When she found out she was pregnant after a one-night stand, Emily Russo tried unsuccessfully to track down her baby's father. With the support of her best friend Gianna, she managed to finish college, find a teaching job, and move to Colorado, where she's raising 3-year-old son Landon on her own. She'd given up on ever finding the mysterious Caleb until the day Gianna happened to see him at a football game - or so she thought. It was actually Caleb's twin brother Cameron, but he agreed to pass along a letter, allowing Emily to finally share the news about their son.
Professional hockey player Caleb Kelley is shocked to learn of Landon's existence, but he's never been able to forget his night with Emily and doesn't doubt that she's telling the truth. He's excited to get to know his son but quickly realizes that he wants a second chance with Emily too. She's determined to take things slowly for their son's sake, however. Can Caleb convince her that love is worth taking a risk?
Caleb and Emily had great chemistry, and I really appreciated the way he handled finding out about Landon. He didn't get mad at Emily, simply accepted what had happened and moved forward with getting to know his son. However, his irrational behavior near the end of the story drove me crazy! I did like that he figured out his mistake quickly and didn't try to use an over-the-top grand gesture to get out of trouble. Instead, he figured out a way to give Emily what she really wanted and needed to be happy.
As for Emily, I was somewhat bothered by her choice to be so open about Landon being the result of a one-night stand. I completely agree with her that it's nothing to be ashamed of, but at the same time, it seems like too much information to share with your co-workers. If they were nosy enough to ask, why not just say that Landon's father wasn't in his life and leave it at that? As the saying goes, discretion is the better part of valor, and in this case Emily's discretion would have prevented several problems down the road.
In any event, I did enjoy "Unending Love" and would recommend it for all steamy contemporary/sports romance fans. I look forward to reading Caleb's brothers' books!
*Review copy provided by the author via Valentine PR. All opinions expressed are my own.
About "Unending Love"
Everyone knows who Caleb Kelley is. I’m at the top of my game, known all around Colorado and beyond for not only my elite skills in professional hockey, but also my family’s ranching heritage. For this reason, I trust very few people as I’m used to strangers and so-called friends trying to get close to us for a piece of fame.
But when I receive a letter from a woman I slept with years ago, letting me know I’m a father—I implicitly trust her. Emily Russo is forever ingrained in my memory, and is the exception to every rule.
That one night I spent with her was unforgettable. I still remember the feel of her lips and the way her body moved under mine. For years, I’ve regretted not leaving her my phone number because if I had, I wouldn’t be seeing the first glimpses of my son in glossy pictures. Instead, I would've held him in my arms the minute he was born.
Now, I not only have to get to know my son, I also have to convince Emily that the spark that once burned between us is still smoldering, ready to burn even hotter a second time around.
But it’s not only hanger-ons who follow me. There are others who want to see this golden boy tossed off his throne. Too bad they don’t know what lengths I’ll go to protect what’s mine. I’ll do anything for Emily and my son. My love for them is unending.
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