Spencer, quien tuvo una infancia difícil y pasó gran parte de su vida huyendo de sus responsabilidades, decide finalmente cambiar de rumbo y vivir de manera más responsable. Su vida da un giro inesperado cuando encuentra un bebé en su puerta, acompañado de una carta que asegura que es su hijo.

Beth, una madre primeriza agobiada por la ansiedad postnatal, se siente incapaz de cuidar a su hijo Archie. Desesperada, decide dejarlo al cuidado de Spencer, el hombre con quien tuvo una aventura de una noche un año atrás. A pesar de la culpa y el amor por su hijo, Beth regresa para enfrentar sus miedos y construir una relación de coparentalidad con Spencer.

A medida que ambos navegan la paternidad inesperada, surgen nuevos sentimientos entre ellos, pero también secretos y desafíos que pondrán a prueba su vínculo.




Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

So, we have Spencer, whose life gets turned upside-down when he finds a baby (!!!) on his doorstep with a note saying, “Congrats, you’re a dad!” And then we have Beth, the struggling single mom who, in a moment of desperation, leaves her baby with Spencer, thinking he’ll provide a better life. Naturally, guilt and motherly instincts pull her back.

It was a touching journey of self-acceptance, growth, and learning to embrace life's unexpected twists. The mental health representation was handled with care, and I really admired how Beth’s struggles with postnatal anxiety and trauma were acknowledged rather than brushed aside. The characters, on their own, were well fleshed out—I got a solid sense of who Spencer and Beth were as individuals, which made their personal arcs feel genuine and meaningful.

Now, onto the romance. Here’s where I might be a little bit of an outlier. WHERE WAS THE SPARK?! 😭 I wanted to feel that slow burn, that tension, those butterflies. Instead, every time Beth and Spencer were in a room together, I felt... nothing. I loved them separately, but together? It felt more like two co-parents figuring out logistics rather than a love story that made me swoon.

And then we have the third-act breakup… WHY?!! 😫 Nothing kills my vibe faster than a breakup that feels unnecessary, and this one felt so avoidable. About Beth’s panic attacks…listen, I totally understand that healing isn’t linear, but the speed at which she seemed to recover felt a little too fast to be realistic.

That being said, the book was a heartwarming story, and I still found moments to enjoy. The setting of Port Berry was adorable, the side characters were endearing, and if you love a story about second chances, there’s definitely something here to appreciate.

Lovely uplifting story about love, happiness and being kind. Exactly what the world needs these days. I actually think reading books like this should be mandatory! Highly recommend this one, and hope you enjoy it as much as I did

This was a great read that was just what I needed. It does reference heavy topics, childbirth trauma, child hood traumas, anxiety, PTSD, etc. , but it also covers overcoming those challenges and standing up for yourself and bettering your mental health. I enjoyed this book, and look forward to reading others in the series.

Another story set in Port Berry, this time around Spencer. He has made great progress since his sister's accident but is thrown for a loop when Beth shows up. A nice story about resilience and community. Reads fine alone though part of a lovely series.