Published by Boldwood Books Genres: Fiction, Rom-Com, Romance, Women's Fiction
Format: ARC, eBook
I was so excited to see that Camilla Isley had another book coming out! I was even more excited when I realized it was the next book in the True Love series. Not in a Billion Years is this first book in the series. Baby, One More Time delivered! This book can be read as a stand-alone but as it is only the second book in the series, why not read Not in a Billion Years as well.
Marissa Mayer wants a baby. She hasn’t had a significant relationship since her high school boyfriend broke her heart. She is a successful COO at a major Fintech startup. She also has a successful app on the side. So, she decides why not and begins the process of becoming a mother through IVF.
Dr John Raikes is an expert in neonatal medicine. She also happens to be the one who broke Marissa’s heart in high school. He has personal reasons for moving back to New York.
When Marissa’s doctor is out of town, she is told she is going to see another doctor that day. Imagine the shock on both their faces as Marissa and John are reunited after sixteen years. What a way to meet again. UGH! John wants to prove he is a changed man; He knows he made a huge mistake and wants a second chance. Marissa doesn’t know if she can trust him. Both feel the attraction, but does he deserve a second chance?????
I was fully invested in this book from the very beginning. I didn’t want to put it down and found reasons to keep reading. Both characters are likeable and have likeable people in their lives. Speaking of likeable people, Marissa and Blake, from Not in a Billion Years are best friends and their stories overlap in this book which was a nice touch. I enjoyed reading about Blake and Gabriel again.
There is plenty of drama in this book. Marissa was hurt and struggles with trust and taking chances. I could feel her hesitancy and wanted to tell her to take the leap. John has grown since the night he broke Marissa’s heart. He has changed and sets out to prove that. He also had a little helper who stole every scene she was in.
I found this book to be gripping and heartwarming. I loved the mix of drama, humor, touching moments, indecision, and the journey John and Marissa went on. It’s all about the journey in romance books for me.
This was an addictive second chance romance/enemies-to-lovers book! I loved seeing Blake and Gabriel again. I enjoyed the overlapping stories but mainly I enjoyed the journey in this book. Plus, readers get both Marissa and John’s POV’s which was also a very nice touch.
This book touches on IVF, second chances, family, love, friendship, trust, and starting over.
Gripping, well written, and heartwarming.
Thank you to Boldwood Books and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.