Accidental Daddy

Forbidden Temptations

by Sofia T. Summers, E.J. (Translator)

Mein

Ich traf einen Fremden.
Schlief mit ihm.
Verlor seine Kontaktinformationen.
Wurde schwanger.

Lasst mich das genauer erklären.
Meine Tochter ist das Beste, was mir je passiert ist.
Und ich hatte nie erwartet, je wieder auf ihren Vater zu treffen.
Wie hoch standen die Chancen dafür?
Aber das Leben überrascht einen immer wieder und in meinem Fall hielt das Leben einen Schock für mich bereit.
Ihr Vater war niemand anderes als der Sohn des größten Rivalen meiner Familie.
Das machte uns wohl zu Feinden.
Aber die Chemie zwischen uns war nicht zu leugnen.
Und die Geheimnisse ebenfalls nicht.
Die Nachricht würde ihn ziemlich wütend machen.

Würde die Ferienromanze ausreichen, um aus eingeschworenen Feinden eine Familie zu machen?
Und konnten wir überhaupt einen Platz für Liebe finden, wenn es vorher nur Hass gab?

Genres: Romance, Contemporary Romance, Contemporary, Christmas, Second Chance, Holiday Romance

412 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 17, 2021

About the author

Sofia T. Summers is a contemporary romance author who spends her days working as a beauty retail store manager, and nights dreaming and writing smut.

Emotions?
Humor?
Heartbreaks?
Second Chances?
Happily Ever Afters?

Welcome to Sofia's world of spine tingling, toe curling, angsty romance.

Sofia loves reader feedback: authorsofia@sofiatsummers.com

Reviews

[BookFox · Rating 1 out of 5]

Dnf. The hero pulled a Ross moment. Yes they were separated but how are you seeing ghosts of her and dreaming of her yet sleeping with other women? Nope

[Sally Jask-eh · Rating 3 out of 5]

I simply adore most every story SS releases. like book cake all the time. But this one sadly missed the mark. Ambrose was better as Brody and fmc was most likely dressed in beige with a monotone voice. 😭😵 I come for OTT drama
with a little heartfelt redemption .

[BP34 · Rating 5 out of 5]

You'll love Stella and Ambrose's journey from meeting in Rome for a one night stand and reconnecting three years later at a funeral. If you like age-gap romances with lots of emotion, passion and drama this books for you. Well written with dual pov's this is a page turner. Imagine finding out that the father of your daughter is the son of your families bitter enemy. The epilogue takes place one year later and brings a nice conclusion to the story. This was a great book that I found hard to put down once I started reading. A second chance at love for them and it's amazing how a beautiful little girl can heal a lot of hearts. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Merry Jelks-Emmanuel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ambrose and Stella met in Rome at an art gallery. Their connection landed them in a one-night stand that had lasting results. Fast forward three years and they meet again at a funeral one in which his uncle is the deceased but an enemy of Stella's mother. Ambrose is happy to finally have Stella back in his life and shocked that he has a daughter one he has not had the opportunity to get to know. Has fate set the stage for these two to rekindle what they started, and will this time around lead them to a happily ever after?

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Tisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Stella Lavigne & Ambrose Christenson CEO of Sutherby CO. met in a Gallery in Rome. Hit it off go out to dinner. Have a one night stand. Ambrose gave her his business card, but she lost it. She so wanted to reconnect with this niche wealthy order man. What she didn't know was she took a piece of him, when she got pregnant.
3 Yrs later- Stella owns her own successful art Gallery & has her own trust fund. In fact she finds out that the man who fathered her child is her family, Specifically her mother Eloise rival in the business world. Unfortunately Eloise's is company is on the verge to collapse.
Eloise's history with Ambrose- they went to school together, at the time he was an arrogant, womanizers', self absorbed man, who thought woman didn't belong in their business. He believed he was owed everything. Eloise was a struggling single parent trying to get her degree & make her own name within her family business.
Sutherby Inq. was doing quite well but at what price when his uncle was under the regime? The more Ambrose uncovers about the assets & business dealings of his company. The more he doesn't like how his Uncle ran the company. By cheating, getting insider trading from spy's at the rival company.
Which ended up killing Eloise's father at an early age. Which is why she will never forgive Ambrose's family. Even though it was his Uncle who was doing business with Stella's grandfather.

Ambrose-Can image Ambrose surprise when Eloise & her daughter Stella decide to come to his Uncle's funeral. In fact Ambrose, wouldn't have left their European offices except that his Uncle's will stated he was to speak at the funeral. Now he is the CEO & heading the NY offices. He is determined to make some changes- he has realized over the years that it's not always good to be cutthroat as the past tenure was in control of the company.
Ambrose fell hard for Stella back in Rome & now seeing her again after 3 yrs. all his emotions come rolling back from that one night. After getting the 411 from others at the funeral, he finds out that Stella has a child, which means she must have a husband? Right?
Though he is determined to talk to Stella just briefly to see how her life has been. He asks her out to dinner to catch up.
Stella never thought she would see the father of her Baby Mia. Which is a good think. Her mother only knows she had a one night stand in Rome. She never knew who it was. Now Stella being a kind & caring mother herself. She feels she needs to tell the father of her child that he is a dad?
She is willing to have a co parenting relationship with Ambrose. But why does her heart flutter when she sees him. Why is she jealous when she unexpectedly shows up in his office to see a gorgeous star come out of his office. They are not in a relationship, she is here to make a date to tell him her secret.
Stella has always been upfront & when Ambrose notices her stern attitude when coming to meet him. He has to wonder why? Could she still care about me? Well, that kiss in his office tells him she must, married or not?
Unfortunately, that is where the secrets start... He takes Stella for a private dinner because we cannot have rival competitors seen together. When Stella gives him the Bombshell, that he is Mia's father.
Thank you for not having the character, immediately threaten, take away child, etc. Like all plots.
But instead, we see the father a bit nervous, he doesn't know how to raise kids. Ask him about women, & there needs. But a 3 yr. old little girl?
Stella & Ambrose start a secret relationship. They cannot be seen in public because of the family implications. Stella cannot stand that her mother hates Ambrose so much. Then they have drama with two shallow people who are trying to get them to date them. Neither one wants to.
They stay in their little bubble for as long as they can.
Ambrose realizes that he has lived a pretty lonely life. He wants Stella but his CFO who was is Uncle's partner in the dirty deeds they did within the company, is trying t force Ambrose to purchase & destroy Eloise & he refuses.
He will not do anything to hurt Stella & destroying Eloise would destroy any future he would have with Stella & Mia.
Unfortunately, scorned, revenge & envy & wanting to take control...
has taken ahold of acquaintances that want to punish & destroy Stella & Ambrose. Destroying the reputation of one CEO would in fact also destroy Eloise's business.
Three people are out to destroy Ambrose & Eloise companies.
James Peacock- CFO Sutherby Co.
Heather- past fling
Spencer - scorned man at Eloise company who wants Stella.
When Stella's mother finally tells Stella the truth about the vulnerability of their company.
Eloise believes with all her the fiber of her being that Ambrose is behind this cue. To buy out her family business.
Stella finds out that he did know about the vulnerability within Eloise company but he doesn't want to buy it or destroy it. He loves Stella to much. Ambrose believes that his colleagues were trying to sabotage both companies for their own gain. He had to come clean w/his Uncle's dealings & associates within the co. that have been trying to destroy Eloise by spying & having a mole on her payroll.

Hell breaks out Thanksgiving Day- when Stella & Ambrose have to go their separate ways to break bread with their families for the holiday. They want to be together but they just cannot. They have decided they need to talk to their families before Xmas about their relationship. That is when the smear campaign has started on Ambrose, with pictures of Stella & Mia. His womanizing days & that he was in insider trading.
They need to lie low & stay out of the gossip, investigations into the insider trading clears Ambrose of any wrong doing.

Read what happens to Stella & Ambrose- know that this novel had all aspects of story plot. It was definitely, hot, passionate, emotional, drama. There is definite Chemistry & electricity when these two get together. The sparks fly. I'm glad they chose to work together as a family thru their issues.
Wish I had a man that adored me like Stella.

[Coco.V]

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[LWM · Rating 4 out of 5]

Stella lost her shot with Ambrose when she lost his card after their magical night in Rome.

Ambrose never forgot her; he's given a second chance when he's relocated in New York after years in London at his uncle's funeral. Stella, he learns, is the daughter of the CEO of a rival company, who's also the unholy terror of a nemesis from college, when he was just twenty, very arrogant and entitled, and every bit the a**hole Eloise claims he was, and still is. Stella finds Ambrose to be a very different man from the villain her mother's rages accuse him of being, in fact finds him to be the complete opposite of bad in his personality, character, and way of doing business. Mostly, his mannerisms and obvious love and awe of their toddler daughter Mia seals her conviction and belief in Ambrose, although she's uncertain about how to merge him into her life with her mother's bitter hatred and resentment towards Ambrose's late grandfather and uncle, who were the actual jerks who have made Ambrose's road to true happiness next to impossible.

A classic plotline, this writer has twists, turns, and dastardly villains popping in and about the story, so even when I found myself nodding off or twitching in anxious boredom, I kept reading to avoid missing any of the surprise clues or details thrown in. The result is a cast of fairly well developed main characters, and each supporting character we're introduced to is described, explained or introduced according to their significance. Well plotted, the typos are there but were ignored to keep up with my continued reading. I finished the boom in a matter of a few hours, maybe less -- I did flip back to reread their initial encounter in Rome as well as conversations with James Peacock, Heather Singh and Spencer Bonham. That denouement wasn't very surprising aside from their working in tangent together. I did yearn for a face-to-face confrontation between Stella and Heather (that name didn't fit the character as she was described -- just throwing that out there).

So, great storyline; nice detailing of settings, characters, situations, and so on; and decent dialogue. I liked Ambrose and Stella, and how Stella didn't gush about how gorgeous Ambrose was. Even Heather seemed more turned on by his bank balance than his physical attributes. I also really liked that the male hero was mesmerized by Stella and her curvy physique, but it was her personality and innate charm and lovely heart that captured him for good, just as Stella was drawn to him for the same qualities in personality, character, heart, with his physical attractiveness a bonus. Case in point - Spencer was physically gorgeous, yet Stella saw past his facade to his rather flimsy character and lack of a quality personality. Loved the themes of honesty and loyalty versus greed; and the security and overall peace in a love based on absolute honesty, an appreciation and love of children and family, and mutual respect, beginning with a deep appreciation for each other physically, psychologically, and spiritually. Four stars.

[Romanticamente Fantasy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Anya - per RFS
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Se volete un bel libro per una pausa, che sia leggero, prevedibile, ma non scontato e molto tranquillo, questo fa al caso vostro. I due protagonisti, Ambrose e Stella, sono belli, intelligenti, possiedono una considerevole ricchezza, che non guasta mai, ed entrambi amano l’arte; infatti le loro famiglie sono in forte competizione ormai da generazioni per il predominio nel mercato.

Il loro primo incontro avviene per caso a Roma, entrambi non conoscono l’identità dell’altro visto che si presentano solamente con il nome. Trascorrono una notte spettacolare all’insegna della passione, un vero colpo di fulmine che però non può svilupparsi a causa della distanza che li separa e delle diverse vite e carriere.

Dopo il magico incontro lei scopre di essere incinta, decide di tenere la bambina, non comunicando ad Ambrose di essere il padre e proseguendo la sua vita con la piccola Mia e la madre.

Il loro secondo incontro avviene al funerale dello zio di Ambrose, da quel momento non riusciranno a pensare ad altro che a rivedersi.

Stella si preoccupa di come Ambrose reagirà quando scoprirà di avere una figlia, mentre lui si rende conto di rivolerla ad ogni costo nella sua vita.

La situazione mi ha piuttosto sorpresa perché l’amore trionfa davvero su tutto…

Lui non si arrabbia, cerca subito di recuperare il tempo perso con le sue due donne, di conoscere e farsi ben volere dalla bambina mentre lei cambia e modifica i suoi piani e le sue priorità inserendolo nella routine di Mia. La nuova coppia funziona alla grande, ci sono delle persone che vorrebbero rovinare il loro amore, ma la situazione si risolve al meglio per tutti.

Il finale è felice e soddisfacente da ogni punto di vista e per tutti i componenti della famiglia di Ambrose e Stella.

La parte erotica del libro è davvero molto presente e dettagliata, forse troppo a mio parere ma di sicuro fa ben comprendere la passione che li unisce.

[Nina · Rating 2 out of 5]

Stella i Ambrose poznali się w rzymskiej galerii, spędzili upojną noc, niezapomnianą lecz tak się, złożyło, że do powtórki mogło dojść dopiero trzy lata później. On właśnie, po śmierci wujka zostaje w Nowym Jorku CEO potężnego koncernu aukcyjnego Sutherby, od zawsze zaciekle rywalizującego z korporacją Philips-Bonham, kierowaną przez jej matkę, Eloise. Stella odcięła się od rodzinnego biznesu, ma własną galerię promującą dzieła młodych, utalentowanych artystów. Z matką ma bardzo dobre relacje, ale najważniejszą osobą w jej życiu jest dwuipółletnia Mia, pamiątka po rzymskiej przygodzie.

Ciąg dalszy jest z grubsza przewidywalny, i to pod każdym względem: namiętności szybko przeradzającej się w prawdziwą miłość mimo siedemnastoletniej różnicy wieku, rozbudzonych uczuć ojcowskich, a także poważnych przeszkód na drodze do szczęścia, głównie choć nie wyłącznie, z powodu animozji rodzinno-biznesowych, które w przypadku stosunku Eloise do Ambrose’a mają blisko dwudziestoletnią tradycję.

Skusiło mnie tytułowe przypadkowe ojcostwo. Liczyłam na w miarę ciekawą powieść obyczajową, oczywiście z rozbudowanym wątkiem romansowym. Zawiodło wszystko: postaci są jednowymiarowe, dialogi nudne, zupełnie bez polotu, podobnie jak opisy sytuacji i wydarzeń. Nawet te prowadzące do skądinąd oczekiwanych kryzysów, uładzane są w sposób tak infantylny, że irytacja przy lekturze coraz bardziej narastała.

[Judy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a 2nd chance at love for Ambrose and Stella who spend one amazing night together in Rome. Stella returns home and discovers she is pregnant and cannot find Ambrose’s business card and gives up trying to find him as life starts to get complicated. Ambrose is an older wealthy man and Stella is a young beautiful and smart art gallery owner. Three years later Ambrose is in NY to take over the art gallery as his uncle passed away. Fate allows Ambrose to unexpectedly to find Stella at the service and things start all over for them with many unanswered questions, secrets and old grudges. Stella knows that her mother will not be happy once her secrets are out but Ambrose does everything he can to keep his staff away from her competing art gallery until things get turned upside down for them all! Stella, Ambrose and Mia enjoy spending time together and feel like a real family until reality breaks through and Ambrose does what he can to protect them all and leave for Rhode Island for safety. The ending shows us justice is served to those who deserve it and love and happiness to those with open arms waiting for it! I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Jenny Harris · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received this book with the understanding that I could leave a voluntary and honest review.

In this book we meet Stella Lavigne & Ambrose Sutherby. When these two met they thought it would b a one off for them. Neither of them knew the other's last and lost what little information they had after that one time together. Stella didn't know that when she left Ambrose she took a little piece of each of them in their daughter Mia. The other problem Stella has is the one way she had to contact Ambrose was lost to her as well when she moved and lost his card. Little did she know he was her families biggest rival. From the moment Stella left him all he hoped was that she would contact him again. He has to give the eulogy at his uncles funeral. While looking at the crowd he sees the one woman he has longed to see. When they get together again and he learns that they not only still want to be together but that they have a child. Can these two find a HEA or will their family rivalry make that impossible?

This is another amazing story from this author. These couples go through things that would tear apart any other couple. I would highly recommend it to anyone and everyone.

[Emily Pennington · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ambrose and Stella's Story . . .

Ambrose Christensen and Stella Lavigne had met in Rome, went out to dinner and spent a wonderful night together, never sharing last names, although he gives her his contact card. Stella later discovers she is pregnant but had subsequently lost Ambrose’s card and had no way of contacting him to tell him of the baby.

When Ambrose's uncle dies three years later, his uncle leaves his art gallery to him. As Ambrose is ready to deliver the eulogy at the funeral, he can’t believe that he sees Stella there! He also sees his family’s rival, Eloise, who turns out to be Stella’s mother. Will Ambrose and Stella get together to sort out the crucial information that he has a daughter, Mia, now? How will they react to the fact that each of them has a rival art gallery in New York? And Stella’s mother is trying to match her up with her protégé and family friend, Spencer Bonham! There will be a great deal of turmoil before Ambrose and Stella’s feelings for each other can be sorted out and important decisions made. Is there a HEA on the way? Or will there be too much conflict to get through?

[Clara Atkinson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Family enemies or new beginnings?

Stella and Ambrose met at an art gallery in Rome. While there they spark up a conversation which turns into dinner an a night of passion before she had to catch a plane back home in the morning for New York. Before leaving Ambrose gave her his card in case she was ever in London. What she didn't expect was to find out she was pregnant months later and no way to contact him because she lost his number. Now three years later they run into each other at a funeral which turns out to be his uncle's who was a bitter enemy of her mother's. They are happy to see each other but can't express it because they just realized who their families are and that her mom is standing there. He is happy to have her back in his life but is shocked when she tells him he has a daughter. Can they survive their families history to find their happily ever after or will old wounds keep them apart?
I received a free ARC from Booksprout an I'm voluntarily leaving my review.
4.5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐

[JoAnne · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is probably my favorite book so far by Ms. Summers. ACCIDENTAL BABY has it all. Likable characters with a depth to them, hot romance but all with a purpose, great settings, a second chance romance and a toddler to boot. There were Christmas and holiday scenes throughout both in New York City and Newport, Rhode Island and the book itself begins in Rome.

This is Ambrose and Stella's story from the day they met three years before while in Rome. Never expecting their paths to cross again, theirs do and it's surreal for both of them. The story is told by them in alternating chapters with a nice flow and lots of stories being told. They are woven together nicely and my interest was held from the first page to the last. There is conflict, businesses to run, rivalries, good guys and bad, lots of family, friends and coworkers, angst, sadness, tears, anger, frustrations, secrets, loving and love. There is wonderful closure and a happily ever after that takes place. The epilogue that takes place a year after the story ends was the icing on the cake and wrapped the story up nicely. I can't wait to see what this author pens next!

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

I rated the book 4.5 stars but rounded to 5 stars here and on other sites.

[Shannon Patterson · Rating 5 out of 5]

When Ambrose and Stella first met it was a one-night stand and they didn't know much about each other. Stella had his number but lost it so when she realized she was pregnant she had no way of contacting him. Three years later they run into one another again only to find out there's a deep-rooted hatred between their families. Can their past connection, and the realization they share a daughter overcome the family dynamic?

I really enjoyed this story. The characters came to life and I could feel their connection. The passion and depth of emotion gripped me almost from the moment I started reading. I was fully invested in the happy ending and was left with a smile on my face. The author did a great job of bringing the story to life and didn't fall into the usual "surprise your a daddy" storyline.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Evelyn Dotson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ambrose and Stella meet one night in London and have the time of their lives. Stella loses his card with his number to let him know he gave her a souvenir that night. Fast forward three years later…Ambrose is back in the states after his uncle passes and is left in charge of the company. He still thinks about Stella and recognizes her at the funeral; but he thinks she is married with a daughter; besides, his family business and hers are enemies and competitors. With his hands full literally, he is able to track her down and set up dinner. Then, he discovers he has a daughter~ Things will be difficult for them to finagle with a secret relationship, running their businesses, and him trying to get to know Mia. Come to find out there are spies in each company performing illegal operations~ How will things work out with their families literally at each other’s throats? Will they give up on the relationship?

[Sonia · Rating 4 out of 5]

I won't go through the plot because everyone else already has so I'll just say that this is my first book by Sofia Summers and I will be reading more from her. I really enjoyed the writing and the plot, although it sometimes felt a bit long and some of it could probably have been cut short. Having that said, I really enjoyed this story. I could feel the MC connection and it made me want to keep reading.
The story is told in alternate POV both from Ambrose and Stella, which is a plus for me as I really enjoy reading both MC points of view. There is business conflict, lots of family drama, angst, sadness, frustrations, but so much growing love between these two. And Mia is an absolute delight. I love epilogues and theirs was perfect.

I received a free copy via Booksprout and am leaving an honest review.

[LeMiliere · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ambrose and Stella met in Rome he was older, rich and more experienced whilst she's young and ambitious and runs an art gallery in New York. They spent an incredible night together then parted ways but when Stella discovered she's pregnant she thought Ambrose had a right to know but she couldn't find the business card he'd given her. With no other way to find him, she gives up trying.

Three years later Ambrose's uncle dies and leaves his art gallery to him, whilst in New York to attend his uncle's service he's shocked to see Stella there. Now not only are they business rivals there are unanswered questions, secrets and old grudges to contend with. No to mention the attraction they both still feel.

Is there a chance of Stella, Ambrose and Mia becoming a real family? I'm not telling, download this one for yourself, you won't be disappointed.

[Ellen Mills · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great love story with a bunch of drama.

I loved Stella & Ambrose's story I couldn't put it down. After their one amazing night together in Rome 3 years ago & being unable to find each since the last place they expected to meet again was at the funeral of her mothers rival & family enemy ho also happened yo be Ambrose's uncle Tobias. Even though her mother Eloise knew Ambrose years ago she hated him & his family but no matter what had happened between their families Ambrose & Stella couldn't stay apart or deny their feelings for each other that had never gone away & the love they both shared for their daughter Mia. They had to endure his jealous ex-girlfriend Heather, arrogant Spencer & Peacock trying to come between any happiness they could have together to come out stronger.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Conna N Condon · Rating 4 out of 5]

2 clearly wealthy people have a 1 night stand in Europe using first names only. He gives her his card, but she loses it. No card and no last name she cannot locate him to let him know she is pregnant. This is a good setup. She knew he was working in London while she worked in same industry in NYC. The story picks up when she and her now a little over 2 yr old daughter are working in NYC and she bumps into him at an industry event. This become a problem when it is revealed he is the new CEO of her mother’s top rival. Bad blood between them. The story itself is interesting. The characters are likeable to an extent. They need to do some changing to reach happy family status. The problem is that the story itself keeps getting interrupted by highly detail sex scenes. Many many sex scenes. I soon just skimmed them.

[Shy Gawerecki · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a good, second chance romance. When the two main characters met, their intense connection led them to a one-night stand. While they both would have liked more, circumstances prevented that, until three years later they meet again at a funeral and shortly after the leading man learns their night together resulted in a child. The two don’t really know each other and now need to face co-parenting, they have a notable age gap, but added to that is the fact that he works for a company that is a rival to the leading lady’s mother’s company. The story was overall entertaining enough but I did think that certain moments were made a bit of a bigger deal then they needed to be which dragged the story on longer than necessary. I did like the way it all wrapped up though, and I would certainly read more from this author after this. This one just wouldn’t go down as my favorite by her.

[Korkoi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Their Long And Tumultuous Road To Happiness -
It was meant to be one night of unbridled pleasure between strangers who met in a foreign country, but what Ambrose and Stella didn’t realise was that it was the beginning of a destined journey, filled with romance, secrets, stalkers, drama and mind blowing sexual encounters, that will culminate in resolving a feud and getting a happily ever after.

I can assure you that once you start the story, you will be unable to stop turning the pages until you reach the end. I recommend getting this phenomenal book, written by an author who knows how to grab her reader’s attention and leave them wanting more. a definite must read.

I received an advanced copy of this book from Booksprout and I am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Shannon · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed reading, Accidental Daddy by Sofia T Summers because it was such a great story about second chances between Ambrose and Stella. They had a one night stand years ago that resulted in Stella becoming pregnant. Each tried to find the other, but it never worked out. Low and behold, they meet up at a funeral and Stella discovers some unsettling news. I loved Ambrose's character now because he is a much better person when Stella is around. I loved Stella's character because she trying to hold it together around her mom and keep her relationship with Ambrose a secret. I would highly recommend reading this story.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Mallie · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Good Read

Enjoyed this book immensely. Love the story of Stella and Ambrose, as they say "age is just a number".
They met in Rome in the spring at an art gallery. Dinner and a night neither could forget. She's back in the states and pregnant, can't find his contact information. A daughter is born. They meet again three years later at his uncles funeral. Upon his uncle death he becomes CEO of the family business which is a rival company to her families where her mother is CEO. Takes Stella awhile to tell Ambrose about their daughter Mia but he embrace finding out about being a father. Love is there ... but it takes them time to declare their love. You won't be able to put this book down. There are people who don't want them together ... Love wins.

[Cay Scheumack · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book captivated me from the start. A well written, enticing story of strangers hooking up for one night in a foreign country. Add a lost business card, forgetting his last name, and not upset being a single parent.
Fast forward three years:
Funeral of CEO of family business biggest rivalry. Surprise her Mia's Daddy is giving the eulogy. Her Mother hates him. They went to business school together. i was a toddler. You will not be able to put this book down. This is the story of a precarious three year old and her parents, Ambrose and Stella.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Belinda Hayes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ambrose and Stella meet one night while Stella was in Rome. They hit it off and have a night of wild passion. When they part ways Ambrose is sure to give Stella his contact information so that they could hopefully meet up later but during Stella's travel it gets lost. Little does Stella know how important that information will turn out to be. A few years down the line and Stella goes to support her mother and comes face to face with the man she's never been able to forget. Surprisingly there is a connection she never knew about.... Really entertaining read

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[gwendolyn Robin · Rating 5 out of 5]

She said in best in her description at the beginning. Everything started from a one night stand but with a twist. Ambrose and Stella gets a second chance at getting it right. When their paths cross again years later, there’s more in store as life takes on a new meaning. There is drama, conflict, good and bad friends, family, tears, frustration, a child and at the bottom love. It’s their time to get it right for the sake of their child and to let bygones be bygones. You’ll love the characters as everyone plays a part.

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[Liz Aguirre · Rating 5 out of 5]

These new characters are totally captivating. Stella and Ambrose have a steamy night which had consequences. A daughter that will link them forever. Reuniting at a funeral is different but this is the beginning of something new. Stella's mom and Ambrose are business enemies but he is her daughter's father. Can they rekindle their romance or will all hell break lose when word gets out? I could not put the nook down as I had to know what would happen next. Another fantastic book with another amazing couple.

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[Samantha]

I received an ARC from the author and am voluntarily leaving my review. This book in the Forbidden Temptations series is about Ambrose and Stella. They have an incredible night together and go their own ways. Stella learns that she is pregnant but cannot locate him. Years later they see each other again and instantly feel that chemistry. These two have a lot of differences but their families and her secret tie them together. They might have to fight for a future together but together they have a chance. Interesting story with the characters and their families.

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[Maria · Rating 5 out of 5]

Stella was on a small vacation in Rome where she met a fantastic guy that she shared the night with. Eight months later she gave birth to a beautiful little girl Mia. And three years later she meets Mia’s father again Ambrose. She had missed him but there I a big problem. Ambrose is her mother’s biggest business rival and she hates him. Is it possible for them to find love and happiness together and for Stella’s mom to stop hating Mia’s father? A fantastic book filled with action and love. I really enjoyed it and read it with a smile on my face