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The McKinnels of Jewell Rock #2
Pregnant by Mr. Wrong
Dear Aunt Bossy,
It's no secret that my world turned upside down when I learned an impulsive night of passion left me pregnant. And the dad? He's the devil-may-care brother of my former fiance. He's a heartbreaker of a man who swept me off my feet--again--before he learned I was in the family way. But our romantic reunion might not have been as unplanned as I thought.
Aunt Bossy, I don't want a man who's with me just because he feels it's his duty. I want him to be as smitten with me as he is with the idea of becoming a father. As head over heels with me as I am with him...
It's no secret that my world turned upside down when I learned an impulsive night of passion left me pregnant. And the dad? He's the devil-may-care brother of my former fiance. He's a heartbreaker of a man who swept me off my feet--again--before he learned I was in the family way. But our romantic reunion might not have been as unplanned as I thought.
Aunt Bossy, I don't want a man who's with me just because he feels it's his duty. I want him to be as smitten with me as he is with the idea of becoming a father. As head over heels with me as I am with him...
224 pages, Mass Market Paperback
Published February 21, 2017
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March 13, 2017
I have to admit, I don’t often read Mills & Boon novels now. But for a long time, they were my staple – my Nan was a subscriber and from the time I was about 10 or so, she passed a few of the less risque ones onto me to read because I was growing bored of books for kids my age. I also occasionally snuck a few of the racier ones when no one was looking. My mother is a reader but a slow one and the books my Nan passed onto her used to pile up. She never noticed when there were 1 or 2 missing! From the time I was about 13 or 14, my grandmother cut out the middle man and just passed them all onto me and I read them before passing them onto my mother. There was 6 or so a month, plus the occasional special pack but after about 4-5 years, I did begin to lose interest. As everyone knows each category is written very much to a specific formula and when you read a lot of them, they can begin to feel a bit samey. My Nan used to subscribe to the “sexy” line, so bossy heroes (not as bossy as Presents though, I don’t think) and most had a sex scene. There were also “sweet” ones that turned up occasionally which didn’t contain any down and dirty. I think if I’d mixed up the categories a bit more, I’d probably have read them longer.
But they’re a good palate cleanser, they’re quick and you know what you’re going to get when you pick one up. I read the first book in this series, which was titled A Dog and A Diamond in Australia (but I think is titled It’s Not You, It’s Her elsewhere) which introduced us to the large, whiskey-making McKinnel family. The main character in this book Bailey was featured quite significantly in the first book and there was clearly a little something something between her and Quinn McKinnel. That something something becomes quite complicated when Bailey discovers that she’s pregnant to Quinn….who does just happen to be the brother of her former fiance.
Quinn is the sort of guy who doesn’t really do commitment and so Bailey doesn’t exactly rush to tell him that she’s pregnant right away. She needs time to process it, to think it through and wonder if Quinn is going to be the sort of man that she can count on. Quinn in turn is somewhat offended that she didn’t tell him right away, despite readily admitting that he’s generally not the sort of guy one can count on for the long term. He is definitely excited to be a father though and pledges to be very supportive. The chemistry between the two is also off the charts and so it makes sense to try and have a proper go of it.
I liked Bailey – I remembered her story from the first novel quite well although I was rather surprised with what had happened between her and Quinn but it was understandable in a way. She felt very neglected and like she didn’t exist and that can be a very demoralising thing. Despite her rash action with Quinn, she’s still very calm and level headed, the sort of woman who probably has a plan for everything. She’s an events manager/coordinator in her job and therefore definitely has that organisation thing down pat and you could tell she’d have adapted well to being a single mother, if it had to be that way. Quinn however, definitely dives in headfirst and he’s bombarding Bailey with all these things but he doesn’t seem to realise for quite a while that she wants more than just someone to co-parent with. She wants a loving relationship as well but Quinn is still holding onto a lot of baggage from his childhood that really doesn’t seem to allow him to want that for himself. Or to even see it as a possibility for himself.
I enjoyed this – it was a quick and very fun read. Quinn did have some tosspot moments but I really liked the way in which he came to his realisation about his feelings and the quite dramatic way that he declared himself. He and Bailey make a good couple and bring out a lot of positive things in each other. I’m pretty intrigued about several other McKinnel family members as well, they are a big family who have a lot of affection for each other and come together a lot, so you get a chance to get to know them as well.
But they’re a good palate cleanser, they’re quick and you know what you’re going to get when you pick one up. I read the first book in this series, which was titled A Dog and A Diamond in Australia (but I think is titled It’s Not You, It’s Her elsewhere) which introduced us to the large, whiskey-making McKinnel family. The main character in this book Bailey was featured quite significantly in the first book and there was clearly a little something something between her and Quinn McKinnel. That something something becomes quite complicated when Bailey discovers that she’s pregnant to Quinn….who does just happen to be the brother of her former fiance.
Quinn is the sort of guy who doesn’t really do commitment and so Bailey doesn’t exactly rush to tell him that she’s pregnant right away. She needs time to process it, to think it through and wonder if Quinn is going to be the sort of man that she can count on. Quinn in turn is somewhat offended that she didn’t tell him right away, despite readily admitting that he’s generally not the sort of guy one can count on for the long term. He is definitely excited to be a father though and pledges to be very supportive. The chemistry between the two is also off the charts and so it makes sense to try and have a proper go of it.
I liked Bailey – I remembered her story from the first novel quite well although I was rather surprised with what had happened between her and Quinn but it was understandable in a way. She felt very neglected and like she didn’t exist and that can be a very demoralising thing. Despite her rash action with Quinn, she’s still very calm and level headed, the sort of woman who probably has a plan for everything. She’s an events manager/coordinator in her job and therefore definitely has that organisation thing down pat and you could tell she’d have adapted well to being a single mother, if it had to be that way. Quinn however, definitely dives in headfirst and he’s bombarding Bailey with all these things but he doesn’t seem to realise for quite a while that she wants more than just someone to co-parent with. She wants a loving relationship as well but Quinn is still holding onto a lot of baggage from his childhood that really doesn’t seem to allow him to want that for himself. Or to even see it as a possibility for himself.
I enjoyed this – it was a quick and very fun read. Quinn did have some tosspot moments but I really liked the way in which he came to his realisation about his feelings and the quite dramatic way that he declared himself. He and Bailey make a good couple and bring out a lot of positive things in each other. I’m pretty intrigued about several other McKinnel family members as well, they are a big family who have a lot of affection for each other and come together a lot, so you get a chance to get to know them as well.
February 20, 2017
Another page turner from Rachael Johns that is hard to put down. The epilogue leaves you with a few questions that will hopefully be answered in the next chapter of the McKinnel's lives.
March 25, 2017
Fast read.
March 4, 2017
Great book. Just loved it !!! Rachael Johns does a fantastic job !!!
April 9, 2018
Another awesome read in the “The McKinnels of Jewell Rock” series. A beautiful storyline with a few hiccups. I’d love to meet a caring and gorgeous family like The McKinnels!
March 26, 2017
An emotional roller coaster but I literally laughed till I cried at certain points through out the book. I think the best part was Pregnant women are a danger to themselves and society. This book was absolutely wonderful. The sibling rivalry was great as well as the jealousy of the bro code. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I am looking forward to reading more from Rachael Johns as this is my first by her.
June 18, 2017
I always enjoy reading any book by Rachael Johns, and this was no exception.
March 15, 2017
'Pregnant By Mr Wrong' is the second book in the McKinnel's of Jewell Rock series. We've met Quinn & Bailey in book one, and we know there is 'something' going on between them! The 'something' is fleshed out in this story as we continue to interact with the rest of the McKinnel clan. There are little teasers throughout on the backstories of the other siblings , with the question being 'Whose story is next??
Hopefully, Rachael Johns will give us a book for all the McKinnels!!
Hopefully, Rachael Johns will give us a book for all the McKinnels!!
May 6, 2017
I really enjoyed this story. A nice quick read.
March 8, 2017
Pregnant by Mr. Wrong is the second book in The McKinnels of Jewell Rock series set in whiskey country and centring around the McKinnel distillery and the family that built the brand.
It’s Not You, It’s Her (also published as A Dog and a Diamond) began the series with the story of Callum McKinnel and introduced us to all of his family.
Pregnant by Mr. Wrong is the story of Callum’s baby brother Quinn, and his ex-fiance Bailey. Just from that you should gather that we are in for some fireworks. Quinn and Bailey were both secondary characters in the first book so we know a little about them but we certainly don’t know them well. We don’t know about the baggage they are both carrying around that is destined to create major obstacles for them now that they have moved into the limelight.
I don’t want to give you too much story so let’s just say that Bailey finds herself pregnant after a single passionate encounter and it’s left her reeling. She always wanted children so there is no question of whether or not to keep the baby but she’s not sure what to do about the father.
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March 10, 2017
I loved this second book in the series.....Quinn is so adorable...... you won't be disappointed
March 3, 2017
I really enjoy reading anything from Rachael Johns. This book is fantastic. I can't wait to read more about the McKinnels. This is the second book, but will also stand alone. I'm thrilled that there are several in the McKinnel family as this may mean we get to have lots of books about this family and their whiskey distillery.
March 5, 2017
3.5 stars
February 3, 2017
Oh this book is such an immensely enjoyable escape .
My favorite part is, oh wait I can't tell you that it's not on the back cover or mentioned in the synopsis, just read the book you will find this favorite part and I'll bet you'll love it to.
Characters or flat out lovable and the Aunt Bossy part adds so much to the story line.
My favorite part is, oh wait I can't tell you that it's not on the back cover or mentioned in the synopsis, just read the book you will find this favorite part and I'll bet you'll love it to.
Characters or flat out lovable and the Aunt Bossy part adds so much to the story line.
August 3, 2017
Pregnant By Mr. Wrong by Rachael Johns. Quinn McKinnel is the playboy in the family. Cullan McKinnel was dating Bailey Sawyer. Bailey broke it off because there was no spark between them. Bailey slept with Quinn and she got pregnant with twins. Cullan loves Bailey but she doesn't believe him. She thinks he only want to daddy to the twin. A good read
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Miniseries: The McKinnels of Jewell Rock
Miniseries: The McKinnels of Jewell Rock
March 12, 2017
Rachael Johns is my queen of go-to fiction whether it be rural romance, life lit (aka women’s fiction) or contemporary romance. Her stories are always absorbing, fun, detailed and have that magical sparkle. Pregnant by Mr Wrong is her second title for Harlequin Mills & Boon and is a sweet romance with hints of passion. There are trust issues, a secret pregnancy and a bad boy hero with a secret.
The heroine of the novel is Bailey, who we met in the first story about the McKinnels (A Dog and a Diamond / It’s Not You, It’s Her). She’s the one who hired Chelsea, the Breakup Girl to dump Callum McKinnel. Now Bailey has a problem not even Chelsea can fix. One night of passion with Quinn McKinnel (aka Callum’s brother) has turned into pregnancy. Bailey wants the child, but she doesn’t want a bad boy for the father. And Quinn is known throughout Jewell Rock as a super bad boy… When Quinn finds out Bailey’s secret in the most unconventional of ways, he’s determined to prove that he’s really a good guy. Can Quinn and Bailey get it together, and stay together?
It’s the little quirks that really made Pregnant by Mr Wrong for me. I love a good agony aunt, and Aunt Bossy is one of the best. Plus the truth of her identity is somewhat surprising! I loved the ways in which Quinn tried to prove his good guy status to Bailey, such as inventing a surprise party for his mum, complete with handmade invitations that he and Bailey just have to make together. He’s doing his best and then some. Bailey is also a strong character. She knows what she wants and she won’t take Quinn at face value. In fact, she’s happy to show to him the full force of her anger! The writing is smooth with memorable characters. This is not your standard category romance – it’s a fun romance ride that cleverly packs a lot on to the page.
I also liked how the family dynamics of the McKinnels wasn’t glossed over – it’s awkward when your ex-fiance falls pregnant to your brother and there are going to be some growing pains. I hope the McKinnels have some more strength in that respect because when Bailey explodes with the relationship issues of all the siblings, it seems like things are only going to get more complicated! (I for one can’t wait.)
A fun read that has me eagerly waiting for the next in the series!
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The heroine of the novel is Bailey, who we met in the first story about the McKinnels (A Dog and a Diamond / It’s Not You, It’s Her). She’s the one who hired Chelsea, the Breakup Girl to dump Callum McKinnel. Now Bailey has a problem not even Chelsea can fix. One night of passion with Quinn McKinnel (aka Callum’s brother) has turned into pregnancy. Bailey wants the child, but she doesn’t want a bad boy for the father. And Quinn is known throughout Jewell Rock as a super bad boy… When Quinn finds out Bailey’s secret in the most unconventional of ways, he’s determined to prove that he’s really a good guy. Can Quinn and Bailey get it together, and stay together?
It’s the little quirks that really made Pregnant by Mr Wrong for me. I love a good agony aunt, and Aunt Bossy is one of the best. Plus the truth of her identity is somewhat surprising! I loved the ways in which Quinn tried to prove his good guy status to Bailey, such as inventing a surprise party for his mum, complete with handmade invitations that he and Bailey just have to make together. He’s doing his best and then some. Bailey is also a strong character. She knows what she wants and she won’t take Quinn at face value. In fact, she’s happy to show to him the full force of her anger! The writing is smooth with memorable characters. This is not your standard category romance – it’s a fun romance ride that cleverly packs a lot on to the page.
I also liked how the family dynamics of the McKinnels wasn’t glossed over – it’s awkward when your ex-fiance falls pregnant to your brother and there are going to be some growing pains. I hope the McKinnels have some more strength in that respect because when Bailey explodes with the relationship issues of all the siblings, it seems like things are only going to get more complicated! (I for one can’t wait.)
A fun read that has me eagerly waiting for the next in the series!
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October 13, 2020
I’ve been stuck inside like the rest of the world and I noticed I was becoming depressed...I just couldn’t handle another in depth sick dying end of the world book so I found a harlequin romance hidden on my shelf and I read it...by the end I started feeling better and less sad and depressed...so as far as I’m concerned Rachel Johns is my favorite author of this horrid 2020 year...
May 24, 2021
Very enjoyable read, a follow on from A dog and a diamond. The McKinnels of Jewel Rock are in the whisky distillery business, these two stories are a beginning of what could be a great series, so I will be looking for more books in the series.
December 30, 2017
3.5 stars
March 8, 2019
Sweet and heartwarming romance.
November 18, 2020
This was sort of sweet but also didn't hit all the marks for me..
The situation is a little strange, and I just wasn't in love with it to be honest...
The situation is a little strange, and I just wasn't in love with it to be honest...
April 23, 2017
sweet and poignant
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