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Forever Undone
I never should have agreed to marry my older brother's best friend, but I was in a bit of a jam.
Aston Hughes is gorgeous, arrogant, and irritatingly broody. The single dad is also the new trauma surgeon at my hospital and my temporary roommate.
Two years ago, we shared a mistaken kiss during a blackout, and nothing's been right between us since.
So really, I shouldn't have said yes when he suggested a marriage of convenience.
But after leaving my bad ex behind, I discover I'm pregnant with his baby, and I'm scared.
Aston offers to marry me as protection from my ex in exchange for helping out with his daughter, who needs more stability in her life after recently losing her mother. It's an unfortunate no-brainer.
Only what starts as a simple business arrangement quickly turns messy. Heated. Soon he's no longer fighting with me, but for me as he calls me his wife and claims my baby as his.
Except nothing is that simple or easy for any of us.
Now here I am, falling for the hotshot doctor and his daughter while our lives come undone around us.
Aston Hughes is gorgeous, arrogant, and irritatingly broody. The single dad is also the new trauma surgeon at my hospital and my temporary roommate.
Two years ago, we shared a mistaken kiss during a blackout, and nothing's been right between us since.
So really, I shouldn't have said yes when he suggested a marriage of convenience.
But after leaving my bad ex behind, I discover I'm pregnant with his baby, and I'm scared.
Aston offers to marry me as protection from my ex in exchange for helping out with his daughter, who needs more stability in her life after recently losing her mother. It's an unfortunate no-brainer.
Only what starts as a simple business arrangement quickly turns messy. Heated. Soon he's no longer fighting with me, but for me as he calls me his wife and claims my baby as his.
Except nothing is that simple or easy for any of us.
Now here I am, falling for the hotshot doctor and his daughter while our lives come undone around us.
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First published February 13, 2026
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J. Saman
57 books4,303 followersJ. Saman is a USA Today and Amazon top 10 bestselling author who writes sassy, swoony, and scorching contemporary romances. She is addicted to Diet Coke, sour candy, and indie rock. She swears way too much (especially after a glass of wine) and has a penchant for sarcasm (or so her husband and children like to tell her).
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🤱Accidental pregnancy - not his baby
👨🍼Grumpy single dad surgeon
💅Strong nurse with a bad ex
💍Marriage of convenience
💥Enemies to Lovers
🤫Brother's best friend
🏠Forced Proximity
🤭Age gap (10 years)
🩺Workplace
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Tropes for Forever Undone...
🤱Accidental pregnancy - not his baby
👨🍼Grumpy single dad surgeon
💅Strong nurse with a bad ex
💍Marriage of convenience
💥Enemies to Lovers
🤫Brother's best friend
🏠Forced Proximity
🤭Age gap (10 years)
🩺Workplace
🔥STEAM with k!nk
February 24, 2026
Forever Undone begins the Forever Boston series by J. Saman ,which continues the generational stories of the Fritz' family in Boston. In this case we continue to be in the hospital in the pediatric unit. Which is just rife with the opportunity to pull at your heart.
We have Skylar, a pediatric nurse, who has just gotten out of an abusive relationship and moved into her brother's house, while he is serving a term with Doctors without Borders overseas. She is worn out, tired, and SO OVER men. Trying to find herself a little bit.
Enter Aston, her older brother's Best Friend, and a single dad who has ALSO been promised a place to live at her brother's house. His daughter is grieving the loss of her mother, Aston's ex-wife, and looking for something stable. Aston has also been hired to replace Skylar's brother as a pediatric surgeon at the same hospital as Sky. So, won't that just be cozy?
Oh, and we can't forget, they also kissed in the dark two years ago at a party and neither has been able to forget the feelings they felt before the lights came back on. And when Skylar discovers she is pregnant by her abusive ex, Aston offers to step in as a husband and protector against the creep. Which is SUPER helpful for putting space between them!
I adored these two together. I loved Zoey and how she bonded with Sky. I love Not His Baby trope and how that played out. This whole book was my catnip from beginning to end. I think it was compulsively readable and I finished it all in one sitting.
Narrated in duet by JF Harding and CJ Bloom. It was great to hear a duet narration from J. Saman, as I believe this first I've had from her that was!
5 Stars
3 on the spice scale
CW: Abusive ex-partner, gas-lighting, scenes of medical drama with children, grief of a child (Aston's ex is dead and his daughter is grieving)
*Thank you to Must Love Audio and the author for an ALC of this title.*
We have Skylar, a pediatric nurse, who has just gotten out of an abusive relationship and moved into her brother's house, while he is serving a term with Doctors without Borders overseas. She is worn out, tired, and SO OVER men. Trying to find herself a little bit.
Enter Aston, her older brother's Best Friend, and a single dad who has ALSO been promised a place to live at her brother's house. His daughter is grieving the loss of her mother, Aston's ex-wife, and looking for something stable. Aston has also been hired to replace Skylar's brother as a pediatric surgeon at the same hospital as Sky. So, won't that just be cozy?
Oh, and we can't forget, they also kissed in the dark two years ago at a party and neither has been able to forget the feelings they felt before the lights came back on. And when Skylar discovers she is pregnant by her abusive ex, Aston offers to step in as a husband and protector against the creep. Which is SUPER helpful for putting space between them!
I adored these two together. I loved Zoey and how she bonded with Sky. I love Not His Baby trope and how that played out. This whole book was my catnip from beginning to end. I think it was compulsively readable and I finished it all in one sitting.
Narrated in duet by JF Harding and CJ Bloom. It was great to hear a duet narration from J. Saman, as I believe this first I've had from her that was!
5 Stars
3 on the spice scale
CW: Abusive ex-partner, gas-lighting, scenes of medical drama with children, grief of a child (Aston's ex is dead and his daughter is grieving)
*Thank you to Must Love Audio and the author for an ALC of this title.*
February 17, 2026
this could have been great but instead it was just meh.
brothers best friend
single dad
pregnant but not his baby
age gap (10 yrs)
nurse x doctor
marriage of convenience
they kissed two year ago in a dark bathroom. once the lights came on and he realized who she was it was game over. big mistake blah blah. he was recently divorced, his ex wife cheated on him. two years later the ex wife just died and he moved back to Boston to be close to family. turns out the fmc’s brother told both of them they could stay in his house so we have a bit of a roommate situation neither is happy about. they constantly bicker and it seems neither of them can forget about the kiss.
there’s lots of mutual but hidden pining between both of them. i feel like this author’s books typically go this way - deny attraction until the mmc finally snaps. and the fmc’s ALWAYS just give in and everything is happily ever after 🙄
let’s not start with them getting married because she’s pregnant with her ex (who’s abusive and obsessed with getting her back) and he thinks it will be good for his daughter to have a steady person in her life after the death of her mother. those were the stupidest reasons ever to me and didn’t even cross my mind as a good idea.
i didn’t like that he’s basically living the life he lived with his first wife but only he wasn’t biologically this baby’s dad. he hooked up with his ex wife in a club and she got pregnant. they dated and he fell in love with her while she was pregnant. it’s basically the same thing happening (he even says this lol) with the fmc.
OH AND SHE’S NEVER HAD AN ORGASM FROM A MAN!!! who’s surprised??? NOT ME
once he finally gets over himself and lets himself want her it’s sweet, he’s totally in 100% with her and her baby. it’s “their baby” he has no problems with everyone thinking he’s the biological dad.
brothers best friend
single dad
pregnant but not his baby
age gap (10 yrs)
nurse x doctor
marriage of convenience
they kissed two year ago in a dark bathroom. once the lights came on and he realized who she was it was game over. big mistake blah blah. he was recently divorced, his ex wife cheated on him. two years later the ex wife just died and he moved back to Boston to be close to family. turns out the fmc’s brother told both of them they could stay in his house so we have a bit of a roommate situation neither is happy about. they constantly bicker and it seems neither of them can forget about the kiss.
there’s lots of mutual but hidden pining between both of them. i feel like this author’s books typically go this way - deny attraction until the mmc finally snaps. and the fmc’s ALWAYS just give in and everything is happily ever after 🙄
let’s not start with them getting married because she’s pregnant with her ex (who’s abusive and obsessed with getting her back) and he thinks it will be good for his daughter to have a steady person in her life after the death of her mother. those were the stupidest reasons ever to me and didn’t even cross my mind as a good idea.
i didn’t like that he’s basically living the life he lived with his first wife but only he wasn’t biologically this baby’s dad. he hooked up with his ex wife in a club and she got pregnant. they dated and he fell in love with her while she was pregnant. it’s basically the same thing happening (he even says this lol) with the fmc.
OH AND SHE’S NEVER HAD AN ORGASM FROM A MAN!!! who’s surprised??? NOT ME
once he finally gets over himself and lets himself want her it’s sweet, he’s totally in 100% with her and her baby. it’s “their baby” he has no problems with everyone thinking he’s the biological dad.
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February 22, 2026
✨ALC provided through Valentine PR for an honest review✨
Forever Undone is an enemies to lovers, best friend’s sister, unexpected pregnancy, single dad, age gap, forced proximity, marriage of convenience, workplace romance between a wealthy surgeon and nurse whose families grew up together. Skyler had never been on Aston’s radar until a blackout at a party and a steamy kiss in the dark puts her front and center in his mind. Fast forward 2 years, Aston’s back in town with his daughter and she needs some stability in her life after the death of her mother. Skyler has broken up with her abusive boyfriend and is staying at her brother’s apartment while her brother is out of the country working for Doctors Without Borders. Forgetting she’s there, her brother offers his apartment to Aston and his daughter! Can the two of them cohabitate and fight their feelings for the sake of his daughter? Or will their feelings take over and their walls crumble around them 👀
I loved the possessive protective love Aston had for Skyler, and the family they created in their situation. Their relationship was strong and though Skyler was cautious about it, Aston knew that she was the love he was missing for himself and his daughter. It was so sweet! And when they both finally give into their feeling, the spice was spicy 🌶️
The audiobook was duet narrated by JF Harding and CJ Bloom who really brought these characters to life! Their performances were top tier as always ❤️ This was my first J. Saman book and it definitely won’t be my last! I definitely recommend a listen ❤️
Forever Undone is an enemies to lovers, best friend’s sister, unexpected pregnancy, single dad, age gap, forced proximity, marriage of convenience, workplace romance between a wealthy surgeon and nurse whose families grew up together. Skyler had never been on Aston’s radar until a blackout at a party and a steamy kiss in the dark puts her front and center in his mind. Fast forward 2 years, Aston’s back in town with his daughter and she needs some stability in her life after the death of her mother. Skyler has broken up with her abusive boyfriend and is staying at her brother’s apartment while her brother is out of the country working for Doctors Without Borders. Forgetting she’s there, her brother offers his apartment to Aston and his daughter! Can the two of them cohabitate and fight their feelings for the sake of his daughter? Or will their feelings take over and their walls crumble around them 👀
I loved the possessive protective love Aston had for Skyler, and the family they created in their situation. Their relationship was strong and though Skyler was cautious about it, Aston knew that she was the love he was missing for himself and his daughter. It was so sweet! And when they both finally give into their feeling, the spice was spicy 🌶️
The audiobook was duet narrated by JF Harding and CJ Bloom who really brought these characters to life! Their performances were top tier as always ❤️ This was my first J. Saman book and it definitely won’t be my last! I definitely recommend a listen ❤️
Review of advance copy
4.5⭐️ | 3.5🌶
I loved being in this world. It's always a comfort. I loved Aston, Skylar and Zoey. Sky and Zoey's bond was so sweet. I'm excited to see where this series will go (I'm super curious about Micha). Thank you to valentine pr for this arc.
I loved being in this world. It's always a comfort. I loved Aston, Skylar and Zoey. Sky and Zoey's bond was so sweet. I'm excited to see where this series will go (I'm super curious about Micha). Thank you to valentine pr for this arc.
March 6, 2026
This story follows Skyler, a nurse who’s recently left her ex who unfortunately still works at the same hospital. The MMC, Aston, is a trauma surgeon and also happens to be her brother’s best friend, which means he’s known Skyler for years. With tensions high at work and complications surrounding her ex and his daughter struggling, the two of them come to a mutual agreement to help each other out. It’s practical. It’s temporary. It’s definitely not supposed to get complicated.
Every time I pick up a J. Saman book, I just know it’s going to deliver. Starting with the audiobook both narrators did a fantastic job and i highly recommend picking it up in this format.
This is very much a character driven storyline, with some plot through challenges both Aston and Skyler face. I loved how feisty Skyler was toward Aston. She’s strong, resilient, and I admired her so much for walking away from her toxic ex. The way she cares for Aston’s daughter and steps up without hesitation really showed her heart.
And then there’s Aston the older, handsome brother’s best friend who would do anything to protect Skyler and his beautiful daughter, Zoey. The way he takes care of her while also reassuring her that she’s worthy of love and more. It absolutely melted me. I’m also a sucker for a pregnancy trope and watching it play out.
I’m looking forward to the next book in the series!
Genre/Type: Adult Romance 18+
APK: Audiobook ALC
Audiobook Length: 11hrs 6mins
Narrators: CJ Bloom and JF Harding - Duet
Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Spice: 🌶️🌶️
POV: First Person
Series or Standalone: Book One In The Forever Boston Series.
Tropes or Themes: Enemies To Lovers, Marriage Of Convenience, Brothers Best Friend, Single Dad, Age Gap (10yrs), Accidental Pregnancy, Roommates, Tension, Chemistry, Toxic Ex, Physical Abuse, Verbal Abuse, Sexual Content, Dirty Talk, Praise, Oral Play, Impact Play, Kitchen Scene and Hospital Scene.
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Every time I pick up a J. Saman book, I just know it’s going to deliver. Starting with the audiobook both narrators did a fantastic job and i highly recommend picking it up in this format.
This is very much a character driven storyline, with some plot through challenges both Aston and Skyler face. I loved how feisty Skyler was toward Aston. She’s strong, resilient, and I admired her so much for walking away from her toxic ex. The way she cares for Aston’s daughter and steps up without hesitation really showed her heart.
And then there’s Aston the older, handsome brother’s best friend who would do anything to protect Skyler and his beautiful daughter, Zoey. The way he takes care of her while also reassuring her that she’s worthy of love and more. It absolutely melted me. I’m also a sucker for a pregnancy trope and watching it play out.
I’m looking forward to the next book in the series!
Genre/Type: Adult Romance 18+
APK: Audiobook ALC
Audiobook Length: 11hrs 6mins
Narrators: CJ Bloom and JF Harding - Duet
Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Spice: 🌶️🌶️
POV: First Person
Series or Standalone: Book One In The Forever Boston Series.
Tropes or Themes: Enemies To Lovers, Marriage Of Convenience, Brothers Best Friend, Single Dad, Age Gap (10yrs), Accidental Pregnancy, Roommates, Tension, Chemistry, Toxic Ex, Physical Abuse, Verbal Abuse, Sexual Content, Dirty Talk, Praise, Oral Play, Impact Play, Kitchen Scene and Hospital Scene.
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All Round Romance Reader
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February 7, 2026
~ALC & ARC
If you’re looking for a page turner you must read Skyler, and Aston’s story.
Their love story was so unique. Single Dad surgeon, pediatric nurse, workplace romance. Brother’s best friend, age gap, forced proximity, pregnancy(not his baby).
After Sky leaves her bad ex boyfriend, she finds out she’s pregnant with his baby. After some time has passed she runs into Aston, he offers a marriage of convenience for his daughter’s mental health, and Sky’s protection.
Thank you J. Saman for these advanced copies. CJ Bloom, and JF Harding did an amazing performance. If you enjoy audiobooks I highly recommend this one. I am looking forward to more Forever Boston stories.
If you’re looking for a page turner you must read Skyler, and Aston’s story.
Their love story was so unique. Single Dad surgeon, pediatric nurse, workplace romance. Brother’s best friend, age gap, forced proximity, pregnancy(not his baby).
After Sky leaves her bad ex boyfriend, she finds out she’s pregnant with his baby. After some time has passed she runs into Aston, he offers a marriage of convenience for his daughter’s mental health, and Sky’s protection.
Thank you J. Saman for these advanced copies. CJ Bloom, and JF Harding did an amazing performance. If you enjoy audiobooks I highly recommend this one. I am looking forward to more Forever Boston stories.
February 17, 2026
"All women have rainbows. We just have to find the sun through the rain in order to see them."~Skylar🤩
"God, Skylar, you have so much power over me, and you don't even see it. I'm yours."~Aston🥰
Wow!!🎉🎉 The Boston Billionaires world continues and I'm excited to be back in Boston with the dynasty that is the Fritz Hughes families, the next generation. It all begins at a party, Valentine's Day, an unfortunate blackout right when single Dad Aston Hughes walks into the bathroom, the door was unlocked, and he briefly saw a woman with blonde hair... before the blanket of darkness. He's been drinking. Not overly. Aston has been dealing with a divorce, his wife cheated and was remarrying... So the man, with his loneliness and hurt, got his flirt back on. The unknown woman sassed him and flirted back. And there was a kiss. No ordinary kiss either. You know the kind, it makes a person tingle with anticipation.😘🫦😘 Till the lights came back on.💡😳😲😨🙈 Nooo. It's his best friend's Micha's little sister, Skylar. Not underage just not the woman he wanted to desire in that way.😫 They hadn't seen each other in five or six years. Words are said, mean ones, and that was that.
2yrs later finds Skylar Davenport, 25, a pediatric nurse, busy and trying to hold her emotions to herself. She has trauma, especially from her abusive now ex-boyfriend Josh. I could not stand that guy. He's a creep! He's the main cause of the many insecurities, doubts, overthinking garbage that Skylar deals with everyday. They also happen to work in the same hospital which doesn't help. But no one would guess what she hides. She only confides in her bestie Braelyn and her group of friends/family. Then the unthinkable happens. The kiss that she hadn't forgotten about, that annoys her to no end, manifested itself when she ran into Aston Hughes. He just moved back to Boston, with his 5yr old daughter Zoey. But it doesn't end there. They thought it would, but no. Not by a long shot. The bantering reaches an all annoying high.😂😂😂
I love Skylar. She's sassy, carefree with an upbeat personality, she's honest and over shares 99% of the time.lol I think it's her way of never having had the chance to experience that before. Now she's bratty, in charge, and doesn't care.🧨💥🧨💥🧨💥 She's going to make Aston regret his words from 2 years ago. She doesn't realize how beautiful she is. But Aston will show her.💌💌💌
Now what happens when Aston 35, with his little daughter, and luggage, should unlock Micha's fancy home and suddenly encounter.🤨 Micha is a doctor working out of the country in Africa. The woman that he seems to argue with, that he loves to prove himself to, he angry flirts with, the woman who gave him the kiss to end all kisses.💋💋💋 Don't tell Skylar that.ha! That's right people. Skylar Davenport is living in her brother's home. It goes off the rails as they each demand for the other to leave.🤣🤣 Listen, Aston, that's his sister, you have a kid, you're a doctor, start house hunting buddy.😝 That's my opinion. But Aston, uses his daughter, sorry, he does, to sway Skylar to not upend Zoey's new home life. Aston's ex-wife had recently passed and Zoey needs stability. So naturally, what is Skylar going to say to that?🏘️🪧💼
There's so much drama, flirting, regret, then flirting again happening with these 2 that I didn't know what to expect.😄😄 This is a slow burn story. It kept building up the fire, the push and pull, the inappropriate questions from Aston, who's so jealous over any man who goes near or talks to Skylar. There's close proximity. Family dynamics. Zoey is cute and sassy too. She's attached to Skylar. And the extra something something is that Skylar and Aston work together too.🩺🏥🩺🚑 With the creeper Josh.😤 Aston is a Pediatrics Trauma Surgeon.
This is an enemies to lovers to not in this lifetime to please kiss me you fool and hold me forever type of romance.😭😭😍 Expect humor. An unplanned pregnancy. A marriage to end all marriages. Lies. Secrets. Sabotage. Twists. Family getting involved. And let's talk about the spice and hotness!!!🔥🌋🔥🌋🔥 Gahh. And the dirty talk from this man. Doctor Hughes. Stopp.😏 Aston does mess up more often than not. Dude. Why did you say that? Shush!! He can be an @$$. He's a grump dealing with being a single Dad, working hard, trying to hold it together, therapy for his child, he's trying to not want Skylar but he wants her sooo bad.🤭🤭 He's over-protective, a supporter, a giver, his heart is on his sleeve for Zoey and Skylar. Skylar loves Zoey. They're cute together.🌷❄️☃️❄️🌷
I love the book. It was hard to stop reading it. World building is here. The story didn't miss a beat. It's written well. Like I wrote, it's a slow burn but stick with it b/c it's worth it. I love the characters. Aston grew on me. Ego maniac that he is.😆 There's 2 epilogues. The book cover is fun. I like the one with 'Aston' on the cover. For obvious reasons.😉 HEA. Well done Ms Saman.🥳 I can't wait for the next one in the series. Happy reading.*•>§<•*💗💗💗💗
🚩🚩Read the TWs. 18+ read.🚩🚩
👩🏼⚕️❤️🔥🧑🏼⚕️Thank you to Ms Saman and Valentine PR. The opinions shared here are my own.🧑🏼⚕️❤️🔥👩🏼⚕️
"God, Skylar, you have so much power over me, and you don't even see it. I'm yours."~Aston🥰
Wow!!🎉🎉 The Boston Billionaires world continues and I'm excited to be back in Boston with the dynasty that is the Fritz Hughes families, the next generation. It all begins at a party, Valentine's Day, an unfortunate blackout right when single Dad Aston Hughes walks into the bathroom, the door was unlocked, and he briefly saw a woman with blonde hair... before the blanket of darkness. He's been drinking. Not overly. Aston has been dealing with a divorce, his wife cheated and was remarrying... So the man, with his loneliness and hurt, got his flirt back on. The unknown woman sassed him and flirted back. And there was a kiss. No ordinary kiss either. You know the kind, it makes a person tingle with anticipation.😘🫦😘 Till the lights came back on.💡😳😲😨🙈 Nooo. It's his best friend's Micha's little sister, Skylar. Not underage just not the woman he wanted to desire in that way.😫 They hadn't seen each other in five or six years. Words are said, mean ones, and that was that.
2yrs later finds Skylar Davenport, 25, a pediatric nurse, busy and trying to hold her emotions to herself. She has trauma, especially from her abusive now ex-boyfriend Josh. I could not stand that guy. He's a creep! He's the main cause of the many insecurities, doubts, overthinking garbage that Skylar deals with everyday. They also happen to work in the same hospital which doesn't help. But no one would guess what she hides. She only confides in her bestie Braelyn and her group of friends/family. Then the unthinkable happens. The kiss that she hadn't forgotten about, that annoys her to no end, manifested itself when she ran into Aston Hughes. He just moved back to Boston, with his 5yr old daughter Zoey. But it doesn't end there. They thought it would, but no. Not by a long shot. The bantering reaches an all annoying high.😂😂😂
I love Skylar. She's sassy, carefree with an upbeat personality, she's honest and over shares 99% of the time.lol I think it's her way of never having had the chance to experience that before. Now she's bratty, in charge, and doesn't care.🧨💥🧨💥🧨💥 She's going to make Aston regret his words from 2 years ago. She doesn't realize how beautiful she is. But Aston will show her.💌💌💌
Now what happens when Aston 35, with his little daughter, and luggage, should unlock Micha's fancy home and suddenly encounter.🤨 Micha is a doctor working out of the country in Africa. The woman that he seems to argue with, that he loves to prove himself to, he angry flirts with, the woman who gave him the kiss to end all kisses.💋💋💋 Don't tell Skylar that.ha! That's right people. Skylar Davenport is living in her brother's home. It goes off the rails as they each demand for the other to leave.🤣🤣 Listen, Aston, that's his sister, you have a kid, you're a doctor, start house hunting buddy.😝 That's my opinion. But Aston, uses his daughter, sorry, he does, to sway Skylar to not upend Zoey's new home life. Aston's ex-wife had recently passed and Zoey needs stability. So naturally, what is Skylar going to say to that?🏘️🪧💼
There's so much drama, flirting, regret, then flirting again happening with these 2 that I didn't know what to expect.😄😄 This is a slow burn story. It kept building up the fire, the push and pull, the inappropriate questions from Aston, who's so jealous over any man who goes near or talks to Skylar. There's close proximity. Family dynamics. Zoey is cute and sassy too. She's attached to Skylar. And the extra something something is that Skylar and Aston work together too.🩺🏥🩺🚑 With the creeper Josh.😤 Aston is a Pediatrics Trauma Surgeon.
This is an enemies to lovers to not in this lifetime to please kiss me you fool and hold me forever type of romance.😭😭😍 Expect humor. An unplanned pregnancy. A marriage to end all marriages. Lies. Secrets. Sabotage. Twists. Family getting involved. And let's talk about the spice and hotness!!!🔥🌋🔥🌋🔥 Gahh. And the dirty talk from this man. Doctor Hughes. Stopp.😏 Aston does mess up more often than not. Dude. Why did you say that? Shush!! He can be an @$$. He's a grump dealing with being a single Dad, working hard, trying to hold it together, therapy for his child, he's trying to not want Skylar but he wants her sooo bad.🤭🤭 He's over-protective, a supporter, a giver, his heart is on his sleeve for Zoey and Skylar. Skylar loves Zoey. They're cute together.🌷❄️☃️❄️🌷
I love the book. It was hard to stop reading it. World building is here. The story didn't miss a beat. It's written well. Like I wrote, it's a slow burn but stick with it b/c it's worth it. I love the characters. Aston grew on me. Ego maniac that he is.😆 There's 2 epilogues. The book cover is fun. I like the one with 'Aston' on the cover. For obvious reasons.😉 HEA. Well done Ms Saman.🥳 I can't wait for the next one in the series. Happy reading.*•>§<•*💗💗💗💗
🚩🚩Read the TWs. 18+ read.🚩🚩
👩🏼⚕️❤️🔥🧑🏼⚕️Thank you to Ms Saman and Valentine PR. The opinions shared here are my own.🧑🏼⚕️❤️🔥👩🏼⚕️
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
This book was angsty, steamy, and packed with emotional depth. It was the kind of romance that pulls at your heart while still delivering all the tension you want from a grumpy single dad story.
Aston is a pediatric trauma surgeon and fiercely devoted father who is completely undone by the one woman he shouldn’t want-his best friend’s little sister. Aston is guarded, intense, and a little arrogant on the surface. He falls first and hard. Watching him shift from fighting with Skylar to fighting for her was super amazing.
Skylar is sunshine wrapped around steel. She's fresh out of toxic relationship and unexpectedly pregnant, she’s vulnerable but far from weak. I loved that her sass never disappears, even when she’s hurting.
The forced proximity and workplace tension crank up the heat fast. Sharing a condo. Working at the same hospital. Pretending to be married. The chemistry between Aston and Skylar is intense from the start, and once the emotional walls start cracking, the steam absolutely delivers. The banter is sharp, the tension delicious, and the protective streak in Aston...yeah...
The emotional push and pull can feel overwhelming at times. There’s a lot happening. There's pregnancy, grief, ex-drama, family tension...and occasionally it borders on too much. But for readers who love high emotion and big romantic gestures, that intensity will be a plus.
This book was a heartfelt, steamy, grumpy, single dad romance with real emotional payoff.
While I'm obvioulsy fan girling, I'm not hiding my excitement for J. Saman's books. She's not exactly a new author to me, but she is definitely a new "click download, no excuses, automatic read." for me. Full stop.
Thank you to VPR publishing and J. Saman for the amazing opportunity to read this novel before it was published. This is my honest review.
Aston is a pediatric trauma surgeon and fiercely devoted father who is completely undone by the one woman he shouldn’t want-his best friend’s little sister. Aston is guarded, intense, and a little arrogant on the surface. He falls first and hard. Watching him shift from fighting with Skylar to fighting for her was super amazing.
Skylar is sunshine wrapped around steel. She's fresh out of toxic relationship and unexpectedly pregnant, she’s vulnerable but far from weak. I loved that her sass never disappears, even when she’s hurting.
The forced proximity and workplace tension crank up the heat fast. Sharing a condo. Working at the same hospital. Pretending to be married. The chemistry between Aston and Skylar is intense from the start, and once the emotional walls start cracking, the steam absolutely delivers. The banter is sharp, the tension delicious, and the protective streak in Aston...yeah...
The emotional push and pull can feel overwhelming at times. There’s a lot happening. There's pregnancy, grief, ex-drama, family tension...and occasionally it borders on too much. But for readers who love high emotion and big romantic gestures, that intensity will be a plus.
This book was a heartfelt, steamy, grumpy, single dad romance with real emotional payoff.
While I'm obvioulsy fan girling, I'm not hiding my excitement for J. Saman's books. She's not exactly a new author to me, but she is definitely a new "click download, no excuses, automatic read." for me. Full stop.
Thank you to VPR publishing and J. Saman for the amazing opportunity to read this novel before it was published. This is my honest review.
February 23, 2026
4🌟, 3🌶️
Some love stories feel inevitable, and this was definitely one of them.
Forever Undone pulls you in with Aston and Skylar’s complicated history, starting with one charged Valentine’s Day moment they were never supposed to have. Years later, being forced to live together and enter a marriage of convenience brings all those buried feelings back to the surface. The tension, banter, and constant push and pull between them made their connection feel intense and impossible to ignore.
What really made this story shine was the emotional vulnerability underneath it all. Aston stepping in to protect Skylar and her baby, while trying to be strong for his daughter, showed such a tender and human side to him. Watching Skylar slowly find safety, belonging, and love with them created such a warm found family feeling. The quiet protective gestures and those soft “my wife” moments made their relationship feel earned and deeply emotional.
There were moments where Aston’s walls and stubbornness were frustrating, and the pacing felt slightly uneven at times, but the emotional payoff made it worth it. Their journey felt raw, heartfelt, and easy to become invested in from start to finish.
This was the kind of love story that sneaks into your heart and stays there.
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Huge thank you to J. Saman & Valentine PR for the ARC! 😍 All my bookish thoughts are completely my own. ✨
Some love stories feel inevitable, and this was definitely one of them.
Forever Undone pulls you in with Aston and Skylar’s complicated history, starting with one charged Valentine’s Day moment they were never supposed to have. Years later, being forced to live together and enter a marriage of convenience brings all those buried feelings back to the surface. The tension, banter, and constant push and pull between them made their connection feel intense and impossible to ignore.
What really made this story shine was the emotional vulnerability underneath it all. Aston stepping in to protect Skylar and her baby, while trying to be strong for his daughter, showed such a tender and human side to him. Watching Skylar slowly find safety, belonging, and love with them created such a warm found family feeling. The quiet protective gestures and those soft “my wife” moments made their relationship feel earned and deeply emotional.
There were moments where Aston’s walls and stubbornness were frustrating, and the pacing felt slightly uneven at times, but the emotional payoff made it worth it. Their journey felt raw, heartfelt, and easy to become invested in from start to finish.
This was the kind of love story that sneaks into your heart and stays there.
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Huge thank you to J. Saman & Valentine PR for the ARC! 😍 All my bookish thoughts are completely my own. ✨
April 22, 2026
Forever Undone is the first book in the Forever Boston series. This is single dad, surprise pregnancy (not his baby), roommates, age gap, brother’s best friend, marriage of convenience, and this is angsty!
Two years ago on Valentine’s Day, Aston and Skylar kissed in the dark. They parted in a hurry. Now, Aston just moved back to Boston with his daughter, Zoe. He moved into Skylar’s brother’s house, which is where she is living after leaving her abusive relationship who unfortunately works at the same hospital as her. Skylar is afraid of her ex who won’t leave her alone. Especially after she found out that she is pregnant. Zoe has gone through a lot, and has bonded with Skylar. Aston still thinks about that kiss from two years ago, but he’s more interested in protecting Skylar from her ex and helping Zoe cope with her trauma, so he proposes a marriage of convenience. Except that it doesn’t stay fake for long.
Forever Undone is my first J. Saman novel. It was angsty, but it had a lot of heart with fantastic character development! Skylar and Zoe were particularly sympathetic characters. Aston is an emotionally strong and controlled hero that supported his girls. I loved how Aston handled everything that was thrown at them. The spice didn’t counterbalance the romance, which I loved. I loved how Skylar and Zoe bonded. I understood and it was reaffirmed why Skylar panicked and didn’t want to tell her ex that she was pregnant. What tipped it from 4.5 star rating to 5 stars was Micah, Skylar’s brother. I loved his reactions and his deviousness!
The audiobook was well narrated in duet style JF Harding & CJ Bloom. I would recommend listening to the audiobook when it is released on February 15th!
Thank you to Must Love Audio for an ALC. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Two years ago on Valentine’s Day, Aston and Skylar kissed in the dark. They parted in a hurry. Now, Aston just moved back to Boston with his daughter, Zoe. He moved into Skylar’s brother’s house, which is where she is living after leaving her abusive relationship who unfortunately works at the same hospital as her. Skylar is afraid of her ex who won’t leave her alone. Especially after she found out that she is pregnant. Zoe has gone through a lot, and has bonded with Skylar. Aston still thinks about that kiss from two years ago, but he’s more interested in protecting Skylar from her ex and helping Zoe cope with her trauma, so he proposes a marriage of convenience. Except that it doesn’t stay fake for long.
Forever Undone is my first J. Saman novel. It was angsty, but it had a lot of heart with fantastic character development! Skylar and Zoe were particularly sympathetic characters. Aston is an emotionally strong and controlled hero that supported his girls. I loved how Aston handled everything that was thrown at them. The spice didn’t counterbalance the romance, which I loved. I loved how Skylar and Zoe bonded. I understood and it was reaffirmed why Skylar panicked and didn’t want to tell her ex that she was pregnant. What tipped it from 4.5 star rating to 5 stars was Micah, Skylar’s brother. I loved his reactions and his deviousness!
The audiobook was well narrated in duet style JF Harding & CJ Bloom. I would recommend listening to the audiobook when it is released on February 15th!
Thank you to Must Love Audio for an ALC. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
March 21, 2026
I really liked this. The “I hate you / I can’t have you but I wish I could” tension was really well done and and I just kept itching for the moment they said screw it and went for what they wanted.
April 14, 2026
4.25⭐️
February 8, 2026
Julie Saman is without a doubt one of my favorite authors. Her books feel like pure comfort, like indulging in your favorite comfort food after a long, exhausting day. They’re healing for the mind and have this beautiful ability to instantly make everything feel a little brighter. Her stories make me genuinely happy, and that feeling lingers long after I’ve turned the final page.
Everything about this book was absolutely perfect, I love the “it was always you”, best friend’s little sister tropes. The story was beautifully written and completely immersive from beginning to end, and I loved every single moment of it. I adore the hospital setting of this series, and it was so wonderful to read more about the characters from the previous series. I love those families and it truly felt like reconnecting with old friends. I absolutely loved Skylar and Aston, and Zoey made this story even better! I really can wait for the rest of this series!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
Everything about this book was absolutely perfect, I love the “it was always you”, best friend’s little sister tropes. The story was beautifully written and completely immersive from beginning to end, and I loved every single moment of it. I adore the hospital setting of this series, and it was so wonderful to read more about the characters from the previous series. I love those families and it truly felt like reconnecting with old friends. I absolutely loved Skylar and Aston, and Zoey made this story even better! I really can wait for the rest of this series!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
Review of advance copy received from Indie Reviewers
4.25 ⭐️
3 🌶
🎧 duet
I've found my favorite J Saman book! This had me swooning and blushing. Aston & Skylar shared a kiss on Valentine's Day two years earlier and he instantly pulled away. Now he's moving back to town with his daughter in tow, and sharing her brother’s condo.
I love the instant connection Skylar had with Aston's daughter, Zoe. She liked Zoe before she liked Aston, which made the decision to marry Aston easy. She would be the positive female influence in Zoe's life and in return, the marriage would get Zoe's crazy ex/baby daddy to leave her alone.
What to expect:
▫️single dad
▫️pregnant but not his baby
▫️forced proximity
▫️age gap
▫️brother's best friend
▫️marriage of convenience (until it's not 😉)
Narrated in duet by JF Harding & CJ Bloom. They are great narrators and were perfect foe these characters.
Thanks to Valentine PR for ALC.
3 🌶
🎧 duet
I've found my favorite J Saman book! This had me swooning and blushing. Aston & Skylar shared a kiss on Valentine's Day two years earlier and he instantly pulled away. Now he's moving back to town with his daughter in tow, and sharing her brother’s condo.
I love the instant connection Skylar had with Aston's daughter, Zoe. She liked Zoe before she liked Aston, which made the decision to marry Aston easy. She would be the positive female influence in Zoe's life and in return, the marriage would get Zoe's crazy ex/baby daddy to leave her alone.
What to expect:
▫️single dad
▫️pregnant but not his baby
▫️forced proximity
▫️age gap
▫️brother's best friend
▫️marriage of convenience (until it's not 😉)
Narrated in duet by JF Harding & CJ Bloom. They are great narrators and were perfect foe these characters.
Thanks to Valentine PR for ALC.
March 5, 2026
Ashton and Skylar were absolutely spectacular!! This book has everything I love the forced proximity the and age gap and a so many swoony moments , this is such a great book and highly recommended,
February 25, 2026
You know, J. Saman always delivers great love stories. Which is definitely the case with "Forever Undone".
Skyler comes out of a bad relationship, and is still trying to recover. Aston is her brother's best friend who had just received full custody after the mother of his little girl passed away. Both of them need time and a better surprise will be when they find out that they will be leaving under the same roof. These two shared a moment 2 years ago but never did anything about it. Even so that since then, Aston has been thinking only about her when it comes to women. To make matters better, they decide to get into a fake marriage. There are bonuses for both of them — Skyler's ex will stop bothering her and Aaron's daughter will have stability. But when old sparks are still renewed with more chemistry this time, they have to make it work.
I honestly loved these two. They were like fire & ice. One moment they want to be together and the next they are afraid of how this will affect their friendship. But when it comes to love, the heart wants what it wants. I loved Skyler's relationship with his daughter and I could definitely see her love. Aston, on the other hand, knew that there wouldn't be another woman for him, and he was so patient with her. He wasn't ashamed to say his feelings but still waited for her to admit hers. And when she found out that she was pregnant with her ex's baby, he stepped up straight away and accepted it as his own. He knew she returned his feeling she just needed time. When she finally made that step toward him, I could see how deep they fell in love.
The only thing I hated in this story was Skyler's ex. He was a horrible human being and to me, he deserved worse punishment than that.
It will not be me if I don't say anything about the love scenes. OMG... the passion between those two was so damn hot. The chemistry was sizzling all the time, and I was waiting for the moment when they would get together. Everything happening between them was so spicy and full of so much smut that I just wanted more. We also have seen some kinky moments, which I loved loved loved 🥵. But when it comes to this author, I don't expect anything less. She is a master when it comes to the sexy times.
Overall, I loved reading "Forever Undone" and I can't wait for the other books from the series ❤️.
***I received an ARC from the author and my review is given voluntarily ***.
Skyler comes out of a bad relationship, and is still trying to recover. Aston is her brother's best friend who had just received full custody after the mother of his little girl passed away. Both of them need time and a better surprise will be when they find out that they will be leaving under the same roof. These two shared a moment 2 years ago but never did anything about it. Even so that since then, Aston has been thinking only about her when it comes to women. To make matters better, they decide to get into a fake marriage. There are bonuses for both of them — Skyler's ex will stop bothering her and Aaron's daughter will have stability. But when old sparks are still renewed with more chemistry this time, they have to make it work.
I honestly loved these two. They were like fire & ice. One moment they want to be together and the next they are afraid of how this will affect their friendship. But when it comes to love, the heart wants what it wants. I loved Skyler's relationship with his daughter and I could definitely see her love. Aston, on the other hand, knew that there wouldn't be another woman for him, and he was so patient with her. He wasn't ashamed to say his feelings but still waited for her to admit hers. And when she found out that she was pregnant with her ex's baby, he stepped up straight away and accepted it as his own. He knew she returned his feeling she just needed time. When she finally made that step toward him, I could see how deep they fell in love.
The only thing I hated in this story was Skyler's ex. He was a horrible human being and to me, he deserved worse punishment than that.
It will not be me if I don't say anything about the love scenes. OMG... the passion between those two was so damn hot. The chemistry was sizzling all the time, and I was waiting for the moment when they would get together. Everything happening between them was so spicy and full of so much smut that I just wanted more. We also have seen some kinky moments, which I loved loved loved 🥵. But when it comes to this author, I don't expect anything less. She is a master when it comes to the sexy times.
Overall, I loved reading "Forever Undone" and I can't wait for the other books from the series ❤️.
***I received an ARC from the author and my review is given voluntarily ***.
March 2, 2026
Valentine’s Day - Aston is kissing an unknown woman in a dark bathroom and he feels alive for the first time in who knows how long. If only the power wasn’t out and he knew who she was. Or so he thought?
What happens when the power comes on and the wrong person sees them exiting the bathroom separately, but right after each other? Neither of them know this of course.
Aston and Skyler work together to keep her safe from Josh. It is proof that verbal and emotional abuse is just as damaging to a person as physical abuse in a relationship.
I like when Aston tells Skyler this ❤️
“I cup her jaw with my other hand. I will never hurt you. I will never degrade you. I will always care for and respect you.i will never treat you as anything less than the beautiful, smart, funny, feisty, pain-in-the-a$$, incredible woman that you are.” ❤️
Aston will do anything to protect Skyler, but I love the moment it hits him that he LOVES her. Same for her, because she will do anything to protect Zoey and Aston. They create their perfect little family until Josh keeps happening everywhere 😳😳
But the best part of the story is that they think they are playing their family, but when you are a Fritz you never know what is in the plans!
This book was really good and I loved Aston and Zoey. Both had a lot of past history that they had to heal from, plus Aston had Zoey who was dealing with the loss of her mom.
Recommended read by J. Saman.
ARC provided by Author and Valentine PR for an honest review. This is my honest review and it has not been swayed by anyone.
What happens when the power comes on and the wrong person sees them exiting the bathroom separately, but right after each other? Neither of them know this of course.
Aston and Skyler work together to keep her safe from Josh. It is proof that verbal and emotional abuse is just as damaging to a person as physical abuse in a relationship.
I like when Aston tells Skyler this ❤️
“I cup her jaw with my other hand. I will never hurt you. I will never degrade you. I will always care for and respect you.i will never treat you as anything less than the beautiful, smart, funny, feisty, pain-in-the-a$$, incredible woman that you are.” ❤️
Aston will do anything to protect Skyler, but I love the moment it hits him that he LOVES her. Same for her, because she will do anything to protect Zoey and Aston. They create their perfect little family until Josh keeps happening everywhere 😳😳
But the best part of the story is that they think they are playing their family, but when you are a Fritz you never know what is in the plans!
This book was really good and I loved Aston and Zoey. Both had a lot of past history that they had to heal from, plus Aston had Zoey who was dealing with the loss of her mom.
Recommended read by J. Saman.
ARC provided by Author and Valentine PR for an honest review. This is my honest review and it has not been swayed by anyone.
February 7, 2026
J. Saman is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors and Forever Undone only confirms that. I loved this story so much.
“You can’t have a new reality with an old mentality.” 🤍
Fresh out of an abusive relationship, Skylar is trying to find her peace again. Her story truly moved me, discovering the scars a toxic relationship can leave behind, but also how little people sometimes realize the impact their words can have. Sky is such an interestingly built character because, because beneath her insecurities, there’s a warm and loving person. It’s no surprise Aston can’t resist her.
“I’ve known loneliness for so long it’s become the only color I wear. I’m tired of it.”
Of course, his attraction to Sky also comes with plenty of fears for Aston, which makes it fascinating to watch him navigate them. Not only is she his best friend’s baby sister, but their lives are complicated in their own ways as well. I loved that their relationship starts off on the wrong foot, leaving room for some delicious interactions. Oh, I absolutely adored Sky’s sharp tongue! Gradually, though, it grows into something more, and I loved how gentle and caring Aston is with her.
Zoey is such a sweet and clever child. I truly grew fond of her. I also loved watching the bond that develops between her and Skylar. Seeing Aston in his role as a father puts him in such a positive light. He always keeps Zoey at the heart of every decision he makes.
“All women have rainbows. We just have to find the sun through the rain in order to see them.”
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I wholeheartedly recommend this book.
— grumpy single dad surgeon
— pregnancy (not his baby)
— marriage of convenience
— sassy sunshine pediatric nurse
— age gap
— steamy, feels & banter
Thank you @jsamanbooks & @valentine_pr_ for this ARC! 🥰
“You can’t have a new reality with an old mentality.” 🤍
Fresh out of an abusive relationship, Skylar is trying to find her peace again. Her story truly moved me, discovering the scars a toxic relationship can leave behind, but also how little people sometimes realize the impact their words can have. Sky is such an interestingly built character because, because beneath her insecurities, there’s a warm and loving person. It’s no surprise Aston can’t resist her.
“I’ve known loneliness for so long it’s become the only color I wear. I’m tired of it.”
Of course, his attraction to Sky also comes with plenty of fears for Aston, which makes it fascinating to watch him navigate them. Not only is she his best friend’s baby sister, but their lives are complicated in their own ways as well. I loved that their relationship starts off on the wrong foot, leaving room for some delicious interactions. Oh, I absolutely adored Sky’s sharp tongue! Gradually, though, it grows into something more, and I loved how gentle and caring Aston is with her.
Zoey is such a sweet and clever child. I truly grew fond of her. I also loved watching the bond that develops between her and Skylar. Seeing Aston in his role as a father puts him in such a positive light. He always keeps Zoey at the heart of every decision he makes.
“All women have rainbows. We just have to find the sun through the rain in order to see them.”
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I wholeheartedly recommend this book.
— grumpy single dad surgeon
— pregnancy (not his baby)
— marriage of convenience
— sassy sunshine pediatric nurse
— age gap
— steamy, feels & banter
Thank you @jsamanbooks & @valentine_pr_ for this ARC! 🥰
March 13, 2026
J. Saman always delivers! Forever Undone puts us back in Boston with the Fritz and Hughes families (there is a family tree at the beginning of the book, if needed), where the romance between Skylar Fritz Davenport and Aston Hughes blooms. We have lots of fun tropes: age gap, brother’s best friend, enemies to lovers, as well as Saman’s signature spice. A quick, fun read.
HEA
Can be read as standalone
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HEA
Can be read as standalone
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February 7, 2026
I’ll stay it again—give me all the not his baby books. Seeing a man take on a true partnership role throughout a pregnancy even though the baby isn’t biologically his will never not leave me in a puddle.
I listened to the audio for this one and JF Harding gave a great performance as Aston. CJ Bloom narrated for Skylar and did a solid job as well.
Do make sure to read TWs as there is discussion and on-page DV (not between MCs). I felt that for the most part, this was thoughtfully written, but there was one bit of internal monologue that might be distressing for someone who’s been in a similar situation.
I listened to the audio for this one and JF Harding gave a great performance as Aston. CJ Bloom narrated for Skylar and did a solid job as well.
Do make sure to read TWs as there is discussion and on-page DV (not between MCs). I felt that for the most part, this was thoughtfully written, but there was one bit of internal monologue that might be distressing for someone who’s been in a similar situation.
February 16, 2026
⭐⭐⭐⭐.25
🌶🌶🌶
Single dad, Aston, is looking for some stability for his daughter who is grieving over the death of her mother. Skyler is in the midst of escaping an abusive relationship, just to find out she is pregnant with the man's baby. As her brother's best friend, the only solution is for Aston to step up for Skyler, get married, and raise the girls together, right?
I was already missing my favorite Boston billionaire doctors and this new series took us right back! I love a good next generation! From sexy surgeons to bad@ss nurses and all the love in between - it was so good being back 🥰 The rest of the series is about to be 🔥
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Single dad, Aston, is looking for some stability for his daughter who is grieving over the death of her mother. Skyler is in the midst of escaping an abusive relationship, just to find out she is pregnant with the man's baby. As her brother's best friend, the only solution is for Aston to step up for Skyler, get married, and raise the girls together, right?
I was already missing my favorite Boston billionaire doctors and this new series took us right back! I love a good next generation! From sexy surgeons to bad@ss nurses and all the love in between - it was so good being back 🥰 The rest of the series is about to be 🔥
February 20, 2026
Another most excellent story!
I’m not sure how she does it, but none if the gazillion doctor romances ever feels like it’s been done before and I never get tired of them.
I do liv all these tripe’s and enemies to lovers is one of the very best… even though Skylar and Aston were never really enemies… simply scared and protective of their hearts. Well done.
I’m not sure how she does it, but none if the gazillion doctor romances ever feels like it’s been done before and I never get tired of them.
I do liv all these tripe’s and enemies to lovers is one of the very best… even though Skylar and Aston were never really enemies… simply scared and protective of their hearts. Well done.
February 17, 2026
This is one of those fictional worlds I wish would never end, and this next-gen series combines families from several well-loved worlds created by this gifted storyteller. Don’t worry, there are family trees provided so you can see how everyone fits together.
This time we have Aston Hughes and Skylar Fritz Davenport who find their forever. He's a single dad, she's expecting a baby from someone who's not Aston, and a marriage of convenience works for both of them. Except Skylar's older brother and Aston are best friends, and Aston got the warning about the little sister years ago. Oh, and they happen to be living together in said brother's apartment.
With enough drama for a telenovela and steam that's a touch on the naughty side, my favorite parts are the strong, found-family bonds and the sweetest relationship between Skylar and little Zoey. I was also tickled by Micha and his machinations and can’t wait to read his story! Full of charm, drama, heart, and the best banter this side of the Mississippi, you'll want to dive into this one right away.
This time we have Aston Hughes and Skylar Fritz Davenport who find their forever. He's a single dad, she's expecting a baby from someone who's not Aston, and a marriage of convenience works for both of them. Except Skylar's older brother and Aston are best friends, and Aston got the warning about the little sister years ago. Oh, and they happen to be living together in said brother's apartment.
With enough drama for a telenovela and steam that's a touch on the naughty side, my favorite parts are the strong, found-family bonds and the sweetest relationship between Skylar and little Zoey. I was also tickled by Micha and his machinations and can’t wait to read his story! Full of charm, drama, heart, and the best banter this side of the Mississippi, you'll want to dive into this one right away.
February 16, 2026
All of my accidental pregnancy books have been another man’s baby and I am so here for it, but also what is this new trend?!? Skylar is a part of Boston’s royal medical family and is a pediatric nurse who has recently left a terrible abusive relationship and is living in her brother’s house when Aston and his daughter also move in due to a mix up. They agree to live together for a short period to allow for Skylar to find a new place to live, but these two are like oil and water. They take what the other says the complete wrong way and it just spirals from there except they keep kissing haha.
These two, they had some underlying tension and once they live together for a while it just combusts, but the breaking point? The pregnancy marriage combo all to keep Skylar’s ex from knowing about the baby. I love fake dating, but mixing in so many other connections where these two are anything other than strangers makes the fake marriage way more complicated and I am so here for the meddling family and friends.
I love this new series of Fitz Hughes group and I cannot wait for all the new couples in this series!
These two, they had some underlying tension and once they live together for a while it just combusts, but the breaking point? The pregnancy marriage combo all to keep Skylar’s ex from knowing about the baby. I love fake dating, but mixing in so many other connections where these two are anything other than strangers makes the fake marriage way more complicated and I am so here for the meddling family and friends.
I love this new series of Fitz Hughes group and I cannot wait for all the new couples in this series!
March 6, 2026
I have read the whole Fritz universe and this book just did nothing for me. It felt like a compilation of many of the other books in the Fritz world. I found it predictable, repetitive, a bit boring and unimaginative. I couldn’t wait for it to end. I hope the next book in the series is better than this one.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I really enjoyed this but ultimately it felt really tropey to me. I felt like some were unnecessary and the story would have been so much better. I still had a good time reading it and will read more of this authors work!
February 15, 2026
Marriage of convenience? Yes please!!
Skylar finds herself pregnant after she left a terrible ex-boyfriend. Her brother's best friend, Aston, proposes a marriage of convenience to help protect her. I loved how willing Aston was to step up and be there for Skylar and her baby. Skylar also developed a sweet relationship with his daughter, Zoey. I loved the chemistry between Aston & Skylar. Their banter was fun too! This book was the perfect mix of steamy & angsty but was also filled with some emotional, vulnerable moments too. I enjoyed it so much!!
Little side note, as a nurse I loved all the medical aspects of it too! He's a surgeon and she's a nurse.
What to expect:
🩺Single Dad
🩵Pregnant - Not His 🩺Enemies to Lovers
🩵Brother’s Best Friend 🩺Workplace Romance (Surgeon x Nurse)
🩵Age Gap
🎧Audio:🎧
This was a duet narration by JF Harding & CJ Bloom. This is my 2nd book in a row that was narrated by these two and this pairing is perfection. Their voices blend together so well. They had me absolutely locked into this book the entire time. If you're an audio lover, you totally need this one!
Skylar finds herself pregnant after she left a terrible ex-boyfriend. Her brother's best friend, Aston, proposes a marriage of convenience to help protect her. I loved how willing Aston was to step up and be there for Skylar and her baby. Skylar also developed a sweet relationship with his daughter, Zoey. I loved the chemistry between Aston & Skylar. Their banter was fun too! This book was the perfect mix of steamy & angsty but was also filled with some emotional, vulnerable moments too. I enjoyed it so much!!
Little side note, as a nurse I loved all the medical aspects of it too! He's a surgeon and she's a nurse.
What to expect:
🩺Single Dad
🩵Pregnant - Not His 🩺Enemies to Lovers
🩵Brother’s Best Friend 🩺Workplace Romance (Surgeon x Nurse)
🩵Age Gap
🎧Audio:🎧
This was a duet narration by JF Harding & CJ Bloom. This is my 2nd book in a row that was narrated by these two and this pairing is perfection. Their voices blend together so well. They had me absolutely locked into this book the entire time. If you're an audio lover, you totally need this one!
February 17, 2026
Just something about being back in a J.Saman world that just makes me feel so warm and relaxed. I’ve been obsessed with Julie’s world and I was happy to be back again. Julie’s books always hit the spot and this was no different.
I loved the tropes, It’s always been you x best friends little sister are my favourites to read so I knew I would adore this book. Loved Aston and Skylar. So sad the book ended but so excited to see where this series goes!
I loved the tropes, It’s always been you x best friends little sister are my favourites to read so I knew I would adore this book. Loved Aston and Skylar. So sad the book ended but so excited to see where this series goes!
February 18, 2026
dnf 49%
didn’t feel any type of connection between the two.
didn’t feel any type of connection between the two.
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