Unexpected: A Secret Baby Romance

by Aria Ford

All I want is to close this deal. I don’t want to get involved in drama. I rescue her without thinking. I can’t believe I didn’t kill him for what he was doing to her. Now she’s mine. A notorious playboy, a self-made millionaire nightclub owner—I’m used to women throwing themselves at me. Saving one is a different story. The pretty blond waitress is terrified. I go after her, comfort her. It isn’t like I planned to have sex with her in the alley. Or to spend the whole night making her scream. She won’t even tell me her name. She wants one perfect night, and I give her all that and more. What happens when a blazing one-night stand won’t stay in the past? I can’t forget her no matter how hard I try. And when I find out she has a secret.. A secret tied to that one hot night, I won’t give up until I make her MINE.

Genres: Contemporary, Romance

224 pages, Paperback

Published November 12, 2017

About the author

Aria Ford is a romance writer who writes hot and steamy contemporary romances.
She loves writing about bad boys of all kinds and enjoys every second of it.
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Reviews

[Shelly Reynolds · Rating 5 out of 5]

“I needed you so much. I still do. I just can’t have you.”
“You already have me, silly girl. I’m yours. Let me show you.”

This is another great story by Aria Ford! Love her hot, sexy men! This is a quick read, a bit of an insta-love, and such a sweet story.

Griffin Doyle is a ruthless business man. He’s a self-made millionaire. He’s alone. A history of one-night stands, no last names, and no coffee the next morning is the way of life for him. That is, until she comes in to his life under the most abhorrent of circumstances. Saving the pretty waitress from nearly being raped by a business colleague, he finds himself drawn to her like no other woman before her. After a night of unbridled passion, he wants to keep her. She wants to run. He has no choice but to let her go and promises not to chase her. But, he can’t stop thinking of her. The next time he sees her, he finds she’s kept a secret that will turn his life upside down. But, upside down isn’t always a bad thing, right?

Caleigh North is just trying to make ends meet after tragedy tore her world apart. Struggling financially, she takes a second job working for a catering business. But her first event nearly ends with her being violated in the worst way. Just when she thought it was too late, her savior appears to rescue her. She is instantly drawn to him, and allows herself to have one night of passion and pleasure with Griffin. She knows they can never have a forever. He’s way out of her league. Leaving him without giving him her name, she knows that she will never forget him. An unexpected gift from the passion they shared means she will always have a part of him with her, even if she can never have him. Or can she? The next time she sees him, her life will change forever.

I enjoyed the story I just wish it lasted a little longer!! It’s a shorter read, which doesn’t allow a lot of background in to each character. But, despite that, there’s enough information in the story to give you a good snapshot of both Griffin and Caleigh. I can’t get enough of a good life-altering love!

[Julianne Macneil · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book as part of an arc program. This was the story of Caleigh, a young woman who is working as a waitress after quitting college because of a family tragedy. Caleigh is trying to save money to return to school and when she is approached by the owner of a catering company with an offer of work for private parties, she accepts. Caleigh knows she can make a lot of money and is excited to work her first party. When she arrives, the nightclub is shut down to the public and the party only consists of three people. Griffin is a businessman who is an expert in turning failing nightclub into successes. Griffin is conducting a deal to buy this club from two brothers and he wants the deal done. Caleigh is approached outside of the washroom by one of the brothers and he tries to force himself on her, he kisses her and rips her shirt. Caleigh knows she is about to be raped and cannot call for help. Suddenly the treat is gone and Griffin is hitting her attacker. Griffin takes her back to the party and shows the other brother what happened, causing Caleigh to flee out the back door. Griffin chases after her to see if she is okay and offers to take her home. Caleigh has a connection to Griffin and when he asks her back to his place, she goes, but she will not give him her name or tell him where she lives. Caleigh just wants the night to remain a special memory. This was a good book and I really enjoyed the connection between Caleigh and Griffin. Griffin was a playboy and was happy in his life, or so he thought. I really enjoyed this book and really felt for the characters. Good one.

[MJM · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a short and fast paced story by one of my favourite authors, Aria Ford. Our heroine is Caleigh who is recovering from a family tragedy and has just got a second job waitressing so that she can keep studying for her degree. But all does not go well when one of the guests decides to rape her. Fortunately, at the last minute he is stopped by multi billionaire and playboy womaniser, Griffin. This isn't Griffin's usual style to play hero but he can't let anyone be abused like that. He and Caleigh have a mutual attraction as if Cupid had struck them with one of his arrows. So much so that they end up kissing passionately and then having sex which carries on all through the night. Griffin does not want her to leave but she does as she knows that they are not in the same league and believes that any relationship between them would not work. He doesn't know her name so he can't find her. Imagine his surprise when he does meet her some months later and she has a surprise for him that will change both their lives. I loved the way that Caleigh was such a strong independent young woman who was determined to make the very best of herself and preparing to carry on with an addition to her life that she didn't expect. If this had been a longer story I would have loved more background to them falling in love but this is only a short novella so it's just the right amount. Well written and a one that I couldn't put down until I had got to the end. I received an arc of this book and voluntarily leave my honest review of it here.
DEFINITELY RECOMMENDED.

[Karen Nastasio · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was hot and I couldn’t put it down, Caleigh is a young woman that’s lost everything she ever cared about to a drunk driver on her own she try’s to make the best of it working as a waitress to get buy and maybe one day going back to college, she always goes the extra mile for the customers and is rewarded with a second job that pays really well, on her first night she serves these three men having a business meeting and she smiles and flirts a little and then see the most gorgeous man ever and nearly drops the plate of food in his lap feeling embarrassed she runs back to the kitchen the next course is soup and panics and has the other girl take it out, once the meal is done one of the men asked to speck to her in the hallway as she agrees he attacks her and almost rapes her but she is saved but the good looking man named Griffin after he hurts the man badly he checks on her but caleigh just wants to go home but Griffin walks her back into the room and tells the other man that his brother just tried to rape this young server with his anger boiling he demands that the sign the contract and pay her all the money they have in there wallets, Caliegh is embarrassed and runs out, Griffin comes looking for her and the connection they feel towards each other gets hot and steamy in the alleyway. Better stop there read this book its really good and who doesn’t love a love story. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC copy of this book for an honest review. Thanks Karen N

[Karina · Rating 5 out of 5]

I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. I have read several of Aria Ford's books so far and I must say this is one is really good. IT was sweet and quick. Caleigh and Griffin meet when Caleigh is working for a new employer as a server for a catering company. Griffin saves her from tragedy when she is assaulted by a man Griffin is having a business dinner with. Caleigh in the back of the club when the man attacks her and Griffin has gone back when he hears her whimpering. Both find out that they both have suffered great loss. They are both drawn to one another from the start and share one night together. This was a well written story full of hope. I don't want to give too much away I will just say that this book is worth the read. I love how it ends and look forward to more book by Ms Ford.

[Heather Snyder · Rating 5 out of 5]

I NEED MORE!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

I loved this book! Caleigh has lost everything and she is a struggling waitress. Griffin is a notorious playboy and millionaire, who also lost his mother(Dad was never in the picture). Holy Cow! What a tale! Griffin ends up saving Caleigh from something(not telling!) And they immediately hit it off. To me, this was a love at first sight story even if the characters didn't know it yet. So they have a one night stand....which is so HOT🔥🔥🔥, and then go their separate ways. Obviously, they are miserable without each other and secrets come to light. Sometimes you have to reach for what you want and never let it go. This book was AMAZING and honestly I wish it was longer. I wanted more of their story and what kind of future they have together. I HIGHLY recommend this book!!😍😍

[Gladys · Rating 5 out of 5]

Unexpected: A Billionaire Secret Baby Romance by Aria Ford is a good read. Well written, it has an entertaining storyline and complex characters. WARNING: Pleases be aware that This book contains sensitive subject matter that may be triggers for some. It features attempted rape. I liked Caleigh and Griffin as a couple. I felt they had good chemistry, meshed well and really fulfilled each other. I enjoyed this book and the storyline but I must say that some things did not set well with me. I found the actions taken after the sexual assault tactless and wrong. Other than finding issue with that I was engaged with the characters and the book. Again, a good read that has a few issues. I am posting an honest review after reading an ARC copy.

[CassieLC · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved this book. It was quick, steamy, and sweet all wrapped into one great book.
Caleigh meets Griffin when she caters a private dinner for him. Later into the night, Griffin comes to her rescue and simply must have her. They end spending the night together but that’s all Caleigh wants it be, or so she says. Weeks later she gets a surprise and has a decision to make.
Griffin was always the love em and leave em type. Never took a woman to his home and never let anyone stay the night until Caleigh. He can’t seem to get the waitress off his mind, so he finally decides to find out who she is and sees her again.
Definitely a book that you should buy!!
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.

[Yeluz Selarom · Rating 5 out of 5]

Griffin was a playboy bad self made billionaire who got what he wanted when he wanted it. Hired an exclusive catering company for a nightclub he’s trying to purchase to make a new theme out of it so as the day turns out his suppose business associate he finds trying to rape the waitress of the catering business and he saves her even though he really wants to kill him he doesn’t but he can’t help but feel this strong connection for caleigh and for some reason is enough for them to have the best night of their lives together and she just doesn’t want him to see her again so it’s a good memory until she becomes pregnant and he can’t get her out of his head.. I seriously couldn’t put this book down stayed up all night just to finish it.. it had so many emotions. Loved it

[Meghann Alford · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great read from Aria Ford and it certainly is a roller coaster of emotions!  Fair warnings, there are some scenes that may be a trigger so be aware of that. Otherwise, I think this was a fantastic instalove story!  Meek, mild mannered little waitress certainly brought down the big, bad alpha. Loved it. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy of this book.
Hero, Griffin = 5/5
Heroine, Caleigh = 5/5
Chemistry = 5/5
Sex = 5/5
Plot = 3/5
Mystery = 1/5
Action =  1/5
Darkness = 2/5
Humor = 1/5
POV = dual
Would I recommend this book = yes
Would I re-read this book = yes
Would I read future books by this author = yes

[BP34 · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a sweet insta love story. It all begins when billionaire Griffith recuses Caleigh from being raped. He'd always been a one night stand kinda of guy, but he found himself so drawn to her. After their night of passion she left without him ever knowing her name. He couldn't get her out of his mind and was determined to find her. When he does find her he gets a big surprise. No spoilers here, but this is a great short novella that you can easily read in one sitting. Hopefully there will be a followup book in the future. I read an arc of this book and voluntarily chose to review it.

[Tiffany · Rating 5 out of 5]

Caleigh and Griffin's story was such a good one. I read it in one sitting, not wanting to put it down. Strangers that shared one fantastic night, could it really develop into something real and something meaningful? These two were perfect together and I was rooting for them the whole time. I recommend reading their story for yourself.
*I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book. This is my honest review.*

[Renee · Rating 5 out of 5]

When Caliegh is assaulted, Griffin comes to her rescue. The two have a torrid one night stand. Caliegh leaves without telling him her name. When unexpected consequences come about from the one night stand, Caliegh doesn’t want to trap Griffin into a relationship.

Super hot romance. Caliegh is resilient and strong. Griffin is the right amount of alpha. Great story! I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy of the book.

[Monica Peterson-Monk · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this story!

I had to skip past the bonus books so I would remember how much this story touched me. I don't usually get too invested in Insta-love stories, but this one is written so well. The sex scenes are actually sexy instead of just raunchy, don't get me wrong, there is a time and a place for raunchy. I don't want to give any spoilers, so I'm just going to say, READ IT!

[Melissa Ledet · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is 5 swooning Hearts ♥️ ♥️♥️♥️♥️. I absolutely love Caleigh and Griffin. I love how he rescued her. I love how they fell hopelessly in love with each other without realizing that they were falling in love. A great read and a beautiful hea.

I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.

[Lady Raven Books · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was awesome. Griffin and Caleigh are a really great. From the minute you meet Caleigh, to something good happening, meeting Griffin, and everything just made me happy with them. Sometimes when a certain choice is made it make me made, but this time I was good with it. The writing and flow is done well. do recommend this book.

[Cherye Elliott · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was unexpected

Novella #1 iwant a Griffin.
Novella #2 Cute story.
Novella #3 Did not read.
Novella #4 Oh dear Lord. The ending was horrible. A good story until the end.
Novella #5 Did not read.

I don't know what to think about this book in general. There were hit and misses.

[Shelly Celli · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love how these two met and fell for one another immediately! The way he saves her, they have the night of their lives, then she walks away was astounding. Especially after she discovers her secret and decides to keep it to herself. Their HEA was really beautiful to be honest, so happy he did that! I'm voluntarily reviewing an advanced reader copy of this book.

[Leanne Bryson · Rating 4 out of 5]

📚I am voluntarily reviewing an advanced reader's copy of this book📚
This was a fast, insta-love sexy read by one of my favorite authors, Aria Ford. Griffin and Caleigh are interesting, well written characters that I really liked. The story is fast paced, well written, and overall what I have come to expect from Aria. And, it's free with your KU subscription!!

[Eva · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow definitely worth reading loved this book so much especially Griffin poor Caleigh lost her family loved how she coped with her life until she was well will let you read this book for yourself I voluntarily reviewed an advance copy of this book.

[Bookbytch5 janet Gray · Rating 5 out of 5]

Holy shite Balls this was Hot, hot, hot! Aria Ford you did it again. This is a Quick HOT sexy story.I loved Caleigh and Griffin's story. Oh boy they had chemistry. A must read, I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy. ONE-CLICK NOW

[Julia Gerard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Aria Ford does it again with this insta love! Two people meeting at just the right time, to fall in love! "Kate" knew almost right away that she loved Griffin, though he wasn't far behind, this all felt s right! A Great Quick read!

[Camille · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent

Caleigh and Griffin were complicated. Griffin wanted more and Caleigh was intent on being independent and not a burden. It takes quite the convincing by Griffin to a stubborn Caleigh. An adventure the whole way.

[Lectorela · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was a short, nice story to read. Kept you wondering whats coming next, but for me everything was a lot in a rush... how the relationship develop, how they know each other and no more story there beside them together a couple of nights...

[Jessi Jones · Rating 2 out of 5]

I honestly cringed reading parts of this book it started off really well but got frustrating after a few chapters. lead characters are annoying and feelings are rushed female seems like a teenager instead of a young adult.

[Stephanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 Stars

Very very sweet. I really enjoyed this book, and I desperately want more of Griffin and Caleigh. I want to know what their is, I want to see their wedding, and I just really want more of this couple.

[Djg · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ends at 18%. More stories in the book but I didn't read them.. Could be good, I'm just ready for a different one.

Kind of a fairy tale, a little unbelievable but they were really hot together. Wish it went a little past the ending into their HEA.

[Kimberly Cindy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Unexpected was a great, quick, sweet and steamy romance. Caleigh and Griffin had great chemistry. Received an ARC and I’m leaving a voluntary review.

[Sandra Singleton · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[Juanita · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good story

It was a good story just need more substance. The love at first sight was a refreshing point of view for story plot.