Unexpected

I received a complimentary copy of this book and I am voluntarily reviewing it.

While this is a part of a series (and the prior characters make multiple appearances), you don't have to read them to fully understand and enjoy this delightful story. I would recommend it though as the family dynamics of the Henry Brothers and their father really will make for a more enjoyable read.

I don't read nanny stories typically as they usually have billionaires in them. Not here! Nope here is Knox a 42 year old single man who finds a baby in the front seat of his car! A note from his ex-girlfriend reveals that the baby is his and she is NOT up for being a mother! Who does the clueless man recruits to help look after his baby girl, a klutzy waitress at his step-brothers' restaurant!

Now Quincy is a sweet 28 year old. She recently broke up from a long-term relationship. She finally has made plans to go to college to become an elementary school teacher. Being a waitress who is prone to break plates, spill coffee and drop things, it was easy to take care of the infant. She helped to take care of her younger half siblings.

Can these two work together for a few months before Quincy leaves for college. Can Quincy get Knox comfortable with the baby. Is the baby really his? Can these two ignore the sparks that fly between them when they touch? Is the 14 year age gap really that bad?

This is told in a dual POV format. Getting that glimpse into both of the main characters' thoughts really help me to better understand and connect to both of the characters. It really makes for a more enjoyable read for me.

This is a sexy story but not too much in the way of details but just a word of warning there.

Unexpected is a heartwarming look at families - families by birth, by marriage, by adoption. Ms. Knupp weaves this absorbing tale about Knox, Quincy and the baby Knox did not know existed. I love the total panic that settled on Knox and on Ava when he showed up with a baby in tow. Thank goodness Quincy could save the day. I felt like part of the family as I raced through this well written saga to see how all the elements came into play. Unexpected is a great addition to the Henry Brothers series.

What a fantastic book - I just wanted to keep reading! Love the whole big North/Henry family dynamic. After Knox having his own family secret surprise and then ending up with a surprise baby left for him, Quincy helps him manage his new life as a dad. Their relationship, despite the age difference, was well developed and steamy! I also like how Quincy found her own path for her life and what she loved to do. The added epilogues were a bonus! It’s great to see how characters are years later…and maybe even a set up with new characters for another book! Can’t wait to read more from Amy!