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Unexpected Secrets have changed who I am. A Madden daughter, who has claimed her crown. But now I find myself fighting the demons that lay within my secrets. Revealing the darkness of an Unexpected Love.

368 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 1, 2025

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Britt Lynn

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Britt Lynn is a self publishing author who enjoys writing about Morally Grey, Obsessive men. Her true love is a good Hockey Romance adding in dark elements and pulling from personal experiences as a younger sister of a goalie. But she also loves to write a good Thrilling Dark Mafia Romance that will take you on a wild ride through many twists and turns, leaving you on the edge. She will also grab those emotions and have you crying one minute, to pissing you off, to having you crying again while you laugh.

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869 reviews18 followers
February 23, 2025
Unexpected love by Britt Lynn is book 2 in a dark mafia romance novel series. This book was the perfect follow up to Unexpected Secrets. You definitely want to read the first book prior to this one. This book continues to follow the plot and characters that were discussed in book 1. It was fabulous to see the continued growth of the characters. The plot was so well developed and it just flowed.

Allie did a lot of growth in this novel. I loved reading about her character. She is a strong character and I love her and Noah. He is the protective and perfect book boyfriend. Seriously though these two are the sweetest couple and I enjoyed their story.

I highly recommend this duology. This just keeps writing excellent novels,
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114 reviews12 followers
January 15, 2025
This book is the best way to explain you don’t need to be blood to be family! I love the characters and everything about unexpected love the character growth for allie was so good. This however is book two you defintly have to read book one beforehand. One of my favourite things about unexpected love was the multiple POVs hearing from everyone you get more insight. Noah Noah Noah is all I’m going to say. Thankyou Britt for giving me the chance to read this for you!🖤
“butterfly” I think this is adorable!
Profile Image for Ruth Bookish Angel.
324 reviews36 followers
February 7, 2025
Unexpected Love: Book 2 in the Unexpected Secrets & Love Duology
By Britt Lynn

Beta Review

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Always remember to read your trigger warnings!

Triggers & Tropes:
🖤Dark Mafia Hockey Romance
🤍Age Gap (6 years)
🖤Hidden Identity
🤍Brother’s Best friend
🖤Figure Skater
🤍Touch her and Die
🖤Sniper/Hitman
🤍Boss & Team Captain
🖤Descriptive Rifle Use
🤍Unaliving
🖤Violence/Fighting/Torture
🤍Multi POV
🖤Forced Proximity
🤍Mental Health/Eating Disorder/Abuse
🖤Whipped cream play
🤍He’s tattooed
🖤Smut
🤍“Look at Me”
🖤“Good Girl”
🤍Hand Necklaces
🖤Edging/Restraints

Unexpected Love is the second instalment of the Unexpected Secrets and Love Duology by Britt Lynn.

A beautiful addition to the first instalment. We begin pretty much where we left off! The storyline is fast paced and filled to the brim with fantastic characters and emotional moments.

We have it all: Great banter, fun moments, hot sizzling spice and emotional scenes that will pull at your heartstrings. Great action and intrigue within a well crafted narrative, and all the intricate pieces fit together perfectly!

This book was unputdownable and immersive, fun and explosive. I love this Duology fiercely.

Allie and Noah are a perfect couple, their chemistry is off the charts!

Oh Noah… I absolutely fell for this man completely! He is everything, soft, emotional, fiercely intelligent and protective. Everything you could possibly want and so, so much more!!
Allie is a strong character and her development and growth throughout this story is incredible and inspiring! Everyone can relate to her on one level or another! I certainly did!

A flawlessly written narrative. Britt sure knows how to bring all the feels.

Beautifully unique and utter perfection!

Just utter brilliance from beginning to end… Oh my what it ending it is make sure to have a supply of tissues at the ready!

An amazing conclusion of this fantastic series
A must read for any sports/mafia and romance fans

Quotes:

“You could be a complete disaster and I would always approve, Butterfly.”
God, I love this man.

"God, you know how to suck a dick."

“Watch which flame you light, Butterfly. The consequences are much different between the two.”
My brows wiggle before I whisper my words filled with seduction. “The hottest one I can light is the one I want.”

 “You’ll regret this.”
“But will I?” I tease.
That growling hum from his throat sends my skin to prickle with goosebumps. “Just remember you asked for this.” He dips his head to the crease of my neck, dragging my skin between his teeth, harder than he ever has and my head falls forward hiding my fluttering eyes.
A quiet moan slips before I whisper my words
“Go play some hockey, so I can regret this later.”

 I feel complete, at peace, like the darkness has permanently been locked in the walls of hell inside me.
Comfortable with my placement, who I am, the fact my daughter will one day be like me.
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32 reviews2 followers
February 7, 2025
Unexpected Love by Britt Lynn
Book 2

Tropes
* Dark Mafia Hockey Romance
* Age Gap (6 years)
* Figure Skater
* Touch her and Die
* Sniper/Hitman
* Multi POV
* Forced Proximity
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Very good second book to the first one! loved the continuation of the story and it was such a good written hockey romance! I love how far Allie has come she really is a Bad AB i love her stepping into her own. Noah oh man he is 😍😍 i love how protective and what a man man he is Yes please hehe.
I Loved all the pov's in this book and it made the story flow very well together. The story is spicy, dark, funny and all in all a very well book that i couldn't put down. The spice was well written just wanted more more more lol

I Def Recommend this book if you like mafia, hockey romance, and spice!
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WRITING STYLE: 4/5

PLOT: 4/5

CHARACTERS: 5/5

SPICE: 3/5
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Quotes

"You are the star from the night sky that burns into the ice, shining bright."

"She conquered her demons and wore her scars as wings."

"Don't hide, embrace life, and work hard for what you want, you'll get it, one day you will."

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165 reviews5 followers
February 11, 2025
ARC REVIEW

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In Unexpected Love, we follow Alli, Noah, and the boys as they try to move forward after everything has come to light.
As queen, Alli must come to terms with what that title means for her and the future she once envisioned for herself.
What I loved most about this book is the closure it provides. Loose ends are tied up, and we see Don and Cam evolve in their own ways. Most importantly, we witness Alli take control of her life, learning to stand strong on her own. She’s a true fighter, and I absolutely loved that..

Noah, ever the wonderful man, gives her the space she needs to rediscover herself—and we love that about him.
I really enjoyed how hilarious the boys are, especially when the girls fire back with their own jokes—it makes for such fun moments!

And trust me, have your tissues ready because Britt delivers her signature letters and notes once again.

Oh, and let’s not forget—a sexier, hotter Noah? Yes, please!

It’s the perfect ending to this duet!
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174 reviews7 followers
January 10, 2025
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Where do I begin! I absolutely loved this book! I didn't want it to end!

Packed full of emotions! It is the continuation of Unexpected Secrets so make sure you read that one first!

The way the story is portrayed is amazing! And the characters! 😍😍😍

Noah still has my heart. He is just the perfect man, so yes you will still have to fight me for him 🤣🤣.

Allie is a strong girl, all the shit she's been through, I just love her!

The Hockey Boys 😉😏, I absolutely love them! The way the all banter with eachother just makes it more fun! And when they are serious, they are serious!

Oh and if you've read The One, you know Britt hits you hard when she writes letters, right? You'll need tissues for this one too! 😭😭😭.

And the ending!!! Omg I cried! 🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹

This is a MUST READ!
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953 reviews58 followers
January 30, 2025
Book 2 was exactly what I needed! This book was a perfect mix of hockey and mafia dark romance combined. Britt knocks it out of the park every time.

Allie, if I thought she was a tough bad@$$ before, she really is now. The character growth for her this book was over the top. I enjoyed seeing her blossom into a strong in charge woman.

Noah, I mean can he get any more perfect? He loves hard, takes care of who he loves, and takes care of business.

I loved getting all the side POVs of the other characters too. I love Cam and Don, watching them grow too and maybe even find some love.

I really enjoyed how the characters really grew in this story. They have such a strong family together and nothing could get in their way.

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50 reviews3 followers
February 3, 2025
The perfect follow up for book 1 Unexpected Secrets. Noah and Allie they are perfect together. And you see their bond getting stronger and stronger. But also you will see Allie getting stronger and becoming the queen she was meant to be. This book stole my heart and has a special place in my heart.
Its perfectly written and has a bit off everything, its dark at moments, spicy as can be, funny, relatable, heartbreaking at moments and beautiful. It has a strong storyline. And it pulls you into the world off the characters.

Want to feel what i felt? See why this book is so special to me?
Go get it!!!
Be sure you read Unexpected Secrets first because its needed to understand this one. But trust me you dont want to miss that one either!!
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1,347 reviews37 followers
February 4, 2025
Another good book hockey and romance. It was great to see Allie finally find her self and grow. Seeing her gain strength and become a fierce woman was great. This book is packed full of so many emotions and it shows family isn’t always blood but rather those who have your back always.

I would have liked more action they are suppose to be hitmen/snipers I want more of that aspect. Not out target practice but actual targets.

Being a Canadian I should love hockey but I really don’t. What I do love about hockey is the fights(that what hockey is really watched for) and the the warm up and reading about it, I can picture it in my head watching a friend and his team warm up and play the antic of hockey player Britt captures it so well.
247 reviews6 followers
February 13, 2025
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Noah & Allie

Loved this book. Have to read Unexpected Secrets to understand but it’s totally worth it. The multiple POVs is god you get to see what each character is thinking and it flows so good. I love how Allie grows to love herself and decides to do something that’s for herself and not anyone and comes out to be more of a bad ass than she already is. And decides what is best for her health and mental state.
Noah omg he’s swoon worthy 🫠🫠 just the way he loves Allie and supports her in everything. Gives her space that she asks for even if it’s hard for him. These two together is endgame. The story evolved and you get to read more of the other characters too and love each and everyone of them.
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46 reviews3 followers
January 29, 2025
In book two we find ourselves back with the gang and the love of Noah and Allie we see the struggles and how resilient Allie is her determination for fighting her demons only make her a true warrior I absolutely love her and found myself so much in her character I think we all can in away and that is the one thing that Britt Lynn does with her is pours her heart and soul into this character but all of them it’s absolutely beautiful to read. The banner each character has and the love of a family the united team they all are in one another life is beautiful brought to life threw out this amazing story and the finish is just as brilliantly executed as you would imagine.
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140 reviews14 followers
February 9, 2025
Aghh, Britt has done it again with Unexpected Love. My emotions were all over the place reading Book Two.

I cannot even express how much I love these books. The story of Noah and Allie...they literally take you on an emotional rollercoaster.

I love how you can see the growth of their characters from Book One through Book 2. Their chemistry is off the charts and just gets hotter in Unexpected Love.

Noah and Allie are couples goals!! They go through so much, yet they come out stronger, and on top!

I will reread both these books multiple times because I will never get enough of Noah and Cam!
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49 reviews2 followers
December 31, 2024
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Up and coming dark romance/hockey author Britt Lynn did it again in part 2 of Unexpected Secrets and Love.
You cannot not fall in love with Allie and especially Noah. We follow the FMC Allie in her incredible growth while battling eating disorder and finding her place in this new mafia life that was destined but hidden from her since she was born.
It’s amazing to see her become strong and healthy with the support of Noah, her brother, the hockey team and her in-laws who have been a major part of her life since the loss of her own parents.
Totally recommend
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445 reviews9 followers
January 3, 2025
This was my first read of January and it picked up right where the last book left off. I love Noah and Allie’s relationship. The notes that were incorporated into the book were a good added touch. I also enjoyed that all of the hockey players (minus Reed) had a POV in this book. I really thought Cam and Allie were going to have a closer relationship but I’m glad it went the way that it did. I’m glad Allie was able to find herself and feel confident in who she was leading to how the book ended. I loved all of these characters and hope to maybe see them again one day.
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19 reviews5 followers
February 3, 2025
Noah and Allie's story continues 🙌🙌 I was so happy when this book finally dropped, because Unexpected Secrets left a lot of unanswered questions... And their story definitely wasn't over!

I loved book 2, we get introduced to Cam [wich I have a small crush on], and Allie finally becomes who she's meant to be.

Character development was amazing, and I felt every emotion that the characters went through because author Britt Lynn knows exactly what's she's doing when writing dark hockey romances ... throw in some mafia, and it's a masterpiece 👌
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213 reviews3 followers
February 4, 2025
Loved every single thing about this book! Britt always writes such amazing stories that suck you in! Noah is everything 🥵😍 love how he’s always there for Allie. Allie is such a badass and I’m living for it. The character growth for her was amazing! She really grew into such a strong queen! The connection between Allie and Noah just kept getting stronger and I loved that. Loved that we got to see more from Don and Cam! This story was perfectly written and I loved every second of it. It will live rent free in my head!
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528 reviews7 followers
February 5, 2025
ARC REVIEW
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Spice:🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️.5/5
WHEN I TELL YOU TO READ THIS DARK MAFIA ROMANCE BY BRITT ITS A MUST READ AND THIS SERIES HAD ME SMILING.
Firstly I would love to thank Britt for giving me the opportunity to read this beautiful book 2 Unexpected Love I’ve been waiting for this book since I read the first and I highly recommend others to read her book. Also thank you for letting me be part of this journey like I was blushing, kicking my feet and I can’t wait to read this again.
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246 reviews19 followers
December 29, 2024
Yes perfection 😍

Another amazing book in this amazing duet . I Aboutsley devoured this

I love allie and Noah so much . How she writes thier story is Aboutslet perfection

Allie is truly such a badass queen . Bow down 😍😍

This was the perfect story to wrap up the duet . Laughter, spice and angst . Chefs kiss 😍😍

Thank you britt for allowing me to read and review ♥️
Profile Image for Elizabeth Springs.
90 reviews8 followers
January 15, 2025
What a great ending to this story!! This book continues on from book 1 unexpected secrets!! And if you didn’t love Allie, Noah and the crew in book 1 you sure will in book 2!!! Loved every bit of this story!!! The love in this family is something everyone w wants! Read book 1 and 2 to find out what happens!!!
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395 reviews7 followers
February 5, 2025
If you like hockey and mafia this is for you. This is a continuation of Unexpected Secrets. I absolutely love the growth Allie has compared to book one. My girl Allie is a tough bad @$$. I love the relationship between Allie and Noah. I love that with Noah’s help Allie is strong and healthy. 5/5 recommend it
Profile Image for Kerrie Porter.
203 reviews9 followers
February 6, 2025
This book was amazing and still love how big of a baddie Allie is and what she overcame in this book. Noah and Allie is an amazing power team and support each other through the things they had to do. The spice was amazing along with the plot. This book has a lot of banter between not just Allie and Noah but everyone on the team. Need a page turner book this one is definitely one you should read.
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307 reviews44 followers
January 4, 2025
OMG! I love, love, love Noah and Allie. Noah being the amazing man he is, giving Allie anything and everything she needs. Allie becoming the woman she always wanted to be. Working hard to fight her demons. If you didn't fall in love with them in Unexpected Secrets you will in this one!
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297 reviews22 followers
January 21, 2025
This is book #2, you need to read book #1 Unexpected Secrets first as it is not a standalone

Allie - Is finding her feet for the new life she has been thrown into. She is now learning to be the queen she is meant to be.
Her skills of sh00ting is better than she first though, especially with the help of her handsome husband.
Her normal life is long gone, can she live up to the legend she is required to be.

Noah - Is the king of darkness, his love for Allie processes each time, he is absolutely head over heels for his best friends sister, the one who he now calls wife.

This Dark Hockey Mafia romance, it is full of twists and turns. It is beautifully written, this is not the first novel of this authors I have read and it most certainly won't be the last.

I absolutely love the dark hockey romance novel, it is spicy! I would highly recommend this novel.Review to follow
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109 reviews
February 1, 2025
This books was a great way to end Allie and Noah’s story, even tho I’m sad that it’s over. This entire series will always stay in my mind. Britt always does an amazing job at making all the characters leave a long lasting imprint in your mind/heart.
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238 reviews12 followers
February 2, 2025
This book picked up right where book 1 left off.
Noah & Allie - love them both soo much!
Allie - FMC Badass
Noah- MMC supportive, lovable, everything you’d want in a man. Perfection.
Hockey lads - love them!
Loved this book! Full of emotions. I couldn’t put it down.

Make sure you read Unexpected Secrets first! You won’t be disappointed! 🖤
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