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Billionaire Baby Daddy
A Second Chance Romance
My baby daddy is NYC’s most eligible bachelor – and no one knows.
Sexy, powerful and charming – the world loves Alistair Sinclair.
I did too. Five years ago.
But our fiery passion couldn’t change his cold attitude or arrogant demands – so I left.
I didn’t know what he’d left me with, but when I found out…I was even more determined.
I didn’t want my baby girl growing up under her Daddy’s hard expectations.
Until now.
Five years later and struggling alone – I can’t live with the secret anymore.
I have to tell him. I have to give him the chance to know his little girl.
But I won’t go back to him. I won’t fall for that sexy smile, the impish suggestions and whispered promises. I won’t make that mistake twice – and things are different now.
I’m a Mommy. And he’s…a Daddy.
What I don’t count on?
He sees his daughter and melts.
And suddenly… I’m wanting things I’ve stopped letting myself think about.
A family. A Daddy. A man – touching me, kissing me, driving me to my knees and setting my body on fire. Reminding me that I’m more than just a Mom.
It’s impossible. It can’t end well. We already crashed and burned once.
And appearing on a billionaire’s arm with a four-year-old kid in front of NYC’s elite?
Yeah, everyone is out to get us.
So why am I falling so hard, so fast – when I already know how this will end?
Billionaire Baby Daddy is a full, standalone romance with a sexy billionaire hero and a fierce, independent heroine. No cheating or cliffhangers, and a Happily Ever After guaranteed.
My baby daddy is NYC’s most eligible bachelor – and no one knows.
Sexy, powerful and charming – the world loves Alistair Sinclair.
I did too. Five years ago.
But our fiery passion couldn’t change his cold attitude or arrogant demands – so I left.
I didn’t know what he’d left me with, but when I found out…I was even more determined.
I didn’t want my baby girl growing up under her Daddy’s hard expectations.
Until now.
Five years later and struggling alone – I can’t live with the secret anymore.
I have to tell him. I have to give him the chance to know his little girl.
But I won’t go back to him. I won’t fall for that sexy smile, the impish suggestions and whispered promises. I won’t make that mistake twice – and things are different now.
I’m a Mommy. And he’s…a Daddy.
What I don’t count on?
He sees his daughter and melts.
And suddenly… I’m wanting things I’ve stopped letting myself think about.
A family. A Daddy. A man – touching me, kissing me, driving me to my knees and setting my body on fire. Reminding me that I’m more than just a Mom.
It’s impossible. It can’t end well. We already crashed and burned once.
And appearing on a billionaire’s arm with a four-year-old kid in front of NYC’s elite?
Yeah, everyone is out to get us.
So why am I falling so hard, so fast – when I already know how this will end?
Billionaire Baby Daddy is a full, standalone romance with a sexy billionaire hero and a fierce, independent heroine. No cheating or cliffhangers, and a Happily Ever After guaranteed.
359 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 18, 2017
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Lara Swann
17 books210 followersLara Swann writes hot, sexy romance with a touch of humor and a lot of passion. She has a thing for wounded alpha heroes and the fiery women who steal their hearts.
Her relationships are funny, sexy and spicy, and she gets as many thrills in pitting her characters against each other as she does when they eventually come together in an explosion of heat.
When she isn’t living in one of her many fantasy worlds, she attempts to focus on her respectable day job in a large, too-expensive city and dreams of a lake house in the country.
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Her relationships are funny, sexy and spicy, and she gets as many thrills in pitting her characters against each other as she does when they eventually come together in an explosion of heat.
When she isn’t living in one of her many fantasy worlds, she attempts to focus on her respectable day job in a large, too-expensive city and dreams of a lake house in the country.
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March 14, 2019
I gave the author three chances to wow me and out of three I was only wowed once and... This was not it.
I found it pretty boring and once again too 'ideal' if it comes to the male part. Hero. Or should I say The Hero?
I loved that Maddy was free like any child could be so no doubt she is a reason why I'm rating this read for three stars.
But unfortunately this is the end of my journey with Lara Swann. I might give her a go again in the future but for now I will stick with these three I've read this week.
I found it pretty boring and once again too 'ideal' if it comes to the male part. Hero. Or should I say The Hero?
I loved that Maddy was free like any child could be so no doubt she is a reason why I'm rating this read for three stars.
But unfortunately this is the end of my journey with Lara Swann. I might give her a go again in the future but for now I will stick with these three I've read this week.
July 26, 2017
I'd give this book a 2.5 rating. Honestly I'm sure other people might enjoy this book more than I did. There was really nothing bad about it. It was a good read with a sweetheart of a hero who was adorable with his daughter. All things you might expect. It was really well written as well.
I think my issue with it was it was just boring. Nothing special or dramatic really happened. Not that I need my books to have such things occur but in this case I think it would have improved the entertainment value of the book. I had to stop reading it three times before I decided to actually skim the last half and finish it because I hate not finishing a story if I can help it. It really was a decent read but it wasn't interesting enough to keep my attention for long.
The hero was sometimes "too sweet" if I'm honest. It talks about him being bad for her and then explains something along the lines of control issues they had when they were together but I never really got that vibe from him and even though five years had passed and he had agreed they had both changed I still never understood why she broke up with him and later refused to tell him about their kid. Her reasons just felt silly the more your read because he was just written as this amazing guy who loved his daughter at first site and wanted to make a life with both her and their kid. I mean, really? Where was this supposed bad guy she ran from?
Not to mention we were in the heroine's head a lot. Not that that is a particular issue, but the fact that she went on and on and on about a bunch of stuff I just got bored and skimmed. Too much inner dialogue where the heroine was concerned.
If the book had a little more meat to it to make it interesting and the heroine's reason for leaving the hero felt more justified instead of feeling like she abandoned a sweet puppy at the pound then I could have given it 4 stars easy. So I'm sure others might enjoy this book more than me but I sadly did not.
I think my issue with it was it was just boring. Nothing special or dramatic really happened. Not that I need my books to have such things occur but in this case I think it would have improved the entertainment value of the book. I had to stop reading it three times before I decided to actually skim the last half and finish it because I hate not finishing a story if I can help it. It really was a decent read but it wasn't interesting enough to keep my attention for long.
The hero was sometimes "too sweet" if I'm honest. It talks about him being bad for her and then explains something along the lines of control issues they had when they were together but I never really got that vibe from him and even though five years had passed and he had agreed they had both changed I still never understood why she broke up with him and later refused to tell him about their kid. Her reasons just felt silly the more your read because he was just written as this amazing guy who loved his daughter at first site and wanted to make a life with both her and their kid. I mean, really? Where was this supposed bad guy she ran from?
Not to mention we were in the heroine's head a lot. Not that that is a particular issue, but the fact that she went on and on and on about a bunch of stuff I just got bored and skimmed. Too much inner dialogue where the heroine was concerned.
If the book had a little more meat to it to make it interesting and the heroine's reason for leaving the hero felt more justified instead of feeling like she abandoned a sweet puppy at the pound then I could have given it 4 stars easy. So I'm sure others might enjoy this book more than me but I sadly did not.
May 31, 2025
3.5-4*
Did I read this book just because it came together with the other one I read before? Yes. Did I still enjoy it because it had such an unrealistic MMC that it actually made me laugh? Absolutely yes.
Frankly, this MMC was not real in any way, he was totally and unmistakably written by a woman in every way, but I loved it. The whole story had that feeling that makes us suspend our beliefs of the real world, even if it’s not a fantasy setting. It felt kind of like reading old fanfics and it made me happy, that’s why I round up to a 4-star rating.
It completely impossible to compare to other amazing books I have read before that got the same rating. But this book didn’t promise an epic love story, it promised something slightly crazy and unrealistic, and it delivered it very well. So, I thought it deserved the rating.
I like how the author just goes with whatever idea she had and manages to develop quite a well developed story. It’s actually better than a lot of books I was expecting so much more. I had fun and it made me completely forget the world for a while, so I think it was a great experience for me.
Did I read this book just because it came together with the other one I read before? Yes. Did I still enjoy it because it had such an unrealistic MMC that it actually made me laugh? Absolutely yes.
Frankly, this MMC was not real in any way, he was totally and unmistakably written by a woman in every way, but I loved it. The whole story had that feeling that makes us suspend our beliefs of the real world, even if it’s not a fantasy setting. It felt kind of like reading old fanfics and it made me happy, that’s why I round up to a 4-star rating.
It completely impossible to compare to other amazing books I have read before that got the same rating. But this book didn’t promise an epic love story, it promised something slightly crazy and unrealistic, and it delivered it very well. So, I thought it deserved the rating.
I like how the author just goes with whatever idea she had and manages to develop quite a well developed story. It’s actually better than a lot of books I was expecting so much more. I had fun and it made me completely forget the world for a while, so I think it was a great experience for me.
March 7, 2019
3.5 stars
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December 5, 2024
this book was the greatest waste of time but i have to reach my reading goal for the year so i couldn’t dnf.
August 2, 2017
Very boring and taking way too long to get to the point! And I hated Leah, all of her stupid reasons for keeping Madison away from Alistair really bugged me. She goes off and haves a baby returning 5 years later. She's crying and broke because she can barely feed and clothe her child. She decides to tell Alistair the truth. He doesn't question paternity, doesn't get legal help involved, doesn't ask for much. So yet, when he gave her the black card, she gets her butt on her shoulders? Is that not the reason she went to New York in the first place? Her stupidity was beyond irritating. Then she was consistently bitchy, I didn't care for her attitude. Then when Tilly returns to Pittsburgh after chasing down her dead beat baby daddy. Leah, tells her she can stay in the apartment because she was still paying rent in that apartment. So why was Leah staying with Emma instead of trying to get her own place, if she could still pay rent for an apartment she wasn't living in?
June 16, 2024
I honestly enjoyed this book, but I will have to say that I read this on the heels of reading several books that had DV and SA in them, so I purposely sought out a story with a Happily Ever After and was on the softer side.
Overall I think it was a good story, but I think that I would’ve loved to see more of what was alluded to with the life Leah had to lead on her own in Pittsburgh and HOW that effected Maddie. Sure there was a stack of bills and two not so great jobs, but a lot was left for us to make up, and while I have a great imagination and the author did a decent enough job that I could imagine for myself, I think because it was brought up so many times, it should have been more detailed.
The same with Leah and Alistair’s past. I wish we got more about that, more details that showed how it went from passionate and fiery and sexy to heartbreak. And more about how it impacted Alistair when she left. It has a good set up, and honestly would be a great prequel that maybe starts with her leaving Dylan, and then jumps to a year later when she got with Alistair and the ups and downs of that relationship. It could the transition to her leaving, and focus on Alistair and what he went through and then switch back to Leah going to her parents, then being on her own through the first 4 years with Maddie, ending right where Billionaire Baby Daddy starts.
I also love these characters and don’t want to say bye just yet.
I did feel that the drama at the end was a little rushed, and there was a lot that was briefly talked about, where the author was telling us what happened instead of showing us through the scenes, and think that it would’ve been nice to have the drama played up a little more, but I also understand that the story was not meant to be so dark and dramatic.
I honestly think that other people wanted that instead and that’s why it has lower reviews, but I think I knew what to expect coming into the story, so I think it deserves the rating I gave it based on that knowledge.
Overall I think it was a good story, but I think that I would’ve loved to see more of what was alluded to with the life Leah had to lead on her own in Pittsburgh and HOW that effected Maddie. Sure there was a stack of bills and two not so great jobs, but a lot was left for us to make up, and while I have a great imagination and the author did a decent enough job that I could imagine for myself, I think because it was brought up so many times, it should have been more detailed.
The same with Leah and Alistair’s past. I wish we got more about that, more details that showed how it went from passionate and fiery and sexy to heartbreak. And more about how it impacted Alistair when she left. It has a good set up, and honestly would be a great prequel that maybe starts with her leaving Dylan, and then jumps to a year later when she got with Alistair and the ups and downs of that relationship. It could the transition to her leaving, and focus on Alistair and what he went through and then switch back to Leah going to her parents, then being on her own through the first 4 years with Maddie, ending right where Billionaire Baby Daddy starts.
I also love these characters and don’t want to say bye just yet.
I did feel that the drama at the end was a little rushed, and there was a lot that was briefly talked about, where the author was telling us what happened instead of showing us through the scenes, and think that it would’ve been nice to have the drama played up a little more, but I also understand that the story was not meant to be so dark and dramatic.
I honestly think that other people wanted that instead and that’s why it has lower reviews, but I think I knew what to expect coming into the story, so I think it deserves the rating I gave it based on that knowledge.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 24, 2017
I voluntarily received this ARC for an honest review.
This is a cute book, if you are looking for a romantic story this is it. (It have some sexy scenes too!) Well written and excellent descriptions. My only problem is with Leah, she is always scared of something.
Leah used to date Alistair when she was in college, but left him because he was "controlling" and wanted to give her everything (now you understand my problem with her! Girl he wanted to give you everything Please!!! Were do I find a man like that). She did not know she was pregnant with his baby till several month later. Because of the same reasons she have to leave him she though he would not be a good father for her baby girl Maddie. Five years later she is struggling with 2 jobs, no money and a little girl. She is scared about what is going to happen now that Maddie have to go to school, a school in which nobody cares about the students. She knows that if she seeks the help of Maddie daddy's everything will be better for her little girl.
Alistair Sinclair is a billionaire business man. You can say he has it all, but he is getting restless and now more with the public attention he is receiving because the IPO of his company. He is thinking about his ex Leah and what would have happen if he had seek her out five years ago or maybe four or three... He thinks he is in need a vacation because nothing good would turn of thinking about the past. Well that is till the past cames back. Leah is in his office, more beautiful than ever and... with news. He is a daddy!!!
He want them both his baby girl and his baby momma. But Leah is scared about what can happen if he gets tired of being a dad or what would happen if the don't click anymore. Maddie is more important than anything and she have to make it right by her.
Alistair is not going to give up on his family. He will make Leah understand how important they both are to him. Even if he has to give up his company.
This is a cute book, if you are looking for a romantic story this is it. (It have some sexy scenes too!) Well written and excellent descriptions. My only problem is with Leah, she is always scared of something.
Leah used to date Alistair when she was in college, but left him because he was "controlling" and wanted to give her everything (now you understand my problem with her! Girl he wanted to give you everything Please!!! Were do I find a man like that). She did not know she was pregnant with his baby till several month later. Because of the same reasons she have to leave him she though he would not be a good father for her baby girl Maddie. Five years later she is struggling with 2 jobs, no money and a little girl. She is scared about what is going to happen now that Maddie have to go to school, a school in which nobody cares about the students. She knows that if she seeks the help of Maddie daddy's everything will be better for her little girl.
Alistair Sinclair is a billionaire business man. You can say he has it all, but he is getting restless and now more with the public attention he is receiving because the IPO of his company. He is thinking about his ex Leah and what would have happen if he had seek her out five years ago or maybe four or three... He thinks he is in need a vacation because nothing good would turn of thinking about the past. Well that is till the past cames back. Leah is in his office, more beautiful than ever and... with news. He is a daddy!!!
He want them both his baby girl and his baby momma. But Leah is scared about what can happen if he gets tired of being a dad or what would happen if the don't click anymore. Maddie is more important than anything and she have to make it right by her.
Alistair is not going to give up on his family. He will make Leah understand how important they both are to him. Even if he has to give up his company.
July 20, 2017
Can money buy happiness? Not if you are Leah! It is just her and her very bright four-year-old daughter Maddie taking on the world together since she left Maddie's father before Leah found out she was pregnant she never looked back- well went back to him anyway. The Billionaire business Tycoon Alistair had life in the palm of his hand- and he wanted her right there with him all the time. Leah could not handle being his under his constant control anymore, no matter how she felt about him. Now five years later she is struggling to make ends meet- she knows Maddie needs a father figure and is reconsidering the decisions she made five years ago not to involve him. She needs to swallow her pride for her daughter's sake, and least tell him about Maddie. How will he react? Will Maddie get the father she desires?
I enjoyed this story as much as I was frustrated by it! I can understand Leah's need to stubborn, cautious, and her right to have pride in how smart and awesome her daughter is and what she has been able to accomplish on her own ... however, I felt like that was some seriously mixed singles-LOL if that had been a real life situation, Alistair's head would have been spinning!
As for Alistair's character, I loved him! To me, he was the perfect combination of Alpha, romantic, father, softie and friend.
This sexy- romantic- plot twisting book, well-detailed storyline, was fun to read- I love stories with the sweet I wish kind romances you get to watch unfold.
( the ones I smack my husband with a pillow for and he rolls his eyes and say babe- it is called fiction for a reason *SIGH*)
If you enjoy those as well, then IMO this would be a great read for you!
I voluntarily read an advanced readers copy of this book
I enjoyed this story as much as I was frustrated by it! I can understand Leah's need to stubborn, cautious, and her right to have pride in how smart and awesome her daughter is and what she has been able to accomplish on her own ... however, I felt like that was some seriously mixed singles-LOL if that had been a real life situation, Alistair's head would have been spinning!
As for Alistair's character, I loved him! To me, he was the perfect combination of Alpha, romantic, father, softie and friend.
This sexy- romantic- plot twisting book, well-detailed storyline, was fun to read- I love stories with the sweet I wish kind romances you get to watch unfold.
( the ones I smack my husband with a pillow for and he rolls his eyes and say babe- it is called fiction for a reason *SIGH*)
If you enjoy those as well, then IMO this would be a great read for you!
I voluntarily read an advanced readers copy of this book
July 21, 2017
Yes, it is "that kind of story" - and I thoroughly enjoyed reading it! Sure, some parts are predictable but it is well-written and sweet and even though I never doubted where the journey would end I really enjoyed the trip. It was nice to have characters that are able of self-reflection, able to fight for the things and the people they believe in and who are able to trust each other.
There were several situations where I got a bit wary and really expected the hero or the heroine (or the author?) to fall for some kind of same-old-same-old-thing and believe the lies or whatever but they always managed to sidestep those traps or rather - those clichés.
Even though Leah had some serious issues when it came to Alistair and his tendency to take over and control everything she is also able to see that he has changed and that he really tries.
Reading about Alistair and his daughter, oh, wow, that was so sweet, he is amazing! Who wouldn't fall for a unic...uh, a man like that?
Dealing with Barkley though, okay, he was sometimes a bit too much of a villain but it was okay and it made me furious and kept the tension high (and my adrenalin as well).
A sweet and caüptivating book about second chances, real love, trust and friendship - and also about the family that really counts, those people that you can rely on and that are always there for you no matter whether you are related by blood or not.
There were several situations where I got a bit wary and really expected the hero or the heroine (or the author?) to fall for some kind of same-old-same-old-thing and believe the lies or whatever but they always managed to sidestep those traps or rather - those clichés.
Even though Leah had some serious issues when it came to Alistair and his tendency to take over and control everything she is also able to see that he has changed and that he really tries.
Reading about Alistair and his daughter, oh, wow, that was so sweet, he is amazing! Who wouldn't fall for a unic...uh, a man like that?
Dealing with Barkley though, okay, he was sometimes a bit too much of a villain but it was okay and it made me furious and kept the tension high (and my adrenalin as well).
A sweet and caüptivating book about second chances, real love, trust and friendship - and also about the family that really counts, those people that you can rely on and that are always there for you no matter whether you are related by blood or not.
November 13, 2017
A second chance romance, family included this time round.
Leah Jackson walked away from Alistair Sinclair five years ago, but when she left she left with part of him their baby Maddie. Leah's struggled to make things work for herself and Maddie, she's worked two jobs, and put her daughter through some tough times, when her friend goes off to find her son's father Leah decides to go in search of Alistair and returns to New York.
Alistair Sinclair, billionaire business mogul lives the life of a young successful man without any cares in the world, but he needs more; he walks back into his office to find Leah Jackson standing there, someone he never thought he'd see again. Alistair's life changes in that moment, he has the one woman he's ever loved back and she has his child, and this time he's going to keep her.
This was a sweet story of second chance romance; where a family comes together; it addressed real issues how forced separation can effect children, and how we often misjudge how people will react; Leah assumed the worst of Alistair and didn't want to think he was capable of change; but Alistair was more than willing to compromise and have his family; it's only when Leah's friends point out her errors in judgement that Leah begins to open up and change.
I did enjoy this book, was an enjoyable read.
Leah Jackson walked away from Alistair Sinclair five years ago, but when she left she left with part of him their baby Maddie. Leah's struggled to make things work for herself and Maddie, she's worked two jobs, and put her daughter through some tough times, when her friend goes off to find her son's father Leah decides to go in search of Alistair and returns to New York.
Alistair Sinclair, billionaire business mogul lives the life of a young successful man without any cares in the world, but he needs more; he walks back into his office to find Leah Jackson standing there, someone he never thought he'd see again. Alistair's life changes in that moment, he has the one woman he's ever loved back and she has his child, and this time he's going to keep her.
This was a sweet story of second chance romance; where a family comes together; it addressed real issues how forced separation can effect children, and how we often misjudge how people will react; Leah assumed the worst of Alistair and didn't want to think he was capable of change; but Alistair was more than willing to compromise and have his family; it's only when Leah's friends point out her errors in judgement that Leah begins to open up and change.
I did enjoy this book, was an enjoyable read.
July 21, 2017
I really enjoyed this second chance romance. Leah met Alistair when she was a student and felled for him immediately. When he tried to control her life she left. She was pregnant when she left and chose not to tell him. When things start to get hard and she realizes that she cannot give things to her daughter, Maddie, because of her money situation she decides its time to tell Alistair he has a daughter.
When she sees him again all her feelings for him come crashing back but she tries to stay aloof because in her mind this is about Maddie. But Alistair still loves her and he falls in love with his daughter immediately.
This is a sweet and somewhat realistic story about how two people who still have feelings for each other are drawn together because of their love for their daughter. I enjoyed Leah's friend Tilly and Emma. There were times when I did want to smack Leah because she just didn't want to believe that what she was seeing in Alistair was true. I especially thought it interesting that she didn't want his money yet that was part of the reason she told him about Maddie was to get assistance to give Maddie things she couldn't.
Enjoyable read.
I received this book in return for an honest voluntary review.
When she sees him again all her feelings for him come crashing back but she tries to stay aloof because in her mind this is about Maddie. But Alistair still loves her and he falls in love with his daughter immediately.
This is a sweet and somewhat realistic story about how two people who still have feelings for each other are drawn together because of their love for their daughter. I enjoyed Leah's friend Tilly and Emma. There were times when I did want to smack Leah because she just didn't want to believe that what she was seeing in Alistair was true. I especially thought it interesting that she didn't want his money yet that was part of the reason she told him about Maddie was to get assistance to give Maddie things she couldn't.
Enjoyable read.
I received this book in return for an honest voluntary review.
July 25, 2017
I absolutely loved this book! The characters were awesome and engaging. I connected to Alistair, Leah and Maddie immediately. Leah made the best choice she could when she broke things off with Alistair, she had good reason and it ended up being the catalyst he needed to make a change for the better. Leah didn't know she was pregnant when she did and then she never let him know until now, 4 years later. She had the best of intentions and I love that they both are looking past what happened. Alistair is of course upset but he can understand why she did it and so lets it go. He wants to move forward and knows that he has to win over Leah and show her that he is different. I loved the slow build for this story. It really fit what needed to happen. I was engaged from the beginning and while it was a slow build, there was plenty going on to keep my attention the whole time. The sex is explicit and there's a lot of sexual tension, but again, slow build. I love how everything was blended together. It all flowed really well. The story is longer, which was perfect because we truly get to see the characters grow together. I thought this story was really well done and I really enjoyed it!
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
July 23, 2017
I enjoyed this second chance love story between Leah and Alistair...though the beginning of the book where Leah is second guessing her decision to not tell Alistair he has a child is a bit too long and slow. The reader has a good sense of the internal struggle Leah has as a single parent trying to provide everything for her daughter, yet coming up short. I found Leah likeable, especially when her only two close friends, Emma and Mathilda, call her out when she starts overthinking things, and she accepts responsibility for some of her actions/thoughts.
Because this story was told from a dual point of view, we could also hear inside Alistair's head as he struggled to reign in the control tendency behavior that ultimately drove Leah away 5 years ago. We're able to "hear" the surprise in Leah's head when she expects him to be the old "we're going to do it this way" Alistair, and instead, he's open to listening to her view, and deferring to her as the "expert" in the parenting department.
As a couple they do face a threat, but with faith and team work, they're able to reach their HEA.
Because this story was told from a dual point of view, we could also hear inside Alistair's head as he struggled to reign in the control tendency behavior that ultimately drove Leah away 5 years ago. We're able to "hear" the surprise in Leah's head when she expects him to be the old "we're going to do it this way" Alistair, and instead, he's open to listening to her view, and deferring to her as the "expert" in the parenting department.
As a couple they do face a threat, but with faith and team work, they're able to reach their HEA.
October 23, 2019
I truly enjoyed this book. This is a second chance between Alistair and Leah. Leah never disclosed to Alistair that he is the father of her daughter Maddie but with Maddie starting to ask about her daddy Leah finally made the decision to tell Alistair. At first shocked he quickly bonds with his daughter and is more determined than ever to make Leah his forever love and have the family he always wanted.
I was drawn into this book pretty quickly. The struggles Leah faces as a mother making ends meet is all to familiar to me and I get her fears and hesitations. Raising a child ain't no easy task, especially when you are doing it on your own but yet she also chose not to tell Alistair. The bond between Alistair and Maddie is just adorable. That little girl will melt your heart with all her antics and energy.
This is really a cute love story. I am usually not the kind of reader to read Billionaire stories because they all kinda sound the same after a while but this book captured me.
I was drawn into this book pretty quickly. The struggles Leah faces as a mother making ends meet is all to familiar to me and I get her fears and hesitations. Raising a child ain't no easy task, especially when you are doing it on your own but yet she also chose not to tell Alistair. The bond between Alistair and Maddie is just adorable. That little girl will melt your heart with all her antics and energy.
This is really a cute love story. I am usually not the kind of reader to read Billionaire stories because they all kinda sound the same after a while but this book captured me.
June 27, 2021
Okay first pet me day I got all the way to chapter 17. I was ALMOST finished with the book. But I couldn't keep reading after the couple finally got together. I just didn't care anymore. And the female lead, Leah, was a BIG part of that. I hated her. She was freaking self centered, bullheaded, and overall dramatic. I could not stand her mental steps towards this relationship. I wanted to scream at her on more than one occasion.
The male lead however made up for Leah's character. He was freaking adorable not only with his daughter but with his baby momma. I think I only made it so far in the story because of him. He and the little girl were the ONLY characters I enjoyed.
Emma was nosey and kind of dumb with her business plans.
Leah was up tight and a bad friend for not being up front with her friends and being self centered like inviting herself over to move in without a notice. She was the worst to Emma.
Mathilda needed to chill and not make such double edged comments.
Just not for me I guess.
The male lead however made up for Leah's character. He was freaking adorable not only with his daughter but with his baby momma. I think I only made it so far in the story because of him. He and the little girl were the ONLY characters I enjoyed.
Emma was nosey and kind of dumb with her business plans.
Leah was up tight and a bad friend for not being up front with her friends and being self centered like inviting herself over to move in without a notice. She was the worst to Emma.
Mathilda needed to chill and not make such double edged comments.
Just not for me I guess.
July 21, 2017
I enjoyed this book very much. It is well written about Leah and Alistair who dated when she was in college and he was a billionaire businessman. She felt he was too controlling and so left him, finding out after she left that she was pregnant. Five years later after struggling to raise a beautiful little girl but not being able to give her daughter what she feels she deserves, Leah goes in search of Alistair to let him know he is a father. To her surprise he is delighted and takes to being a father with gusto. Her insecurities which come from parents who were together only because they had a child, have to be overcome as well as a few other difficulties. Read this book to find out how they finally work out everything and find an HEA. I highly recommend this book for all those who believe in true love. I received an ARC and am voluntarily writing a review because I think it is such a terrific book and want to let others know.
July 27, 2017
I received this book with the understanding that I could leave a voluntary and honest review.
In this book we meet Alistair Sinclair and Leah Jackson. Leah and Alistair dated 5 years earlier and when she left she didn't leave alone. Now she is back and really wants things to work for their little girl Maddie. She wonders though has to much time passed for it to really work for them?
Alistair has just seen the woman who left him with no way to find her 5 years earlier. When he learns he is a father he wants to know it all. He wonders can he have it all this time or will he be the looser all over again?
This is a great book about love and acceptance. There are many twists and turns in this book that I want to tell you all about but don't want to ruin it for any other readers. I will say this book will have you hooked from the first word to the very end. I would highly recommend this to anyone and everyone.
In this book we meet Alistair Sinclair and Leah Jackson. Leah and Alistair dated 5 years earlier and when she left she didn't leave alone. Now she is back and really wants things to work for their little girl Maddie. She wonders though has to much time passed for it to really work for them?
Alistair has just seen the woman who left him with no way to find her 5 years earlier. When he learns he is a father he wants to know it all. He wonders can he have it all this time or will he be the looser all over again?
This is a great book about love and acceptance. There are many twists and turns in this book that I want to tell you all about but don't want to ruin it for any other readers. I will say this book will have you hooked from the first word to the very end. I would highly recommend this to anyone and everyone.
July 25, 2017
Geeze I could not put this book down, I just loved how the whole storyline and events developed. This was not a wham bam thank you mam unrealistic story, it was about true love and Leah doing what she thinks is best for not just her but Maddie and how to deal with Alistair as well as Alistair dealing with becoming a Dad and how that also effects him. This had such a natural flow to it I was hooked from the first page and there was no putting it down until the end. The characters were really well developed including the surrounding characters like Emma and Matilda so you could not help but connect with them all, as well as feel invested in what you are reading. For me this is one of the best second chance books I have read in a long time and look forward to reading a lot more by Lara Swann.
I was given an Advanced Reader Copy in exchange for an honest review.
I was given an Advanced Reader Copy in exchange for an honest review.
December 21, 2024
I will give this 3 stars because I did finish it all but 3 stars is very generous. This book was boring 😴 (possible spoilers ahead)
h was not a likable person. Her reason for leaving H in the first place made no damn sense. Then the fact she never told a multi-billionaire he was a dad is just dumb. She lived in poverty for 4 years with her daughter. Right! She finally decides to tell him. He steps into fatherhood without a blip. He’s perfect. h continues throughout the rest of the book just being mad about his money and all his offers of help. It was so very frustrating. Even when he gave her a bank card that had 22k loaded on it (for back child support) she whined about it.
Another big issue with this book was the inter dialogue. It was too much. If you took all that out, I bet the book would only be about 50 pages long.
h was not a likable person. Her reason for leaving H in the first place made no damn sense. Then the fact she never told a multi-billionaire he was a dad is just dumb. She lived in poverty for 4 years with her daughter. Right! She finally decides to tell him. He steps into fatherhood without a blip. He’s perfect. h continues throughout the rest of the book just being mad about his money and all his offers of help. It was so very frustrating. Even when he gave her a bank card that had 22k loaded on it (for back child support) she whined about it.
Another big issue with this book was the inter dialogue. It was too much. If you took all that out, I bet the book would only be about 50 pages long.
July 21, 2017
Leah left Alistair when she realized his way of loving her was to control her and limit her own growth. What she didn’t know at the time was that she was pregnant. Now circumstances force her to introduce her ex to his daughter, but she’s firmly resolved not to get involved with him again. That might have worked, if Alistair hadn’t done quite a bit of maturing, too. This second-chance love story is filled with heartbreaking ups and downs as Leah and Alistair work toward co-parenting their daughter while simultaneously discovering each other again and wondering about all the “what if” scenarios. The writing is superb, the characters are vividly brought to life, and the emotional payoff is sublime. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
July 22, 2017
I really enjoyed this book! I haven't read many books by Lara Swan but I think I am going to have to change that. This was a great second chance romance that took the story from another perspective. Instead of the man doing the original leaving, it was the woman. Add in a surprise baby and things get really interesting. With controlling behaviors, insecurities, love, passion and even doubt, this book gives you all the feels. Great read!! I voluntarily reviewed am advanced copy of this book.
Hero, Alistair = 5/5
Heroine, Leah = 5/5
Chemistry = 5/5
Sex = 5/5
Plot = 3/5
Mystery = 3/5
Action = 1/5
Darkness = 1/5
Humor = 2/5
POV = dual
Would I recommend this book = yes
Would I re-read this book = yes
Would I read future books by this author = yes
Hero, Alistair = 5/5
Heroine, Leah = 5/5
Chemistry = 5/5
Sex = 5/5
Plot = 3/5
Mystery = 3/5
Action = 1/5
Darkness = 1/5
Humor = 2/5
POV = dual
Would I recommend this book = yes
Would I re-read this book = yes
Would I read future books by this author = yes
July 23, 2017
Leah is a single mum to her gorgeous 4 year old little girl Maddie, and when questions are being asked about her daddy, Leah knows it is time to introduce Maddie to Alastair. Leah has serious issues with Alastair’s controlling nature which is a reason for breaking up in the first place. Can these two reconcile, and let bygones be bygones? No spoilers this is a must read for all second chance romance lovers out there, you will not be disappointed! This story is sweet, humorous, and with a well written storyline, which flows seamlessly, and had me intrigued and enthralled from the very beginning. Beautiful storyline Lara! I am in awe of this talented author, and I highly recommend her work for all readers.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book!
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book!
January 1, 2018
I really got into this book at the start but it seemed too drawn out. Dragging on and on and on. Going over the same points.
I liked Alistair a lot. He took to being a father pretty easy. He instantly loved his daughter, even though he hadn't met her. I would have liked to, maybe see a bit more of their past instead on listening to Leah's inner triad about it.
I did like the storyline. I love a secret baby romance. Maddie was a sweet kid but she wasn't childish enough. She seemed a little to grown up in her thinking and speaking.
I liked Emma. She seemed to put Leah in her place with all her negative thoughts. She seemed a lot more real.
Alistair was sweet. He adored his daughter and you could see the love he had for her, and her for him.
I liked Alistair a lot. He took to being a father pretty easy. He instantly loved his daughter, even though he hadn't met her. I would have liked to, maybe see a bit more of their past instead on listening to Leah's inner triad about it.
I did like the storyline. I love a secret baby romance. Maddie was a sweet kid but she wasn't childish enough. She seemed a little to grown up in her thinking and speaking.
I liked Emma. She seemed to put Leah in her place with all her negative thoughts. She seemed a lot more real.
Alistair was sweet. He adored his daughter and you could see the love he had for her, and her for him.
July 20, 2017
A heartwarming story of a second chance love story and an adorable little girl. Alistair Sinclair is a heartthrob, a billionaire and NYC's most eligible bachelor. He and Leah had an explosive affair five years ago until she broke it off because of his controlling ways. She kept her pregnancy and little girl secret until Maddie started asking questions about her Daddy. I loved Alistar, but Leah – not so much. She came across as immature and whiney. I received an arc of the book and voluntarily chose to review. The chemistry between Alistar and Leah was amazing and there was am HEA and no cliffhanger.
July 20, 2017
This was a wonderful story. Leah left Alistair 5 yrs ago but a piece of him went with her. Her daughter, Maddie, is getting curious about her daddy and Leah decides it is time to go find him.
This was a well-written story of a single mom dealing with the repercussions of her past decisions and facing the fear of the ones she is yet to make. Alistair was a swoon-worthy hero and Leah was a fierce mama bear. This is a voluntary review of an advance reader copy. It's a little longer than I am used to reading but it did not feel long as I was reading it. No lulls but great characters and plots. I would definitely recommend it.
This was a well-written story of a single mom dealing with the repercussions of her past decisions and facing the fear of the ones she is yet to make. Alistair was a swoon-worthy hero and Leah was a fierce mama bear. This is a voluntary review of an advance reader copy. It's a little longer than I am used to reading but it did not feel long as I was reading it. No lulls but great characters and plots. I would definitely recommend it.
July 20, 2017
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
WOW!! This was such a great read! It was the first book I've read by this author & now I know that I need to read more by her. First off, I loved the name Alistair. Secondly, when I saw how long the book was, I thought it may get boring and their story may drag on. OH BOY WAS I WRONG!! I never felt that it was dragging on, I was hooked from the beginning and didn't want to put it down. All the characters were very well developed and it made it that much easier to fall in love with them, especially little Maddie! I can't wait to read more by this author now!
WOW!! This was such a great read! It was the first book I've read by this author & now I know that I need to read more by her. First off, I loved the name Alistair. Secondly, when I saw how long the book was, I thought it may get boring and their story may drag on. OH BOY WAS I WRONG!! I never felt that it was dragging on, I was hooked from the beginning and didn't want to put it down. All the characters were very well developed and it made it that much easier to fall in love with them, especially little Maddie! I can't wait to read more by this author now!
July 21, 2017
Final Score - 4 Stars!
This was a good read, although it did take me a minute to get into it. But when I did - oh man! I couldn't put it down.
This is the first book I've read by this author. I enjoyed the backstory & the characters immensely. I know that I need to read more by her. I have to say, I saw the direction the book was going in and I enjoyed being taken on that ride. I never once felt it may get boring or that the story may drag on.
I in fact didn't want the story to end! The characters were very well developed and we're so easy to like, especially little Maddie!
I can't wait to read more by this author now!
This was a good read, although it did take me a minute to get into it. But when I did - oh man! I couldn't put it down.
This is the first book I've read by this author. I enjoyed the backstory & the characters immensely. I know that I need to read more by her. I have to say, I saw the direction the book was going in and I enjoyed being taken on that ride. I never once felt it may get boring or that the story may drag on.
I in fact didn't want the story to end! The characters were very well developed and we're so easy to like, especially little Maddie!
I can't wait to read more by this author now!
July 21, 2017
It took me a few chapters to get into this book and the story, but eventually it did and it only gets better from there.
The story is well written and well explained backstory.
I just fell in love with Alistair and his approach to the news that he was a father but Leah frustrated me with her stubbornness and way to behave against Alistair. But the chemistry is amazing and also the hot scenes.
Finally a book that is longer than most romance stories and it still has a good and intriguing story. A story about learning to know your child and reconnecting with the one who got away.
Worth reading.
I volunteered to review an advanced readers copy of this book.
The story is well written and well explained backstory.
I just fell in love with Alistair and his approach to the news that he was a father but Leah frustrated me with her stubbornness and way to behave against Alistair. But the chemistry is amazing and also the hot scenes.
Finally a book that is longer than most romance stories and it still has a good and intriguing story. A story about learning to know your child and reconnecting with the one who got away.
Worth reading.
I volunteered to review an advanced readers copy of this book.
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