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    My Unexpected Love
    My Unexpected Love
    My Unexpected Love
    Audiobook6 hours

    My Unexpected Love

    Written by Heidi McLaughlin

    Narrated by Nelson Hobbs and Stephanie Rose

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    About this audiobook

    Ben Miller met the love of his life the day he crossed paths with Elle James in their high school cafeteria. New to Beaumont, he took a chance when he approached her. Their first encounter was everything his mother ever read to him about fairy tales. He saw the girl who would be his forever.

    From the moment Elle James met Ben Miller they've been best friends. Everything they did, they did it together, from late night study sessions, family vacations, throwing bottles off the water tower, going to prom and finally moving to California for college.

    However, after the almost tragic accident where she nearly lost her twin sister, Elle's life hasn't been the same, and neither has her relationship with Ben.

    One fateful decision changes the scope of Ben and Elle's relationship. For one, it means a new beginning. For the other, it means change.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTantor Media, Inc
    Release dateNov 27, 2018
    ISBN9781977382115
    My Unexpected Love
    Author

    Heidi McLaughlin

    Heidi McLaughlin is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author of the Beaumont, the Boys of Summer, and the Archer Brothers series. Originally from the Pacific Northwest, she now lives in picturesque Vermont with her husband, two daughters, and their three dogs. In 2012, McLaughlin turned her passion for reading into a full-fledged literary career and has since written over twenty novels, including the acclaimed Forever My Girl. When writing isn’t occupying her time, you can find her sitting courtside at either of her daughters’ basketball games. McLaughlin’s first novel, Forever My Girl, has been adapted into a motion picture with LD Entertainment and Roadside Attractions starring Alex Roe and Jessica Rothe. It opened in theaters on January 19, 2018.

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    • 5/5
      In scoping out the competition for my own novel, I came across this. I was disgusted to find myself desperate to read more of this book after I 'clicked to look inside'. Congratulations to the author on such a wonderful love story,( I'm so jealous), and I hope that I will be able to produce something as wonderful, for others to enjoy as I have enjoyed this.

      This is just one of those novels that makes you wish stories could turn into reality. When I bought it, I picked it up every chance I could get, and when I finished I missed it terribly.

      I found the characters to be extremely believable. I want to be Katelyn, and fingers crossed I'll find a Harrison of my own some day.

      I could talk about this novel forever but, for simplicity, all I'll say is:

      I LOVED IT!!!

      Ps. Thank you Heidi McLaughlin for bringing some passion my way this week. Words really can't describe how much I loved this story. It makes me feel all fuzzy inside :)
    • 5/5
      So back in January, I fell in love with a little book called Forever My Girl. Josie and Liam stole my heart and ran away with it like no other. I didn’t think any future books from Heidi could top it. Then came the second book in the Beaumont series, My Unexpected Forever. With this book comes the introduction of Harrison and Quinn. Let me warn you from the get go ladies, hold on to your ovaries!

      ~ I don’t want her to know she has me by the balls and can string me along like a puppet.

      We pick up a few months from where Forever My Girl left off. Katelyn has become the band’s manager, and they, along with all the kids, are preparing to go on tour together. Elle and Peyton, Katelyn’s daughters, are still reeling from the death of their father Mason. Ellie clings to Harrison, and Peyton wants nothing to do with anyone. I am telling you, watching children grieve will just shatter your heart. In the midst of all this, Katelyn is playing a cat and mouse game with Harrison. She likes him, but doesn’t want to give in to her feelings because she believes she can only ever love her husband. In the meantime, Harrison (im)patiently waits.

      ~ I’d pass out if I were allowed to see it. I’d die if I were allowed to touch it.

      Harrison is the drummer of the band, but I really think he missed his calling as a poet. The things that come out of this man’s mouth, or rather he states internally, will leave you in a puddle of swoon. There is such a sweet side to this man, and we haven’t even gotten into his role as a father! What you may not know, besides being a phenomenal drummer, and a man with a heart of gold, is that Harrison is a single father. He was blindsided with this role, but from the beginning has handled it like a pro. He and his son Quinn have a relationship that would make anyone jealous. Quinn is wise beyond his seven years, and handles situations better than most adults. They are more than father and son, they are best friends.

      ~ I could live a day without water if I was granted the permission to just stare at her.

      From the start of the book, we know how Harrison feels about Katelyn. What we don’t know is how or even if, anything will progress between them. Katelyn is so hesitant, so concerned with what everyone will think about her moving on. At the same time, she feels as if she is cheating on her deceased husband. He is all she has ever known, all she ever wanted. In an instant, without warning, he was ripped away from her, leaving Katelyn to raise two small children alone. She doesn’t know how to reconcile that her husband, the love of her life, her protector and best friend, is no longer in her life. To compound on all this, Peyton was a total daddy’s girl and has completely pulled away from everyone.

      ~ I think your tattoos tell a story, maybe she should learn to read. I lean back and study my son. You’re right, maybe we can teach her.

      The conversations between Harrison and each of the kids are my favorite parts of the book. He speaks to them as equals and not just as children. The love he showers unconditional on Elle and Peyton will set your heart on fire. There are so many different facets to Harrison, and with each layer uncovered you fall in love with the man more and more. So much so that even though you sympathize with what Katelyn is dealing with, you just want to slap her upside the head!

      ~ Because I want you to see me for who I am on the inside and not the out. It’s my security.

      What I love about this series is that there is no unnecessary drama. There is nothing farfetched, and these are all real life situations, dealt with like most people do. Death, love, career, raising kids alone, blended families, life after tragedy. These are all issues that everyone, at some point in their life, deals with in one way or another. Heidi approaches these with a realism and truth that allows you to believe you are there in the story with them all. It is not hard to envision yourself living in Beaumont, and I would love to take up residence there.

      ~ Her body is the one drumbeat I can’t master, but I’ll never give up trying.

      To tell you how everything ends would be a major disservice to you the reader, as well as those of us who have already been on the journey with Harrison and Katelyn. I will say that this book is full of love, forgiveness, growth, friendship, and most importantly, family. Trust me, you will WANT to take this journey with Harrison and Katelyn. He is a not a man you will soon forget! I would highly recommend this series to everyone, and am so pleased to know that there are more books coming. Each book in the series is a continuation of the prior one, and should be read in order, but the main characters’ story wraps up at the end of them. I am waiting on baited breath for the next book, and this will surely be a series I return to in the future to read again.
    • 4/5
      I absolutely enjoyed My Unexpected Forever! I didn't read the series in order, but didn't have a problem deciphering what was going on. Once I started reading, I couldn't put it down. Once I finished, I went to Amazon and bought all of Heidi's books! I love-love Harrison! He truly gives men a good name because he's such a good daddy! Not only that, but he didn't once baulk at the responsibility that he faced when he became interested in pursuing Katelyn. He may be dark, tattooed, and brooding but I would make him my real-life bf if I could. I love the angsty aspect of this book, it made my heart hurt sometimes. The writing was great, and the storyline was interesting. My only compliment is that Katelyn was a bit annoying at times. Though I understand and can relate to her inner turmoil, she didn't respond the way I wanted her to sometimes.

      Overall, I highly recommend this series, more specifically this book! It's a great love story with some great smexy heat, and roller-coaster love. When you're done reading it, you'll be hopeful and happy!