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Pregnant By My Ex: Small Town Enemies To Lovers Romance
I came here to disappear, not fake-date the guy I insulted or fall for him while carrying my ex’s baby.
I didn’t mean to start a war over a cinnamon roll.
But Drew Hartley is everything I avoid charming, reckless, and way too interested in me.
Now I’m stuck planning a festival with him, working side by side while he smiles like I’m not one comment away from losing it.
It was supposed to be temporary.
So, was pretending we were together.
Then he starts taking care of me in ways I didn’t ask for.
He sees through the control, the fear, the reasons I ran.
He catches me when I fall and suddenly I don’t want to run at all.
Somewhere between late nights and almost kisses I fall. Hard.
I didn’t mean to start a war over a cinnamon roll.
But Drew Hartley is everything I avoid charming, reckless, and way too interested in me.
Now I’m stuck planning a festival with him, working side by side while he smiles like I’m not one comment away from losing it.
It was supposed to be temporary.
So, was pretending we were together.
Then he starts taking care of me in ways I didn’t ask for.
He sees through the control, the fear, the reasons I ran.
He catches me when I fall and suddenly I don’t want to run at all.
Somewhere between late nights and almost kisses I fall. Hard.
233 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 1, 2026
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October 26, 2026
💕It’s the kind of romance that pulls you in with the banter and chemistry, then leaves you emotionally invested in the characters before turning everything upside down!
Our heroine arrives hoping to disappear and start afresh, the last thing she expects is to end up fake-dating Drew Hartley, the very man she’s managed to insult! Charming, reckless and clearly determined to get under her skin, Drew sounds like the perfect recipe for frustration, flirting and plenty of sparks.
Having to work together to organise a festival means there’s no escaping each other, and what starts as a temporary arrangement soon becomes something much more complicated. I love the sound of those little moments where Drew begins to see past her walls, offering care and understanding when she least expects it. Sometimes it’s the person who challenges us the most who ends up making us feel the safest.
But just as feelings start to develop and the possibility of a happy ending begins to feel real, everything gets complicated. An ex returns, an unexpected pregnancy changes the stakes, and suddenly our heroine has so much more to lose than she ever imagined.
What appeals to me most is the emotional journey at the heart of this story. Beneath the fake dating, teasing banter and romantic tension, there’s a woman trying to escape her past and learn to trust again. Drew sounds like a character who could bring both the frustration and the swoon, especially as he shows that his feelings go deeper than a pretend relationship.
This sounds like a delicious mix of forced proximity, enemies-to-lovers vibes, unexpected pregnancy and a romance that promises plenty of angst alongside those heart-melting moments. I can imagine readers becoming completely invested in whether these two can overcome their pasts and find their way to each other.
❤️ Definitely one for romance lovers who enjoy witty banter, slow-building feelings, complicated circumstances and an emotional roller coaster with plenty of twists along the way!
Our heroine arrives hoping to disappear and start afresh, the last thing she expects is to end up fake-dating Drew Hartley, the very man she’s managed to insult! Charming, reckless and clearly determined to get under her skin, Drew sounds like the perfect recipe for frustration, flirting and plenty of sparks.
Having to work together to organise a festival means there’s no escaping each other, and what starts as a temporary arrangement soon becomes something much more complicated. I love the sound of those little moments where Drew begins to see past her walls, offering care and understanding when she least expects it. Sometimes it’s the person who challenges us the most who ends up making us feel the safest.
But just as feelings start to develop and the possibility of a happy ending begins to feel real, everything gets complicated. An ex returns, an unexpected pregnancy changes the stakes, and suddenly our heroine has so much more to lose than she ever imagined.
What appeals to me most is the emotional journey at the heart of this story. Beneath the fake dating, teasing banter and romantic tension, there’s a woman trying to escape her past and learn to trust again. Drew sounds like a character who could bring both the frustration and the swoon, especially as he shows that his feelings go deeper than a pretend relationship.
This sounds like a delicious mix of forced proximity, enemies-to-lovers vibes, unexpected pregnancy and a romance that promises plenty of angst alongside those heart-melting moments. I can imagine readers becoming completely invested in whether these two can overcome their pasts and find their way to each other.
❤️ Definitely one for romance lovers who enjoy witty banter, slow-building feelings, complicated circumstances and an emotional roller coaster with plenty of twists along the way!
May 5, 2026
This book completely surprised me in the best way—it’s emotional, messy, and so easy to get invested in.
The premise already has a lot going on, but it never feels overwhelming. Instead, it creates this really strong emotional core right from the start. You can feel the main character’s need to run, to protect herself, and to keep control of everything—and that makes her journey feel incredibly real.
And then there’s Drew… who is basically the exact kind of chaos she doesn’t want—but exactly what she needs. He’s charming, a little reckless, but also surprisingly steady when it matters most. The way he shows up for her, especially when she doesn’t ask for it, is what really makes this story hit.
Their dynamic is where the book shines. It starts off tense and a little chaotic (the cinnamon roll situation?? honestly iconic 😅), but slowly shifts into something softer and more meaningful. The fake dating and forced proximity add that fun rom-com layer, but underneath it is a story about trust, healing, and letting someone in.
What I loved most is how natural the emotional development feels. Nothing is rushed. Every moment—from the banter to the quieter, more vulnerable scenes—builds toward that deeper connection.
If you enjoy:
fake dating with emotional depth
unexpected pregnancy tropes
grumpy/sunshine energy
protective, caring love interests
slow-burn feelings with soft payoff
…this is definitely worth reading.
Overall: heartfelt, a little chaotic, and full of those soft moments that sneak up on you. I was completely invested by the end 💛✨
The premise already has a lot going on, but it never feels overwhelming. Instead, it creates this really strong emotional core right from the start. You can feel the main character’s need to run, to protect herself, and to keep control of everything—and that makes her journey feel incredibly real.
And then there’s Drew… who is basically the exact kind of chaos she doesn’t want—but exactly what she needs. He’s charming, a little reckless, but also surprisingly steady when it matters most. The way he shows up for her, especially when she doesn’t ask for it, is what really makes this story hit.
Their dynamic is where the book shines. It starts off tense and a little chaotic (the cinnamon roll situation?? honestly iconic 😅), but slowly shifts into something softer and more meaningful. The fake dating and forced proximity add that fun rom-com layer, but underneath it is a story about trust, healing, and letting someone in.
What I loved most is how natural the emotional development feels. Nothing is rushed. Every moment—from the banter to the quieter, more vulnerable scenes—builds toward that deeper connection.
If you enjoy:
fake dating with emotional depth
unexpected pregnancy tropes
grumpy/sunshine energy
protective, caring love interests
slow-burn feelings with soft payoff
…this is definitely worth reading.
Overall: heartfelt, a little chaotic, and full of those soft moments that sneak up on you. I was completely invested by the end 💛✨
September 20, 2026
Have a tissue handy, allowing a full day for this sweet, stand-alone, small-town, contemporary, enemies-to-lovers, runaway bride second-chance-romance romantic comedy in Meadow Creek, North Carolina, involving emotional blackmail, the Meadow Creek Spring Festival, a cancelled aggressively beige cinnamon roll war, a nature documentary, engineering, FESTIVAL 2022. FESTIVAL 2023, MISC, an emu farming community, carefully not thinking, cryptology, honey jars, ghosts, not getting involved, already involved, presentation, situation, solution, objections and how solution counters, community values, Family First, fake dating can't be halfway, chuckles, public relations overlapping survival, gaslighting, mercy, weaponized politeness, profoundly terrifying hope, annoyingly good, well-rested, a long memory, a fast heart, and pregnancy.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 19, 2026
Cute short read
This was a cute short love story. I love Drew. I read the series backwards so I knew his personality from the second book. I love how he love so deep. He has quiet love where it isn't a big dramatic display but just want you need. He was perfect for Sloane who never had that type of love. He helped her to find herself again and she made him feel truly seen for all the changes he made in himself.I really enjoyed this love story.
This was a cute short love story. I love Drew. I read the series backwards so I knew his personality from the second book. I love how he love so deep. He has quiet love where it isn't a big dramatic display but just want you need. He was perfect for Sloane who never had that type of love. He helped her to find herself again and she made him feel truly seen for all the changes he made in himself.I really enjoyed this love story.
May 30, 2026
What the what?
This book was a mess! Formatting, typos, continuity, everything.
She arrived in March, three months after she broke up with Marcus and she said they weren't together in the last weeks of their relationship. Yet, she is due in January with his baby? No.
Also...she went back to work SEVEN DAYS AFTER HAVING A BABY!? Also, no.
The timeline was painfully contradictory.
Did not enjoy.
This book was a mess! Formatting, typos, continuity, everything.
She arrived in March, three months after she broke up with Marcus and she said they weren't together in the last weeks of their relationship. Yet, she is due in January with his baby? No.
Also...she went back to work SEVEN DAYS AFTER HAVING A BABY!? Also, no.
The timeline was painfully contradictory.
Did not enjoy.
October 31, 2026
When Sloane no she does it with as a bride and a reminder of the groom. Landing at Meadow Creek. Her new start doesn’t go starts with argument with the dinner owner Drew.
These two clash heads but end up working together for Spring Festival.
Working together brings Drew’s protective side and he is not going to allow anything happen to Sloane.
Romance and drama all the way.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
These two clash heads but end up working together for Spring Festival.
Working together brings Drew’s protective side and he is not going to allow anything happen to Sloane.
Romance and drama all the way.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 29, 2026
Sloane is running from her life. She is also a runaway bride among other things. She was volunteered to head up the Spring Festival committee something she was doing before she came here to Meadow Creek. She is placed with Drew who is the owner of the diner. They are thrown together and magic happens.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 30, 2026
This heartfelt story is charming and had me connecting with Sloane and Drew. She left her life behind and runs into a new dilemma. I loved the dynamics between Sloane and Drew and when her ex arrives how he provides support.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 3, 2026
Pregnant by my Ex Book 1 of Meadow Creek Small-Town Romance Series by Bella Bliss is a heartfelt small-town romance that has all the feels. Sloane and Drew are such a cute couple, the emotions and the trauma from her ex play so much in this story.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 4, 2026
Sloane and Drew’s story is a fake dating, emotional depth, unexpected pregnancy,grumpy/sunshine,
protective caring male, slow-burn feelings, messy, hea.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
protective caring male, slow-burn feelings, messy, hea.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 8, 2026
I thoroughly enjoyed this fake dating, enemies to lovers romance.
Sloane and Drew are a great couple, and Bella did a good job of telling their story.
I highly recommend this one! :)
Sloane and Drew are a great couple, and Bella did a good job of telling their story.
I highly recommend this one! :)
August 6, 2026
I enjoyed this book. Sloane and Drew's story was a good one. Humor, emotions, drama, heart, twists and Feels.
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