULY CHERISH WHAT IS MOST IMPORTANT IN YOUR LIFE. Unexpected Bond covers it all, from the frivolous stuff, to the friendships, and connections but ultimately love.
Yes, it is gut wrenching. Am I glad I read it? Absolutely, because you can’t regret something so pure, so unfiltered and it not change you, and this? Unexpected Bond is a book that changes you for the better. I wish I could give so much more in terms of what all this entails, but it is not worth it trust me.
Love this book along with the other books in the series.
Prepare to be mind-blown and get the tissues ready! I was so excited to see Seth find his HEA like the rest of the group, but this story takes you though the wildest ride and gives you all the emotions. Mara finally relocates to town and that’s all Seth needs to go after what he’s wanted, which is her and her daughter. He works extremely hard to gain their trust and love, and when it finally happens and Mara lets down her walls, the absolute unexpected happens (although looking back the reader could’ve seen it coming based on a situation in the beginning of the book) and it affects not only Seth and Mara as a couple, but also the group of friends as a whole. I was devastated to see how this ended for Amelia, but I was so happy for Seth and Mara and honestly couldn’t stop crying! Always love Kaylee’s books and this one is no exception! Can’t wait for the next book – the last guy in this friend group!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
Oh my heart. This book. So I love this series. I have loved all the books and I have completely fallen in love with all the characters. They feel like real people. I knew this book was going to be hard one to read. I had warnings but sheesh was it hard. It was absolutely beautiful though. The selflessness is the characters and how they took and incredibly impossible situation and bonded over it was incredible. Oh and the little cameo by Blaise and Tatum and Asher and Grace was an awesome touch. One guy left in the bunch and I’m excited to read his fall. This one will be hard to beat although I’ve said that before.
Kaylee Ryan always punches me in the feels everytime i read one of these books! I think myself ready to handle the situations in these books and then the next one comes and it’s like a sucker punch to the heart.
With every book i read in this series i feel like my heart gets bigger and bigger to accommodate all the emotions that swirl around in there, its like watching family members grow and become parents and find love. This group of friends really aren’t just friends you know there family and you can feel it coming in waves off the page.
Seth and Mara had a pretty tough go around, situations that would put most people down and never get back from. When i started reading i knew something was off, it just didn’t feel right then a few pages after. Bam. Sucker punch again to the heart, you feel your stomach drop and you pray that their strong enough to fight through this.
This series is one of those series that I’m so glad i picked up and got to experience.
Thank you Kaylee Ryan for writing these beautiful stories!
Wow! This book was an absolute 5 star read for me and safe to say has left with one massive book hangover. It was emotional, angsty and packed all the feels and I couldn’t get enough!
I can’t recommend this highly enough. Simply amazing!!
This story is a tragedy tied together with an unexpected bond. At times the tears will feel never ending only to lead you into a smile that would light up a night sky. Seth and Mara’s story is unconventional but one that will bond with your heart and soul forever. My heart ached, it rejoiced and then repeated the process. Unexpected Bond is one of unconditional love, forever love and childhood friendships. The words will burrow deep under your skin and at times leave you breathless. I mourned, I celebrated but most of all I fell head over heels in love with Seth, Mara and the unexpected bond.
4.5 Stars
This is a must read! It’s such a beautiful book that will melt your heart. It’s also one emotional ride. Have some tissues handy because trust me the tears will be flowing. I could hardly put this one down. The characters had me hooked. Plus I loved seeing the characters from the previous books enjoying their HEAs. I loved Mara and Seth. Seth with Finley will cause you to swoon. Those were precious moments that will warm you heart. This book solidifies how important friendships are and how they are our chosen family. This group of friends will grow even closer in this one for what they experience. This is one you won’t want to pass up on or any of the books in this series.