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Half On A Baby: Best Friends To Lovers
Jericho Haze has spent her life learning how to survive without roots. As an orphan, she’s mastered the art of detachment. Never staying too long, never needing too much, and never expecting anyone to stay. The only constant she’s ever allowed herself to have is Kaiser, her best friend and the one person who has always felt like home.
Their bond is effortless, unshakable, and carefully defined. Untouched by the truth that they both refuse to name.
Kaiser Carrington has built his life on the foundation of control. Control of his career, his responsibilities, and most importantly, his emotions. Loving Jericho has never been the problem. Pretending he doesn’t is.
For years, they’ve danced around the tension and fear of ruining the one thing they can’t afford to each other.
Until Jericho asks for the one thing that guaranteed to change everything.
A baby.
Not love. Not a relationship. Just a child.
What starts as a logical, emotionless arrangement quickly unravels into something far more complicated. Lines blur. Boundaries dissolve. And the feelings they’ve fought so hard to suppress refuse to stay buried when faced with the intimacy of creating a life together.
Because bringing a child into the world forces them to confront the truth they’ve been there’s nothing platonic about the way they love each other, and once that truth is exposed, there’s no going back to what they used to be.
Their bond is effortless, unshakable, and carefully defined. Untouched by the truth that they both refuse to name.
Kaiser Carrington has built his life on the foundation of control. Control of his career, his responsibilities, and most importantly, his emotions. Loving Jericho has never been the problem. Pretending he doesn’t is.
For years, they’ve danced around the tension and fear of ruining the one thing they can’t afford to each other.
Until Jericho asks for the one thing that guaranteed to change everything.
A baby.
Not love. Not a relationship. Just a child.
What starts as a logical, emotionless arrangement quickly unravels into something far more complicated. Lines blur. Boundaries dissolve. And the feelings they’ve fought so hard to suppress refuse to stay buried when faced with the intimacy of creating a life together.
Because bringing a child into the world forces them to confront the truth they’ve been there’s nothing platonic about the way they love each other, and once that truth is exposed, there’s no going back to what they used to be.
348 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 30, 2026
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May 2, 2026
I really wanted to like this book because I love the pregnancy trope in books!!! But the last 100 pages of this story really confused me and threw me for a loop when the FMC and the MMC meets the FMC’s aunt they have this whole elaborate conversation she’s basically getting to know who her mother was as a person, but then later on a couple chapters after the FMC and MMC are sitting down talking about the FMC‘s mother and her aunt as if she never had that sitdown conversation with her aunt.
July 9, 2026
It felt like there was a story before this that I needed to read but it doesn’t say at the beginning of the book to read a different one first. A lot of the conversations and parts of the storyline felt like I was missing something or wasn’t privy to some information.
The MMC was unnecessarily rude to the assistant in the beginning and for the MC’s to be best friends for as long as they were, they had poor communication which caused unnecessary conflict.
The MMC was unnecessarily rude to the assistant in the beginning and for the MC’s to be best friends for as long as they were, they had poor communication which caused unnecessary conflict.
May 5, 2026
Good Read!
Chapter 33 needs to be before 32… in ch 32 we meet the aunt but in ch 33 is where Kaiser tells her about her mom and aunt and calls her aunt to tell her who she is. And it’s not presented as a flashback
This is NOT why I gave it a 3 star. It got a 3 star because it literally took 87% of the book for Jericho to stop acting like a child. I felt like she needed therapy and to heal before asking for a baby. All she did was run from Kaiser and cause unnecessary issues. He loved her out loud and she never tells him how she REALLY feels. It’s like their feelings were one sided. He loved her more. It was an ok read but honestly I would have loved to see Jericho heal and grow as a person. In my opinion she never does.
Chapter 33 needs to be before 32… in ch 32 we meet the aunt but in ch 33 is where Kaiser tells her about her mom and aunt and calls her aunt to tell her who she is. And it’s not presented as a flashback
This is NOT why I gave it a 3 star. It got a 3 star because it literally took 87% of the book for Jericho to stop acting like a child. I felt like she needed therapy and to heal before asking for a baby. All she did was run from Kaiser and cause unnecessary issues. He loved her out loud and she never tells him how she REALLY feels. It’s like their feelings were one sided. He loved her more. It was an ok read but honestly I would have loved to see Jericho heal and grow as a person. In my opinion she never does.
May 6, 2026
Good storyline...
Spoiler alert...
Good story. The FMC was kind of annoying because even though she was guided by her past....a lot of things could have been avoided with a simple conversation. Her staying away from her BEST friend for almost a month was outrageous. But they got it together in the end.
Spoiler alert...
Good story. The FMC was kind of annoying because even though she was guided by her past....a lot of things could have been avoided with a simple conversation. Her staying away from her BEST friend for almost a month was outrageous. But they got it together in the end.
May 15, 2026
Jericho and Kaiser’s friendship was my favorite part of this story from the very beginning. They always showed up for each other, but in this one you really got to see Kaiser carrying more of that emotional weight. That man was down bad for Jericho from day one and everybody with eyes could see it 😭
Now Jericho… whew. Sis got on my nerves because she is such a runner and overthinker. And maybe that irritated me because I saw too much of myself in her character and didn’t like it lol. She kept questioning and doubting what was literally right in front of her the entire time.
I really wish we got some on-page confrontation with the assistant and the cousin because baby I wanted smoke 👀 and I also needed a real conversation with Kaiser’s dad to fully close that storyline out for me.
Other than that, this was a really solid read and honestly very close to being a perfect one for me.
Now Jericho… whew. Sis got on my nerves because she is such a runner and overthinker. And maybe that irritated me because I saw too much of myself in her character and didn’t like it lol. She kept questioning and doubting what was literally right in front of her the entire time.
I really wish we got some on-page confrontation with the assistant and the cousin because baby I wanted smoke 👀 and I also needed a real conversation with Kaiser’s dad to fully close that storyline out for me.
Other than that, this was a really solid read and honestly very close to being a perfect one for me.
June 2, 2026
🎢💞 Best Friends to Forever: Kaiser & Jericho’s Wild Ride 💞🎢
OMG! 😱 Kaiser and Jericho took me on an emotional rollercoaster ride! 🎢❤️ They had been platonic best friends for 11 years but were completely in denial about their true feelings for each other. Everyone around them could see how much they cared for one another, but they insisted on staying “just friends.” 👀💕
Everything changed when tragedy struck Jericho. 💔 She decided she wanted to go half on a baby with her bestie—no strings attached. 👶🏽✨ Kaiser agreed, but on one condition: they had to become more than best friends. 😍 It seemed like a win-win for them both.
However, Jericho’s abandonment issues and Kaiser’s lack of communication (while expecting Jericho to be a mind reader 🙄) made their journey to forever anything but smooth. 🌪️❤️
Buckle up for this read because the ride is filled with emotions, growth, frustration, and love! 🎢📚💕✨
OMG! 😱 Kaiser and Jericho took me on an emotional rollercoaster ride! 🎢❤️ They had been platonic best friends for 11 years but were completely in denial about their true feelings for each other. Everyone around them could see how much they cared for one another, but they insisted on staying “just friends.” 👀💕
Everything changed when tragedy struck Jericho. 💔 She decided she wanted to go half on a baby with her bestie—no strings attached. 👶🏽✨ Kaiser agreed, but on one condition: they had to become more than best friends. 😍 It seemed like a win-win for them both.
However, Jericho’s abandonment issues and Kaiser’s lack of communication (while expecting Jericho to be a mind reader 🙄) made their journey to forever anything but smooth. 🌪️❤️
Buckle up for this read because the ride is filled with emotions, growth, frustration, and love! 🎢📚💕✨
July 7, 2026
Homie, Lover, Friend!!
Jericho got on my absolute last nerve with her indecisiveness. Kasier dropped everything for her and he showed up and out for her. I think Jericho growing up foster care made her feel unloved, unwanted and forgotten. Kasier and his loves her their in-law. Sage didn't believe that they were just best friends. Everyone knows that they are meant to be together. Jericho and Kasier are both feeling each, but don't want to face rejection or mess up their friendship. I think seeing her former friend in the store has her thinking a family of her own. Kasier was more than happy when she asked him that. She was more surprised when he told her she has family. I thought when they had their babies, they were going to name their daughter after Terra. Now they have their own family.
Jericho got on my absolute last nerve with her indecisiveness. Kasier dropped everything for her and he showed up and out for her. I think Jericho growing up foster care made her feel unloved, unwanted and forgotten. Kasier and his loves her their in-law. Sage didn't believe that they were just best friends. Everyone knows that they are meant to be together. Jericho and Kasier are both feeling each, but don't want to face rejection or mess up their friendship. I think seeing her former friend in the store has her thinking a family of her own. Kasier was more than happy when she asked him that. She was more surprised when he told her she has family. I thought when they had their babies, they were going to name their daughter after Terra. Now they have their own family.
May 27, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️
With such a beautiful cover, how could I resist? This is a new to me author who I plan to read more of.
This particular trope isn’t my favorite, but the best thing about their story was- no one else was involved. Typically this trope has someone partnered with someone else. But having both characters single and the MMC not being exactly secretive about how he feels was a major plus.
While I enjoyed the writing, I found the FMC to be draining after the 70% mark. So her actions in the final half of the book didn’t shock me. I understood her actions and still her constant need of reassurance was annoying af. And it took away from me completely leaning into them.
With such a beautiful cover, how could I resist? This is a new to me author who I plan to read more of.
This particular trope isn’t my favorite, but the best thing about their story was- no one else was involved. Typically this trope has someone partnered with someone else. But having both characters single and the MMC not being exactly secretive about how he feels was a major plus.
While I enjoyed the writing, I found the FMC to be draining after the 70% mark. So her actions in the final half of the book didn’t shock me. I understood her actions and still her constant need of reassurance was annoying af. And it took away from me completely leaning into them.
June 6, 2026
Great Read
This was the perfect pace. Writing on point! Minimal haters but they didn’t bring as much drama as they thought they were capable of. Jericho was a lil moody but I’m not sure if it’s because she got what she wanted from the man she wanted it from but she feared something going wrong before it did. Or was it the hormones cause Kaiser was serious about her and had been. Just didn’t know how to transition to the next level. Who wouldn’t want to be with their best friend who knows you better than anyone. Love it.
This was the perfect pace. Writing on point! Minimal haters but they didn’t bring as much drama as they thought they were capable of. Jericho was a lil moody but I’m not sure if it’s because she got what she wanted from the man she wanted it from but she feared something going wrong before it did. Or was it the hormones cause Kaiser was serious about her and had been. Just didn’t know how to transition to the next level. Who wouldn’t want to be with their best friend who knows you better than anyone. Love it.
May 19, 2026
one of my favorite tropes!!
This was a really good friends to lovers romance… She was running a lot from love, but I feel like it was because of her past trauma. This book was really good. He did not let her go and he loved her through everything. And when that man showed up to the Airbnb, I was done because yeah, where did you think he was going, man that man love you down he’s going to travel the world for you.!! this book was definitely 10 out of 10 must read
This was a really good friends to lovers romance… She was running a lot from love, but I feel like it was because of her past trauma. This book was really good. He did not let her go and he loved her through everything. And when that man showed up to the Airbnb, I was done because yeah, where did you think he was going, man that man love you down he’s going to travel the world for you.!! this book was definitely 10 out of 10 must read
June 12, 2026
Definitely worth the read.
This is the first book I’ve read from this author and I can honestly say that I’m not disappointed at all. It was well written and told a beautiful story. Jericho is a female that grew up in foster care feeling unwanted and unloved. Once she turned 18 and aged out of the system she met Kaiser and he showed her from the beginning he has her back. He proved he the family she needed.
This is the first book I’ve read from this author and I can honestly say that I’m not disappointed at all. It was well written and told a beautiful story. Jericho is a female that grew up in foster care feeling unwanted and unloved. Once she turned 18 and aged out of the system she met Kaiser and he showed her from the beginning he has her back. He proved he the family she needed.
July 22, 2026
This was hit and miss. I felt the story line was going to be so good. every time there was a twist or turn it seems it would just fall flat. there was something there with the death of her friend, I was sure there would be more there. then there was the "assistant" then that was over. then finding her family and also the brother being in his mess. there were so many ways to turn this story up. Let's not forget Darius. I just had such high hopes and it didn't hit.
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May 7, 2026
Good story
The story was goof but at times Jericho could be all over the place like her character was kind of flaky at times. Kaiser was solid most of the time but could get in his feelings about the simplest thing. In the end it was a good story and worth the time it took to read it.
The story was goof but at times Jericho could be all over the place like her character was kind of flaky at times. Kaiser was solid most of the time but could get in his feelings about the simplest thing. In the end it was a good story and worth the time it took to read it.
May 26, 2026
Love Journey
This was one phenomenally well-written journey of love and a well-defined relationship.
It wasn't all peaches and cream, but the road traveled was worth the trip.
It was all about communicating and coming to a mutually understandable agreement.
What a magnificent ending!
This was one phenomenally well-written journey of love and a well-defined relationship.
It wasn't all peaches and cream, but the road traveled was worth the trip.
It was all about communicating and coming to a mutually understandable agreement.
What a magnificent ending!
June 12, 2026
Great Read
Queen Rae, great storyline! Best friends of the opposite sex can definitely be tricky, especially when ypur feeling change foe that person. Jericho & Kaiser definitely were fighting themselves and other around them regarding how deep they feelings ran. Please note that they were able to handle their situation like mature adults in the end!
Queen Rae, great storyline! Best friends of the opposite sex can definitely be tricky, especially when ypur feeling change foe that person. Jericho & Kaiser definitely were fighting themselves and other around them regarding how deep they feelings ran. Please note that they were able to handle their situation like mature adults in the end!
July 27, 2026
🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎
KK and Coco!!!! The way their friendship blossomed into a beautiful love story was everything! The pain that Coco carried was heartbreaking but KK had her back in each situation! Coco friendship with Terra and Simeon was wonderful as well! I just hate the situation Terra was in 🥺! Hurry up and read this wonderful Friends to Lovers story 🤎
KK and Coco!!!! The way their friendship blossomed into a beautiful love story was everything! The pain that Coco carried was heartbreaking but KK had her back in each situation! Coco friendship with Terra and Simeon was wonderful as well! I just hate the situation Terra was in 🥺! Hurry up and read this wonderful Friends to Lovers story 🤎
July 29, 2026
steamy, Hot, page turner
This book was everything and it was definitely a page turner. I could not put this book down my girl Jericho was taking me through the wringer my girl was a ball of emotions when it came to Kaiser but this was definitely a good read.
This book was everything and it was definitely a page turner. I could not put this book down my girl Jericho was taking me through the wringer my girl was a ball of emotions when it came to Kaiser but this was definitely a good read.
May 8, 2026
loved this
This is my new favorite from Queen Rae. I'm glad Coco was able to share Kaiser's family . This was a beautiful story.Please have your tissues ready.
This is my new favorite from Queen Rae. I'm glad Coco was able to share Kaiser's family . This was a beautiful story.Please have your tissues ready.
May 24, 2026
I liked it
It was a decent read. I was looking for more action/drama. I felt like something was missing. All in all it was ok.
It was a decent read. I was looking for more action/drama. I felt like something was missing. All in all it was ok.
June 7, 2026
absolutely amazing
I had to keep putting this book down at some points cause the moment was so good. Kaiser was such a well written ideal best friend / lover. Absolutely amazing
I had to keep putting this book down at some points cause the moment was so good. Kaiser was such a well written ideal best friend / lover. Absolutely amazing
June 14, 2026
perfection‼️
This was the perfect story. I love their friendship and their love. I also enjoyed the up to date, urban vernacular.
This was the perfect story. I love their friendship and their love. I also enjoyed the up to date, urban vernacular.
July 1, 2026
Coco (FMC)
Coco got in my nerves the entire story over all i loved Kaiser he didn’t play about his coco he loved her down
Coco got in my nerves the entire story over all i loved Kaiser he didn’t play about his coco he loved her down
July 2, 2026
This was a good book. No outside drama, just two friends finally acknowledging the slow burn love they have for one another!
July 22, 2026
Another one of my favorites!
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