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Club Surrender #4
Our Unexpected Beginning
✨ One wild night. Two guarded hearts. And a baby neither of them saw coming. ✨
Julia has spent her life navigating the minefield of conditional love—where affection is earned, never given. After losing her brother to the crushing expectations of their toxic family, she vowed never to repeat the cycle… especially not with a child of her own.
Graham knows what it’s like to inherit shame that isn’t yours. Stuck cleaning up the wreckage of his father’s mistakes, he wonders if he’s even sure he knows how to love right.
But fate doesn’t care if you’re ready.
What starts as a charged, no-strings dynamic becomes something neither of them planned for. Now, with a baby on the way and walls around their hearts, Julia and Graham must face the pasts they’ve spent years outrunning.
Because sometimes, the most unexpected beginnings… lead to the love you never believed you deserved.
Our Unexpected Beginning is deeply emotional, healing, and heart. With off the charts spice.
Julia has spent her life navigating the minefield of conditional love—where affection is earned, never given. After losing her brother to the crushing expectations of their toxic family, she vowed never to repeat the cycle… especially not with a child of her own.
Graham knows what it’s like to inherit shame that isn’t yours. Stuck cleaning up the wreckage of his father’s mistakes, he wonders if he’s even sure he knows how to love right.
But fate doesn’t care if you’re ready.
What starts as a charged, no-strings dynamic becomes something neither of them planned for. Now, with a baby on the way and walls around their hearts, Julia and Graham must face the pasts they’ve spent years outrunning.
Because sometimes, the most unexpected beginnings… lead to the love you never believed you deserved.
Our Unexpected Beginning is deeply emotional, healing, and heart. With off the charts spice.
287 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 8, 2025
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March 8, 2025
My heart is full and I’m a bit of an emotional mess! I love this series and was excited to read about Julia and Graham. She hasn’t had the best upbringing and stays away from relationships. But there is something different about Graham. He is delicious and dominant and is having fun with Julia. Until one day that all changes. I enjoyed how these two discovered things about themselves and each other. Graham is so kind and patient and I loved how Julia stands up for herself with others. She’s sassy and perfect. And these two are absolutely perfect for each other. Their chemistry is so sizzling I swear my fingers burned as they turned the pages. This is a truly enjoyable and inspirational story. A definite must read for all!
May 3, 2025
First and foremost, this cover is gorgeous and I'm so glad I bought it. Plus the entire series.
Is you haven't purchased this book directly from Lenore, then you need to. Her character art is 🥵.
Julia is the FMC. Graham is the MMC.
This book starts out hot and heavy. Not only are they in the club but Graham is a Dom. You might need to take breaks reading these if you get my drift lol. 😂 Not only is Graham a Dom but mechanic. To me that is so damn 🥵. This book was already on a spice level of a 4 but that alone bumps it up 😂.
I love how things in the relationship between Graham and Julia progressed.
I also hate Julia's mom.
The twist near the end, had me on my toes.
Is you haven't purchased this book directly from Lenore, then you need to. Her character art is 🥵.
Julia is the FMC. Graham is the MMC.
This book starts out hot and heavy. Not only are they in the club but Graham is a Dom. You might need to take breaks reading these if you get my drift lol. 😂 Not only is Graham a Dom but mechanic. To me that is so damn 🥵. This book was already on a spice level of a 4 but that alone bumps it up 😂.
I love how things in the relationship between Graham and Julia progressed.
I also hate Julia's mom.
The twist near the end, had me on my toes.
March 30, 2025
This is book four in the Club Surrender series. The story is about Julia and Graham. Julia did not have the best home life growing up, and she is scared to get into a deeply involved relationship. So when she and Graham start a physical sub/dom relationship together it's just all fun right? That is until something unexpected happens and they catch feelings. I really liked Julia's vibe, she is sassy and flirty. And Graham is a smexy dirty talking Dom who will make you melt. Their playtime at the club is hot and spicy, especially the FFM scene. This is a great story with lots of spicy time. I definitely recommend it.
March 16, 2025
My heart is so happy right now! I just finished Our Unexpected Beginning by Lenore Danvers, and I have to say that I'm loving the Club Surrender series!!! Julia and Graham are just perfect!!! The chemistry between these two is HOT!!! I just couldn't put this book down! To be honest, I've read this story four times already. I suggest you grab your copy of Our Unexpected Beginning IMMEDIATELY!! Trust me on this one, ok??? Congrats, Lenore on another wonderful book. Five stars across the board!!!!!
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June 4, 2025DNF @ 13%
5I want to start off by saying that I have read and loved other books by Lenore Danvers, but this one was not for me. There were some weird time skips between chapters. Also, the dynamic between Julia and Graham was not working for me. She ignored him for a few days and then shows up at his work asking for help, and they make out?? Idk it wasn't for me
5I want to start off by saying that I have read and loved other books by Lenore Danvers, but this one was not for me. There were some weird time skips between chapters. Also, the dynamic between Julia and Graham was not working for me. She ignored him for a few days and then shows up at his work asking for help, and they make out?? Idk it wasn't for me
April 9, 2025
Loved it...
What an amazing story...Julia who needs to know that someone sees her and not just falls for. Graham, I am so I'm love with him, is just perfect to be her everything...A definite must read.
What an amazing story...Julia who needs to know that someone sees her and not just falls for. Graham, I am so I'm love with him, is just perfect to be her everything...A definite must read.
May 4, 2025
This series is everything!
Julia and Graham are just play pals. But even play pals can get a little confusing.
Then one day, something changes EVERYTHING! Things get tough for these two but they way they handle it is not only hot, but it's also together.
I'm really hoping we see some more of them in the upcoming book.
Julia and Graham are just play pals. But even play pals can get a little confusing.
Then one day, something changes EVERYTHING! Things get tough for these two but they way they handle it is not only hot, but it's also together.
I'm really hoping we see some more of them in the upcoming book.
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