Felicity and her teenagers are finally getting their life back on track after the divorce. Tragedy throws their life back in turmoil after Felicity becomes the guardian of her ex husbands child. Thanks goodness she has the support of family and her best friend Graham. Graham is having problems with his daughter who blames him for the death of her mother. As Felicity and Graham support each other, they fight an attraction that is building between them. As they deal with problems within their families, they wonder if there will be a future for them. A great family read!


Thanks to Sasha Summers and Entangled Publishing LLC

It's a fast, easy read, completely predictable and completely forgettable afterward (and I mean really, truly, completely predictable; honest to God I kept thinking if Amber ends up still alive it would save the story). If that's your thing, you'll enjoy this book. I want to be immersed in a story, grow attached to the characters and feel like an intelligent adult while reading. This is not that kind of story.

This was a sweet story. It was actually fairly involved with lots of characters to keep track of, but other than that I liked the setting and the story.

I think my favorite character was actually the sheriff and he was just a secondary character. He was the strong and some t type and I'd love to read his whole story.

The premise of this book was a little far fetched, but ignoring that it was a good second chance for a lot of the characters to do better. I cannot imagine how Felicity felt taking in a 2 year old, but I'm glad she did. In addition to that storyline there were so many others I can't even keep them all straight. It was overwhelming.

Overall it was a good story, just not my favorite.

I received an advanced copy of this book through NetGalley. This is my honest review.

Ahhhhh this was just such a great read. I just didn't want this book to end and I was sad to turn the last page. I'm so excited to see what's next from this author.

This book was amazing. It was hard to put it down. Felicity and Graham are great characters. They are both very devoted to their kids, even at the expense of their own happiness.
This was my first read by this author, but I really enjoyed the style of writing and will be going back to read more.
I loved Accidentally Family because it is makes it is the perfect friends-to-lovers romance

4 1/2****

"She sighed, digging deep for strength. But he didn't move. His arms stayed wrapped around her, holding her tight. It almost opened the floodgates. Almost. Instead, she relaxed, sliding her arms around his waist and leaning into him."

Comfort. That is exactly what Felicity needed. Graham was the perfect person to lean into for it. Not to mention, he was more than happy to provide comfort.

Felicity has had the second biggest shock of her life. The first being when her husband leaves her for a young pharmaceutical rep. Now this car accident. Things unravel quickly. But Felicity has always been strong. She will get through this. Wouldn't it be nice to not have to get through it alone?

Graham has had his share of sadness and heartbreak. Losing his wife and then dealing with his angry teenage daughter, it's been enough to send anyone over the edge. When he's thrown back into the life of old family friends, he wants to be there for them. Especially Felicity. Now he's seeing that there could be so much more than friendship and comfort in this situation.

This book weaves a great story. You get a lot of information about secondary characters. Which is this particular book, is a good thing. I can't wait to get even more of those character's story in the future. Felicity and Graham's story is perfect!

This conventional love story is beautiful. So many obstacles to overcome yet at the end love was waiting for these two beautiful people.

This book. Wow. It had some feels in it big time. I cried...a couple of times.

Single mom Felicity is trying to make her family's new dynamic work and is on the right track when BOOM! Something horrible happens.
How she deals with the circumstances and the damage control she has to do was so great to see, even when she can't do it on her own. The 'family' coming together despite all the trials was wonderful and I enjoyed this story a lot.

Looking forward to reading more.

This is going to sound like I didn’t enjoy the book, which is not true, so make sure you read everything before you make up your mind 🙂 And I will say that this book is getting A LOT of 5 star reviews on Goodreads so this may be just an issue with my expectations vs what the author intended to deliver.

I went into Accidentally Family thinking I was getting a romance between Felicity and Graham. And I did, to a certain extent, but it is also about their miscellaneous family members and all of the troubles that everyone is experiencing. We get a decent amount of time with Felicity and Graham as they reconnect, with Graham’s issues with his daughter (although that isn’t totally resolved by book’s end), and with Felicity’s family dealing with the new baby.

However, a good portion was also spent with Felicty’s sister and Felicity’s daughter, Honor. Both of them are handling upheaval in their lives and potential romances. I’m somewhat used to these ensemble women’s fiction type stories but usually we get a resolution if a lot of time was spent on the character. And that’s not what happens here. It’s like Summers is setting up books for both of them and spending a pretty decent number of pages doing it. I didn’t mind but it left things open ended for both of them and somewhat short-changed Felicity & Graham. Their romance was almost an afterthought to the development of all the different characters. I think if it had all been wrapped up by the last page I might not have felt a little cheated.

The characters are well-developed, though, with complicated family issues that they handle in the best way they can. It’s sweet, emotional, and complex. I like them all and can’t wait to see where things are going for them next … I just wish I’d started it with a different mindset.

A very sweet love story and a great romantic story. Loved this one!

Many thanks to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for my ARC. All opinions are my own.

3.5 stars

I have mixed feelings about this book if I'm honest.
Felicity has had a hard life. After a nasty divorce, Felicity is left to raise their two children alone. That is until they get a call to come straight to the hospital after Felicity's ex was in a terrible accident. On his death bed, Matt asks Felicity to take care of Jake, his other son.

I loved the emotions this book brought up within me. I really fell for the characters and I wanted to explore their storylines more. It was a real emotional rollercoaster. The support and friendships were amazing. I loved how the author tackled difficult subjects with empathy but also reality.

If I am completely honest, I was a little lost at times. There was a lot going on. From Felicity and her new life, to Graham and his struggles with his daughter and then his feelings towards Felicity. Also on top of that, we had Honor, Felicity's daughter, and her struggles. If that's not enough, we will throw in Charity, Felicity's sister, and her dramas. See a lot of different storylines all happening at once. As I said previously, I loved their storylines however I think they would have been more beneficial if they were in a broken up into separate books. There was also a lot of characters that I will admit at times I had to think who was who again.

Overall this book gave me real Sarah Morgan vibes. Would I read it again? Probably not but in saying that I am happy I read it.

This was my first book by this author, but it will not be the last. I loved the family dynamic. Felicity has been knocked down when her husband left her for another woman, but she comes through the experience with her two teenage children stronger than ever. However, when her ex-husband and his partner were killed, Felicity takes on the care of the baby they left behind. Not only do we meet Felicity, but also, her sister who has her own issues and her husband’s former best friend who wants to become more than a friend if their families can merge.

Wow. All you have to do is start reading and you're immediately thrust into family drama on high alert. And it's got those small town vibes and I am here for it! Doesn't take long to be fully invested and here I am anxiously awaiting how it will all play out.

Accidentally family starts off with a bang... we have Felicity, divorced mom of 2, rushing to the hospital because her ex-husband was in a car accident. Matt had remarried and has a new baby, except they were all in the car with him. His new wife passed right away. Being a doctor himself he knew he was next. So he made Felicity promise to take care of his baby boy.
Felicity's kids, Nick and Honor, harbor deep resentments toward their dad. Imagine that on top of an already challenging situation... Add in a hot widowed doctor and his troubled daughter (old close family friends who've long since drifted), Felicity's pregnant sister (who just found out her baby daddy had a wife btw) and some teenage drama and u got yourself one hell of a ride.
Thank you @entangled_publishing, I can't put this one down

What a emotional rollercoaster! Felicity’s husband left her for a younger woman. Then they both die in a car accident leaving their son Jack alone! Felicity has her mind set on raising Jack, after all it’s the right thing to do. Graham is a former Colleague and friend of Felicity’s ex husband. After the accident the families reconnect. Felicity and Graham have a lot going on with raising teenagers with a lot of emotional baggage.
Can they help each other help their children? This was a well written book.

Accidentally Family by Sasha Summers
Book #1: Pecan Valley Series
Source: Netgally, Entangled: Amara, and Purchase
Rating: 4/5 stars

There are some people in this world who are just genuinely good humans! Despite the ups and the downs – especially the downs – they have encountered in their lives, they remain good. Felicity is absolutely one of those people and despite the absolute storm the universe has thrown her way, she has remained a remarkably good, kind, and caring person.

Felicity thought her life was perfect. Beautiful home, low-maintenance twins, and a husband who not only provided for, but adored his family. Nothing is perfect and, sadly, Felicity and her twins find that out the hard way. When Felicity’s husband leaves her for another woman and another life, she must find a way to make a life for herself and her children beyond what they have all known. Navigating a divorce is hard enough but navigating a divorce and having to explain to your children why their dad no longer engages with them is even harder and far more heart-breaking.

As always, the Universe isn’t quite finished with Felicity and her children and this time, the Universe has a whopper of a surprise in store for them. In the blink of an eye, their family life changes dramatically and in ways none of them ever could have imagined. In the blink of an eye, Felicity goes from having teenage twins to having twins and their infant half-sibling. Yeah, the Universe really did save up for this one and it has the craziest of consequences. To help bear the burden, Felicity reconnects with an old friend, Graham. Like Felicity, Graham has his own hands full raising a hellraising and thoroughly depressed teenager and working full-time as a doctor.

The connection between Felicity and Graham is long standing and based in friendship. As the two help one another with their respective family issues, the connection becomes even stronger and grows into something far more than either was looking for. Between their own feelings and navigating what is best for their kids, Felicity and Graham have a load of obstacles before them but are both more than willing to put in the work. As they discover sometimes the storm sent by the Universe is a huge blessing in disguise more than a disaster meant to destroy their happiness.

The Bottom Line: I honestly wasn’t sure how all the madness and crazy in this book was going to come together, but somehow it did. The things thrown at Felicity and Graham and their kids are just incredible and the average human would likely buckle under the pressure. Felicity is just a phenomenally good human and she rolls with the punches in order to what is best for all involved. Though Graham is a bit less calm, cool, and collected, he is a steady presence that bolsters Felicity and her twins. In reverse, Felicity helps Graham with his troubled daughter and helps her understand that despite her loss, there are those who love her and will do their best to always be there for her. In all, this is such a wonderful story of love and friendship, of hardship and overcoming obstacles, and the power of friendship.

This was a super sweet small town romance. I really liked that the main character was an older woman not one of those right out of HS kind of girls. (not that i don't like those occasionally) However Ive been craving a romance with more mature characters. This hit that spot. Although this book seemed more like women's fiction than a romance. It focused more on the every day of their lives and dealing with issues as parents separately versus focusing on their relationship. Although as a parent I can also understand why it was that way. This was my first Sasha Summers book and I will definitely keep an eye out for her books in the future. :)

This was such a beautiful story about hope, family, second chances, and new beginnings. Once this book took hold of me, it never let go. I was hooked from the first page, gave up going to bed at a normal hour just so I could read "one more page".

The setting felt well developed, the characters flawed and believable. The storyline was perfectly paced and enjoyable to read. There was no unnecessary drama, only heartbreaking moments that had me grabbing for my box of Kleenex. This was exactly what I needed and I hope others feel the same way.

HJ Recommends

Accidentally Family by Sasha Summers finds Felicity put into a difficult situation. On his deathbed after an accident that took the life of his wife, her ex-husband asks Felicity to take in his toddler. Her daughter, who is leaving for college at the end of the summer, takes it in stride. Her teenage son, who harbors a lot of anger towards his father, doesn’t take it so well. While trying to balance the new addition to the family, her ex’s former friend, Graham, steps in to help her out. He is dealing with his own teenager, Diana, who has emotional problems and blames him for the death of her mother. The pair work together to try to heal not only their children, but each other.

Felicity doesn’t really want to raise Jack, but, without any other option, she puts the needs of the toddler before herself. At one point Nick objects to her having a relationship, so she backs away from Graham. I thought, in that instance, she should have put her foot down. She has a big heart and puts everyone before herself, but she deserved happiness, too.

Nick has a lot of anger towards his father, and they don’t get to resolve it before his death. It’s something Nick carries around with him, and while I sometimes didn’t agree with his actions, I couldn’t help but feel for him. The first real interaction between him and Jack is both sweet and heartbreaking.

Graham is dealing with a lot with Diana, and I admired his determination to do what was best for her, even if it meant going against her psychiatrist’s recommendations. He was trying to do what was right but she constantly lashes out at him. Both are hurting because they don’t know how to really communicate with one another, and it takes Felicity to really start healing the pair.

There are also a couple of side stories in this book. One involves Honor and Owen, a boy determined to date Honor if only for a couple of weeks before she leaves for school and he leaves for boot camp. I thought they were a good couple and I liked how he easily immersed himself into the family in such a short period of time. Another side story involves Felicity’s sister, Charity, who returns to town pregnant, and her ex-boyfriend in high school, Braden. It seems like there may be a potential romance brewing there, and I’m interested to see what happens with them.

Accidentally Family is about family, second chances, and healing. It’s a heartfelt, emotional story that tugs on the heartstrings and will have you rooting for all involved to find the happiness they deserve. Well-written with realistic characters and situations, it’s a book not to be missed.

A charming, slightly angsty story about a tragic loss and how a family deals with the aftermath. I loved that there are several plot lines and the author did a great job in working them all together seamlessly. I also loved that it’s not just a romance but a story about how a family deals with a loss, keeps together in spite of tempers and teenage angst, and how a couple who haven’t had contact for some time find each other and find comfort and a support that leads them to love.

Filly’s husband Matt left her for another woman. In his immense infatuation with this floozy, he left his wife of many years, abandoned his two children, broke up his medical office with his best friend, and moved away to the city to live with this woman. They then had a baby boy and meanwhile, he neglected the children he had with Filly.

When this book starts, there’s a horrible accident, Filly is left with her husband’s baby to raise and then has to deal with the turmoil the aftermath of his loss caused. She has been a superb mom and her children have a strong base, but it still rocks them and they go through a rocky phase. It takes all Filly’s strength to withstand the loss, the heartbreak of her children, absorb her new responsibility and deal with the small town gossip mill. then the town’s biddies start to match make and it gets interesting!

Graham Murphy has also gone through his own tragedy. He lost his wife to cancer, and for a while he lost his way and neglected his teenage daughter. She went off the rails and now he’s trying to make amends with no success. Diana is a hot mess and she’s not helping her father deal with their loss. When she meets up with Filly and her children again, she latches on to Filly, finding in her the love she lost when her mother died.

There is a rocky road, full of obstacles, but there’s a lot of love, a lot of good intentions, and a group of good kids who had their hissy fits but rally around to help their parents. There are secondary plot lines regarding Honor, Filly’s oldest, and a boy named Owen; another plot line with Filly’s sister Charity, who eats like there’s no tomorrow and guards a little secret . There’s the sheriff in town who seems to be sweet on Charity and I hope there’s a future story there.

The book is about redemption, acceptance, overcoming life’s trials, family togetherness, and being generous in your love. It felt a little sad but good when I finished the book. It reminded me of the saying that when God closes a door, he opens a window. And there were a few doors opened in this one!

Enjoyed reading the book about loss, drama, forgiveness and second chances. Felicity ex husband is dying and make a request she struggles with because outcome would affect so many people. Graham is a widower dealing with his loss and a daughter who challenges him. Felicity is the calm, the rock for everyone. Graham and Felicity struggles with their attraction to each other throughout the book. I love how the other characters get to tell their stories. I'm looking forward to their stories in upcoming books. Engaging read from the beginning to the end. Recommended read.