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Grumpy Baby Daddy
One passionate night, a broken heart, and a baby he doesn’t know about
My baby daddy is my boss and my brother’s best friend.
He is rough around the edges and not the HEA type.
He’s the one man I should stay away from.
I have spent the last four years getting over him.
I’m wiser, smarter, and more focused.
And things will be different this time…or so I thought.
One look from him makes me breathless.
It reminds me of the undeniable fire between us.
And like a fool I test fate and fall into his arms again.
Can I play his game of pleasure without revealing my secret?
Or I am in for another heartbreak?
My baby daddy is my boss and my brother’s best friend.
He is rough around the edges and not the HEA type.
He’s the one man I should stay away from.
I have spent the last four years getting over him.
I’m wiser, smarter, and more focused.
And things will be different this time…or so I thought.
One look from him makes me breathless.
It reminds me of the undeniable fire between us.
And like a fool I test fate and fall into his arms again.
Can I play his game of pleasure without revealing my secret?
Or I am in for another heartbreak?
- GenresContemporary
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Published October 1, 2022
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22 books37 followersSophia Bent is a contemporary romance author who loves to make people feel amazing with her HEAs gorgeous billionaires, alpha males with swag, and captivating romance stories. She loves to travel and enjoys good snoozing.
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November 17, 2022
Mürrischer Held findet sein Glück
„Grumpy Baby Daddy“ ist meine erste Leseerfahrung mit Sophia Bent ihren Werken. Ich war auch schon sehr neugierig, weil ich derzeit sehr einfach gestrickte Geschichten gerne lese. Und auf eine solch einfache Liebesgeschichte mit einem offensichtlichen HEA habe ich mich wirklich gefreut.
Die Geschichte von Izzy und Cruz hat mir gut gefallen. Ich mag Izzy. Sie ist eine selbstbewusste, selbstständige junge Frau und Mutter, die für ihre Überzeugungen einsteht. Sie hat trotz aller Widrigkeiten studiert und versucht nun finanziell auf eigenen Beinen zu stehen, um sich und ihren Sohn ein gutes Zuhause und eine gute Zukunft zu sichern. Dafür tut sie etwas, was für sie schwer schwierig ist: sie ist in ihre Heimatstadt zurückkehrt und bittet den besten Freund ihres Bruders um einen Job.
So sehr, wie ich Izzy auch als Charakter mag, kann ich sie nicht kritikfrei betrachten. Ich verstehe bis zu einem bestimmten Punkt, warum sie Cruz nicht gesagt hat, dass er Vater ist. Aber letztlich hat ihr Kind ein Recht darauf zu erfahren, wer der Vater ist. Zudem hat der Vater ein Recht darauf zu wissen, dass er Vater ist, sodass er die Möglichkeit hat, sich um sein Kind zu kümmern und eine Verbindung zu diesem aufzubauen. Daher verstehe ich es nicht, dass diese junge, dynamische und moderne Frau es nicht fertigbringt, dem Vater ihres Kindes zu sagen, dass er ein Kind hat. Das finde ich traurig. Ich habe nur eingeschränkt Verständnis für eine derartige Verhaltensweise.
Cruz ist ein erfolgreicher Geschäftsmann. Er ist froh darüber, dass Izzy wieder zurück ist und gibt ihr den Job zwar nur widerwillig, aber er weiß, dass er sie anders in ihrer Heimatstadt nicht halten kann. Cruz ist kein Mann für feste Beziehungen, dennoch fühlt er sich schon seit Jahren zu Izzy hingezogen. Denn er ist letztlich einer der Gründe, warum sie in einer Nacht- und Nebelaktion verschwunden ist. Er versucht, seine Gefühle für Izzy zu unterdrücken, aber das fällt ihm sehr schwer. Allerdings ist er für andere alltägliche Dinge etwas sehr blind. Er ist ein sympathischer Charakter mit einem harten Lebensweg, den er bisher vor Izzy verheimlicht hatte, aber er hat etwas aus sich gemacht. Und das auch noch dank seines besten Freundes. Darum möchte er seinen Gefühlen für dessen kleine Schwester nicht zulassen. Nachvollziehbar, aber auch irgendwie dämlich. Viel dämlicher finde ich es, dass ein so engagierter Mann, der sich in verschiedenen Wohltätigkeitsprojekten einbringt, meint, er hätte kein Recht darauf glücklich zu sein bzw. wäre es nicht wert, eine Familie zu haben.
Die Protagonisten finde ich insgesamt sehr gut in Szene gesetzt, allerdings bleiben sie mir doch etwas zu oberflächlich. Man lernt Izzy und Cruz kaum wirklich kennen. Das finde ich sehr schade, da ihnen dadurch etwas Tiefe und Lebendigkeit abhandenkommt. Die beiden scheinen in ihren eigenen Universen zu leben, aber das passt hier nicht komplett. Persönlich hätte ich es befürwortet, wenn die beiden Protagonisten auch mehr Zeit mit Freunden verbracht hätten. Bei Izzy lernt man kaum etwas über die Zeit ihres Studiums kennen und wie sie sich mit einem Kind an der Seite durchgeschlagen hat. Das finde ich unglaublich schade. Einen tieferen Einblick darin hätte ihrem Charakter sicherlich mehr Tiefe verleihen können. Besonders, wenn man die eine oder andere beste Freundin miteingebracht hätte.
Der Schreibstil der Autorin ist sehr angenehm und ich habe es genossen, die Geschichte von Izzy und Cruz zu lesen. Der abwechselnde Perspektivwechsel zwischen den Perspektiven der Protagonisten hat dazu beigetragen, dass man etwas die Gedanken- und Gefühlswelt von ihnen kennenlernen konnte. Allerdings bliebt mir das insgesamt gesehen etwas zu oberflächlich. Ich bin mir sicher, dass die Autorin hier noch etwas mehr Tiefgang und Emotionalität einbringen kann.
Das Ende ist sehr schön, allerdings für meinen persönlichen Geschmack etwas zu perfekt. Die Puzzleteilchen fügen sich zu ideal ineinander, was das Ende sehr konstruiert und künstlich erscheinen lässt. Es hat mir zwar ein paar Tränchen in die Augen getrieben, aber ich hätte es mir etwas realistischer gewünscht.
Dennoch ist es eine schöne Liebesgeschichte mit Höhen und Tiefen, sympathischen Charakteren und einer interessanten Handlung. Wer hier große Kunst erwartet, in der alle Fäden wirklich gut miteinander verstrickt sind, wird leider etwas enttäuscht sein. Potential ist durchaus vorhanden, bleibt aber zeitweise ungenutzt, da auch bei der Handlungs- und Beziehungsentwicklung nicht alles konzeptionell gut bedacht und umgesetzt wurde.
Hinweis: Das Buch habe ich als digitales Rezensionsexemplar via Booksprout im Austausch für eine ehrliche Rezension erhalten.
„Grumpy Baby Daddy“ ist meine erste Leseerfahrung mit Sophia Bent ihren Werken. Ich war auch schon sehr neugierig, weil ich derzeit sehr einfach gestrickte Geschichten gerne lese. Und auf eine solch einfache Liebesgeschichte mit einem offensichtlichen HEA habe ich mich wirklich gefreut.
Die Geschichte von Izzy und Cruz hat mir gut gefallen. Ich mag Izzy. Sie ist eine selbstbewusste, selbstständige junge Frau und Mutter, die für ihre Überzeugungen einsteht. Sie hat trotz aller Widrigkeiten studiert und versucht nun finanziell auf eigenen Beinen zu stehen, um sich und ihren Sohn ein gutes Zuhause und eine gute Zukunft zu sichern. Dafür tut sie etwas, was für sie schwer schwierig ist: sie ist in ihre Heimatstadt zurückkehrt und bittet den besten Freund ihres Bruders um einen Job.
So sehr, wie ich Izzy auch als Charakter mag, kann ich sie nicht kritikfrei betrachten. Ich verstehe bis zu einem bestimmten Punkt, warum sie Cruz nicht gesagt hat, dass er Vater ist. Aber letztlich hat ihr Kind ein Recht darauf zu erfahren, wer der Vater ist. Zudem hat der Vater ein Recht darauf zu wissen, dass er Vater ist, sodass er die Möglichkeit hat, sich um sein Kind zu kümmern und eine Verbindung zu diesem aufzubauen. Daher verstehe ich es nicht, dass diese junge, dynamische und moderne Frau es nicht fertigbringt, dem Vater ihres Kindes zu sagen, dass er ein Kind hat. Das finde ich traurig. Ich habe nur eingeschränkt Verständnis für eine derartige Verhaltensweise.
Cruz ist ein erfolgreicher Geschäftsmann. Er ist froh darüber, dass Izzy wieder zurück ist und gibt ihr den Job zwar nur widerwillig, aber er weiß, dass er sie anders in ihrer Heimatstadt nicht halten kann. Cruz ist kein Mann für feste Beziehungen, dennoch fühlt er sich schon seit Jahren zu Izzy hingezogen. Denn er ist letztlich einer der Gründe, warum sie in einer Nacht- und Nebelaktion verschwunden ist. Er versucht, seine Gefühle für Izzy zu unterdrücken, aber das fällt ihm sehr schwer. Allerdings ist er für andere alltägliche Dinge etwas sehr blind. Er ist ein sympathischer Charakter mit einem harten Lebensweg, den er bisher vor Izzy verheimlicht hatte, aber er hat etwas aus sich gemacht. Und das auch noch dank seines besten Freundes. Darum möchte er seinen Gefühlen für dessen kleine Schwester nicht zulassen. Nachvollziehbar, aber auch irgendwie dämlich. Viel dämlicher finde ich es, dass ein so engagierter Mann, der sich in verschiedenen Wohltätigkeitsprojekten einbringt, meint, er hätte kein Recht darauf glücklich zu sein bzw. wäre es nicht wert, eine Familie zu haben.
Die Protagonisten finde ich insgesamt sehr gut in Szene gesetzt, allerdings bleiben sie mir doch etwas zu oberflächlich. Man lernt Izzy und Cruz kaum wirklich kennen. Das finde ich sehr schade, da ihnen dadurch etwas Tiefe und Lebendigkeit abhandenkommt. Die beiden scheinen in ihren eigenen Universen zu leben, aber das passt hier nicht komplett. Persönlich hätte ich es befürwortet, wenn die beiden Protagonisten auch mehr Zeit mit Freunden verbracht hätten. Bei Izzy lernt man kaum etwas über die Zeit ihres Studiums kennen und wie sie sich mit einem Kind an der Seite durchgeschlagen hat. Das finde ich unglaublich schade. Einen tieferen Einblick darin hätte ihrem Charakter sicherlich mehr Tiefe verleihen können. Besonders, wenn man die eine oder andere beste Freundin miteingebracht hätte.
Der Schreibstil der Autorin ist sehr angenehm und ich habe es genossen, die Geschichte von Izzy und Cruz zu lesen. Der abwechselnde Perspektivwechsel zwischen den Perspektiven der Protagonisten hat dazu beigetragen, dass man etwas die Gedanken- und Gefühlswelt von ihnen kennenlernen konnte. Allerdings bliebt mir das insgesamt gesehen etwas zu oberflächlich. Ich bin mir sicher, dass die Autorin hier noch etwas mehr Tiefgang und Emotionalität einbringen kann.
Das Ende ist sehr schön, allerdings für meinen persönlichen Geschmack etwas zu perfekt. Die Puzzleteilchen fügen sich zu ideal ineinander, was das Ende sehr konstruiert und künstlich erscheinen lässt. Es hat mir zwar ein paar Tränchen in die Augen getrieben, aber ich hätte es mir etwas realistischer gewünscht.
Dennoch ist es eine schöne Liebesgeschichte mit Höhen und Tiefen, sympathischen Charakteren und einer interessanten Handlung. Wer hier große Kunst erwartet, in der alle Fäden wirklich gut miteinander verstrickt sind, wird leider etwas enttäuscht sein. Potential ist durchaus vorhanden, bleibt aber zeitweise ungenutzt, da auch bei der Handlungs- und Beziehungsentwicklung nicht alles konzeptionell gut bedacht und umgesetzt wurde.
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October 2, 2022
Secrets are Never Healthy . . .
Izzy’s brother Dan is Cruz’s best friend. Izzy and Cruz had a passionate night tonight, then Izzy ran away. When she returns 4 years later, she has a 3-year-old son named Kyle. Cruz was the father, but she never told him. Cruz eventually wants to have a relationship with Izzy again. Both of them still are attracted to each other. But will she tell him Kyle is his son? Or will she let him find out on his own?
I don’t like not telling the man she slept with that they have a child together. Even if he says he doesn’t want children, he has the right to know and the obligation to support his child. That just doesn’t sit well with me. Izzy was being very immature about the situation, especially running away. As for fearing Dan would be angry, unless Izzy was not a grown up at the time, brothers have no business telling a sibling who they can and can’t be with. But will Izzy and Cruz get their HEA? I hope before anything moves in that direction that the two of them sit down and learn to communicate with each other, especially about the “big” things in life.
Izzy’s brother Dan is Cruz’s best friend. Izzy and Cruz had a passionate night tonight, then Izzy ran away. When she returns 4 years later, she has a 3-year-old son named Kyle. Cruz was the father, but she never told him. Cruz eventually wants to have a relationship with Izzy again. Both of them still are attracted to each other. But will she tell him Kyle is his son? Or will she let him find out on his own?
I don’t like not telling the man she slept with that they have a child together. Even if he says he doesn’t want children, he has the right to know and the obligation to support his child. That just doesn’t sit well with me. Izzy was being very immature about the situation, especially running away. As for fearing Dan would be angry, unless Izzy was not a grown up at the time, brothers have no business telling a sibling who they can and can’t be with. But will Izzy and Cruz get their HEA? I hope before anything moves in that direction that the two of them sit down and learn to communicate with each other, especially about the “big” things in life.
October 1, 2022
Cruz and Izzy had one night together when they were teenagers. In a bid to protect himself, Cruz pushed her away. Izzy ran away from her hometown and moved to New York shortly after. Fast forward five years and Izzy is back, and she has an adorable little boy in tow.
Cruz and Izzy's chemistry is still as strong as it was in the beginning, but both are jaded. Cruz from his upbringing and Izzy from that night and the resentment she harbors against her father for remarrying after her mothers death.
I loved their connection and the banter and sexual tension between them. It was clear from the start how much they cared about one another. They soon gave in to the clear pull they had to one another. And watching Cruz with Kyle? Heartmelting.
I had a few issues with Izzy. First was her continued refusal to tell Cruz that he had a son. And then for her to be upset with him when he found out on his own annoyed me as he had the right to be angry. She had continued to lie to him even while they had started up their relationship again. And second, was her resentment for her father finding love again after her mom died. It wasn't fair of her to expect him to be alone for the rest of his life. I highly doubt her mother would have wanted that for him. I am glad she came around in the end.
Overall, I found the story rather enjoyable, even with the aspects that annoyed me. I would definitely recommend this book!
Cruz and Izzy's chemistry is still as strong as it was in the beginning, but both are jaded. Cruz from his upbringing and Izzy from that night and the resentment she harbors against her father for remarrying after her mothers death.
I loved their connection and the banter and sexual tension between them. It was clear from the start how much they cared about one another. They soon gave in to the clear pull they had to one another. And watching Cruz with Kyle? Heartmelting.
I had a few issues with Izzy. First was her continued refusal to tell Cruz that he had a son. And then for her to be upset with him when he found out on his own annoyed me as he had the right to be angry. She had continued to lie to him even while they had started up their relationship again. And second, was her resentment for her father finding love again after her mom died. It wasn't fair of her to expect him to be alone for the rest of his life. I highly doubt her mother would have wanted that for him. I am glad she came around in the end.
Overall, I found the story rather enjoyable, even with the aspects that annoyed me. I would definitely recommend this book!
October 4, 2022
Cruz is Izzy's brother's best friend, and he had a thing with Izzy before she left. Now some years later she is back and wants a job. Sparks reignite between them, and he keeps pushing her away. Her brother catches them kissing and still Cruz claims its a mistake. So, Izzy tries to stay clear of him besides work. Izzy has a secret that she hasn't share with anyone yet while she was gone she had her son. When she introduces him to everyone she doesn't mention his father. However, before she came back Cruz hired a P.I. to look for her and now he has discovered more of her secrets. Can they find a way to have a second chance? Will he be able to accept why she left?
This is a great story that once I started it I couldn't put it down. This is a well written and very entertaining story. Its a book that any book lover would enjoy.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is a great story that once I started it I couldn't put it down. This is a well written and very entertaining story. Its a book that any book lover would enjoy.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 2, 2022
A wonderful story about second chances. Cruz and Izzy already know each other because Cruz is best friends with her brother. But after a night spent together, both drunk, he hurt her so much and broke her heart that she moved, not knowing that their drunken evening left a present.
After a few years and a degree in marketing, she returns to work for her brother and Cruz's company. She also takes someone else with her beautiful son Kyle? What will Izzy tell that Kyle is their son or will she keep it to herself because she thinks he's still a playboy and can Cruz turn the tide and show he isn't and manage to win the hearts of Izzy and to win over his son Kyle? You will get answers to all these questions when you start reading the story.
I received a Advance Reader copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
After a few years and a degree in marketing, she returns to work for her brother and Cruz's company. She also takes someone else with her beautiful son Kyle? What will Izzy tell that Kyle is their son or will she keep it to herself because she thinks he's still a playboy and can Cruz turn the tide and show he isn't and manage to win the hearts of Izzy and to win over his son Kyle? You will get answers to all these questions when you start reading the story.
I received a Advance Reader copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 4, 2022
Izzy Burton is the little sister of Cruz Taylor’s best friend, Dan. Except Izzy has been missing from home for 4 years, without contact.
Upon Izzy’s return, she has a three year old son in tow with her. As secrets are revealed, drama unfolds amongst the friends and siblings.
Izzy left because of her feelings for Cruz and the betrayal she felt when her dad remarried less than a year after her mothers death.
Once the final secrets are revealed, including the paternity of Izzy’s son, Kyle, healing and redemption follow. Cruz is reconciled with his family and with Izzy and Kyle, while Izzy finally reconciles with her dad and his new wife.
I received an advanced reader copy and I voluntarily leave this review in my own words.
Upon Izzy’s return, she has a three year old son in tow with her. As secrets are revealed, drama unfolds amongst the friends and siblings.
Izzy left because of her feelings for Cruz and the betrayal she felt when her dad remarried less than a year after her mothers death.
Once the final secrets are revealed, including the paternity of Izzy’s son, Kyle, healing and redemption follow. Cruz is reconciled with his family and with Izzy and Kyle, while Izzy finally reconciles with her dad and his new wife.
I received an advanced reader copy and I voluntarily leave this review in my own words.
October 4, 2022
This was a fun read, I'm starting to realize that I really enjoy the secret baby second chance tropes and this one is very well written.
I love that the two have always been in love with each other though circumstances made one hurt the other, but as adults they can't seem to keep away from each other no matter how they try and vowed not to let the other person affect them.
I also really liked Cruz's side of the story about his family and coming to terms with everything that had happened. And the parallels on how both Izzy and Cruz reunited with their families and then with each other.
Cruz realizing he screwed up with Izzy and making the grand gesture even though he was injured is everything!.
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I love that the two have always been in love with each other though circumstances made one hurt the other, but as adults they can't seem to keep away from each other no matter how they try and vowed not to let the other person affect them.
I also really liked Cruz's side of the story about his family and coming to terms with everything that had happened. And the parallels on how both Izzy and Cruz reunited with their families and then with each other.
Cruz realizing he screwed up with Izzy and making the grand gesture even though he was injured is everything!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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October 8, 2022
Izzy had a one stand with Cruz and he told it could never not happen again. She left her family behind her dad and brother, also as her father was going to marry her mother best friend after her death. How could her dad do that now she back to have a job to raise her son Kyle. She still has feeling for Cruz and he still has feeling for her. What will happen when everyone find out that she has an son and he is Cruz son. Cruz has gone through life think his mother did not love him as she took his sister Amy with her and left him behind. His father used him as a punching bag. What happen when he is bet up by a friend of his old life.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 6, 2023
Grumpy Baby Daddy. This book was great! It had everything a good book needs to keep me reading. There was a romantic story, a past history of the characters, and there were drama and suspense stories. Izzy, Dan, and Cruz were friends back in the day. Dan and Cruz are best friends and started a tech company. Izzy and Cruz shared a night together that caused a rift in their relationship and after that Izzy left for four years. She returned and needed a job. Cruz and Dan give her a job in their company, but it makes working hard because now they would have to see each other everyday. Izzy and Cruz were starting to get along until Cruz discovered a secret Izzy did not tell him. Can they get past the hurt of the secret or will it be the straw that breaks them? A great read!!
October 1, 2022
A Love That Was Never Lost -
Sophia Bent has given us a well written book with scintillating intimate moments, a myriad of interesting characters, lots of drama and an intriguing storyline, that will keep every reader totally engrossed from the first to the last page. I went through so many emotions as I turned the pages and at times, I just wanted to hug Cruz and Izzy, so they could feel better, as their love surpassed all the baggage from their pasts. I totally loved reading this book and I recommend you add it to your reading library immediately.
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Sophia Bent has given us a well written book with scintillating intimate moments, a myriad of interesting characters, lots of drama and an intriguing storyline, that will keep every reader totally engrossed from the first to the last page. I went through so many emotions as I turned the pages and at times, I just wanted to hug Cruz and Izzy, so they could feel better, as their love surpassed all the baggage from their pasts. I totally loved reading this book and I recommend you add it to your reading library immediately.
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October 2, 2022
Izzy and Cruz share a drunken night together four years ago but when he crushed her heart she moves to New York where she finds out she is pregnant but she gets her marketing degree but finally moves back to ask him for a job with his company that he owns with her older brother. She never intends to tell Cruz about his three year old son Kyle because he is a playboy that believes with the father he had he would never make a good father himself. Will Cruz realize that he is not his fathers son and express his love for Izzy and Kyle?.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 2, 2022
This is the story of Izzy and Cruz. Her brother is his best friend, in spite of that they have a passionate one nighter. He crushed her heart, so she moves to New York where she finds out she is pregnant. She gets her marketing degree, and she moves back to work at the company owned by him and her brother. She doesn’t return alone, she has an adorable 3-year-old son Kyle. Cruz is the father, but she never told him. They are still attracted to each other and want a relationship. But will she tell about Kyle? The story is well written, full of drama, secrets, passion and romance.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 6, 2022
Cruz and Izzy have a history and a one night stand where he tells her it can never happen again. He's close to her family and her brother Dan would not approve of them. Izzy runs away feeling rejected and when she returns 3 years later with her son, Kyle, asking for a job in her brother and Cruz's company. The chemistry between the two hasn't changed, if anything it's worse. Cruz can't commit because of a bad childhood thinking he is like his dad and Izzy sdoesnt want to tell him her secret if he's only using her. I loved the story and couldn't put it down, probably one of my favorites of Sophia thus far.
October 7, 2022
After a steamy one night stand, Izzy runs. She's MIA for four years. When she finally returns, she's not alone, but has a sweet little boy in tow.
Now, she needs a job, and gets one in her brother's company. The fact that his business partner and best friend Cruz is the baby daddy from that one hot night won't be an issue. She's got this. Yeah, no.
Things heat up again. All kinds of secrets are revealed. Will her heart get broken again when Cruz finds out he's a dad?
Lovely read with all kinds of drama and upheaval, followed my forgiveness and lots of love!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Now, she needs a job, and gets one in her brother's company. The fact that his business partner and best friend Cruz is the baby daddy from that one hot night won't be an issue. She's got this. Yeah, no.
Things heat up again. All kinds of secrets are revealed. Will her heart get broken again when Cruz finds out he's a dad?
Lovely read with all kinds of drama and upheaval, followed my forgiveness and lots of love!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 2, 2022
Grump Baby Daddy is about to childhood crushes having a one night fling then separating for years.
Izzy is a strong willed lady who faced.some challenges after running away after her one night stand with her brother's best friend, Cruz.
When shereturns 4 years later they must face thier feelings while secrets are revealed and past hurts mend.
This story had me on a Rollercoaster of emotions as these two reconnected.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Izzy is a strong willed lady who faced.some challenges after running away after her one night stand with her brother's best friend, Cruz.
When shereturns 4 years later they must face thier feelings while secrets are revealed and past hurts mend.
This story had me on a Rollercoaster of emotions as these two reconnected.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 2, 2022
Will it be heartbreak or HEA this time around?
Fantastic read, one of Sophia's best so far. Izzy & Cruz's path is not a smooth one. Four years ago we spent a passionate night & he proceeded to break my heart. Fast forward to present day, he's now my boss & my brothers best friend. The fire between us is undeniable. I thought this time it would be different but am I setting myself up for heartbreak again? What will he do when he finds out my secret? Worth 5 stars.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Fantastic read, one of Sophia's best so far. Izzy & Cruz's path is not a smooth one. Four years ago we spent a passionate night & he proceeded to break my heart. Fast forward to present day, he's now my boss & my brothers best friend. The fire between us is undeniable. I thought this time it would be different but am I setting myself up for heartbreak again? What will he do when he finds out my secret? Worth 5 stars.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 7, 2022
This is a brothers best friend, second chance romance.
Izzy and Cruz spend one night together as teens, but then Cruz pushes Izzy away to protect himself. Izzy ends up running away from her home and moves to New York. Years later she returns with her little boy, Cruz's son from their one night together. There is still chemistry between them but both have issues that they need to get over before they can be together.
I enjoyed reading this story and I would recommend it.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Izzy and Cruz spend one night together as teens, but then Cruz pushes Izzy away to protect himself. Izzy ends up running away from her home and moves to New York. Years later she returns with her little boy, Cruz's son from their one night together. There is still chemistry between them but both have issues that they need to get over before they can be together.
I enjoyed reading this story and I would recommend it.
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October 8, 2022
Cruz and Izzy kept getting their wires crossed and lost 4 years because of insecurities and misunderstandings. His past didn't stay in the past and hers was right there in her face to deal with. Lots of tears was shed and so were misconceptions of relationships past and present. I wasn't feeling the best friend marrying the dad either because, yeah, she just looked really thirsty!!! Loved his family reunion even though it came at a painful cost. Beware of the potty language.
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October 2, 2022
Sophia Bent has written a sensitive story addressing the impacts of being raised in an abusive home and his mother's abandonment (Cruz), and the loss of a mother and her father's remarriage (Izzy). Cruz and Izzy are strong characters that overcome these issues and the challenge of Izzy's protective big brother to find their way to a HEA.
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October 2, 2022
I love the names of the characters in this book. Izzy and Cruz. The cover is really sexy. I love that! Izzy and Cruz have a one night stand, and the next day she takes off. Life is complicated because Izzy’s brother Dan is Cruz’s best friend/ business partner. Izzy gets pregnant but doesn’t tell anyone even the father. Love can’t keep people away. She comes back and the chemistry is still there between these two. Such a great book!
October 3, 2022
Izzy is back but she has baggage. Four years, she left town because her crush broke her heart, she lost her mom and her dad is remarrying. Cruz was her brothers best friend and her crush. Now she’s working for Cruz and her brother. How will they pan out? And if they found out about her secret. Great book.
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October 5, 2022
A one night stand, a move before coming back home and a baby brings a woman and a man together after years of holding back their love for each other. This book has amazing chracters with a beautiful couple that's romantically spicy. The book that I recommened page turner that's a suspenseful dramatic thriller.
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October 5, 2022
Story about Cruz & Izzy. They shared a passionate night together, but because Cruz told her it would never happen again. This plus the pain of losing her Mom and her Dad married her BFF shortly after her death, Izzy takes off basically without a word. Fast forward four years later and she returns with a secret …. A son in tow and her brother’s BFF that doesn’t know it’s his.
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October 6, 2022
Grumpy Baby Daddy
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Sophia Bent
Not usually a fan of secret baby romances, especially when the father is so easily found, but I enjoyed this one. Cruz and Izzy are well written characters and I loved the chemistry and relationship with this story, I recommend reading this book if secret babies by brother's best friend is your trope.
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Sophia Bent
Not usually a fan of secret baby romances, especially when the father is so easily found, but I enjoyed this one. Cruz and Izzy are well written characters and I loved the chemistry and relationship with this story, I recommend reading this book if secret babies by brother's best friend is your trope.
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October 1, 2022
I love a good second chance romance. Surprise kid with someone who refused for commitment due to his own personal/family issues. Crus refusing to let himself be happy because he’s scared of the outcome while Izzy ran because of being hurt. Coming back and be able to push through. Loved this story.
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October 2, 2022
Grumpy Baby Daddy by Sophia Bent is a wonderful second chance/secret baby/brother bestfriend romance story of Cruz and Izzy..A story that will touch your heartstring,filled with drama,secret,passion and romance that you will loved..well done!.
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October 2, 2022
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This secret baby romance is well-written and entertaining, Izzy disappeared several years previously without a word to anyone including her brothers best friend, Cruz who she has crushed on forever. Now, she back home and wants a job at Cruz' company. Plenty of drama and emotion throughout. Likable characters.
This secret baby romance is well-written and entertaining, Izzy disappeared several years previously without a word to anyone including her brothers best friend, Cruz who she has crushed on forever. Now, she back home and wants a job at Cruz' company. Plenty of drama and emotion throughout. Likable characters.
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October 3, 2022After disappearing for four years, Izzy finally returned with a child that no one knew anything about. She tries so hard to forget Cruz, but the sparks never left either of them. With lots of hard work to overcome his past, they are finally able to get their happily ever after.
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October 31, 2022
This story entertained,kept me reading and had great characters. Cruz and izzy had loved each other for a long time without them telling each other how they felt, he didn't think he was good enough for her and she thought he didn't want her. It is a very heartwarming story you are sure to enjoy.
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November 8, 2022
Later in life
This story was about a young lady who decided to make it on her own without her family. She was mad with her father and the man she loved.
When she returned, she had her life in order the way she wanted until she gave the man she loved another chance.
Very repetitive.
This story was about a young lady who decided to make it on her own without her family. She was mad with her father and the man she loved.
When she returned, she had her life in order the way she wanted until she gave the man she loved another chance.
Very repetitive.
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