My Unexpected Love
(The Beaumont Series – Next Generation #2)
by: Heidi McLaughlin
Publisher: Self Published
Publication Date: April 12th, 2018
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Ben Miller met the love of his life the day he crossed paths with Elle James in their high school cafeteria. New to Beaumont, he took a chance when he approached her. Their first encounter was everything his mother ever read to him about fairy tales. He saw the girl who would be his forever.
From the moment Elle James met Ben Miller they’ve been best friends. Everything they did, they did it together, from late night study sessions, family vacations, throwing bottles off the water tower, going to prom and finally moving to California for college.
However, after the almost tragic accident where she nearly lost her twin sister, Elle’s life hasn’t been the same, and neither has her relationship with Ben.
One fateful decision changes the scope of Ben and Elle’s relationship. For one, it means a new beginning. For the other, it means change.
***Arc Received for review***
3.5 Stars
About My Unexpected Love:
Ella has hit a rut in her life. After her identical sister almost died, she’s found it hard to move on from the tragedy even though Peyton has survived. Ella spends her night’s partying and it shows in every aspect of her life, including the relationship between her and her best friend Ben.
Ben has loved Elle since the moment he saw her, his greatest fear is Elle’s rejection if he ever were to come clean. When wires cross on the night of Ben’s birthday party, Ben and Elle are about to face the true test that can either make or break their friendship.
My Thoughts:
I’m not going to lie, the first part of this novel was a rough start for me. I had a hard time connecting with Elle’s character. In the past, I was intrigued by Elle. I knew her story was going to be a hard one to digest, I mean the girl almost lost her identical twin the same way she lost her biological father. With those facts alone, I knew Elle was going to have a rough stretch ahead of her. throughout the novel, I wanted more personal emotion from her. I felt in certain scenes, the emotions were forced.
Ben was a character I was also curious about and (without giving spoilers away) this man did not let me down! I loved the parts with Ben, No lie, for a minute I felt my anxiety peek for fear that Heidi McLaughlin would turn Ben into the type of character that I extremely loathe! However, this man is truly one of the good ones!
Overall, I liked Elle and Ben’s novel. There were some rough spots but overall, It was a good read with loads of drama that results in an extremely much-needed happily ever after.
I cannot wait for Quinn’s novel!!! He’s the character I’m the most curious about!
Peace Love and Happy Reading,
