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Her Unexpected Match

By Lacey Baker
Her Unexpected Match by Lacey Baker digital book - Fable

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Travel writer Allie Sparks has one goal: to find the story that will save her career. So here she is, visiting her bestie on picturesque Crescent Island—with sun-warmed beaches, the briny smell of the ocean, and rumors of a secret astrologer-matchmaker who guarantees love. Of course, Allie doesn't believe in any of that stuff. If anything, she'll prove it's a total scam.

Ryan Parker believes in love—just not right now. He's focused on expanding his family's barbeque business, finding investors, and keeping his too-big Great Dane puppy from jumping on everyone, including his sister's pretty, whiskey-eyed best friend. Besides, falling for a tourist is definitely not in his astrological forecast.

Allie is doing everything she can to resist the charm of the town and its beauty, not to mention her attraction to Ryan. But there's a lot more happening on Crescent Island than anyone knows...and when her story goes to print, this tiny, close-knit town might never be the same.

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“A story of finding just what you need when you least expect it. A 10 out of 10.”
“Small town feel with a best friend’s brother trope. The dialogue was great, not only between Ryan and Allie, but between them and the supporting characters as well. I loved how we got to know so much of Allie's relationship with her family through her conversations with Ryan and Sofia. Her character had great development and went from grumpy to sunshine. There were a couple little unexpected moments and the conflict was realistic. I felt like I was visiting the island and I would love to try the Parker family's food. If you love wholesome small town romances, this one's for you. Thank you @entangled_publishing @laceybakerbooks @tlcbooktours @tlcdiversity”
“Allie Sparks needs to let go of her negatively in order to save her job as a travel writer for a popular blog. Her stories are always the bad parts of vacation spots and her boss warns her. Allie decides to take a trip to Crescent Island to find a positive environment. Ryan is convinced he can sell his families barbecue sauce but his father wants a firm business plan and investors. Ryan is focused on expansion. Neither one is looking for love until they literally crash into one another. The they both deny their attraction and their meet cute and further story is just so heartwarming that I couldn't stop reading. I loved how these two interacted with each other. I also loved Sophie, Ryan's sister. She was a real spitfire. This book is sweet, well written and fast paced. I'd highly recommend.”

About Lacey Baker

Lacey Baker, a Maryland native, is a wife, mother, nana, and an author. Family cookouts, reunion vacations, and growing up in church have all encouraged Lacey to write heartwarming and inspirational stories about the endurance of family and finding love. She is the author of the Sweetland series and Hallmark Channel Original Movies: A Gingerbread Romance and Christmas in Evergreen: Bells are Ringing. She also writes contemporary romance under the name A.C. Arthur.
acarthur.com.

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