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Love Unexpected by Marina Hanna – Review by Robin Rankin

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Love Unexpected by Marina Hanna

I had absolutely no expectations going itm. The synopsis caught my eye, but since Ms. Hanna is a new to me author I was clueless on what to expect.

Well, I wish I had found her sooner.  I throughly enjoyed this book and I love Jules.  She was spunky and didn’t put up with any crap from Adam.  I always love reading about an Alpha man falling head over heels.

There was a little bit of everything in this book.  Romance, extremely hot moments,  humor and of course angst.

I will be stalking this author to keep up with what she releases next.

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Love Unexpected by Marina Hanna – Review by Michelle Mulvey

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book I’ve read by this author but, will not be the last. The author won me over with this read.
I loved it, loved the characters and the way the book just flowed. I did want to punch Adam a time or two but hey, it’s not a great read without that.
Jules is such a sweet fun loving character but she is one feisty thing and she doesn’t take anyone’s garbage. She gives it as good as she gets it. When she spots a tall dark and handsome guy at her local bar she never expected what would happen next or what would happen on her first day at her new job. This was a great read!!! I cannot wait to read more by this author…..soon!!

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Love Unexpected by Marina Hanna – Review by Jessica Leombruno

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Love Unexpected by Marina Hanna was an unexpected adult office romance read that I was hooked on after the first chapter.

Adam Foster is your typical alpha playboy, knows what he wants, and in no way does he want a “relationship”. But after a kiss with a stranger and finding out that said stranger is his new employee, he’s thinking of changing his ways. Jules is a confident woman ready to start her new job but she wasn’t ready to find out that Mr. Hot-as-F is her new boss. Can Jules fight her feeling for Adam or does she give in to her boss?

Fair warning – Adam Foster is a curded dirty talking male who will set fire to the pages and have you needing a cold shower. Looking forward to more books by this author, highly recommend checking out this author.

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Love Unexpected by Marina Hanna – Review by Karyn Taylor

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Love Unexpected is a fun, contemporary romance from Marina Hanna. It was my first time reading this author’s work so was unsure what to expect but the blurb attracted me so I decided to give it a go. I’, really glad that I did as I really enjoyed this book and can add a new author to my list.
When a very handsome stranger kisses her in a bar, Jules can’t get him out of her mind but knows she’s unlikely to ever see him again. That is until she starts her new job on the Monday morning and finds that the very handsome Adam is her new boss. Only the company has a no fraternization policy. Is boss Adam going to break his own policy as he can’t get the gorgeous Jules out of his head?
I really enjoyed this story. The Monday morning meeting is awkward and funny. The writer has a way of pulling you into the story from the very start and keeps the momentum going.
It’s not a very long book and I devoured it in one sitting of a few hours. It’s a very entertaining read with I thoroughly enjoyed and would definitely recommend that others read. Go on, take a risk on an author you’ve not read before.

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Love Unexpected by Marina Hanna – Review by Ashley Dover

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Julia Connor, “Jules”, is a lady that knows her own mind. She was raised as an only child, and she knows that if she wants something in life she has to be the one to go after it. After five years with Miller Advertising, she decides that their old-fashioned advertising and marketing plans are not for her. Then she lands a job with Foster Advertising and Marketing. The company’s open mind and creative structure are just what she’s looking for to continue to build on her career.

Adam Foster, CEO of Foster Advertising and Marketing, is America’s most eligible bachelor. He is from an upper-class family in New York and has worked tirelessly building Foster’s Advertising and Marketing which now has offices in England and France. He prides himself that he is a one-woman at a time, no-commitment kind of guy.

Jules and Adam meet before her first day on the job while she is spending quality time with friends. She’s ferocious when it comes to relationships. She won’t back down. So when she sees a hot, steamy American guy she is drawn to him. As this man leaves, he stops at her table and pulls her into a knee-buckling kiss. Little do they know that this is only their first encounter.

Love Unexpected is a perfect title for this steamy romance novel. Every woman is attracted to those hot, sexy man types. Jules finds Adam irresistible, and she respects him for where hard work has put him. Adam finds Jules memorizing and intelligent. Can Jules hold on to her heart? Will Adam keep his walls up? Or will the stars align and shine bright over them?

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Love Unexpected by Marina Hanna – Review by Jenni Bishop

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Love Unexpected by Marina Hanna is a captivating contemporary romance. that completely captivated me right from the very first page. I cannot wait to read other books by Marina. It is a quick read, but it has everything that makes it a wonderful story. The chemistry is smoking, and I love the sass and a little bit of angst.

An unexpected kiss with a stranger was the highlight of her night. What she did not expect was that he is her new boss. The sparks fly and the fun begins.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Love Unexpected by Marina Hanna – Review by Angela Hayes

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

4.5 Stars

 

Love Unexpected by Marina Hanna is a wonderful contemporary romance that completely captivated me right from the very first page. This is a little office romance about finding love unexpectedly- with a little sprinkling of drama and angst to add some tension and keep things interesting.
Jules is out with friends enjoying a few drinks when she notices a devastatingly handsome man across the room, eyes locked, with magnetic chemistry swirling between them. The charged evening ends when the stranger unexpectedly bestows her with the best kiss of her life. She can’t stop thinking about him and the electrifying kiss they shared. Never expecting to see him again, imagine her shock when she turns up to her new job a few days later to discover that he’s her new boss. Things are about to get interesting. Will they be able to resist their attraction and keep things professional? Or will they succumb to desire? Add a little angst and drama- and get set for an awesome ride!
This is my first book by Marina Hanna, and after reading this I am happy to say that it definitely won’t be the last. I am really looking forward to exploring more of her work asap!
I am happy to recommend this book- it is well worth the read!

Thank you, Marina Hanna!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Love Unexpected by Marina Hanna – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This story is HOT HOT HOT! Adam is one cocky, arrogant alpha male, but I could not love his character. There is more to why he is the way he is and he made my heart swoon! Jules, wow, she is a strong, independent woman who is not afraid to speak her mind. I love characters like this. When they get together, its the chemistry that is so hot. I recommend this book highly. Definitely lots of hot romance and some part where it made me laugh. Great Read!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

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Love Unexpected by Marina Hanna – Review by Liz Vrchota

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I have never read anything previously from Marina Hanna but boy will I be back for more! This read was quite the fun one and it had just the right amount of steam to balance it all out. I really enjoyed the wit and sass that flowed off the kindle as I read and had me reading so fast I barely felt as if I had been reading for any time at all when that ending hit. I was a bit bummed but I didn’t feel slighted with the storyline. I wouldn’t mind more in the future of these two. They just popped so well and worked out so perfectly I couldn’t say enough good things. I really wanted to read more. That is saying a lot because the basis of an office romance is not a new trope and often one I skip lately since it tends to be overplayed for me. I am glad I gave this one a read though! Can’t wait to see what will come next.

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Love Unexpected by Marina Hanna – Review by Juls Dick

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Love Unexpected by Marina Hanna is a fast-paced office romance. When a chance encounter at a bar between Jules and Adam sends sparks flying, it is a shock to Jules when she finds out that he is none other than her new boss. Unable to keep business and pleasure separate Jules starts to fall for Adam but the older business mogul has his walls up high and it is uncertain whether he will let her in. I liked this book but really didn’t like Adam to start with, he was too pushy and unable to see how great he had it with Jules but her tenacious nature was really refreshing, she wasn’t one of those heroines who let herself be fooled by the powerful man, she stood her ground and I really liked that. This is a very steamy novel but has a good story and some interesting characters, who I am sure will have fun stories of their own.

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Love Unexpected by Marina Hanna – Review by Angelina Frazzini

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Love Unexpected by Marina Hanna is a contemporary romance that pulls you right in. This book was a pretty quick read but didn’t skimp on anything. This is a new to me author and I really enjoyed this book!

Adam doesn’t do relationships but Jules has him feeling things he never expected. Much like he didn’t expect that the mysterious woman he kissed is one of the new recruits at his company. There are strict rules against fraternization but Adam will bend the rules when it comes to Jules.

Jules just wants a chance to prove herself. She can’t do that at her current job so when she hears about the opening at Foster Advertising she takes the chance. She has no idea that handsome stranger she meets the night before will end up being her new boss!

The story pulls you in all the way to the end. You can’t wait to find out what happens next. The characters are very well written as well. I really enjoyed this book!

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Love Unexpected by Marina Hanna – Review by Jules Herbert

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Love Unexpected by Marina Hanna is a fantastic romantic read with wonderful characters full of heart that keeps you hooked from the very first word.

Julia “Jules” Connor is starting a brand new job that she hopes will be far more challenging than her previous one. Out on a Friday night to celebrate, she shares an unforgettable kiss with a stranger and she just cant get him out of her mind. That damn hot man and his kiss is all she can think about. Along comes Monday morning, her brand new start and guess who is in the elevator with her? Yep you guessed it…The super hot mystery man with the kiss that melts all brain cells. to make things even more interesting Mr super Hot turns out to be her new boss!! How on earth is she supposed to forget that kiss and the way it made her feel if she has to see him every day!

Adam Foster, CEO of Foster advertising hasn’t been able to get that kiss out of his mind since Friday either! It took all his will power to walk way from the most beautiful woman he has seen in a very long time. with just one kiss he is addicted! Now he finds out she is an employee. he doesn’t date employees, in fact he doesn’t do relationships at all, but Jules just wont leave his mind and already she is making him feel things he shouldn’t. He already knows she will mean trouble for his heart and soul.

Fun, sometimes steamy and simply not to be missed sums up Love Unexpected….do yourself a favour and read this fantastic book from a very talented author

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Love Unexpected by Marina Hanna – Review by Tamisha Janay

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was everything that I didn’t know I needed. After reading a few different series’, I ended up traveling down a very different genre of books. This was absolutely no disappointment. The characters are entrancing, the plot is EVERYTHING, and the writing itself is amazing. Adam and Jules will have you hooked to their story from page one. There is so much heat coming off of the pages that I’m surprised it didn’t self destruct. It’s not your typical romance novel, but there are layers. It is a story that I wish had been drawn out, but ended up being perfect just the way it was written. Prepare to get emotional because this will have you angry, sad, gutted, and delighted all at the same time. I look forward to reading the next story from this author!

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Love Unexpected by Marina Hanna – Review by Jaimie Salmon-Colburn

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Love Unexpected by Marina Hanna – Review by Jaimie Salmon-Colburn

Oh guys!!!! This one!!! You know those really, really good shows that you get sucked into and end up binge watching the whole season in a night??!!??!! Yeah? That is that book!! I got sucked into it and read until the AM hours! Finished it in TWO DAYS!! Would have been one if I would have stayed up longer. LOL!!! YOU. HAVE. GOT. TO. READ. THIS!! You will get gripped into it quick and it will keep you on your toes the whole time!!! You think this is going to happen? Nope! Surprise!! This happens!! Oh yeah? You think this instead now…. Nope again!!! So good! AND ladies and gents….. it has some steamy parts too!! So grab a drink, get comfy, and get ready for a sexy, steamy, gripping, mouth watering story!

Reviewed by @jaimie0459
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Love Unexpected by Marina Hanna – Review by Pippa Woods

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Holy Smokes this was one of the most fully developed romance/steamiest short stories I’ve ever read! At only 172 pages it is a fast read, but Hanna packed so much passion, character development, sizzle, and angst into it that it feels like a full-length novel. An older sexy billionaire meets a 20 something, snarky, focused hottie and the pages fly by before you know it. Not ultra-realistic but where would be the fun in that? Hanna is a gifted writer and kept my attention and the plot moving so that this had a full arch in relationship building, sexy panty-melting intensity, and plotline. I was pleasantly surprised to find a well-developed cast with side plots and dramas going on. I can’t wait to read Mark and Lauren’s story!
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Love Unexpected by Marina Hanna – Review by Amber Day

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Ever have a book that pulled you in so quickly that the next thing you know it’s going on one in the morning? Yeah, this book is one of those. I thoroughly enjoy a hot alpha male and boy Adam definitely fits the bill. Then there is Julia aka Jules. She is everything an alpha male could want. The chemistry between the two could set the pages to flame. There were several moments where I wanted to shake Adam so hard and tell him to get his head out of his butt. But I seriously enjoyed this book. Now I have yet another author to add to my one-click list.

 

Reviewed by @awesomelyamber

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Love Unexpected by Marina Hanna – Review by Lisa Helmick

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

First off I LOvE office romances so this one is a no brainer for me. I was not disappointed AT ALL. This fulfills all the elements you think of when you are reading an office romance. I did have more than a few surprises and I really enjoyed the ad campaign aspect. Adam is a bit set in his ways and doesn’t expect Jules which add some fun to the story. I enjoyed watching his character grow and change. Jules is a strong minded woman to an extent. I liked her a d felt she was a good fit for Adam. I completely agree with her thoughts throughout the book.

The secondary characters were good and I enjoyed them as they all added to the story and didn’t overtake it. We do meet Adams’ two besties in here, Oliver and Mark. Oliver has his happy ever after and I’m going to look that book up. Mark’s story is up next.

Overall the story flows very well and the characters have growth. I enjoyed reading it and was easily able to get into the characters and the storyline. I look forward to the next and will be looking up the last one.

Ps I love the cover! Fits the story well!

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Love Unexpected by Marina Hanna – Review by Laura-Jane Minnie

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book I have read by this author and I will definitely read more from here. I was drawn in straight away, such an easy read and has loads of steamy scenes. I enjoyed the characters Adam and Jules they just cant seem to stay away from each other they had great chemistry!

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Love Unexpected by Marina Hanna – Review by Krista Vaughan

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Love Unexpected by Marina Hanna – Review by Krista Vaughan

I wanted something hot and sexy to read and did this ever fit the bill! Jules is a strong, confident modern woman. Adam is a rich, successful force of nature that loves a good time. Their first kiss was electrifying and set the vibe for their passion for each other. Adam swearing off relationships to avoid hurting other people should be a BIG red flag, but Jules can’t seem to help herself. Adam keeps coming back for more, too. Such a dynamic couple and an amazing read.

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Love Unexpected by Marina Hanna – Review by Carly Vogler

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Love Unexpected by Marina Hanna is an 18+ book. This steamy romance will leave you wanting more!

A kiss with a stranger awakes something in Jules; hot desire and the need for more. Can she keep up with the benefits, or will she fall in love with him? Adam has never felt this way; he stays away from relationships. He wants the passion and the love making, but isn’t willing to do more… usually.

This story was steamy, and definitely an adult book. Would recommend to anyone who enjoyed 50 Shades of Grey.

Review by Carly Vogler

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Love Unexpected by Marina Hanna – Review by Stephanie Nicole

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Love Unexpected is the first story that I have read by Marina Hanna, and I am very impressed. Even though Love Unexpected is only 172 pages Miss Hanna leaves nothing out. Her contemporary romance hot, steamy, and definitely romantic. Her word play and descriptions will have any lover of romance stories flipping furiously through the pages to find out what happens next between Jules and Adam. So if you are either and avid reader or a lover of romance novels then I highly recommend Love Unexpected by Marina Hanna.

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Love Unexpected by Marina Hanna – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is an enjoyable steamy contemporary romance with a fast paced storyline and great characters. Whilst out celebrating her new job at ‘Foster’s Advertising and Marketing’ Jules shares a drunken, heated kiss with a stranger only to discover on Monday morning that the guy is in fact her new boss, Adam Foster. Adam is shocked to find that the women he shared a passionate kiss with is his new intern but despite the no relationship clause in place at Foster’s he can’t get that kiss out of his head. Adam makes it clear to Jules that he is not interested in a relationship and that all he is offering is sex. Jules agrees and is happy with the uncomplicated sex, which happens to be great sex, with Adam but she soon realises her heart is at risk. However, will Adam admit that what he and Jules share is more than just physical. I loved both Jules and Adam as they are both likeable and relatable characters, who obviously have amazing chemistry which sizzled off the page and led to some very steamy scenes between the couple. The storyline kept me hooked from start to finish and I felt both immersed in the story and engaged with the characters.

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Love Unexpected by Marina Hanna – Review by Angela Packard

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book from the beginning is hot and steamy….two strangers with a melting kiss in a bar after eyes meeting across the room. Two strangers whose paths will never cross again, right? Oh my goodness, the heat between these two is what fantasies are made of.
A 40 year old man, Adam, who has never been in love before, uses women for sex, and never anticipates having a relationship. Will he let his past dictate who his present self is?
Jules is a single woman looking to move her career along at a new agency. Can they overcome the obstacles that seem to be in the way? The characters are well rounded. I loved living in their world, if even for just a short time.

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Love Unexpected by Marina Hanna – Review by Heather Lovelace

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Wow. I’m not sure what I expected when I picked up this book but this book completely transfixed me from the beginning. Moving and emotional and romantic. Plenty of tension and struggle. The author does a beautiful job conveying the emotion between these characters. Really enjoyed it and looking forward to more from this author.

Reviewed by @heatherlovelace
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Love Unexpected by Marina Hanna – Review by Carla Clemmons

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a nice steamy romance read! You can really feel the want and desire between the characters. Jules is strong willed and a great counter part to Adam. I really like reading from both perspectives. This was a great quick romance read and I really enjoyed the characters! I will definitely look into more from Marina Hanna!

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Love Unexpected by Marina Hanna – Review by Kerry Baker

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Love Unexpected by Marina Hanna is a brilliant contemporary romance. I found this to be quite a quick and easy book to read, I fell straight into the story and really got behind the characters. The characters were strong and relatable – I thought Jules was so fiesty! It took a little getting to know both of the characters but I liked how their story developed more as it the book went on.
The author has done a great job with the writing too. It is well paced from start to finish and effortlessly pulls you in. If you have already this is definitely a book worth reading.

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Love Unexpected by Marina Hanna – Review by Rachel Moss

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Love Unexpected by Marina Hanna was a really good read! The story keeps you engrossed, and it’s full if steam and sass. This also felt like a very quick read to me as well. It seemed very well written to me, and the characters were also very fascinating. It felt a lot like reading Fifty Shades of Grey to me. If you like reading contemporary romances that have a slight twist this is the novel for you! I’m glad I read this book and I thoroughly enjoyed the ride it took me on.

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Love Unexpected by Marina Hanna – Review by Tausha Treadway

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Love Unexpected by Marina Hanna. This is a steamy contemporary romance that will leave you wanting more. Its the story of Julia “Jules” Connors is wanting to take the advertising world by storm but the job she is in now is a dead end. When she hears of a great job at Foster’s Advertising and Marketing she applies. She gets the job but before she starts she’s out celebrating and at a local bar she makes eyes at a very handsome stranger. Before he leaves the bar he locks her in a very heated kiss and lets her go. She is shocked to find out Monday morning when she arrives at her new job that the same guy that kissed her is her new boss. Adam Foster is just as shocked to see the new intern is the hot blonde he kissed over the weekend. He knows there is a no relationship clause in his contract but he’s willing to risk it for Jules. This is a very steamy story so be prepared for a cold shower afterwards!

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Love Unexpected by Marina Hanna – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

Julia “Jules” Connors is a young woman trying to make a name for herself in advertising and marketing, but the company she is currently with doesn’t want to make changes no matter how much they like her ideas. She heard about a job opening at Foster Advertising and Marketing so she decides to make the move to that agency. While out at the bar with her girlfriends she meets eyes with a handsome stranger. When he goes to leave he unexpectedly pulls her in for a mind blowing kiss that she can’t stop thinking about. When she walks into her new job the following Monday 10 minutes late she shares an elevator with the mysterious stranger who she comes to find out is her boss.

Adam Foster wasn’t expecting to run into the beautiful blonde, but he is pleasantly surprised when he finds that she is one of the new recruits. Although there is a no fraternization clause in the contracts he is willing to bend the rules for this woman. Normally he doesn’t have relationships that last more than a month, but there is something about Jules that makes him want to keep her forever. Is he willing to open himself up to a serious relationship or will he push her away like all the others?

This books title describes perfectly what this book entails. There is some crude language used in the book so I would not recommend it for anyone under the age of maybe 16. I would say even 18, but I’m sure most 16 -year-olds have either used this same language themselves or heard it being used by friends. There were some moments in here that the main characters kind of got on my nerves as they were either rushing to judgement or not using their words to express how they truly felt. Over all though I did enjoy the book as it was easy to read. The pace and tone of the book were well set and it drew me in.

Love Unexpected by Marina Hanna – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this romance story. This is a newer author for me which I really enjoyed and look forward to seeing what is next in the future for her. I found the story to be well developed, fast paced and engaging. The characters are realistic and made the story pop. Jules has kissed a stranger one night who she never expected to see again. Fate has other things in store for her and this stranger. Adam, is the stranger, doesn’t do relationships until her. He knows that he is no good for her. Fate has something else in mind. This is a great story that the characters really made the story for me. I enjoyed watching their growth and chemistry throughout their story. I highly recommend reading their story to find out what fate has in store for them.

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