TWO ANTI-ROMANTICS. ONE BABY BOMBSHELL!
Heartbroken registrar Sadie is done with romance. An
anti-Valentine’s party is ideal, especially when she meets dashing fellow
commitment-phobe, Roman. They spend an electrifying night together—strictly
no-strings-attached! But one year later, Roman reappears as a temporary
surgeon. Still troubled by a tragic loss, he’s not looking to settle down…until
Sadie reveals a secret. She’s had a little girl—and Roman’s the father!
Good story about two hurting people who make a connection
that has lasting consequences. Sadie recently split with her almost-fiancé, who
dumped her after cheating on her and getting the other woman pregnant. Sadie is
especially hurt because she has fertility issues that he claimed didn't bother
him. At a hotel bar, she meets Roman, and after talking for a while, they spend
an anonymous night together.
A year later, Sadie is back at work for the first time
after maternity leave. She's unhappy about leaving Milly, her miracle baby, and
can't wait to get home to her. Imagine her shock when she encounters Roman, a temporary
surgeon working at the same hospital where she is a doctor. Now for her
dilemma: does she or doesn't she tell Roman that he is a father?
Communication is the top priority once they recover from
the shock of seeing each other. Roman hasn't been able to forget Sadie and
would like to spend time with her. But it's all on a superficial basis. He is
still grieving the loss of his wife and son in an accident. He refuses to risk
his heart on loving someone else. Meanwhile, Sadie worries that Roman will
either reject Milly altogether or want shared custody of the child that is her
life. Their first conversation is awkward, with Roman wishing to get closer and
Sadie panicking over possibilities. It takes some time for Sadie to overcome
her panic and finally confess to Roman.
I ached for both as Roman struggled with his emotions
over the news, and Sadie waited for him to decide what he would do. As they
spend time together, the sparks of attraction they felt in Vienna continue to
grow. I liked seeing Roman open his heart to Milly, but I also sensed his confusion
over his developing feelings for Sadie. Sadie is falling hard for the loving
father she is getting to know, but experience makes it difficult for her to
trust herself or Roman. There are some sweet scenes of them together and with
Milly, and it's easy to see how good they'd be if they allowed themselves to
love again. The ending is deeply emotional as Roman is willing to take a
chance, but Sadie pushes him away. It takes Sadie some intense self-examination
and letting go of her fears to realize what she's throwing away. I thought her
big moment at the end was awkward, but it had the desired effect.
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