Series:
Bravo Family Ties: Next Generation (Book 7)
Their love was put to the test. And it's positive!
Riley Thompson was happy being Josh Bravo's secret lover.
But now she's pregnant! And that's how Josh's ex pressured him into marriage.
Plus, after tragically losing the love of her life, Riley isn't looking for
love or wedding bells. Still, she'll happily co-parent with her best friend.
Now all she has to do is find a way to tell him.
The best thing that came out of Josh Bravo's marriage is
his son -- and his divorce. Riley has been there as a listener and a lover. But
when she reveals they're expecting, Josh bristles. It's not the baby that
rattles him -- it's the realization he has feelings for his best friend. Now
all he has to do is find a way to tell her.
Terrific friends-to-lovers story. Josh and Riley are best
friends and have been since second grade. Their five-year-old sons are
inseparable. Neither expected a casual kiss to explode into an attraction
neither could resist. So, they became secret lovers - friends-with-benefits -
for as long as it feels right. Neither is interested in marriage. Josh's ex is
still trying to get him back, and he's not interested. Riley lost her husband shortly
after their son was born and has no desire to risk her heart again. Both are
happy with what they have.
Then Riley discovers she's pregnant. First, she must tell
him. She's worried about his reaction. Then she needs to fend off all the
well-meaning advice telling her that they should get married. The news
surprises Josh, but not nearly as much as the realization that he's thrilled
with the idea. As the idea of fatherhood settles in, Josh also realizes that
his feelings for Riley are more than just friendship.
I loved watching the changes in Josh and Riley's
relationship. Josh is so sweet in the way he watches out for Riley. The scenes
after her fall were awesome. He hopes that with patience and understanding, he
can overcome Riley's fears. I ached for his pain and frustration as she
resisted his efforts. Riley frequently frustrated me. She suspects she's
falling in love with him, but is in deep denial. She's afraid that if she
admits it, she will open herself up to another devastating loss, so she pushes
him away. I loved the ending and seeing Riley overcome her fears.
I loved the two little boys, Shane and Dillon. They were
adorable, but also realistic, with the occasional disagreement and five-year-old
challenges. Seeing other Bravo family members is always a pleasure. I thought
Josh's ex-wife, Lenore, would be a problem, but she surprised me.
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