I take this for what it is. It’s a book full of tropes and not a masterpiece, but it’s still entertaining. My expectations were low and it met them.

2.5
I want to thank NetGalley for an arc of this book.

I was interested in the synopsis: brothers' best friend, second chance romance and a secret baby ooOOooo.

Unfortunately, I didn't enjoy it as much as I thought I would. The writing wasn't my style and the MMC was a bit of a d..k.

It started off good, Lily getting away from her family, building a new life. Andre came in and acted like an entitled prick, we saw some good character development and then he disappeared for 6 months, came back and made Lily do what he wanted.. somehow his development went backwards... idk just my opinion but I had high hopes for this because of how interested I was from the synopsis.

This story had me entertained for the most part. It was a quick read which is great if you just want something for a flight or a long road trip. There is a bit of the miscommunication trope but I didn’t mind it. I felt like the part where the FMC didn’t even consider she would be pregnant until she had a pretty big belly was not believable. I understand that some women go through a whole pregnancy without symptoms until they give birth but she had all the symptoms. If I knew that the guy I hooked up with came in me and I started feeling a bit sick, my mind would immediately go to pregnancy. Also, I feel like the blurb and this story don’t match. It says that this is a brother’s best friend but they were not really best friends and the brother wasn’t involved.

I would recommend for everyone to try this book. I wouldn’t consider this a favorite but it is worth reading.

Thank you to the author, the publisher, and NetGalley for this e-ARC.

This is a second-chance romance centered on former high school sweethearts Lillian and Andre, who reconnect at Rosemary Farm. Both have grown weary of their lives in New York City—Lillian feeling trapped by her family's wealth and expectations, and Andre struggling with the emptiness of his success as a billionaire. After a fight with her brother over her refusal to join the family business, Lillian seeks refuge at the farm, where she unexpectedly crosses paths with Andre. Despite years apart, the spark between them reignites, and they use this time away from the city to rediscover themselves and their relationship.

While the book promises a small-town romance with the familiar trope of the billionaire falling in love, Andre's billionaire status feels secondary to the plot, which focuses more on their countryside retreat. The romance feels rushed, with the story lacking depth in the characters’ backstory, especially regarding their high school relationship. There is some misalignment between the book's marketing and its actual content, as the advertised "forbidden romance" aspect is underdeveloped. Overall, it’s an enjoyable, fast read with a happy ending, but it leaves some readers wanting more emotional and character depth.

Now this book surprised me. I was expecting this book to be a super spicy billionaire romance but it was almost the opposite. Second chance almost small town romance with accidental pregnancy was unexpected but amazing. This book is really good if you want a quick read.

Thank you to Net Galley and the publisher for this arc.
I did not really enjoy this book. I found the characters to be annoying and boring.

The start was a little tough for me. You instantly hate her family. Which isn't a bad thing but then you also instantly hate almost everyone in the book. Was no good character. I came for the title and I guess I got what I wanted.

Thank you for allowing me to read this early, it's her new release
I enjoyed it 😌
I gave it a 3.5 stars

I really enjoyed Billionaire’s Secret Baby by Jennifer Hartley! It was a captivating read that kept me engaged and I can’t wait to read more!

Jennifer Hartley’s newest book was a great read. That fans of billionaire romance novels will enjoy immensely.

ARC Review of Billionaire's Secret Baby by Jennifer Hartley
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A surprise preganncy between a runaway rich girl wanting the simple life, and her brother's billionaire buddy who is searching for something he has been missing.

Lilly fled in the dead of night from her snobbish and neglectful family. One upon a time she believed she had someone who cared for her, now they were pushing her to become someone else. Someone she refuses to become. Fleeing to the farm was the best decision she ever made, she just did not expect the universe to throw her a curveball.
Andre had everything. He owned a skyscraper and everything in it. He was rich. He was well connected. Yet something was missing. When a friend recommends stepping back from it all and going country out at a lovely little farm, his interest certainly perks when he sees Lily, sister of his friend and rivetting beauty.
Sparks fly between them, and they are consumed by their desires, but they are both wanting different happy endings.
Will they come to terms on what they want for each other...or will Lilly disappear from Andre's life carrying a secret?

An enjoyable read. Billionaire not really a bad boy, just a little lost and certainly smitten with Lilly. Maybe a little silly with some of the ideals he has which a old school, especially when it comes to Lilly's brother. Lilly has guts, knowing what she was leaving behind to persue her passion with nothing more than a bag and a plant. Thankfully her new home has great people who wish to take care of her.
Happy ending. Steamy barn scene. Cool horses. Want to crash in one of the cabins!

A short fun novella about a second chance at love for free-spirited Lilly and business focused Andre who stumbled upon each other again years after their breakup during a summer when they both are just looking for *more*. Great read if you want some short, with spice and a fun story between longer more stressful books.

The story felt rushed and a bit disjointed. I found the characters to be very flat and the ending seemed a bit confusing, I think more exploration of the various settings would have gone a long way!

Going into this book I really wasn't sure how I was going to feel about it. After getting a few chapters in though, I was invested in the characters. She is tired of the city life and wants to get out from under her family. He is a grumpy suit who thinks the world should cater to him, until he gets a dose of reality. I loved the way their relationship rekindled and how he reacted once finding out he was going to be a father. And I felt the way their story ended was perfect for them. Love it when the guy actually LISTENS!

This was okay. The conversation between the main characters felt stilted and awkward and the story did not feel unique.

Jennifer Hartley has written an amazing story that explores the fact that there is more than life to money and physical possessions.

I believe the fact that Lily has such high expectations placed upon her by her family is extremely relatable and really helps the reader connect with the character.

I loved the story but it did feel a little rushed at times.

I would recommend this story to anyone who enjoys the pregnancy trope.

There's some great scenery with the book being set at a farm, but apart from that I don't see much that I can appreciate here. The story isn't terribly boring and there was nothing I hated, so it was pretty easy to read. This was nothing like what I expected yet I wasn't terribly let down. I wouldn't call this a romance either because it's more like a subplot that's barely there. I just don't have strong feelings about this book either way.

I loved this book! The Rosemary Farm sounds perfect & it really makes you want to go there. Lilly & Andre’a history & love story is beautiful. A one night stand and a surprise pregnancy. I devoured this book in one day.. Absolutely loved it!

I absolutely loved this book! It had all the elements I look for in a romance novel - second chance love, a forbidden romance with the brother's best friend, and an accidental pregnancy thrown into the mix. The steamy scenes were hot and passionate, adding an extra layer of intensity to the story.

The setting on a family farm added a cozy and charming atmosphere to the book, and the likeable secondary characters brought even more depth to the story. I found myself rooting for the main characters to overcome their obstacles and find their happily ever after.

While I thoroughly enjoyed this book, I did find some parts of the plot to be a bit predictable. However, the heartwarming moments and sweet ending more than made up for it. Overall, I would give this book 4 out of 5 stars. It's a fun and engaging read that will leave you feeling satisfied and happy.

In this second chance romance, we see the rekindling of high school sweethearts Lillian and Andre as they find themselves again at Rosemary Farm. Both struggling with the isolating nature of the concrete jungle they know so well, they decide they need a break from the hustle and bustle of New York City and stumble across each other for a second time. Things had gone so wrong when they were younger, could this time be any different?

Lillian, born and raised in the city, has come to despise everything she knows. The wealth her family loves to flaunt, the greed and selfishness they harbor. Lillian isn't like them, and knows in her heart that her life is missing fresh air and freedom. After yet another fight with her brother William over her not joining the family's business, she takes a risk and travels four hours away to Rosemary Farm. There she comes across her ex Andre, looking so familiar yet so grown up too. The passion between the two feels as though no time had passed and they use this opportunity to learn new things about themselves and each other.

Billionaire's Secret Baby is a fast read, easy to get through and has a happy ending waiting in the conclusion. Overall enjoyable, but perhaps misleading at times. Based off the cover alone, I never would have assumed this book would take on more of a small country side romance versus the city aesthetic it portrays. Though Andre is a highly successful billionaire, it feels almost like an afterthought to the plot of the book. In fact, we never get much character development for him besides how he didn't know what he was missing in life until he rekindled with Lillian.

Definitely some insta-love vibes, though we know the two had some unfinished business when they were younger. Both characters, particularly Andre, were lacking depth and I found it hard to connect to them and their romance. Though mentioned several times throughout the book, we never got insight to their first relationship together other than some minor details such as an argument. I think some flashbacks to them in high school could have definitely solidified their love to something solid that could withstand time spent apart rather than the flimsy snapshot we got.

After reading, I was truly so shocked by this book that I had to go and reread the description. I thought I had somehow missed something, but no. This book was definitely advertised to be something much different. "He's forbidden, and I know he'll break my heart. I also know that if my brother comes to know he will break his nose." Not really forbidding but maybe more like they grew apart? And it's implied that one her brother's 'best friend' would beat Andre up if he hurt his sister, but his relationship with both characters is strained at best.

Again, if the cover and description were different, I think this book would have a much better time at reeling people in. It offers a second chance romance, country side, farm life, and pregnancy. I would give the book a shot, but I wouldn't let the description sway you too much. Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for my ARC in exchange for my honest review.