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Logan's Legacy #4.1
Lily's Expecting
A Susan Mallery charmer in ebook for the first time!
Firefighter Jake Stone is hot for his best friend Lily, but one thing after another has kept him from staking his claim on the beautiful nurse. First she got engaged, then she was jilted, and now she’s pregnant—via a sperm bank! She was so sure love had passed her by, she decided to have a baby on her own. Before Lily’s due date, Jake will have to woo her, win her, marry her, and convince her that he wants to be a dad to the baby she’s carrying…and maybe a few more. Originally published in 2004 in Mothers by Design.
Originally published in 2004 in Mothers by Design.
Firefighter Jake Stone is hot for his best friend Lily, but one thing after another has kept him from staking his claim on the beautiful nurse. First she got engaged, then she was jilted, and now she’s pregnant—via a sperm bank! She was so sure love had passed her by, she decided to have a baby on her own. Before Lily’s due date, Jake will have to woo her, win her, marry her, and convince her that he wants to be a dad to the baby she’s carrying…and maybe a few more. Originally published in 2004 in Mothers by Design.
Originally published in 2004 in Mothers by Design.
89 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2004
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About the author
Susan Mallery
863 books15.7k followers#1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery writes heartwarming and humorous novels about the relationships that define women's lives—family, friendship, romance. She's best known for putting nuanced characters into emotionally complex, real-life situations with twists that surprise readers to laughter. Because Susan is passionate about animal welfare, pets play a big role in her books. Beloved by millions of readers worldwide, her books have been translated into 28 languages.
Critics have dubbed Mallery "the new queen of romantic fiction." (Walmart) Booklist says, "Romance novels don't get much better than Mallery's expert blend of emotional nuance, humor, and superb storytelling," and RT Book Reviews puts her "in a class by herself!" It's no wonder that her books have spent more than 200 weeks on the USA Today bestsellers list.
Although Susan majored in Accounting, she never worked as an accountant because she was published straight out of college with two books the same month. Sixteen prolific years and seventy-four books later, she hit the New York Times bestsellers list for the first time with Accidentally Yours in 2008. She made many appearances in the Top 10 before (finally) hitting #1 in 2015 with Thrill Me, the twentieth book in her most popular series, the Fool's Gold romances, and the fourth of five books released that year.
Susan lives in Washington state with her husband, two ragdoll cats, and a small poodle with delusions of grandeur. Her heart for animals has led Susan to become an active supporter of the Seattle Humane Society. Visit Susan online at www.SusanMallery.com.
Critics have dubbed Mallery "the new queen of romantic fiction." (Walmart) Booklist says, "Romance novels don't get much better than Mallery's expert blend of emotional nuance, humor, and superb storytelling," and RT Book Reviews puts her "in a class by herself!" It's no wonder that her books have spent more than 200 weeks on the USA Today bestsellers list.
Although Susan majored in Accounting, she never worked as an accountant because she was published straight out of college with two books the same month. Sixteen prolific years and seventy-four books later, she hit the New York Times bestsellers list for the first time with Accidentally Yours in 2008. She made many appearances in the Top 10 before (finally) hitting #1 in 2015 with Thrill Me, the twentieth book in her most popular series, the Fool's Gold romances, and the fourth of five books released that year.
Susan lives in Washington state with her husband, two ragdoll cats, and a small poodle with delusions of grandeur. Her heart for animals has led Susan to become an active supporter of the Seattle Humane Society. Visit Susan online at www.SusanMallery.com.
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January 22, 2018
A great quick read
Loved this quick easy read. Can be read as a stand alone novel. The characters are believable and enjoyable. The story is fun and well written .
Loved this quick easy read. Can be read as a stand alone novel. The characters are believable and enjoyable. The story is fun and well written .
February 26, 2024
**MEDIUM SPOILERS**
This novella is part of a trilogy that is about women who find love while pregnant through artificial insemination. The three women had been friends and they decided to get pregnant if they were 34 and had not found Mr. Right. While each novella had a standalone romance, the relationship between the women connected the stories. Lily, Rachel, and Jenna had been fast friends, but when Rachel unknowingly sleeps with Lily’s fiancé, their friendship breaks up. Jenna is pulled in two by Lily and Rachel and retreats from both of them. During this book, they mend their relationship with a component of the story happening in each novella. I do not recommend it as a standalone.
The book is part of the Logan’s Legacy series which is longer than three novellas, but I think the later ones are unrelated.
Though this is a novella, the author was able to do a good amount of character and relationship development.
Jake and Lily have been friends forever. When Lily started dating Michael, Jake realized he loved her. Michael cheated on her with her friend, Rachel, and Michael and Lily broke up. It also damaged Lily’s relationship with Rachel. Rachel had not known who Michael was so she did not deliberately sleep with her friend’s fiancé. Medium spoiler…During this novella, Lily comes to terms with what had happened with Rachel and reaches out to her to renew her friendship.
Jake wanted to tell her then that he loves her after the breakup with Michael and the fall out with Rachel but decided to give her a little time. Then Lily decides to get pregnant and he decides to wait again. His mother lovingly pushes him to tell Lily. Then, Lily suddenly proposes to Jake and he accepts but there was not a clear explanation for why she did so. This should have been fleshed out a little more.
The story alternates between Lily and Jake’s point of view.
I liked Jake’s relationship with his family. His mother and sisters are terrific.
Lily and Jake had a great caring relationship. The change in their relationship was not seamless but that makes sense. I thought it was a warm story of two nice people who change their relationship from friendship to lovers.
The three novellas in this series should be read in order and work better as a trilogy than as individual standalones. There is an epilogue in the third novella that ties the three stories together.
This novella is part of a trilogy that is about women who find love while pregnant through artificial insemination. The three women had been friends and they decided to get pregnant if they were 34 and had not found Mr. Right. While each novella had a standalone romance, the relationship between the women connected the stories. Lily, Rachel, and Jenna had been fast friends, but when Rachel unknowingly sleeps with Lily’s fiancé, their friendship breaks up. Jenna is pulled in two by Lily and Rachel and retreats from both of them. During this book, they mend their relationship with a component of the story happening in each novella. I do not recommend it as a standalone.
The book is part of the Logan’s Legacy series which is longer than three novellas, but I think the later ones are unrelated.
Though this is a novella, the author was able to do a good amount of character and relationship development.
Jake and Lily have been friends forever. When Lily started dating Michael, Jake realized he loved her. Michael cheated on her with her friend, Rachel, and Michael and Lily broke up. It also damaged Lily’s relationship with Rachel. Rachel had not known who Michael was so she did not deliberately sleep with her friend’s fiancé. Medium spoiler…During this novella, Lily comes to terms with what had happened with Rachel and reaches out to her to renew her friendship.
Jake wanted to tell her then that he loves her after the breakup with Michael and the fall out with Rachel but decided to give her a little time. Then Lily decides to get pregnant and he decides to wait again. His mother lovingly pushes him to tell Lily. Then, Lily suddenly proposes to Jake and he accepts but there was not a clear explanation for why she did so. This should have been fleshed out a little more.
The story alternates between Lily and Jake’s point of view.
I liked Jake’s relationship with his family. His mother and sisters are terrific.
Lily and Jake had a great caring relationship. The change in their relationship was not seamless but that makes sense. I thought it was a warm story of two nice people who change their relationship from friendship to lovers.
The three novellas in this series should be read in order and work better as a trilogy than as individual standalones. There is an epilogue in the third novella that ties the three stories together.
February 11, 2017
A couple who can't recognize their real feelings
While I enjoy Susan Mallery's writing, I found myself annoyed by each of the couple. Considering that a direct conversation between them would have eliminated most of the difficulties this couple had, I found myself wanting to shake both of them while shouting 'Be Honest about your feelings'. I did like the characters in this story and enjoyed their families and lives.
While I enjoy Susan Mallery's writing, I found myself annoyed by each of the couple. Considering that a direct conversation between them would have eliminated most of the difficulties this couple had, I found myself wanting to shake both of them while shouting 'Be Honest about your feelings'. I did like the characters in this story and enjoyed their families and lives.
January 28, 2017
Your book
I chosen this rating because it was a great story I would recommend this story to anyone who like to read romance novels as always Susan mallery wrote a great story if I could give this story a higher rating I would
I chosen this rating because it was a great story I would recommend this story to anyone who like to read romance novels as always Susan mallery wrote a great story if I could give this story a higher rating I would
May 17, 2017
Friends to Lovers
A great feel good read focused on the journey of two friends as they move to lovers. Add in a pregnancy, a new house and loving families and this book is a treat. Sweet read.
A great feel good read focused on the journey of two friends as they move to lovers. Add in a pregnancy, a new house and loving families and this book is a treat. Sweet read.
July 28, 2017
Short and sweet
Lily and Jake have been friends for years, always "there" for each other. And also hiding how they really feel about each other. Like most of Susan Mallery books, there's a very happy ending!
Lily and Jake have been friends for years, always "there" for each other. And also hiding how they really feel about each other. Like most of Susan Mallery books, there's a very happy ending!
April 26, 2020
Heartwarming
A quick, fun read. Can Lily and Jake go from best friends to something more? A sweet story with love, humor and a HEA. There were a few errors that better proofreading should have caught but, overall, it was a very nice story.
A quick, fun read. Can Lily and Jake go from best friends to something more? A sweet story with love, humor and a HEA. There were a few errors that better proofreading should have caught but, overall, it was a very nice story.
August 14, 2017
Quick 84 page read.....not bad for an hour or two of reading.
August 14, 2019
Great read!
I like everything she has written! It has a good storyline and kept me wanting more of the same stories!
I like everything she has written! It has a good storyline and kept me wanting more of the same stories!
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February 20, 2021Cute & simple.
March 22, 2023
What a light hearted story that leaves you happy and fulfilled.
February 23, 2017
As always, Susan Mallery gives us a great little story about true friendship and true love. I just loved Lily and Jake.
February 2, 2017
Good, enjoyable book
I gave this book a 4 star rating not because it wasn't a really good book but with just 5 stars to work with I have to save that 5 star rating for books that are over the ,top great. Please give this book a try I think you will enjoy it
I gave this book a 4 star rating not because it wasn't a really good book but with just 5 stars to work with I have to save that 5 star rating for books that are over the ,top great. Please give this book a try I think you will enjoy it
April 9, 2017
Good story
A nice quick read, Susan Mallery style. I enjoyed reading it as I do all Susan' s books. Thank you.
A nice quick read, Susan Mallery style. I enjoyed reading it as I do all Susan' s books. Thank you.
April 14, 2017
Predictable but so well written - just captivated by Jake and Lily. Great story.
May 24, 2017
Fun novela, good for quick read if you are a Susan Mallery fan.
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