My brother’s best friend, AKA my sworn enemy. The cocky doctor with a mission to drive me insane. And I had to walk down the aisle with him. “It’s my brother’s wedding day,” I told myself… Caden’s a neurosurgeon. Devastatingly handsome, and a total Casanova. Arrogant, egotistical, and beyond rude. The enemy disguised as Prince Charming. We fought at every encounter. Then tragedy struck. And I … fought at every encounter.
Then tragedy struck.
And I was forced to live with the man that I hate.
We were left in charge of my niece, Posie.
He bought us a beautiful home…
Watching him with Posie.
How he took care of her.
How he took care of us.
I let my guard down. I let him in.
I can’t believe I gave him my innocence.
A one-night stand was all it should have been.
But now I’m carrying his baby.
No way he could ever change his ways, right?
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I know the movie “Life as We Know It” with hottie Josh Duhamel and Katherine Heigl came out long before this book. But other than their professions, so much was similar. However, the movie was hilarious and the book was just a good romance and not a romantic comedy.
Caden is a Neurosurgeon and is the best friend of Molly’s Brother Brandon and Molly has disliked him since day 1. He is too good looking, women come to him is quite he man-whore. Molly hates the fact that she is drawn to him also, so she stays away and hates on him. Caden is attracted to her and can’t figure out why she hates him, but since she is his best friends’ little sister and is off limits anyway, he stays away or argues with her also.
When brother Brandon and his wife die tragically, they name Caden and Molly as guardians for their Baby, Posie with the stipulation that they live together. At that point they have to try to get along and find it hard to deny the attraction.
I absolutely loved this book and was honored to have been able to read and review. It was such a phenomenal read and had amazing characters as well as an amazing story line. I just could not get enough of it and once I started reading it I could not put it down. I recommend that you read it.
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Unexpected Gift R. S. Lively
This story had me from the start. I fell head over heel for the character. I had a hard time putting this story dow it is so full of twist and turns. It had me laughing and then crying then laughing again. This one is moving into my number one spot of top five all-time favorites. This story has a ten-star rating in my book. Great job R. S. Lively very well written book. This is a story about hate and love. Molly and Caden story and what they have to go through to get to where they want to be. When you have two headstrong people who want the same thing but go at from different sides. I just loved this story. I received an advanced reader copy and have voluntarily chosen to leave a review. This is my honest opinion.
Great new release by R.S. Lively,,,,,,
Molly Lowell is in her brother’s wedding,,, if she can get Amelia, the bride to be settled down, maybe her and Brandon, her brother, can get married and on with their life,,,, her brother is a cardiothoracic surgeon,,,, but, she can’t stand his best man and best friend, Caden Jackson,,,, but who is she walking down the isle with,,,, that’s right,,,, Caden Jackson,,,,, and as soon as she can get thru this and away from him,,,, then comes the day she gets that dreaded call,,, Brandon and Amelia were in an MVC with both of them being fatalities and leaving their child unharmed,,, but now without parents,,,,, and now Molly and Caden have to meet with Brandon’s lawyer for the reading of the will,,,, which states Posie, their daughter, will live with Molly and Caden and they will keep the house, which is paid, and it is willed to Posie, with a nice sum of money for her trust fund and a tidy sum for Molly for relocating ,,,, knowing that Caden will make a good sum being a neurosurgeon,,,,, the only catch to all this,,,,, Molly and Caden simply cannot get along,,,,, is this true hate or do they just want each other so bad it comes out that way,,,,, who knows these things,,,,, .???
This book was a great read that I just couldn’t put down,,,, this is an amazing enemies to lovers story OR you can see it as a taboo, sister of his best friend,,,, either way,,, it’s a win, win situation ,,,, I would so totally recommend this book to anyone,,,,,
I have gotten this ARC voluntarily to do a voluntary honest review
This book was a wonderfully heartwarming story,I have never cried so much reading a book before. This book is filled with so many heartache and romance. Molly, her brother Brandon and his wife killed by a drunk driver in an accident. They left behind their baby girl Posie for her and Caden, to take care of. Caden a neurosurgeon has feelings for Molly he has never acted upon it. Now that he’s living with Molly and Posie, he can’t hide it any longer. I loved the romance and heat between both of them.
Pulls at Your Heartstrings
A highly emotional story where tragedy brings Caden & Molly together. Her brother & sister-in-law, Brandon & Amelia’s final wishes are for Molly & Caden to raise their daughter, Posie, in the event of their death. Even though they’ve been very vocal about their hatred for each other in the past, they agree to put that aside & raise Posie until she’s an adult. Well worth reading this novel.
I volunteered to read this ARC & leave an honest review.
Not your typical older bother’s best friend romance, and that’s a good thing! This has it all, years of angst between the two of them, a tragedy that forces them together, a little girl who needs them both. Can they get past the usual bickering they do and admit what they have been feeling for years? This story will break you heart, but as it’s pieced back together you can’t help love what they have together…good and bad. I really liked this one!!
A nighttime tragedy resets the ↖↗ trajectory↗↖ of their lives
April 16, 2019
Format: Kindle Edition
4-4.5 stars
I really liked the set-up of the two main characters, surgeon/playboy Caden and Molly, his best friend’s sister who prides herself on her singular ability to resist his looks and charm. The tragedy that hits and transforms their lives is really well-drawn; I could truly feel their misery and loss. I really liked this hopeful turned heart-wrenching start but felt the middle of the story dragged a bit until it picked up again and ended on a high note.
As the story went on, I thought little orphan Posie, the reason the couple comes together, sort of became an afterthought and Molly lost much of her spirit. Sad to say, I also had to skim through the long intimate scenes; I am not a fan of extended passionate clinches. So, the storyline that brought the couple together was really good, the romance once they united not my R.S. Lively favorite .
I read a complimentary advance copy of the book; this is my voluntary and honest review.
Such an emotional roller coaster. With no spoilers all I am going to say is that Molly and Caden are put in to a position that they have to try to get along. Caden is super sexy. neurosurgeon, and Molly’s worse nightmare. Arrogant, playboy and still her brothers greatsest friend. Molly is not one to let her guard down, especially for Caden. But they have to make this work, it is her brothers wishes. Loved this book, so much raw emotion from two people. I cried and laughed and hung on for the sexy parts. Such an amazing book.
Well worth reading!
RS LIVELY you simply just keep getting better. You’re are one of my favorite authors and you always bring us stories that touch our hearts and this one will definitely touch your heart and soul.
Grab your tissues and just get ready because this book will keep you either laughing or crying from the beginning. It is beautifully written and the characters are just simply amazing with chemistry that is electric. Caden & Molly have know each other forever, Caden is Molly’s brothers Brandon’s best friend, but they have never gotten along. She thinks he’s is disgusting and has an infectious disease because he leads the life of a playboy. Molly sees a different side to Caden on Brandon’s wedding day whenever he asks her to dance, but she doubts he will ever change. Molly and Caden find themselves thrown into a life changing situation when tragedy strikes leaving them to have to rely on one another on a daily basis.
I don’t want to give any more of the story away because it’s worth your time to read it! It’s worth way more than 5 stars in my opinion!
I received and ARC copy and I will most definitely be purchasing a copy to have in my library!
I enjoy the enemy to lover trope but this one takes the cake. It is so intense. It was like two different breeds of dogs snarling at each other every chance possible. Due to sad unforeseen circumstances, they are forced to be in each other company more than what is tolerable. Eventually they realize their attraction to each other. But nasty habits die hard and they literally have to fight to hold on to what they have. There are some loose ends like the heroine’s parents. After the tragedy they disappeared from the book and at the end of the story they were not there to share the H/h joy. I did enjoy reading it and do recommend it.
This is an intense story with so many emotions. Even if I couldn’t relate to the story, it would still be very emotional. Molly and Cade’s struggle when trying to coope after the accident, will follow me for a long time.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
Loved this book. I highly recommend this book. I couldn’t put it down. I enjoyed how the story built. How the characters developed was easy to follow and not rushed. Loved it!!!
Oh, my gosh. I love, love, love this author and I love, love love this book. So good you will want to read it twice! There is a fine line between love and hate and Molly and Caden have been teetering on that line for years. I can’t wait to see how explosive it’s going to get when they finally “crossover“. The characters are amazing. The story is fantastic, passionate, sensually heart throbbing and superbly romantic. Caden realizes that he wants Molly more than he has ever wanted another woman in his life. He was a womanizing playboy but with Molly, she’s the one. It is so great to see him squirm. And Molly is equally affected in her feelings for him. Such a fantastic book. It takes you through every emotion but brings you back to the one that has a happily ever after. So, so, so great.
This book was such an emotional, intense, fun and all around captivating pleasure to read. The heated chemistry between the two main characters was strong, intensely with tangible and good real. I loved the depth of the story, it was written with a detail and development that was enthralling and very seductive.
This was a great read. Well written with wonderful characters and an enjoyable storyline. Caden & Molly were a great couple and had sizzling chemistry. The story was heartbreaking, emotional, had unexpected twists and steam. A very enjoyable read that kept my interest from beginning to end.
I received an advanced readers copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a honest review.
This is a very good read from beginning to end the characters have chemistry that is off the charts scorching …..I voluntarily read an arc
This is an outstanding, emotional romance which firmly kept my attention until the very end. The story-line & plot is extremely good & filled with unexpected heart-wrenching events. The characters are well-developed & interesting with different traits & sides to their personalities
There is: a stubborn woman forced by tragedy to live with a man she intensely dislikes (Molly), her niece struck by tragedy (Posey), a Doctor & complete Casanova forced into a situation he never expected (Caden), a honest & caring friend (Kenna), twists & turns, drama, tragedy, memories, unexpected news, verbal conflict, strange attractions, sexual tension, fantasies, confrontations, complications, determination, seduction, vulnerability, a unexpected surprise, happiness, love, some steam & a well-deserved happy conclusion.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this romance & would recommend it to people who enjoy reading this genre. I really doubt that you would be disappointed in this book
Wonderful read. Caden and Molly are two very likeable characters who suffer an unexpected tragedy. This tragedy brings these two together in a way they never envisioned themselves. As the each come to realize their years of animosity was their way of denying their attraction.
Have a few tissues because the tragedy will pull at your heartstrings.
This is a story I highly recommend. You won’t want to put it down. You’ll also find yourself wanting to shake the main characters a time or two,
I’d love a Kenna book.
I was given this book for an honest voluntary review