Books like 'Mr. Unexpected'
Readers who enjoyed Mr. Unexpected by J.R. Gale also liked the following books featuring the same tropes, story themes, relationship dynamics and character types.
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Eight of a Kind by Sandi Lynn
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIt was incredible how one single action could change the balance of a person’s life within seconds.NathanI was an artist and one of the best plastic surgeons in Los Angeles. My business was thriving, and helping people was my specialty. Growing up, I’d endured a lot of pain where my mother was concerned. After she passed away, I still carried that pain and resentment into adulthood... -
Temptation After Dark by Marie Force
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsCooper James and Gigi Gibson take the lead in the next Gansett Island novel! Find out what happened on their crazy first date and whether these two can make a go of it after Gigi finishes shooting her show on the island... -
Touch by Touch by Kaylee Ryan
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAspenI’ve watched my sister struggle to find the happily ever after that she deserves. I know love doesn’t happen overnight, but a man like Conrad Riggins almost makes me believe in forever.The hottie Riggins brother has always been a shameless flirt, but the way his gaze slowly travels over my towel-clad body heats things up a few degrees.I tell myself that we’re just caught up in the moment... -
The Merger by Adriana Locke
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsCrushes are harmless—unless they involve your best friend’s grumpy, off-limits brother.Gannon Brewer is the epitome of my type. He’s at least ten years older than me, emotionally unavailable, and highly disagreeable—a walking red flag in a tailored suit. But do I listen to that? No... -
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A Ryan Regret by Sadie Kincaid
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA weekend at the lake house for Jessie and Shane should be nothing but fun, right? Except when Shane makes his wife a bet that she's too stubborn to refuse, and one he's about to regret. Which one of them is going to win as they drive each other crazy? Because Jessie Ryan lives to push his buttons and any Ryan fans know he has many... -
Bet Me Something by Aubrey Bondurant
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBeing able to stand on your own two feet, sometimes requires getting knocked off them completely... McKenzie “Kenzie” Lane is newly graduated from college and looking forward to a dream internship she has lined up for the summer in LA. Unfortunately, her controlling mother has other plans. Colby Singer, with his hot-as-sin looks and wicked charm, is never without attention from the ladies... -
Surrender My Love: Cole Braden by Melissa Foster
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSURRENDER MY LOVE is a USA TODAY BESTSELLER Fall in love with Cole Braden in the Bradens of Peaceful Harbor. Hot, sexy, & wickedly naughty second cousins to the Weston, Colorado Bradens we know and love. Annalise “Leesa” Avalon never realized that one sentence could change her life until one of her students revealed his crush—and within twenty-four hours she finds herself under fire... -
Hold on to My Heart by Bella Andre
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAshley Sullivan’s whole world changed when she got pregnant at seventeen. After the father of her child ditched her and their son, she bypassed college, shelved her plans to see the world, and went straight to managing the family café in Bar Harbor, Maine. For the next eleven years, she poured her entire heart into raising her amazing son, Kevin... -
Atticus: Secret Lies by K.L. Donn, Sensual Graphic Designs
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTime stands still. Lies were told. Secrets are revealed. Who will we be when the walls tumble like mortar? **WARNING** The Adair Empire is a dark and graphic romance that will push your buttons, and maybe your boundaries. Each book contains a new couple but ends with a plot cliff-hanger... -
Two of a Kind by Sandi Lynn
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsRule number one: Do not pursue my daughter’s new nanny.I had my reservations about hiring Alex Clark.With her long brown hair and deep brown eyes, she was a beautiful woman.I knew if I hired her and moved her into my home, the temptation to keep my hands to myself would be torturous.But I was desperate, she needed a job, and my daughter liked her... -
Kiss by Kiss by Kaylee Ryan
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAuroraOne look at Grant Riggins standing in my bakery looking at me like I’m his last meal is enough to know I’m in way over my head.He’s relentless in his pursuit. The kind of man I could get lost in. But Grant makes me wish for things I can’t have.I’ve finally got my life back... -
Maddox by Kate Oliver
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBrynnRebuilding her life after escaping from the years of neglect and abuse from the one person she should have been able to trust most was definitely a challenge. Working two crappy jobs, living in a run-down apartment, and riding the bus through the worst part of town–this was not what she envisioned for her life... -
Cross My Heart: A Small Town Billionaire Single Dad Romance by Avery Maxwell
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsOne chance encounter broke me; another could set me free.The moment I meet the incredibly sexy Dexter Cross, I know I'm in trouble. His intensity is electric, and I express a sass I thought was long extinguished. It's a shock to my system and seems to put Dexter on edge, which I like. Teasing him appears to be my new favorite pastime... -
Pink Lemonade by Pepper North, Paige Michaels
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWelcome to Little Cakes, the bakery that plays Daddy matchmaker!Could she dare to live her fantasies?After meeting a handsome man in the park, Tori Reinhart flees back to the safety of Little Cakes. He couldn't possibly be interested in anyone as shy and inexperienced as her, and she's sure she'll never see him again.Evan Parker lives two lives... -
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Rebel Heart by Ivy Layne
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNASH Parker Sawyer fell into my life like a bomb. The first sight of her hit me like an explosion, changing everything. My mind, my heart, my life. The goals I thought I had and the dreams I thought I wanted. Nothing was the same after Parker. The night I fell in love with her, I let her get away. This time, there's no escape. Parker can run but she won't get far. This time I have a plan... -
Cage by Kate Oliver
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAge gapDaddy DomJealous/Possessive HOver-the-top protective HDD/lgSeries Troubled and lost.They were once teenage boys with no hope for the future. Now they live a life of danger, doing things no one else in the world can do. All it took was a twist of fate to change their lives forever...Categorized as:
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The Wish List by Melanie Moreland
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA magical collision of fate and holiday hopes in New York Times bestselling author Melanie Moreland's latest InstaSpark romance Asher HartRosie DuncanTwo people, both alone, needing a miracle. It comes in the form of a chance meeting—brought together in a busy store by a mischievous little boy.With the single mother and her son, Asher discovers something he thought he’d lost years ago...Categorized as:
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Recklessly, Wildly Yours by Nina Levine
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe thinks I’m a runaway bride.What he doesn’t know is that I’m also a runaway celebrity.Two hours before I'm supposed to say "I do," I run.Right into the arms of Ethan Black.He finds me in a cloud of white lace and sheer panic, stranded in the middle of a Manhattan traffic jam.My savior in a suit.He doesn't care about my last name, my fame, or the scandal brewing in my wake.All he sees is me... -
The Space Between by Sarah Ready
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsJace and Andrea. Andrea and Jace. From the moment of their fate-filled first meeting in Central Park they’ve known one true thing—they’re meant to be. Life doesn’t have many certainties but for Andrea and Jace forever is one of them.Andrea Leighton-Hughes—shockingly wealthy Upper East Sider, a chess-piece in her family’s games since before she was born—knows what it’s like to hide behind a mask... -
Controlling Chloe by Kate Oliver
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBlurb coming soon! This is Bash Gilroy's story...Categorized as:
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Marsala and Magnolias by SJ McCoy
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAntonio Di Giovanni is a passionate man. He’s passionate about running the family wine business and does it very successfully. He’s passionate about living well and having fun—he’s successful at that, too. He’s known as one of the hottest guys in Napa and for being seen with a different woman every night of the week. He’s used to getting what he wants in life and he only wants the best... -
Reid by S.J. McCoy
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen Tara first sees Reid Davenport with his chiseled jaw and aristocratic features, he strikes her as a mystery man—a mystery she’d like to unravel. But it’s only a brief encounter in a hotel lobby, it’s not like she’ll ever see him again. He’s probably there for some high-powered business meeting, she’s only there for a special treat massage at the spa... -
The Billionaire's Secret Life by Lisa Ladew
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAfter a life-threatening incident, Daxton loses his very identity, but gains true love... -
The Wild One by Ruth Cardello
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsShe wants to go wild. A billionaire decides to go with her. For two Americans in Paris, love wasn’t in the plans in New York Times bestselling author Ruth Cardello’s sexy high-stakes romance. After years of choosing safe over satisfying, a weeklong Paris fling sounds perfect to Wren Heath... -
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Accidental Sugar Daddy: A Single Mother, Billionaire Romance by Kaci Rose
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAn accidental meeting. An unconventional offer. An undeniable attraction... Ellie wasn’t looking for a Sugar Daddy. The second she realized she had accidentally stumbled into a mixer of Sugar Babies looking for daddies, she started for the door. Then the sizzling hot guy at the bar caught her eye. What started as a simple dinner date turned into an offer too tempting to resist... -
Serenity by Janet Nissenson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMatthew Bennett has suffered the worst sort of betrayal a man can ever know, and he’s trying to put his life back together after years of unhappiness and emotional neglect... -
Trey by Christie Ridgway
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMeet the Blackthorne men, each one as hot, fast, and smooth as the whisky that built the family fortune, and the yachts and race cars that bear their name. From proud Scottish stock, Blackthornes never lose. But, one by one, the seven sexy men in this family are about to risk everything when they fall for strong and beautiful women who test their mettle in life…and love... -
My One And Only (Very Irresistible Bachelors) by Layla Hagen
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTess Winchester loves her life. Her family is growing with new nieces and nephews for her to spoil. And her lingerie business is really taking off, so in order to keep up with demand she needs more capital. Though Tess had always dreamed about finding Mr. Right, and having a family of her own, dating hasn’t been easy so working extra hours is never a problem... -
The Property Brokers by Sandi Lynn
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFrom the New York Times bestselling author Sandi Lynn comes a brand new standalone romance where all is fair in love and property.GrantHiring the woman whose virginity I took when she was sixteen was not part of my life plan.I thrive on chaos in which I breathe, eat, and sleep real estate deals. Then Bella Marcus blew in and turned my perfect life upside down... -
Red Wine and Roses by S.J. McCoy
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTake a trip to wine country to meet the Hamiltons in this new sweet and steamy series from SJ McCoy.Cameron Hamilton may well be the most eligible bachelor in Napa Valley. He’s the CEO of Hamilton-Groves, one of the largest wine producers and distributors in the country. He lives a charmed life. Admired for his skills in the boardroom – and the bedroom—he works hard and plays harder... -
Madam Alana: A Marriage Auction Novella by Audrey Carlan
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFrom New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Audrey Carlan comes a new story in her Marriage Auction series…I run the most elite auction in the world.Candidates and bidders come from all over the globe hoping to change their lives.And I deliver.I’m in the business of bringing couples together in a mutually beneficial and legally binding marriage... -
The Paris Roommates by Ava Miles
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsEmily in Paris meets Friends in this humorous and heartfelt new novel about the power of friendship and the bonds of your chosen family by International Bestselling Author Ava Miles.Thea Rogers’ life is nothing like her romantic, elegant pastries. It’s more like a dull, dry rice cake... -
Twelve of a Kind by Sandi Lynn
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsCarterI was grateful for my second chance at life and discovering a family I never knew existed. Relocating my company and myself from South Carolina to Los Angeles brought me closer to them. They were all happily married, except my brother Gabriel, who was engaged to the love of his life.I didn’t trust women, and for good reason... -
One Beautiful Promise by Layla Hagen
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIt all began in Rome…I was supposed to show Cole the city, as a favor to a friend. I was aware of his reputation, a seductive charmer hellbent on bachelorhood, but I hadn't prepared for him to get past my defenses. Cole was nothing like the serious businessman I imagined. He was sinfully hot, funny and way too flirty for my broken heart. But, it was just vacation after all... -
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Filthy Playboy by Alex Wolf, Sloane Howell
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFilthy Playboy is the third book in the Cocky Suits Chicago series. If you loved Cocky Playboy and Possessive Playboy then you will fall head over heels in love with Filthy Playboy as we introduce you to Dexter and Abigail... -
Unstitch by Elodie Hart
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsShame. Prejudice. Fear.All woven into the very fabric of my being. I'm swathed in them like the most suffocating cloak.Beneath this toxic mantle, I wear my desires close to my heart.Where it's dark.Where they're safe.If anyone can unstitch this cloak from me, thread by thread, and liberate me from it, it's this woman.And this man.Unstitch is the love story of Darcy, Max, and Dex... -
The Flirt by Layla Hagen
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBeing a single dad while managing one of the biggest businesses in New Orleans keeps me very busy. Any free time I have I spend with my daughter, Bella — reading to her, styling her hair, or choosing nail polishes appropriate for an eight-year-old. But I’m okay with that because she is my whole world. After my divorce, I made myself a promise: I wouldn’t date until Bella was older... -
My Unexpected Family by Harlow James
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNever in my wildest dreams did I think I’d walk into my living room to see a woman dancing to old-school hip-hop music while six months pregnant and I’d actually enjoy the sight of it.But then again, I never thought I’d get a woman pregnant and have her living in my house either.That’s what’s happened though...Categorized as:
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Seven Guilty Pleasures - Sweet Version by Jeannette Winters
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEnjoy this clean and wholesome version of Seven Guilty Pleasures. Same story without the spice. The Sweet version still contains adult situations and relationships. If you prefer the hotter version be sure to download the original. Drake Fletcher made his own luck; always making sure the deck of life and business were stacked in his favor... -
Finding Forever by J.L. Perry
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNobody said it would be easy, nothing worth having ever is.LOGANAt first glance, she stole all the air from my lungs, and a year later, nothing has changed. There’s no doubt in my mind Brooke’s the one I’ve been longing for. She’s awoken something inside me … something that’s been lying dormant for ten long years... -
Starting Over With You by Darlene Tallman
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsManuel “Manny” AlvarezI will never regret my actions that led to me spending five years in prison... -
New Tune, Old Vinyl by Ember Davis
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTALLULAHSame Old Spin has always been my second home. Not just because it’s my family’s business but because I love the way music can speak to your soul. I thought I would run the shop forever, but it’s coming to an end and I’m not sure how to feel about it. I have no idea what comes next... -
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His Hush-Hush Baby by Holly Rayner
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"Billionaire, charmer, hottie... crook?By the time I found out, I was already pregnantNow I’ve got to keep my feelings a secret, along with my baby!"Diane Johansen has enough on her plate without worrying about finding a guy. As a professional artist whose work leaves her with little time for anything else, all thoughts of pursuing a love besides art seem far away... -
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Embrace Me by J. Kenner
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsGrowing up, I never expected to have so much love in my life. My childhood had been a nightmare, but despite our challenges, my life now with Damien and our daughters is nothing short of miraculous. Even better, we have a baby boy on the way, and I’m walking on clouds as I await the big day... -
Bachelor #10 by Kat Baxter
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRemember that time you went to a bachelor charity auction and bid on the sexy Scottish bad boy of soccer for your supermodel boss from hell only for the press to get things wrong and think you’re the one who spent a ridiculous amount of money to go on a date with him? No? Right, that was me... -
Brutal in Love by C.L. Cruz
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe’s head of security. She’s an accidental spy. When they meet will their passion be the only thing that explodes?C.L. Cruz & Liz Fox have teamed up to bring you a new series!Four friends who triumphed against all odds, no matter the cost. Now they’ve made it. One by one, they’ll become obsessed with possessing her curves.This is a Steamy Short Story Romance. No Cliffhangers... -
It Should Have Been You by Laura Ashley Gallagher
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA decade of distance, a lifetime of secrets, and an attraction that refuses to fade…Beth was only looking for one last night of adventure when she met Logan, just before her departure for an internship in London. The attraction between them was undeniable, and a wild ride on the back of his Harley was a temptation she couldn't resist...Categorized as:
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Tiny Precious Secrets by Samantha Christy
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAllie and Asher have been in a fun, easy, carefree, long-distance... something, for quite some time. Asher isn't sure his tenacious teenage daughter is prepared for anything more. But when life throws a curveball, both Allie and Asher must make hard decisions that could affect all three—soon to be four—of them. A small town, single dad, accidental pregnancy romance... -
Beautiful Ties by Alicia Rae
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhile watching her brothers find their happily ever afters, Abbey dreams of falling in love. Smart, fun, and sexy, Abbey is also independent and works hard alongside her brother, Kyle. When Kyle joins his business ventures with his wife’s cousins, Jason and Damon, Abbey struggles with keeping things professional. Jason is instantly enamored with Abbey, and he becomes determined to win her over...
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