Fortune's Baby Dilemma

by Tif Marcelo

A baby he'd never known about…

A woman he'd never dreamed of!

When former military man Jagger Fortune learns that he’s the dad of an orphaned infant, his entire world spins out of orbit. Especially when his ex’s best friend arrives on his doorstep—literally—with one singular to seize custody of the baby! Whip-smart Tala Aquino has spent her entire life chasing success. But with a child’s well-being at stake, Tala’s not thinking about her career—only what’s best for little Noah. She even moves into Jagger’s Emerald Ridge ranch to help with childcare duties. The last thing the no-nonsense consultant expected? To fall for the man she’d mistakenly believed wasn’t up for fatherhood… And just maybe, to build a forever family together.

The Fortunes of Lone Star Windfall

Book 1: Her Fortune VIP by Michele Dunaway
Book 2: Fortune's Fake Fiancé by Allison Leigh
Book 3: Fortune's Baby Dilemma by Tif Marcelo
Book 4: Fortune's Unexpected Delivery by Christy Jeffries
Book 5: Fortune's Christmas Secret by Teri Wilson

219 pages, Kindle Edition

Expected publication September 29, 2026

About the author

Tif Marcelo is a veteran US Army nurse and holds a BS in Nursing and a Master’s in public administration. She believes and writes about the strength of families, the endurance of friendship, heartfelt romances, and is inspired daily by her own military hero husband and four children. She hosts The Stories to Love Podcast, and is the USA Today bestselling author of In a Book Club Far Away, Once Upon a Sunset, The Key to Happily Ever After, which was a Target Diverse Book Club pick, The Holiday Switch, and the Heart Resort and Journey to the Heart series. She and her books have been featured in The Today Show, Shondaland, Real Simple Magazine, The Asian Journal and more! Her website, which includes a link to her newsletter, is www.TifMarcelo.com

Reviews

[Alicia · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this story. Tala Aquino wants to finish by her deceased friend, Hannah, and gain custody of Hannah’s infant son, Noah. She must deal with Noah’s father, Jagger Fortune, newly retired from the Army, who one fateful day was informed that he had a son. Their lives get more complicated as feelings evolve.