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Unexpected (Indulgence Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Aleatha Romig (Author), Printed Matter Editing (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 388 ratings
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INDULGENCE series A second chance at happiness sounds promising.
What happens when faced with the unexpected?
With their marriage on the line, Paul and Jenn must choose to face their past and move on to a future together forever or forever apart. If you enjoy a fast and furious, heart-thundering ride that leaves you breathless and perhaps a bit hot and bothered, UNEXPECTED is what you’re seeking.
This novella is a suspenseful and steamy stand-alone story following Paul and Jenn Masters, characters previously introduced in the novella UNCONVENTIONAL.
From New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author Aleatha Romig comes another of her steamy novellas exploring hidden desires.
UNEXPECTED is a stand-alone story in the INDULGENCE series. Stories may be read in any order. *Warning: reading may set your e-reader on fire while bringing a smile to your face.
Have you been Aleatha’d?
**As part of the new INDULGENCE series, UNEXPECTED contains a new alternate ending. Enjoy!
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Sexy, thrilling, INTENSE... A sensual roller-coaster tale of a married couple learning to open up, be honest, and reconnect in a gorgeous setting. ~ USA Today bestselling author Tia Louise
This book was so good. I alway get a lil scared when It comes to novellas. Cause I think I m not goin to get the full story of part will be missing. But this has everything that I wanted. There was even are dark theme to the story. I 've read a lot of this author over this year and I m become a huge fan of her work. This is another book that will be added to get collection. ~ 5 STAR Review - Michelle on Goodreads
As usual Aleatha Romig has written a story that has you right there, believing and feeling this couples pain and happiness. She knows how to tell a story to keep you entertained until the very end. I can't wait to see what she comes up with next.~ 5 STAR Review - Mary Mooney on Goodreads
I loved this story so much, I couldn't put it down and I doubt anyone whopicks up this book will be able to stop.At the end of the book we get the Prologue to Secrets, Aleatha Romigs next series and all I can say is OMG it is true Aleatha, Dark & Twisted and I can't wait for the next series from this author. ~ 5 STAR Review Badass Bloggettes on Goodreads
Aleatha Romig never disappoints. Unexpected packs a punch with hot sex and plot twists laced flawlessly with beautiful romantic morsels between a couple finding themselves at a crossroads in their marriage. Treat yourself and one-click! ~ Piper Rayne

From the Author

Devil's Series (Duet)"Fate's Demand"Devil's DealAngel's Promise
Dangerous Web - dark romance sagaDusk (book 1) Dark (book 2)Dawn (book 3)

Web of Desire - dark romantic saga Spark (book 1)Flame (book 2)Ashes (book 3)
Tangled Web trilogy - dark romantic sagaTwisted (book 1) Obsessed (book 2)Bound (book 3)

Web of Sin - sexy, dark romantic sagaSecrets (book 1) Lies (book 2) Promises (book 3)
Infidelity Series - Suspenseful sexy romantic sagaBetrayal (book 1)Cunning (book 2)Deception (book 3) Entrapment (book 4) Fidelity (book 5) Infidelity Box set (also includes novella Aligned)
Consequences Series - Psychological thriller turned romanceConsequences (Book #1) Truth: (Book #2 ) Convicted: (Book #3) Revealed: (Book #4)Beyond the Consequences (Book #5)

Consequences Series Box Set includes books 1 - 5
Ripples (Consequences stand alone)
And the Consequences Series reading Companions, for those times when you ask yourself: What was Tony thinking? Behind His Eyes Consequences Behind His Eyes Truth

The Price of Honor - A Mafia NovelTales from the Dark Side - Smart, sexy standalone thrillersInsidious
The Light series duet - Romantic thriller Into the Light (book 1)Away from the Dark(book 2)
The lighter side of Aleatha - Fun, sexy standalone romances ALL ONES Complete Collection - Box set of all Aleatha's Lighter Ones
Individually:Plus OneOne NightA Secret OneAnother One
Indulgence series - sexy novellas INDULGENCE BOX SET VOL 1 (Unconventional, Unexpected, and Unforgettable all in one box set)
Individually: UnconventionalUnexpectedUnforgettable

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07G2LMDHD
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Romig Works LLC; 2nd edition (August 28, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 28, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1852 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 148 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 388 ratings

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Aleatha Romig

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Aleatha Romig is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author who lives in Indiana, USA. She grew up in Mishawaka, graduated from Indiana University, and is currently living south of Indianapolis as well as part of the year in Bradenton, Florida, USA. Before she became a full-time author, she worked days as a dental hygienist and spent her nights writing. Now, when she's not imagining mind-blowing twists and turns, she likes to spend her time with her friends and family, including her beloved grandchildren.

Aleatha released her first novel, CONSEQUENCES, in August of 2011. CONSEQUENCES became a bestselling series with five novels and two companions released from 2011 through 2015. The compelling and epic story of Anthony and Claire Rawlings has graced more than a million e-readers. Her next series, INFIDELITY (not about cheating) hit New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today best-seller lists. Aleatha has since released over fifty novels in multiple genres: dark romance, romantic suspense, thriller, and romantic comedy. She went back to her edge of your seat romantic suspense thrillers with her WEB SERIES trilogies, Devil’s Duet, Kingdom Come, and most recently with her suspense series, the Sin series, ready to binge.

The titles keep coming. Be sure to check out her website to stay up to date.

Aleatha is a "Published Author's Network" member of the Romance Writers of America, NINC, and PEN America. She is represented by Danielle Sanchez of SBR Media and PR with Wildfire Marketing.

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A. Richard
5.0 out of 5 stars Sexy yet emotional
Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2018
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There is lots of lusty passion in UNEXPECTED, yet also plenty of sincere emotions. A husband and wife need to decide if they can stay married, and the path they take to help make this choice is filled with surprising and often unforeseen events. I was immediately pulled into this story with its honest depiction of two people working through their personal dilemmas, as Aleatha Romig makes each scene exceedingly believable. Every moment had me discovering a new fact about the main couple, and my concern for how things would turn out for them continued to intensify.

From the instant Paul Masters and Jenn met, they felt a connection which only grew after they married. But after being wed for six years, divorce seems like the direction that they will be headed. Yet to give their marriage a chance of not ending, they agree to spend time on a private island and work on communicating how they truly feel. What happens to Paul and Jenn while there is an experience neither will ever forget.

Since both points of view are given throughout the story, I got an idea of what Paul and Jenn were thinking at all times. I especially liked knowing their thoughts related to the same situation. The couple are uncertain about how the future will play out for them, and Aleatha Romig definitely gives them much to ponder and live through. From sexual fantasies to unspoken secrets to earnest feelings, I got to know Jenn and Paul intimately through the author’s skillfully created developments. Rating - 4.5 Stars
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Rachael Leissner
4.0 out of 5 stars *A great tale of a broken marriage in need of unexpected repair...that leads to HOTNESS!
Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2018
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Wow. Where to even start about this book. First, I love everything I’ve ever read of Aleatha’s! She knows how to tell a story that engulfs you from the first page. In Unexpected, I didn’t know what to expect. (No pun intended). It was advertised as a broken marriage, last chance to save it, traveling to a tropical island to see if it’s salvageable, type of book. I have read similar and jumped right in!

The story of Paul and Jenn is hot from the start. They decide to call off their divorce, or rather post pone it til they can decide if they can make their marriage work. When they journey off to a secluded island, what they have to lay out on the table about themselves, their pasts, could break them or it could heal them. He’s been suppressing his true dominate nature with her for over 6 years and when that side of him comes out, wew! I love Paul! Paul was amazing, and I love that he just laid it all out there for her.

The parts that were harder to read where the scars that Jenn brought to the table. Her past before Paul that she has never let him in on, leads to some other events toward the end of the book that were hard to read. Every time I thought, surely that won’t happen, it did.

I can tell you while I love the story, and the characters, the journey they go on; however, there is a hard scene at the end of the book that does make this fall into that category of dark romance. If you even want to call it that. It wasn’t labeled as having any trigger scenes or themes in it, but it does. I don’t want to say it ruined the book for me, because I still gave it 4 stars, but it did take away something from me that I felt from the begining for them. The way everything was wrapped up all nice at the end of the book like this thing never happened, kinda also through me for a loop.

Overall this is a quick read with lots of steamy, dominating sexy scenes and a broken couple trying desperately to fix their once passion filled marriage. Just be warned there are triggers you might be bothered by.
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C. A. Gutowski
3.0 out of 5 stars 3 Unexpected Stars!
Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2018
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Unexpected is a quick, steamy, page-turner about a couple with secrets trying to save their marriage. Like all of this author's books, the story flows from page-to-page, keeping the reader engaged and on edge wanting to know what comes next. I LOVE that about Aleatha Romig books! I'll be honest and say Unexpected is not at the top of my list of favorite books from this author, but it is an interesting offering from her nonetheless. There is an unexpected twist toward the end of the book that I kind of saw coming and it just didn't thrill me, regardless of the HEA ending. That being said, I still love her well-written, well-constructed storytelling at its best. If she writes it, I'm reading it!
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Stephanie
5.0 out of 5 stars scotching hot with a punch!
Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2018
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'Unexpected' is the second stand alone novella in the 'Vault' series featuring Jenn and Paul who were introduced in 'Unconventional.' Jenn and Paul are giving their marriage one last chance. They plan a trip away to an exotic and isolated island. They want to break down their barriers, face their issues and explore their desires.

“ I want to hear you, even when you don't speak.”

'Unexpected' was certainly that! What a wild ride! It is not for the faint of heart. Jenn and Paul are at a crossroad in their marriage. So this is the last ditch effort to save it. They are both walking a fine line. Trust is the force that is keeping them on it. What will happen when the unexpected occurs???

Limits are tested. Will they survive? There are many twists in the plot. The heat between Jenn and Paul - scorching hot! There are also tender moments shared as well.

The last 25% of the book left me speechless! I had to really reflect on all that Jenn and Paul went through before I had my “Ah ha” moment of clarity. This little novella packs quite a punch! Leaving you totally “Aleatha’d”!

4.5 unexpected stars!

#Aleatha’d #DarkRead #HotAndSteamy #AlphaMale #erotic
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Katie Sadan
5.0 out of 5 stars Hot and Twisted!!
Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2018
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Unexpected!

This is a hot sexy twisted novella. When the the only option you have is to get a divorce or finally show your spouse who you really are what would you choose?
Paul and Jenn are at that place and decide to show their true selves to each other in hopes of saving their marriage. They go away to a private island and what happens next is truly unexpected. This book is full of twists and just when you think you’ve got it figured out you don’t!! Now go one click this baby and happy reading 📖
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4.0 out of 5 stars Another 🔥🔥🔥🔥book
Reviewed in Brazil on February 25, 2023
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I confess I liked book one a little more, but Jenn and Paul’s story was also very entertaining. By the end of book one we see that their marriage was not going so well anymore, so they go in a getaway vacation to a paradise to try and be honest and solve their problems. Paul had no trouble to share the secrets he was keeping, but Jenn did and I guess it bothered me a little. But otherwise, it was a short, hot interesting novella.
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Sarah T
5.0 out of 5 stars Another great story!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 29, 2018
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I really enjoyed this short story. Like Unconventional it was a completely different read by Aleatha but it still had the angst in it that I love about her writing! There was a lot of 'sex' scenes but also a tenderness between the couple too. Secrets were revealed and the characters grew together. I really enjoyed the story and would definitely recommend it!
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3.0 out of 5 stars 3
Reviewed in Australia on April 10, 2020
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This book just wasn't for me It was mostly about sex without much of a story and didn't even finish it
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Marian Chawner
5.0 out of 5 stars but then perhaps if there is to much apprehension then best not to read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 16, 2018
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This is Paul and Jenn story. As expected by this author, not what you expect. A twist on a stormy night leads to the laying of ghosts, and an outcome that is desired by both. Quite a dark subject that may be to strong for some, but then perhaps if there is to much apprehension then best not to read.
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sheena
5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT READ!!!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 6, 2018
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A great gripping short story, that I couldn't put down. I loved it!
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