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Freehope #3

Delivering History

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Just when Alexa Walker has given up on finding her happy-ever-after to focus on her career as the Bad Girl of Sweets, in walks Dylan James, steaming cup of coffee in his outstretched hand. Alex has never been the nice sister.
She’s the snarky one. The skeptic. Unapproachable.
That’s probably why everyone was so surprised when she offered to carry a baby for her sister, Beth. Making up for a decade-long feud is bound to take some sacrifices and after finally burying the hatchet, Alex is ready to put her best sisterly foot forward.

Upper crust, old Boston money, and part of the infamous Boston Billionaires Club, Dylan doesn’t have a lot of free time and he definitely doesn’t have time to hang around a coffee shop that’s not even in his neighborhood, waiting for the Bad Girl of Sweets to deliver her weekly confections. He doesn’t have time until he sees her and knows he needs to make the time. She’s fiery and fierce, witty and bright, and that was only their first introduction. Suddenly, chocolate croissants aren’t all Dylan’s craving.

Dylan isn’t exactly sure what he’s getting into with Lexi Walker, his Bad Girl of Sweets, but he knows he’ll take her any way he can get her. Pregnant with someone else’s baby or not.

270 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 24, 2018

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Jenni M. Rose

12 books196 followers
Jenni M Rose is a sometimes writer with an all the time imagination.

More often than not, she can be seen typing away in the waiting rooms of local gymnastics gyms or dance studios.

mom, business owner, writer, taxi driver, accidental chicken lady.

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Profile Image for BookAddict.
2,077 reviews207 followers
September 22, 2018
The premise of this book is very different. Alex has a full life as a baker and culinary instructor and is also acting as a surrogate for her sister and brother-in-law. Beth and Logan desperately want a child, but Beth carries the gene for ovarian cancer that killed her mother and elected to have a hysterectomy. This alone had me intrigued, but when coupled with the very talented writing of this author I couldn’t resist getting my hands on an early copy to read.

On the surface, this is a light, easy read with a little heat and laugh-out-loud humor. With a little deeper look, the reader will discover some rare, heartfelt gems and insightful wisdom. Alex is a bit of a complex conundrum. To others it seems that she's doing something generous and selfless by carrying Beth and Logan's baby, but Alex doesn’t see it that way. She and Beth have had a rocky relationship, so not only is Alex hoping this will draw them closer, she just wants to prove something to herself. She comes across as confident and industrious and doesn’t think twice about speaking her mind. She's close to her family and making a success of her baking business, but that little voice inside feeds her insecurities and sense of inadequacy.

Then we have Dylan who seems to be the completely out of Alex’s league. Although he has family money, Dylan has worked hard with his three best friends to build a multi-million dollar investment firm. Neither Dylan nor Alex is looking for a relationship, but we all know love makes its own schedule. Alex is especially apprehensive because, lets face it. It’s a rare species who would be willing to date a pregnant women, especially a surrogate. But once Dylan meets Alex all bets are off. He’s willing to be “just friends" for as long as Alex wants (which thankfully doesn’t last long) but he's under her spell and not letting her go. Not only is Dylan sweet, caring, intelligent and compassionate, but he sees the real Alex. The one beneath the sassy comebacks and behind the attitude she shows the world. He sees the woman who's uncertain and afraid that she isn’t enough.

The larger-than-life, endearing Walker family and the welcoming small town of Freehope is an amazing book world to visit. I love the realness of the Walker family with their entertaining bickering, nosey interference, fierce loyalty and unconditional love. I appreciate that, while there is introspection and internal conflict with the characters, the author doesn’t rely on this for the main tension or crisis at the climax of the story. As a result, the characters come across as intelligent, authentic and immensely likeable. And I love that Dylan is more of a regular guy than an alpha male of superhero proportions. It makes him more genuine, loveable and relatable, and it’s a good reminder that there are a lot of great guys out there and what's really important is finding the “right” one who can see our true self and love us just right.

It was such a delight to read this book! Dylan and Alex together were delicious and definitely tugged at my heartstrings, and the big, messy Walker clan kept me laughing throughout the book. I adored the stoic brother Spenser (can't wait for his book!), Beth's nervous helicopter “sistering" and the brilliant, sixteen-going-on-thirty niece, Jenna. It was great to catch up with characters from the other Freehope books and an extra treat to see Elliot and Julia (one of my all-time favorite heroines) from the Williams Brothers series. If you're looking for a fun, heartfelt romance that will make you laugh, fill your heart and leave you with a happy smile, you can’t go wrong with this compelling, heartwarming, phenomenal read.

*I reviewed this book freely and voluntarily, having made no commitment to provide a review and receiving no compensation of any kind from any source for this review.
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4,060 reviews2,868 followers
September 18, 2018
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This book was a struggle for me. First, it was too long. Second, nothing happened. They meet, they start dating, then the whole book is about them going about their daily lives. No angst. No drama...just nothing. I thought the premise of the heroine carrying a baby for her sister and BIL was quite original so I had high hopes, alas it just didn't live up to them. C'est la vie...

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Profile Image for Julia Red Hatter Book Blog.
644 reviews33 followers
September 14, 2018
Can you give a book more than five stars? Cause if you can I want to give this book ALL the stars! Delivering History was a book I didn't know I needed. Oh my word! This isn't your average contemporary romance, Delivering History is so much more! From the heart warming family dynamics to the hilarious banter between all those we meet in this book to the sweet and spicy romance that turns the pages on fire, Delivering History will have you glued to the pages never wanting to put it down! Alex is a surrogate for her sister. While pregnant with her sister's baby she meets the most incredible man, Dylan. She's a little unsure of telling him about the pregnancy situation, but when he finds out? It doesn't bug him one bit, he continues to get to know her and build an amazing relationship.

Alex is a dynamo! She is hilarious, independent with a huge heart! Dylan is EVERY girls dream man. He's rich yes, but he doesn't let that define him. He works hard for his money and he works hard for Alex. Dylan is sexy and wears his heart on his sleeve. I think his heart is even bigger than Alex's. These two together are the ultimate book couple! They're relationship is so unconventional, yet so real. Dylan takes all these things in stride and just kinda rolls with it.

I'm in love with Alex's family! They are so close and so tight knit that the family love shows in every interaction. Jenni M. Rose has built an amazing group of characters who make you fall in love with them, just as much as the two main characters. I loved everything about this book. The writing, characters, banter, sexy time. All of it. Delivering History will leave you in a state of euphoria long after you put it down!
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1,414 reviews94 followers
September 20, 2018
A perfect combination of sweet, funny, and heart warming! Delivering History manages to hit you in the feels while making you giggle in a way that is completely addictive. I was up way past my bed time tucked away devouring this book unable to put it down. Jenni M. Rose’s brilliant writing had me hooked deep and I couldn’t get enough of Alex and Dylan.
Alex’s quirky and fun personality grab you from the start and Dylan’s charm and sweetness will have you losing your heart to him the moment you meet him. Between the seriously swoony romance these two have and the heartwarming (and hilarious at times) bond Alex’s family has I had a smile on my face the entire time I was reading!
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3,487 reviews254 followers
September 20, 2018
This was a really cute story. I liked Lexi and Dylan’s dynamic. There wasn’t a ton of back and forth, not a ton of fighting and drama that could weigh the story down, but it was just an overall feel good romance with a twist. The fact that she’s having her sisters baby and the dynamic that the Walker family has is beautiful. I haven’t read any other books by this author but the secondary characters have me intrigued and I plan to read them at some point.

The romance aspect of this was super sweet but at the same time sexy. I loved the banter and the way they are able to really be them selves with each other. Lexi is a ball buster and Dylan is just a super sweet guy. Reading the description with give you pretty much everything this story entails but the Journey was a fun one. 4 stars #2OCCJD
2,794 reviews40 followers
September 25, 2018
Delivering History by Jenni M. Rose Delivering History (The Freehope Series Book 4)
By: Jenni M. Rose
Will This Investment MAN Make An Investment In Her?!
She's always been the BadGirl...
Now, she's considered #BadGirlofSweets for her Business!
It's a Great Marketing Strategy, & it's really starting to Work...
It's even caught the attention of a Se*y Coffee SAVIOR who keeps coming to her rescue with a cup of half-caff!
Just when things start HEATing UP, he's faced with a dilemma...
Is he ready to GO All IN with the BadGirlofSweets, or should he cut his losses & walk away...
I was granted an ARC of Jenni M. Rose's "Delivering History" via Booksprout; I recommend this book to others based upon its own merits. All opinions expressed within this review are uniquely my own & freely given!
Until next time... Happy Reading!
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547 reviews11 followers
September 24, 2018
4.5 stars
Delivering History is book 4 in the Freehope series. It can be read as a standalone but talks a lot about the previous books in the series.

Alexa Walker feels guilty for how she's treated her sister Beth in the past. She feels that offering to give her sister her dream, it will somehow remedy it a little. By carrying her sister's baby she hopes to help strengthen their relationship. Lexi's dream is to open her own bakery. For now her only business is catering to The Boston Bean, a coffee shop where she meets the handsome and funny Dylan James. But how can she start a relationship with this handsome, amazing guy when she is pregnant? Will he run the other way?

Dylan is not like the usual billionaires you read about. He is so down to earth and funny there is no way around not falling in love with him. I did. I fell in love with both of them.

Dylan goes to The Boston Bean (which is farther for him) because he fell in love with the pastries. One day while standing in line to order, he meets the #badgirlofsweets and has no other choice but to introduce himself. Their love story starts over a cup of coffee. Alexa's Knight in shining coffee. 😍

This book had everything I needed. Humor, emotions, a little suspense. It's perfect and is a must read!
Profile Image for Kari Hansen.
12.2k reviews91 followers
September 24, 2018
When Alex’s sister Beth was unable to carry her own baby due to her medical history Alex stepped up and agreed to be the surrogate for her and her brother in-law so that they could have the baby they so desperately wanted and to make up for the misdeeds of the past. She is a baker she sells her goods to the Boston Bean which is where she meets Dylan.

Dylan comes from an affluent background who has managed to amass a fortune in his own right. From the moment he met Alex he is drawn to her feisty attitude and is by the fact that she is pregnant with another couple’s baby. He knows that she is the one for him and now all he needs to do is convince her.

I really enjoyed this story. Dylan sees and loves all parts of Alex’s personality not just the witty part she shows to others and in Dylan she has found someone who will be there for her through good times and bad. Alex’s family were a great addition to the story. I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.

Profile Image for Lauren.
2,587 reviews13 followers
September 23, 2018
4.5 Stars
First book by this author and my first out of this series but I had no issues reading it as a standalone. It started a little slow for me but it was super sweet that they each wanted to go kinda slow. It was fun not having insta love and seeing them learn about each other. I love that Alex never loses her snark and when she needs him Dylan is always there. Dylan was made for Alex and you see it as they navigate her being pregnant and her kitchen and all the issues that come up. Im glad they both get there happy.
4,012 reviews35 followers
September 23, 2018
The book is a good romance read. The characters are good. The story is a good combination of sweet, funny, and heart warming read.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Profile Image for Stefanie.
694 reviews
October 15, 2018
Jenni Rose did a wonderful job showing the complex relationship between the Walker sisters. Alex was always a favorite a little bit snarky, honest, and trying to make her own way. She thinks she's not being selfless by having her sisters baby and trying to live her life. Falling in love was not part of the deal. Dylan got one look at Alex and knew she was the one. She liked him just for himself. That was something he's never had before.
This story is full of family Dynamics that wish you had or been part of the Walker family. I love that the sisters all fought but yet when push came to push their always there for each other. And Jenna I adore Jenna she's one of the best parts of the entire series. Watching Dylan and Alex's relationship evolve was the best part, and then Dylan's relationship with his Partners business partners I love that integration of the new partners. I really enjoyed the series and I loved reading about Alex and Dylan's relationship
love story. One of the best parts was when Beth asked Spencer to put in a bar in the restroom and when Alex went home there was an actual little mini bar loved it!!!
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683 reviews6 followers
January 14, 2019
What a feel-good book!! The love in the Walker family just jumps off the pages, they aren't the perfect family but you can just feel it. Alexa is a surrogate carrying a baby for her sister, now is not the time to fall in love. Dylan the rich boy from old Boston money just can't help himself from falling for Alexa. I enjoyed the plot and loved the characters with all the family drama as well as Dylan's rich friends blending in the story.
4 reviews
February 14, 2019
So good

I absolutely loved Alex in the other books and couldn't wait for hers. This book did not disappoint. I laughed, cried, swooned etc. The love story between Dylan and Lexi is why I read books. I recommend reading the books in order so you can get the full experience with this one! My only wish is that it had an epilogue because I want Lexi to have her own babies! Great book.
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16.4k reviews216 followers
October 14, 2018
It Grabbed My attention and focus so strong I could not put it down. A word of advice when you get your copy. Grab a snack, a comfy seat, kick back and relax. You won't be moving until you finish this bad boy here. Remarkable job. Thanks for sharing.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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7,537 reviews36 followers
October 15, 2018
This was a very entertaining book with lovely complex characters. The storyline was a beautiful tale of love and friendship with an underlying story of redemption. The author pulls you in with her creative imagination. I fell for Dylan and I loved Alex. If you have never read a book by this author, you need to read this one. You'll be glad you did.
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3,411 reviews1 follower
February 4, 2020
I absolutely LOVED this book. I will not give the synopsis since you can read the blurb and others give more detail but I definitely recommend!
The chemistry, sexiness, sweetness, and twists in plot kept things very interesting.

I cannot wait to read more by this author. Definitely worth your time!

I received a copy of this book. This review was posted voluntarily.
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4,519 reviews
February 17, 2022
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Method: ebook

Rating: 3/5 stars

H rating: 3/5 - Alexa

h rating: 3/5 - Dylan

Drama: 2/5

Thoughts: Will add to review later
Profile Image for Barbara.
19.2k reviews8 followers
September 26, 2018
Book four of The Freehope Series kept me turning pages I had to know what was going to happen. Alexa Walker and Dylan James' story is well-written and I enjoyed reading it. There is a couple of tense moments. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
6,129 reviews17 followers
September 28, 2018
I really enjoyed Alex and Dylan's story! It's a heartwarming, sweet and fun story! I really enjoyed the characters and the story-line. I loved Alex and Dylan! She is so much fun and he is the perfect compliment to her. What a wonderful story!
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Author 3 books10 followers
October 4, 2018
The sweetest bundle of love.

Delivering History was the perfect mix of sweet and salty. Alex (Lexi) and Dylan's love story was not your every day romance, but turned out to be the sweetest story I have read in a while. I can't wait to get my hands on Jenni's next book. Bravo.
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433 reviews4 followers
October 14, 2018
Delivering History (The Freehope Series Book 4) by Jenni M Rose is a Small Town, Contemporary Romance. An enjoyable, heartwarming, emotional, funny, well-written read with a good storyline and great characters. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and I'm voluntarily leaving a review.
1,636 reviews15 followers
January 22, 2019
What a good story. I loved the dynamic beween Lexi and Dylan. Their chemistry is off the charts. Jenni is a sweetheart and I think she should eventually have he own story. The story had romance, family disfunction and healing plus a new baby. Loved it
54 reviews
June 9, 2019
Loved this

Brilliant series. Loved every single book in it. Sarcastic Alex was always one of my favourite characters and it was great to read her story, understand her with the HEA she deserved. 5 stars, definitely recommend
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179 reviews2 followers
November 8, 2019
Family is everything

I shaved loved this series and this one especially tugged at my heart. I only wish there had been an epilogue with a little more idea of their HEA. Looking forward to a book for Spencer (please).
34 reviews1 follower
May 13, 2022
Heart warming

I swear the more books I read of Jenni. the more in wow I've been with the story line. The selflessness of Alex, the love and determination of Dylan. Just amazing. Just enough steam too
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992 reviews6 followers
September 29, 2018
The story definitely unique in its own way had me intrigued wanting to read page after page as the story flows through and not put it down till the end

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1,558 reviews16 followers
October 1, 2018
This book is a good storyline that is intriguing and captivating. The characters are interesting and engaging. I do appreciate reading this book.
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85 reviews
October 11, 2018
Love at first sight

Alex loves her family and would do anything for them. She wasnt expecting to fi d love at first sight.
Loved the book. Laughed out loud and cried too
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473 reviews3 followers
December 27, 2018
Amazing

This touches on such a real subject that isn't done much and this just touched my heart!! Love this crazy awesome family and need more!!!
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200 reviews14 followers
December 29, 2018
Lexi and Dylan

I loved this book! I can’t wait for the next one in this series. The Walker family are so wonderful.
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