The Chef's Surprise Baby

Match Made in Haven #11

by Brenda Harlen

A dash of passion…

And he ended up a dad!

When chef Kyle Landry finds himself in Erin Napper’s cozy kitchen, their long-simmering attraction leads to more than a kiss. But she’s whisked away for a family emergency before he can figure out if they’ve stirred up more than a one-night love affair. Almost a year later, Erin confesses her secret to their baby! She knows he could be a great father. But the marriage of convenience he proposes? Out of the question. Because settling for a loveless relationship would be like forgetting the most important ingredient of all…

From Harlequin Special Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness.

Match Made in Haven

Book 1: The Sheriff''s Nine-Month Surprise
Book 2: Her Seven-Day Fiancé
Book 3: Six Weeks to Catch a Cowboy
Book 4: Claiming the Cowboy''s Heart
Book 5: Double Duty for the Cowboy
Book 6: One Night with the Cowboy
Book 7: A Chance for the Rancher
Book 8: The Marine''s Road Home
Book 9: Meet Me Under the Mistletoe
Book 10: The Rancher''s Promise
Book 11: The Chef''s Surprise Baby

Genres: Romance

256 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 27, 2021

About the author

Brenda’s first love was reading.

According to her mother, she fell in love with books even before she could read and was always content when she had a book in her hands. It didn’t surprise anyone when she decided that she wanted to be a writer, but she was encouraged to pursue “a real job” first.

So she did—she became a lawyer. Two years of practicing law taught her a lot about the world—and reinforced her determination to become a writer. Because in fiction, she could promise a happy ending!

Thankfully, she had already met and married a wonderful man to inspire her fictional heroes. And when she was on maternity leave after the birth of their first son, he encouraged her to take a romance writing course at the local community college. It was while enrolled in this class that she completed her first (still unpublished) manuscript.

Three more manuscripts and another baby followed. And then, in June 2002, she finally got the call from Susan Litman—an editorial assistant and contest judge—offering to buy the manuscript she’d submitted to RWA’s Golden Heart® contest as “From This Moment.” This story was re-titled McIver’s Mission and released by Silhouette Intimate Moments in May 2003.

Reviews

[Sennen Rose · Rating 1 out of 5]

This happened to my buddy Carmy on AO3 one time.

[Becky Tatar · Rating 3 out of 5]

Chef Kyle Landry, and one of the waitresses at the restaraunt, Erin Napper, are best friends. The running joke with them is how Erin can't cook. But a night together brings them closer than best friends. But the next day, when Kyle goes to see Erin, she's packing. Her father, in Arkansas, is ill, and Erin feels she needs to go help. A year plus later, Erin's father dies, and Kyle goes to the funeral, only to find that Erin had his baby! He wants to do the right thing, but Erin wants more than duty.

[Harlequin Books]

Categories
Contemporary Romance, Small Town & Rural Fiction
Miniseries
Match Made in Haven (Book #11)

[Karen Mcnicol · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book and I will say I was on his side all the way! Just loved it, there was some sad stuff in the book but that just made it a great story!

[Dorel · Rating 2 out of 5]

I loved ❤ this cover of this book 📓 that's why I wanted to read it. I'm sorry the only thing I liked was the food in the story 📖. I couldn't connect with the story 📖.

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a great friends first book. Might be one of my favorites in a long time. First time reading Brenda but won't be my last. I liked her voice and how she shared the characters POV

[Ranie · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very beautiful, intriguingly, supportive, and nurturing story...

Highly recommended
❤️ 💖 ♥️ 💕

[Cris · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting story with an enormous caste. Erin finally agrees to marry Kyle after having his baby.