When one man’s death exposes a complex web of lies, three couples discover the true meaning of love, loss and redemption.CrystalI was the strong one, they said, until two words brought me to my knees.It was a secret I didn’t share with anyone. A secret that made me promise I’d never fall in love. I no longer wanted that white picket fence of every woman’s dreams.Until the unthinkable happened.Gabe white picket fence of every woman’s dreams.
Until the unthinkable happened.
Gabe
I thought I had it all with the best medical practice in the state and the woman of my dreams.
I wore a smile on my face every single day. I couldn’t wait to watch her walk down the aisle and start our forever, except she never did. My runaway bride made me realize love isn’t worth it.
What happens when your dreams unexpectedly come true?
This is the story of unexpected love.
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5 Dreams Coming Together Stars!!!
I thought I knew what to expect in this second book of this amazing trilogy written by Ms. Madison. I mean, book one was quite a bit of heartache and for this book I was expecting to laugh my butt off with this enemies to lovers scenario. But NOOOOOO!!! It starts off breaking my heart…..have no fear though, it quickly becomes a book that had me laughing and fanning myself when Gabe and Crystal come together…in every way possible.
Crystal is the cousin of Hailey whom we met in Perfect Love Story and she’s a wise-cracking sassy girl that doesn’t let men get close…and there’s a very good reason for this…hence my crying…but she can’t resist Gabe for a night of fun and sexy times not knowing that they’d meet again and soon!!
Once again, Ms. Madison has given us a story that has heart, soul, love and tenderness in all the right places. Gabe is so protective of his heart, and for very good reasons, and Crystal loves to have a good time, but doesn’t want to commit to just one man because she thinks she doesn’t deserve a forever love.
These two together are a freaking riot. There’s camping, bowling and workplace tensions that simmer into some very robust love making! Along the way to them finally realizing they deserve anything their heart desires, there’s a little suspense playing in the background that answers several questions that I had…this is one of the things I love so much about Ms. Madison’s writing…her ability to weave a story that has elements we never see coming!
Gabe and Crystal are a couple that are perfect for each other in every way possible. They’re both broken in their own ways and they heal each other allowing them to surrender to the love they both feel for each other. Ms. Madison does a phenomenal job of bringing us into their world, allowing us to see their story playing concurrently to Hailey and Jensen’s story while keeping us present at the same time. With the next book we get the culmination of all the players in this beautiful world she’s created!
“I can’t breathe without her.”
What would you do if your dreams were shattered at the young age of nineteen? If all of your hopes just disappeared with only a few words? If you’re anything like the amazing heroine in this book, you would pick yourself up and try and live your life the best way you know how. You would go through the motions day by day, seeing only black and white, with absolutely no color in sight…until you lay your eyes on your salvation. Then nothing else will matter…but him.
In Unexpected Love Story, Natasha Madison has managed to put my heart through the damn ringer once again. Gabe and Crystal’s story mangled my heart and captivated me at the same time. You get a little taste of these two in book one of the series, Perfect Love Story, but you will have no idea of the depth of love, passion, animosity, and fear between these two individuals. It was freaking amazing to experience, and the minute I set the book down, I wanted to start the heartbreak and mending all over again.
Unexpected Love Story is an absolute MUST READ ROMANCE if you crave the sexy, emotional, and angsty goodness throughout each and every page. Gabe and Crystal are a special couple. They were witty, fierce, and sarcastic. They stole my heart from the very beginning and it only deepened my love for these characters and this series even more than I thought possible. You have another WINNER on your hands, Natasha. Please don’t ever stop gracing us with your beautiful and emotional stories!
I really hope I can do this book justice because if you thought book 1 Perfect Love Story was good then I have to tell you this book is even better, I fell for Gabe and Crystal hook line and sinker,If you love hot sassy strong heroines then you will love Crystal because she is the girl who stands up for herself and takes no nonsense from anyone not even Gabe the man with a sexy smile and a swagger to die for. I don’t want to give to much of the story away so I’m just going to tell you how this story made me feel. The characters in both books have so much depth, I think I felt every emotion and feeling possible while reading this one and although I didn’t want Unexpected Love Story to end I’m left wondering where Ms Madison is going to take us in the final instalment of her Love Story Series, I’m thinking if this book is anything to go by we are in for a real treat. I think each book could be read as a stand-alone but I would say you will get so much more out of them if you read them in order. I’m in love with this Love Story Series and I can’t wait for book 3, once again Natasha Madison has shown what a talented author she is and she certainly knows how to write a love story that leaves you swooning and feeling all fuzzy inside.
Oh can I tell you how much I loved Gabe and Crystal’s story?! SO. MUCH. These two fight with as much passion as they make love with. The push and pull, love and fight part of this book is expertly written, and wildly entertaining and enticing. I was already half in love with both Gabe and Crystal from reading book one, but seeing the behind the scenes of their blow ups, and seeing even more of how they fall in love, just absolutely captured my heart.
Gabe and Crystal both have a lot of hang ups, and how could they not, given their pasts? But how those highly important pasts work their way into the present, and the fight they both have in front of them to find their unexpected love story was an amazing thing to witness. I also love that not everything is as it seemed from book one. There were some definite moments when I thought Gabe was the more stubborn and cut-throat of the two, but Crystal gives him his whatfor just as equally.
All in all, this is a terrific book, and an unputdownable story that I would suggest to everyone!
Happy Reading!
*ARC provided by the author in exchange for an honest review*
Crystal uproots her life to support her best friend Hailey. Starting over in a new town as a nurse she meets Gabe, the problem is she has met Gabe before in a one night stand where the both had a huge connection. Gabe wants Crystal but Crystal is not so sure. I LOVED the banter between these two. One minute I was sad, then laughing then just straight out happy. Natasha’s writing in this series is SUPERB. Wonderful book.
5 Star review of Unexpected Love Story (Love #2) by Natasha Madison
This was one of those reads that grabbed me from the first chapter and refused to let me go. I went through so many emotions reading this book that I felt like I was on a never ending roller coaster.There was humour, angst, sadness and so much more.
What to say about Gabe and Crystal? Other than these two souls were meant to find each other I am not sure I can do them justice.Neither Gabe or Crystal ever envisaged finding their one and only and yet in Unexpected Love Story that is what happens.
The chemistry between Gave and Crystal was off the charts and the banter between them had me laughing out loud at times.
Although a stand alone I would highly recommend reading Perfect Love Story first as your enjoyment will be so much more, not to mention your understanding of Unexpected Love Story.
The secondary characters such as Gabe’s parents were wonderful which if what I have come to expect from Natasha Madison. In fact that is one of the things I enjoy so much about her books, her characters are easy to relate to and not perfect.
I fell for hard for all the characters in this story. Such was the depth and strength of Natasha Madison’s writing and her ability to draw the reader in. This book is a story of love, hope and romance well written and one I highly recommend.
I received an advanced copy of this book and am choosing to review it. First one night stand and then goes from enemies to lovers what makes their love unexpected and the same time the universe was working it to happen. Crystal is hiding a secret that makes her vowed out of marrying and having a family. While Gabe dream is in having his own family.
Gabe is a alpha male at the perfect moments which makes Crystal crazy and bring all her sassy what makes this so full of funny moments and hot scenes. While all this hate and love happen they find out about the most precious miracle that will makes their love strongest than ever.
4.5 stars
I wasn’t sure where the author was going to go with this book after reading the 1st book in the series – Perfect Love Story – (FYI you really should read it first as this one will make more sense) but was pleasantly surprised to find this book hit a lot of my sweet spots. It was fun, witty, enemies to lovers – with a 1 night stand to start things off but it also had an emotional twist that I wasnt expecting but loved! Great read. Looking forward to book 3… pretty sure I’m going to need Kleenex for it…!
I’m really enjoying this series, Love Story, from Natasha Madison. The storylines are compelling and emotional. Gabe and Crystal’s one-night stand turns a lot more complicated when he ends up being her boss in a twist of fate. Neither is looking for a relationship but the chemistry is just as fiery as it was when they met, and they attempt to have just a fling. Feelings develop, but Gabe has been burned by love and Crystal doesn’t believe she’ll ever be able to have a happy-ever-after. They are great together and interesting, likable characters, and Unexpected Love Story is a quick and sexy read that will probably make you shed a tear or two.
Unexpected Love Story is book two in the Love Series but can definitely be read as a standalone. I couldn’t wait to get my hands on this book and when I did, I devoured it. Unexpected Love Story exceeded my expectations. I adored Gabe and Crystal in Perfect Love Story(Jensen and Hailey’s story), they were outstanding secondary characters and I just knew their story would be amazing. It is a delightful and very well written enemies to lovers story. Natasha Madison is a genius at writing entertaining, exceptional storylines with unforgettable characters and Unexpected Love Story is no exception.
Crystal is a feisty, intelligent, tenacious and strong woman with a heart of gold. She’s harboring a life altering secret that makes her vulnerable and my heart broke for her. Gabe is a sexy doctor who has zero interest in being involved in a committed relationship. He’s guarded and protective of his heart since it was previously destroyed by his ex. I loved his alpha and assertive persona in and out of the bedroom and he gave me all the feels.
Gabe and Crystal met in a unconventional way and never planned on seeing each other again. In my opinion, the climax of this book is when Gabe realizes Crystal has been hired as his new nurse and she realizes she’s now working for him. This is when the real fun begins. Both of them are stubborn in their own right and there are some pretty hilarious moments between these two. I found myself switching between laughing out loud and wanting to take a cold shower(the sex scenes are sizzling and incredibly hot). The comedic banter, the push and pull element and the sexual tension which led to extremely explosive sex was on point.
Natasha Madison provides us with great character development as there is undeniable chemistry between these two and it was great watching their relationship unfold. Another five plus star book that I highly recommend to everyone.
5 + CRAZY Good Stars!!!!
If you’ve read ANY of Natasha Madison’s books, you come to expect certain things from her…you EXPECT to laugh your butt off, you EXPECT that she’ll twist your gut with angst, you EXPECT to need tissues at some point, you EXPECT to fall COMPLETELY and HOPELESSLY in love with her hero and heroine! Unexpected Love Story is ALL THAT….and soooooo much more!!!
ULS is the second book in the Love Story trilogy, which CAN be read as standalones, but I STRONGLY urge you to read them in order to get the FULL experience! This is Gabe and Crystal’s story, whom we meet in Perfect Love Story (Love Story, #1) and I can’t tell you how much I LOVED this book! Crystal is one of my FAVE heroines that Natasha’s written! She’s strong, funny, sexy, sassy, feisty, loving, takes NO crap from ANYONE….and she’s NEVER going to fall in love and get married (because of a secret she’s held for YEARS….one that she’s kept to herself, not telling ANYONE, not even her bestie, Hailey!) My heart TOTALLY broke for Crystal Especially as she watches Hailey and Jensen get THEIR HEA! But it was soooooo AWESOME to see Gabe and Crystal fight the INTENSE attraction and chemistry between them! I loved every second of it!
Gabe, after having been stood up at the alter, is completely turned off the idea of a relationship, never mind EVER getting married….until he meets Crystal (again) when she’s hired as a nurse in the clinic that he and his father run! It was FANTASTIC watching the SWOONY-AS-SIN, tall-dark-and-oh-so-handsome Gabe fall under Crystal’s spell! I fell JUST as hard in love with him as SHE did!
I’m soooooo looking forward to the third book in this SUPER SEXY, ANGSTY, HEART AND PANTY MELTING series!!! I can’t recommend you read them yourself highly enough!!! Natasha Madison, YOU ROCK!!!!
Natasha Madison second book in her Love Stories series, Unexpected Love Story is simply outstanding and should not be missed. I have been reading Natasha’s books faithfully since she released her first book, Something So Irresistible, nearly two years ago and I have found that I am never disappointed in her stories. I have also come to depend on two specific characteristics in Natasha’s work that never change. First, regardless of whether they are marketed as a rom-com or not, you will have moments where you are laughing out loud. She writes sweet moments and/or angsty moments interspliced with laughter to break up the emotion and in doing so, she makes the stories so much more realistic. Second, you should expect to read them and be turned on in the extreme because this lady knows how to right sizzle! So be prepared with a change of panties or time to take a cold shower whenever you pick up on of her stories.
As I mentioned previously, Unexpected Love Story is book two in her Love Stories series. However, it’s timeline runs parallel with Perfect Love Story. In the past, I have seen authors attempt this without always being successful. Yet, Natasha Madison did it beautifully. This story centers around Crystal and Gabe. While I didn’t find Unexpected Love Story to be quite as angsty as I found PLS, I loved it equally! With every book Natasha Madison has written, I have found myself invested equally in her primary characters as I have been with the secondary character. So, it’s a good thing she tends to right standalone stories that have different couple within a series! For example, Crystal in Unexpected Love Story is the cousin and best friend to PLS’s heroine, Hailey. Their relationship reminds me so very much of my relationship with my own best friend that it was uncanny. And not to confuse you, but Gabe and Jensen (also from PLS) are cousins and best friends as well. So, as Unexpected Love Story unfolds from Crystal and Gabe’s perspectives, you not only fall in love with this new couple, but you get glimpses into Hailey and Jensen’s story again. I have no idea how Natasha Madison managed to do this with two complete stories without confusing readers because I have struggled with how to put into words the relationships and timelines for the two books without confusing my blog followers… so BRAVO Natasha! You Rocked as usual!!! But, back to our characters… Crystal was sweet but her sassy, firecracker side is my favorite. She takes no shit from Gabe – and he certainly tries to dish it out at times . Instead, she distinguishes herself from everyone else he’s ever known. I loved that about her… she was confident in herself. But Crystal was not without her own ‘flaws’ (her feelings, not mine) regarding her own worth and she sells herself short for a long time! Gabe on the other hand seemly has it all… until he’s stood up at the alter by his fiancé. Angry and hurt, Gabe swears off relationships until tricking Crystal in one is his only option to lock down the woman he’s fallen in love with. I couldn’t help but fall helplessly under Gabe’s spell and I am sure other readers will tell you the same thing. He’s HAWT! Just the way you need with a new book boyfriend and he certainly leaves a lasting impression! But don’t take my word for it… Pick up Unexpected Love Story and find out for yourself.
As with everything I have read by Natasha Madison, I found Unexpected Love Story to be well written. The story unfolds seamlessly and the pace (for me) was perfect. I love that I can sit down with one of Natasha books, and be hopelessly enthralled from cover to cover… And if she leaves you guessing about something, it’s for good reason! I love that her books are standalones, but that they are within a series so that I can revisit the characters I have developed attachments to in the past. Oh, and that they are told in duel perspectives so that I get to know both characters! Unexpected love stories is another book that I will reread since I never tire of Natasha Madison’s unique brand of love stories!
A one night stand with a hot stranger where real names aren’t exchanged, ends up in embarrassment, when Crystal comes face to face with her new boss.
This beautiful ladies words have a habit of throwing me for a loop, just when I think I’ve got it all figured out, she throws more at me, making me feel like I’ve been hit in the face with a frying pan full of emotion. I felt everything whilst reading this story, I laughed, cried, swooned and fanned my way through the whole thing, then couldn’t wait to do it all again on the next read.
After reading book one in this gorgeous series, I figured Unexpected Love Story would be some light relief from the cruel tragedy that changed the lives of 6 people irrevocably. Boy was I wrong!. Whilst there were lots and lots of comedic moments, there was also tons of heat and beautiful moments full of love, happiness, moving on and starting over, but also sadness from a painful past which left Crystal swearing off of falling in love forever.
After being left at the alter, Gabe doesn’t believe in love anymore, but when he meets the new nurse his father has hired, and comes face to face with his one night stand, that he regretted not having contact details for, he sets his sights on her, and doesn’t let her crazy, push him away. Crystal can’t help falling too, and after she makes him work for it, pushing every button he has, she finds herself wishing for the white picket fence and family she never thought she’d get.
It’s a perfect story with all the elements I love from Ms Madison, and I can’t wait to see what she brings with book 3! 5 (and the rest) crazy, beautiful, fun, overwhelming, love story stars
The unexpected, perfect, heart warming, a little heart breaking, page turning love story you will probably ever read. Crystal and Gabe are enemies who end up being lovers and also finding second chances are sometimes worth it…although I’ll stick with, they were never really enemies ;). I enjoyed reading the attraction between Crystal and Gabe and how they try to fight it off. The spark and chemistry between them is breathtaking and so so real. I love how this book intertwined with book 1, but I wish the first part of the book wasn’t just a rewrite of book 1….with that being said, it made the story that much better.
I don’t think you can read a Natasha Madison book and not be touched in some way. And this book again seriously was just amazing.
I loved Crystal in the previous book as the friend and cousin of Hailey. And we also got a bit of Crystal and Gabe’s story. Crystal even though she has this out there attitude and seem like this strong women, she has this secret that is so heartbreaking that you can’t help but just love her.
Gabe has had enough of heartache and he wants nothing to do with women or relationships, yet he can’t help but be attracted to Crystal and can’t understand why this is happening. From the moment they met there is a chemistry between them that will have you so jealous. Until they realize they have to work together.
I loved the love-hate relationship they have and their back and forth banter was sometimes freaking hilarious. And when you read this story there is so much heartache and sadness but you will definitely not be disappointed with that ending. I can’t wait for the next book in this series.Perfect Love Story
I really love the fire and piss and vinegar between these two. Meeting one night for wild night of passion this is a view of their romance and it starts like it end powerful. She had kept herself safe from love and commitments by staying busy and keeping her walls high. But they ignited a passion so deep, it poured out of them in everything and every contact. The author does a lot with these two and there’s action and some intrigue and plenty of steam.
I really looked forward to this read but unfortunately the author has this in the same time frame as the first book in the series so it has parts that are repetitive and I found myself scheming. It isn’t the entire book just in parts. It doesn’t take away to much from the story too much. All in all I enjoyed their story and can’t wait for more from this author.
Just when I thought I couldn’t love anything more than Perfect Love Story, book 1 in the Love Story series. Then comes along book 2, Unexpected Love Story which was absolutely superb. Natasha Madison has given us a wonderful followup with her eloquent writing and beautiful story telling. This book revolves around Crystal and Gabe, who were introduced in book 1. Their story is unique and heartfelt. Crystal is a strong and independent woman. Gabe is a sexy man who will challenge her. Can these two people find happiness despite hangups of their pasts? Unexpected Love Story made me laugh and it made me cry happy tears but most of all, it made me want to fall in love. I can’t wait to see what the author has in store for us in the next installment in this enchanting series.
I really enjoyed this latest book in the Love Series. This is the story of Crystal and Gabe. They met by chance one night and had a very passionate night that they will never forget. Never did they think that they would see each other again…imagine their surprise when he sees her at his practice. It was so funny watching their love/hate relationship play out…they lived to drive each other crazy!! I was hooked from beginning to end…I laughed, swooned, and cried throughout the entire story. While their journey wasn’t without bumps along the way….they made it all work. I can’t wait to read the next book in this amazing series. Another fantastic story…well done!!!!
Crystal is the strong one but she’s got a devastating secret. Gabe is the sexy doctor who was left at the alter. These two meet under interesting circumstances and the passion is off the charts. There’s a fine line between love and hate. These two don’t know if they can’t stand each other or if they belong together. This is the second book in the unexpected love series and I really enjoyed Crystal and Gabe. This book is much lighter than the first one with lots of lol moments. There are some heartbreaking moments that will have you hoping these two can get their HEA. Natasha Madison is a must read for me and Unexpected Love story didn’t disappoint. There’s plenty of passion, great banter, dual POV, also you get to see other sides to the first book. I can’t wait to see what happens with the final couple.
5 Stars
Unexpected Love Story is the second title in the love series. I’d highly recommend reading Perfect Love Story where these character are first introduced as there is quite a great deal of cross over in timeline and events.
Crystal and Gabe will simply capture your heart. She’s strong, sassy, independent and feisty, but her outgoing person hides a deep heartbreak and vulnerability she hides from even those closest to her. Gabe may be broody and ill tempered but he’s still completely appealing and makes for a perfect book boyfriend. Underneath the gruff bluster is a sexy, successful doctor, who’s been burned and the last thing he’s looking for is a connection that’s strong enough to leave him heartbroken.
I loved the interactions between this pair. Their banter is flirtatious and argumentative, and the chemistry is incredibly intense. When this pair get together it’s hot, steamy and passionate, and their animosity just heightens the sexual tension.
This story will touch your heart, if you want a story that will make you feel a range of emotions look no further than Unexpected Love Story. There’s heartbreak, mixed with humor, friendship and family that will have you laughing, crying and swooning.
Natasha Madison has once again written a beautiful story of finding happiness and love, although it’s not always smooth sailing and they do have their ups and downs that makes this story all the more believable and relatable.
Ms Madison just keeps raising the bar and I cannot wait for the final addition to this series.