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I secretly hooked up with my brother’s best friend.
If that’s not bad enough, he knocked me up.
This secret can’t go on forever.
My bro is going to kill us.

For the past four years, I’ve been traveling Europe, working with the best chefs in the world.
Finally, I return home to L.A. to start my career.

To celebrate my being back home, my friends and I go out to a club and have a few too many drinks.

His name is Lincoln Grayson.

He’s my brother’s best friend, a rookie football star for the L.A. Stallions.

I had no intentions of going home with him but there’s something about him that feels just like catnip.

Turns out, we’re really good together and our one-night stand turns into a more permanent friend with benefits arrangement.

Until a positive pregnancy test changes everything.

This is a full length romance novel with a Happily Ever After. No cliffhanger here!
You can read any book in this series in any order you choose. Enjoy!

164 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 4, 2021

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169 reviews2 followers
September 11, 2021
Skipped to the end

Link was so sleezy to me. Like straight from the beginning their Sex scenes just felt weird and cringy and then when he goes to the bar to pick up another girl and literally uses the same lines that he used on Chloe it grossed me out even more. It just wasn't what I like to feel when I'm reading about one of my main characters.
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185 reviews
June 8, 2021
It wasn’t bad, but the stuff I like in these kinds of books (when she realizes she’s pregnant, the first ultrasound, labor, to name a few) wasn’t even in the book. It was sort of glossed over. I didn’t hate this book, I just never really felt anything for the characters because all these big things were so pushed aside for... I don’t even know what replaced them. It’s a quick and easy read but I can’t say it’s unforgettable.
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September 1, 2021
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296 reviews3 followers
June 6, 2021
I normally will NOT read a book if I know it will end with someone getting pregnant ‘on accident’. Since I was getting this for free, I figured I would give it a try. I am so happy that I did. This book was AMAZING!!

* How did the book make you feel?: I had a hard time putting this book down. It kept my interest the whole time. It is hard to describe, but my heart felt good the whole time I was reading. It never felt angst because there were issues between the main characters. I only read books that have HEA, so it wasn’t because I knew things would work out. The story was just told in a way that made me feel good.

* How do you feel about how the story was told?: The story was told in the POV of the main characters. I love this because I got to know each one. I came to love each one.

* What did you think about the main characters?: I felt connected to the main characters. I think it was because the way the story was told. I knew what the other was thinking and could put myself in the story with them.

* Which parts of the book stood out to you?: I think what stood out the most was that the author didn’t paint Link to be an ass. Yes, he slept around with a lot of people but he didn’t use Chloe. He always treated her right. They were in this together and they didn’t mess with that.

* What did you think about the ending?: I loved the ending. The author finished the story and didn’t leave me feeling that I needed more to complete it.

* What is your impression of the author?: I thought I read other books from this author but I can’t find my reviews and I try to review everything, at least giving the book stars. As I looked through her books, I see that she has a lot of ‘pregnancy’ books. Maybe that is why I haven’t read anything. Anyways, I loved this book so much that I might have to read another book from her. She knows how to paint the scene just enough to give your imagination something to see but doesn’t over explain it so you get lost and wish it would end.

I highly recommend this book. My normal books have been erotica, BDSM and such and this one didn’t have either, just romance. I am surprised I liked it so much.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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1,431 reviews14 followers
May 31, 2021
Chloe finished culinary school and traveled the world learning from some renowned chefs, but now tired of traveling she came home to LA to start her career. Chloe and her two besties decide to go out to a club to celebrate where she runs into Lincoln Grayson. He's her brother's best friend and a rookie football star for the LA Stallions. After a few drinks they decide to go back to his place.
They slowly start to hang out together but don't tell anyone. Their one night turns into a lot more and then comes a positive pregnancy test.
Lincoln has to make decisions about his future but is Chloe a part of that? What about his best friend, Chloe's brother Nate, how will he handle the news?

5 stars
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1,314 reviews24 followers
June 1, 2021
This could be the usual story of a girl who sleeps with big brother's best friend and then the line turns pink. But Sloane has taken this run of the mill story and made it better. She has shown us what can really happen, that we women don’t get swept off our feet and taken home to a luxurious castle. Lincoln and Chole have to learn about each other and face those who are angry at them for being in this situation. It doesn’t get more real than this. Sure they liked each other, but they had to find love to stay together.
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651 reviews3 followers
June 8, 2021
This is one of those stories that sneaks up on you. Everything is fine and then BAM , all you are doing is feeling and feeling and then more feeling . What a beautiful developed story of growth and trust and hope and love. I could not get enough of these romance journey. Absolutely fantastic. I received an ARC for my honest review
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197 reviews1 follower
July 7, 2021
I wasn’t a big fan of this book tbh. Your typical accidental pregnancy romance and the guy sort of redeems himself in the end but he truly is just past shady sleazy in the beginning. I just could not make myself like Link (also I thought as a book society we agreed Linc was how you abbreviate Lincoln). I thought Chloe deserved better. Also (spoilers) WTF Taylor??? You “really liked him” and “felt betrayed” bc your BFF is preg? Chloe needs to drop Taylor and what’s her face as friends ASAP. Who the F cares if she was “going behind your back” with your crush? You are an adult not a child. There’s no dibs in romance. I’m clearly a bit let down by the lack of female best friend support in this book. If it were me I would be like wow I really liked him that sucks but ok, now tell me how was he in bed, are you together, how are you feeling about your pregnancy?? Other than that the book was decent for an accidental pregnancy book trope.
104 reviews
June 4, 2021
Yes, it’s worth reading. Chloe finally moves back home after culinary school and travelling the world to learn from some amazing chefs. Feeling it’s time to head home, she lands a great job working with an amazing chef in LA, so goes home.
Chloe and her two best friends, Serena and Taylor go to the night club ‘Delusions’ happy that Chloe is finally home to stay. It’s Chloe’s turn to buy a round of drinks, whilst at the bar she is hit on by a creepy guy who thinks flashing a wod of cash around is going to impress her. She”s had enough and turns to have words with him only to realise she knows him. His not just some guy, he is her brother Nates best friend, Lincoln. When he realises who Chloe is he panics, if Nate finds out he will kill him. He can’t believe it’s her, she’s changed heaps. He convinces her to have a drink with him as an apology for being creepy. A few drinks later they end up back at his place. The next day a secret friends with benefits agreement is made, even though if found out there would be at least two people not happy about it. Nathan because the sister best friend scenario and Taylor because she has had a crush on Lincoln since she was about ten years old. But seriously once was not enough. Some time has passed Chloe not feeling well, Lincoln goes over to look after her, whilst cleaning up the bathroom for her while she rests, he finds a pregnancy test with two bold lines. He promises to be there for her and the baby. A short while later he is offered the football contract of a life time. Grab the book to find out what happens with her brother, best friend and his contact. This book was a great read, I enjoyed it. RECOMMEND IT.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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9,298 reviews70 followers
July 8, 2021
Chloe is back in her hometown for a job after being away for school and training. She's out with some friends when she runs into her brother's best friend. Lincoln is a rookie football player on his way up. He sees a gorgeous woman at the bar and hits her up not knowing that she's his best friend's sister. They both laugh when he realizes and its not long before things heat up between them for real. It was supposed to be one night but neither could forget the other so they started sneaking around to see each other. Everything was going well until she finds out that she's pregnant. Lincoln just learns that he has a great deal from another team in another state but he isn't sure if he wants it. Then he finds out he is going to be a dad and everything changes. Will Lincoln take the offer from the other team? Will they be able to stay together? What will everyone think about them being together?

This is an amazing story that once I started it I couldn't put it down. This is a well written and very entertaining story. I would recommend this book to any book lover.

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437 reviews1 follower
June 4, 2021
This is the story of Lincoln and Chloe. They met years ago because he was Chloe's brother, Nathan's best friend. She was back to Los Angeles after 4 years in Europe and decided to go to a club with her friends. There, a guy began to try to get her attention until she realized was Lincoln. After some drinks, she went with him to his apartment and began a friends with benefits relationship that they decided to hid from everybody. Day by day, they began to fall in love with each other but did not say anything for fear of hurt the other feelings or not be corresponded. Chloe got pregnant and Lincoln decided to take care of her. However, he had the opportunity of his life moving to New York. Chloe supported him but he did not want to leave her and his baby. Things got messy when they told Nathan about her pregnancy and Taylor, one of Chloe's friend. But they have to make the real decision, money or family. I loved the story, the characters and the plot. Nicely written. Highly recommended.

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6,296 reviews46 followers
June 4, 2021
This is part of the Happy Ever After Bad Boy Series but can be read as a standalone. Also the books in the series can be read in any order. Get ready for an emotional roller coaster ride with Chloe and Lincoln. The plot is pretty common but Sloane Peterson brings them to life and makes them interesting and likable. A twist or two to keep you guessing and turning pages. A great book with likable characters and a moving story line. Lincoln is her brother's best friend and her brother is a big believer of the bro code where friends don't date their little sisters. So they decide to keep their fling secrets but sometimes there are things you can't keep secret - like a nine month little one. Decisions and more decisions. What about their careers and his new contract? What do they Choose? What happens when the family and her brother is not happy? Plenty of drama and some angst but a happy ending for all. A good book that you will enjoy. I received an advance review copy from Booksprout for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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1,923 reviews4 followers
June 4, 2021
Playboy meets his match
Accidental Knock Up by Sloane Peterson is an enjoyable best friend’s little sister, friends with benefits, short term turned long term affair. Lincoln and Chloe never meant for things to go so far. Fate has a funny way of interrupting and meddling in best laid plans. In this case, it seems fate was just listening to their hearts while Chloe and Lincoln were determined to ignore those pesky feelings
I really enjoyed the characters, plot and all the pieces parts that made up their story. While their careers are interesting, the book focuses on how these two spend time together. I honestly wasn’t sure if I was going to like Linc, but he totally redeems himself once he learns he’s going to be a daddy. Then he became a hero to me! I just loved how well he treats Chloe and makes many efforts to show her how much he cares and how much he is invested.
Overall, this accidental baby is a very enjoyable read with a wonderful HEA for these new parents, lovers and friends.
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564 reviews6 followers
June 5, 2021
This was a good story! Lincoln was used to flashing his money and charming women in the club for hook ups. Until one night a women called him out on it. When she turned to look at him it was Chloe his best friends little sister. He has not seen her in years. He supplied her alcohol and his charm. Against her better judgment she left her friends and go home with him she got more than what she bargained for. That hook up turned into friends with benefits. They kept what they had from everyone until Chloe gets pregnant. Lincoln knows her brother is going to flip out. He knew he should have told his friend, now he knows things will be bad.Chloe is in the same predicament with her friends. It seemed like everyone was against them. Link was there for Chloe when everyone was not. They both were scared to say how they felt. The conditions have changed between them. They mean so much more to each other than they realizes. I enjoyed Lincoln and Chloe’s story

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1,073 reviews4 followers
June 6, 2021
Chloe is returning home after traveling abroad for four years. When her friends ask her to go out for the night to celebrate, she wasn’t expecting to get hit on by her brother Nathan’s best friend Linc. Linc is just starting to make it big in pro football and he is known to be a ladies’ man. Lincoln is sitting at the bar doing his usual pick-up routine but little did he know he was hitting on Chloe surprised to find her all grown up and beautiful. The more they talk and flirt they decide to go home together neither one of them expecting to start a casual fling. What will happen when each of them catches feelings for one another? They are keeping their relationship quiet because of her brother what happens when he finds out?
Sloane does a great job with Linc and Chloe’s story. I thought it was well written and I enjoyed all the characters. The chemistry was off the charts and I loved how Linc was cocky yet likeable. Great job Sloane.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
904 reviews4 followers
June 8, 2021
Undercover Secret Romance

Chloe & Lincoln have an attraction towards each other. After all, they grew up together as Linc is best friends with her brother. When she returns to town a few years later, Linc mistakenly tries to pick her up until he recognizes her. Doesn't stop her & encourages a hook-up with him. Keeping their hook-up's secretly has been easy enough until she learns she's pregnant. Follow Linc & Chloe's journey on what happens with their friends-with-benefits idea & how everything is falling apart on them, from ties with family & friends, to their careers.

What I liked about this story is there was no time wasted in these two characters meeting & starting their friendship on a different level. Having people against these two hiding their dating behind closed doors, their thoughtfulness towards each other & their feelings makes this an emotional story to read. Working together, they can overcome any and all obstacles that are presented to them.

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1,612 reviews6 followers
June 11, 2021
Lincoln who is Nathan's best friend and has been treated as one of his family since they first met years before. When the two best friends would get together, Nathan's younger sister, Chloe always seemed to be a pest and wanted to hang around with the older "brothers". Years later, Lincoln picks up Chloe in a bar but initially didn't recognize her so he was very surprised when she actually falls for his pick-up line. They agree to be friend's with benefits and keep their hook-ups a secret since they both agree that neither is interested in a "relationship". Feelings start to form for both of them but, neither is courageous enough to let the other one know. Things become complicated when Chloe finds out she is pregnant. There are many twists and turns within this well written story that had me worried that these two would never come to their senses about their love for each other to get that HEA that I was craving

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11.6k reviews49 followers
June 5, 2021
Great Book

Accidental Knock Up is the second book in the Happy Ever After Bad Boy series and is the story of Chloe Harper and Lincoln "Link". Chloe's brother Nathan/Nate has been best friends with Link since they were in middle school and were inseparable. When Chloe returns home to LA after traveling around Europe after graduating, she goes out with her friends for the night to a club named Delusions. What she was not expecting to find was Link being the creep that was hitting on her and trying to buy her a drink at the bar. Well this can't get dangerous now can it???

This was dynamite book. The story-line is well crafted and the characters were well developed and interesting. I really enjoyed this easy read which put a smile on my face and made my heart race. Plus the HEA is fantastic.

I received a copy of this book and am leaving my honest review. My opinions are all my own.
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5,468 reviews23 followers
June 7, 2021
Accidental Knock Up by Sloane Peterson is an interesting,intriguing,steamy with a bit of drama and lots of passion..a friends with benifits romance story of Lincoln and chloe..he is a pro footballer,womanizer but love his mom..Chloe is a chef who move back home to be near with her family and to work with a well known chef.;when she and her friend planned to go out for a drink she met Lincoln the BFF of her brother,they flirt,talk and spend the night together and their one night stand turned more and now she s pregnant but she love Lincoln and she doesnt want to be the cost of his dream when some team wanted him and he needs to move there but Lincolon having second thought because now he knows that he love Chloe and he knows shes going to lket her go to pursue the dream that he didnt want and he needs to decide fast before its to late..

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393 reviews2 followers
March 5, 2023
Lincoln and Chloe secret affair

Chloe has been away four years from LA. Chloe and her two friends went to Delusion, a dance club, to reminisce. This is where she meets Lincoln, her brothers best friend. She was afraid of her brother getting angry if they hooked up.
They had sex and decided they would keep it casual. No strings attached was what they decided to do.
Lincoln is a football player and is being considered for a trade to a team in NJ. His present owner told him to take it for the four year contract and then come back to LA.
Chloe finds out she's pregnant and doesn't want Lincoln to know. She doesn't want him to give up his future. But Lincoln wants to be there for his unborn baby. He knows they said they would keep this a casual relationship but has fallen hard for her.
Great story of a relationship that started as casual but turns to more. I liked the two characters and how they are afraid to admit their love.
Great story by Sloane Peterson
1,086 reviews13 followers
June 4, 2021
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Lincoln's and Chloe's story follows the formula. Lincoln is Chloe's brother's best friend. After a drunk night of celebrating the end up spending nights together. Next comes pregnancy. Lincoln has a reputation as a real playboy and Chloe is interested in getting her career going. Somehow Sloane Peterson makes these characters human rather than a stereotype. They belong together and I wanted them to end up together but her brother isn't happen that Lincoln broke the men's code about sleeping with sisters.

The road to happily ever after is not smooth but there are some unexpected twists. The story reads quickly and doesn't get too heavy. If you are looking for a quick summer read, Accidental Knock Up.
457 reviews2 followers
June 10, 2021
***4.5 stars***
Accidental Knock up is part of the Happy Ever After Bad Boy series by Sloan Peterson. I enjoyed reading this story. This book was well written. The characters chemistry was on fire.
Chloe is a chef that has been traveling the world for the last four years. Link is a pro football player. They meet again after years of living there dreams. They decide on a secret friends with benefits.it works well for them until Chloe becomes pregnant. Things become way more complicated since Link is Chloe’s brother’s best friend. Link wants to be apart of their child’s life but Chloe doesn’t want to stand in the way of his dream. Will Link have second thoughts when he follows his dream? Or will Chloe and their baby become his new dream? The dream he never knew he wanted.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
597 reviews7 followers
June 3, 2021
I really enjoyed reading Accidental Knock Up by Sloane Peterson because it was a steamy and forbidden romance between Lincoln and Chloe. Lincoln was Chloe's brother's best friend and she has always liked him secretly. They had a moment of passion one night that turned into many. Neither wanted a relationship. I loved their steaminess and their chemistry. But there were issues when her brother found out as well as one of her friends. I really wanted their relationship to work out because they were perfect for each other. I would highly recommend reading this story. It was hot and steamy with a little bit of drama.

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230 reviews
June 4, 2021
So the elements in this story are:- An over protective brother of a younger sister. Brothers best friend is a playboy with plenty of notches on his bedpost. Said sister is back home after four years away and she isn't the pesky kid anymore but a beautiful woman. A one night stand is a betrayal of the bro-code and a friend with benefits arrangement is a definite bro-code no no! So after the FWB has been going on secretly for a while lets throw in an unexpected pregnancy into the mix.
So take all the ingredients, mix, scoop into a tin and bake on gas mark 5 and VOILA!!!
You have a wonderful story of Lincoln and Chloe and the sometimes troubled journey to their HEA.

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1,198 reviews
June 4, 2021
I have to say that Sloane has brought up a great story of a brothers best friend and little sister. This is one that was not expected since its not typical that she is crushing on him so much. They are friends of course but it is her best friend that has had the crush on him forever. But of course we know what happens when people hang out that are friends sometimes things happen and they become FWB. And that is what happens here. These two are not in love by any means. He is not looking for a relationship with his career and neither is she really. But things happen and drama happens. How will these two make this work between them if that is what they really want?

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287 reviews1 follower
June 5, 2021
I love brother's best friend/younger sister romance so I was excited to read Accidental Knock Up by Sloane Peterson. It's from the Happy Ever After Bad Boy Series. Chloe is finally home in LA after traveling the world learning from the top chefs. So she agrees to a night out with her girlfriends. She doesn't expect to go home with Lincoln Grayson, her brother's best friend, What started as a one night stand turned into multiple nights and a friends with benefits agreement. Chloe knows Link is a player on and off the football field so she has no expectations. But Link and Chloe find themselves craving each other and then they both get the shock of their lives. What will happen when her very protective brother finds out and will Link stay around? Great read!
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20.7k reviews362 followers
June 4, 2021
After Chloe goes out with friends to celebrate her return from Europe, working with the best chefs in the world, and ready to begin her new career, she drinks too much and ends up spending the night with Lincoln, her brother's best friend. They didn’t want a lasting relationship, but were happy to settle on “friends with benefits”. But when she ultimately ends up pregnant, how will her brother react if Lincoln and Chloe want to be together? Or will they do what they both decide to do with no regrets?

Grab your copy and find out how it all resolves. The author’s realistic handling of the situation may surprise you.
6,168 reviews58 followers
June 5, 2021
Great story. Chloe and Lincoln has a super night together and find that they really connect. They decide that they are going to keep their night together a secret. Lincoln is Chloe's brother's best friend. That's not going to stop them from being together, friends with benefits. Things are going fine until an unplanned pregnancy gets in the way. Now they have to make some decisions about their relationship by telling each other the truth but also telling their friends and family. Will they make the right decision and stay together? Will they fight for their love? Enjoyed this story very much. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
417 reviews3 followers
July 3, 2021
A feel good, passionate, and surprising book!

Peterson did a wonderful job in writing this book. She captured a range of emotions, great characters, and enough angst to make this book successful.
Linc is a playboy when it comes to beautiful women. Unknowingly, he hits on Chloe, who is his best friends little sister one night at the bar. When she turns around to look at the man who gave her a few lines, she is stunned that it is Linc. Chloe and Linc continue to drink and flirt. The night ends with passion and a whole lot of chemistry between the two.
As stated above, I really like these two characters. They are in sync, and find themselves drawn and unable to stay away from each other. I recommend this book!
195 reviews3 followers
June 4, 2021
Following years of travelling to be a chef Chloe returns to her home town delighted to be back with family and friends. Little does she expect on her first night out to meet up with a person she’s grown up with. He’s a jerk but a nice jerk and the fallout is not insignificant. With her friends and family all at odds with her, she finds herself pregnant. Now what does she do?
This is a heartwarming tale of friendships, the importance of communication, truth, loyalty and ultimately love. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
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