I absolutely loved this book. The connection between the two main characters was off the charts. They saved each other in so many ways it resonated with me and real made me want to keep turning pages. When I got to the end I was like. No.I.Need.More.

This was my first book from Helen Walton and I enjoyed it. I love a good sex scene and am not bothered by BDSM, but readers who are will likely want to skip this one. I also love a surprise pregnancy trope, though this particular pregnancy was discovered way earlier than I would expect for a woman not actively trying to get pregnant. Regardless, the chemistry between the two main characters was hot and the easy acceptance of their kink from friends and family (who admittedly have kinks of their own) was nice to see. While the 4th in a series, I did not feel lost having not read the earlier books, though I did go and read the synopsis of each of those books prior to starting this one, which likely helped. I did like the sweet twist at the end, though it was not unexpected. A 4-star read overall.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a complimentary ARC of this book. The opinions contained herein are entirely my own.

4/5 ⭐️
3/5 🌶
I went into this book completely blind and I loved it. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but it was really well written and I loved seeing their relationship unfold. I really loved the ending too!

The store begins with the Female Character (Zara) finding out about her pregnant and remembering about the incidents which happens at her Sister's wedding with her brother - in - law's friend who happens to be the Male Character (Callan)

Actually from this you can get that the book is based on the trope SURPRISE PREGNANCY and I would say that the book was way different from all the books I read under this trope.

The heroine fails in an interview, then calls the hero to inform about her current situation but fails as he invites her to his home. At his place they sign an unexpected contract almost giving me a panic attack.

Somewhere the story felt discontinuing from my interest later but then the plot took a massive turn grabbing my interests the very next second CALLAN told ZARA 'Marry me'

While she thought he wanted to marry her just for the child, she realised he would do anything to make his child have a family. But not till the end they recognised the affection they had for each other.

The hero definitely has a past and that's really emotional. 'Rex' the dog the heroine took care of was just adorable and I'm so glad that the author took the time to explain about the sweetheart I adored.

I don't want to end this, without mentioning the bond between the heroine and her sisters. It was really special and lovely to read.

Tropes:-
Sub-Dom
Surprise pregnancy
Grumpy hero
Los Angeles
A night but more

The story was beautifully connected from present to past. I tried hard not to give spoilers but there are two lines I wanted to share in my review.

“You’re like every woman’s dream man.”
“I only want to be your dream man.”

Callan and Zara's bond was as understanding as it could get. She was the psychologist but he could read her mind better than herself.