SURPRISE, BABY by LEX MARTIN & LESLIE McADAM

“I would do anything for you.”

Surprise, Baby is a sweet, funny and sexy enemies to lovers’ romantic comedy. It feels fresh, original and the banter is hilarious. What’s so refreshing is that the hero, Drew Merritt is a ‘normal’ guy and not a typical alpha bad arse who has all those ‘cruel’ tendencies and controlling ways. Rather he’s just a guy who’s had crap happen to him and has fallen in love with a woman who makes him feel somewhat vulnerable and unsure of himself. Rather than turn us off it made us connect and fall in love. He’s an absolute diamond but a silly one. He is fun, outrageously nutty but where and when it counts, he is all man! A man who has been given a second chance at life after a shock to his partying ways, who has fallen in love and wears his heart on his sleeve.

“And I may not always be the sharpest knife in the drawer, but I promise I’ll be loyal.”

Kendall Greer is a work-a-holic, set in her ways with a deep ‘love-hate’ relationship with Drew. She’s not got time for childish behaviour nor party boys. She errs on the side of caution and has a serious demeanour. So, the complete opposite of our funny man, Drew really. The opposite attract mantra is never greater than in this story, however, one personality evens out and compliments the other and the perfect match is made!

“Drew, if that is you about to cop a feel, I’m going to punch you in the throat.”

Drew and Kendall’s love story begins in the snow, stuck in a freezing cabin where there’s not a lot to do other than perhaps act on a super-hot attraction…..The ensuing hilarities and life-changing consequences had us laughing and swooning in equal measures.

“Jesus. I fucking love you and our butt babies. “Can I make little onesies that say Butt Baby? I bet I could sell a million of those.”

Intense chemistry and filthy flirtation was the menu of the day in this wonderful romantic comedy which had a healthy dose of emotional moments too, as well as a lovable hero and an admirable no-nonsense heroine. We definitely recommend this one for the romantics out there who love to laugh.

“Do I need to grab a condom?” he mutters against my mouth.
“Your swimmers already got to the motherland and erected a flag, so that seems redundant. I mean, I can’t get more pregnant.”