I saw her first.
Blonde. Gorgeous. Feisty.
I was smitten.
But it didn’t matter because she chose him and he was my best friend and roommate. I’d never be able to compete with that, so I pushed her away instead. It was easy when she lived hours away, and I didn’t have to see her every day, but then she moved in with us.
Now, I’m screwed.
To her singing in the shower every morning, dancing in the kitchen while she makes coffee, and doing yoga in our living room, I can’t stop thinking about her in all the wrong ways. She’s not mine and never will be, but that doesn’t stop me from wanting to push her against a wall and claim her mouth.
She’s constantly on me for making messes, bringing chicks home every weekend, and being a smartass when their PDA gets on my nerves. Considering neither of them know how I feel, it’s not fair for the way I act toward them. I should move out so I can get over her for good; however, the selfish part of me can’t let go.
But then the unthinkable happens...
When my best friend dies in a motorcycle accident, the two of us are left to grieve our loss together. Instead of pushing her away, I pull her closer.
Just as we come to terms with our new reality, she finds out she’s pregnant with his baby.
And I’m left to make the hardest decision of my life...
I was smitten.
But it didn’t matter because she chose him and he was my best friend and roommate. I’d never be able to compete with that, so I pushed her away instead. It was easy when she lived hours away, and I didn’t have to see her every day, but then she moved in with us.
Now, I’m screwed.
To her singing in the shower every morning, dancing in the kitchen while she makes coffee, and doing yoga in our living room, I can’t stop thinking about her in all the wrong ways. She’s not mine and never will be, but that doesn’t stop me from wanting to push her against a wall and claim her mouth.
She’s constantly on me for making messes, bringing chicks home every weekend, and being a smartass when their PDA gets on my nerves. Considering neither of them know how I feel, it’s not fair for the way I act toward them. I should move out so I can get over her for good; however, the selfish part of me can’t let go.
But then the unthinkable happens...
When my best friend dies in a motorcycle accident, the two of us are left to grieve our loss together. Instead of pushing her away, I pull her closer.
Just as we come to terms with our new reality, she finds out she’s pregnant with his baby.
And I’m left to make the hardest decision of my life...
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Elizabeth's Review
3.5 Stars ⭐️ - Worth a Reader's Time
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This was a book I was very curious about given the blurb. The premise was unique and ultimately, I enjoyed the read,but there were things I struggled with.
What I loved:
The characters. Hunter and Brandon are excellent friends/roommates. The feeling that they would do anything for each other makes them appealing. I found myself feeling bit bad for Hunter and understood his evolution. Lennon is a little oblivious, but likeable.
The overall story: The evolution of Hunter and Lennon’s relationship from adversaries to friends to a quasi family was emotional and tugged at the heart strings.
Where I struggled:
Honestly, the first 1/3 of the book was a bit hard for me. While I understood the need to establish 1. The seriousness of Lennon and Brandon’s romantic relationship 2. The animosity of Lennon and Hunter’s relationship 3. The complexity of Lennon’s parental relationship, it felt like several scenes and situations were on repeat.
The other thing I struggled with was the ending. Not that it was a cliffhanger, I expected that given that this is book 1 of a duet, but with an unexpected and additional conflict slipped in at the last moment. I am curious to see how this plays out, but I’m just not sure it’s needed (this is of course my opinion).
Overall, Baby Mine is a read I enjoyed and I am curious about how everything will be resolved in book 2 of the duet.
Book 2 in the Hunter & Lennon Duet Synopsis coming soon!
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Brooke Cumberland & Lyra Parish are a duo of romance authors who teamed up to write under the USA Today Bestselling pseudonym, Kennedy Fox. They share a love of You've Got Mail and The Holiday. When they aren't bonding over romantic comedies, they like to brainstorm new book ideas. One day, they decided to collaborate and have some fun creating new characters that'll make you blush and your heart melt. If you enjoy romance stories with sexy, tattooed alpha males and smart, independent women, then a Kennedy Fox book is for you!
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