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Unexpected

(Athletic Affairs #1)

April Fire (Goodreads Author)

2.98 · Rating details · 152 ratings · 24 reviews

Having my would-be husband walk out on me at the altar was bad enough, but finding out that my maid of honor was the tramp he ran off with was devastating.

Still reeling from the shock of my life, Jones, an old high school crush sweeps me off my feet and onto the sticky, hard surface of an empty bar counter. Embraced by Jones’ strong, athletic arms our spontaneous night of ...more

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Published November 22nd 2016

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Feb 20, 2018 Ester rated it did not like it

Abosultamente mierdoso...

1. La dejaron tirada el día de su boda

2. Se enrolla con un ex compañero... de secundaria/mejor amigo del novio que la abandono en el altar

3. Descubre que está embarazada del rebote

4. Va junto al rebote para contarle del embarazo, pero deciden follar como conejos... para que al final le diga que él está con otra -.-

5. Ella le confiesa que en verdad viajó junto a él para contarle que está embarazada... él no está seguro de querer el bebé... incluso le insinúa que lo quiere ...more

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Jan 24, 2018 Adricrisuruta rated it did not like it

Sin palabras...

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Mar 01, 2019 Cehelle Roth rated it did not like it

Shelves: jerk-hero-or-i-dont-like-him, meh, millionare-powerful-rich-man, no-no-nope, oh-so-frustrating, sports, stupid-and-annoying-heroine

1 -¿EN SERIO? -estrellas

*SPOILER ALERT*

Kyra tiene que ser la chica más desafortunada del planeta, y es que es difícil creer lo contrario cuando el día de su boda, es abandonada por su prometido, quien además se fuga con su mejor amiga.

Entonces, mientras ella se está lidiando con su dolor, llega Jones, el mejor amigo de su hora desaparecido prometido y quien también resulta ser el enamoramiento de secundaria de Kyra.

Luego de unas cuantas copas, las cosas con Jones avanzan demasiado rápido y a la ...more

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Dec 06, 2016 Ash P Reads rated it liked it · review of another edition

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Kyra gets dumped at the altar when her husband-to-be David, decides to run away with her best friend and maid of honor, Tam. The bestman and David's best friend Jones, sticks around to make sure Kyra gets home safely. Jomes and Kyra have always had an easy going and amicable friendship since their younger days and they end up having a one night stand. Jones returns to career as a sucussful football player and Kyra spends the next few weeks in a haze trying to overcome David and Tam's betrayal.

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Dec 02, 2016 Lisa rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Dumped at the altar for her best friend, she seeks comfort in the arms of the best man! Who is a football star, and their one night stand leads to a pregnancy! I love stories like this. And the way they describe how small towns are is spot on, it's ridiculous. Anyways, for a not very long story, it packed quite a punch. I really liked it, good weekend read.
I got an arc of this book, btw. ...more

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Nov 21, 2017 Suzanne Giorgione rated it it was amazing

The day of Kyra's wedding to David was supposed to be the happiest day of her life. At the altar though, David decides he can't marry her. Come to find out he had been cheating on Kyra with her best friend Tam. Once everyone left, Jones, a friend since high school, a football star and also the best man, came to check on her. After getting drunk together, they end up having sex on the bar at the hotel (which was closed). It was a mind blowing night for both, but Jones left before she woke up in t ...more

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Jan 07, 2017 Crystal's Book World ~ Crystal Cordova rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Unexpected was the first book that I got to read by the author April Fire. It was a good short story. If you like sports romance with a little twist, you will enjoy Unexpected. I felt bad for Kyra at the beginning of the story. I think that is the horror story in love, being left at the alter by David. And when she realizes who he left her for, was a shocker and made things that much worst. All Kyra wanted to do was forget the bad, and for once have fun. That is exactly what she gets from her hi ...more

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Feb 24, 2018 Karen Fausto rated it it was ok

Shelves: 2018

¿Por dónde empezar?
La historia está repleta de principio a fin de clichés, es decir, que ya sabíamos dónde terminaría. En primer lugar, la manera de escribir de la escritora fue fácil de predecir. Demasiado fácil para el lector y los personajes, sin ningún giro en la trama que nos sorprendiera.
Y en segundo lugar, fue la falta de obstáculos para deleitarnos por mayor tiempo. Entiendo que es una historia súper corta, pero solo fueron páginas para perder el tiempo leyéndolas y que no me gustasé.

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Jan 31, 2018 Raiza rated it did not like it

No me gustó, el principio del libro me hizo pensar que me encontraría con una protagonista fuerte y empoderada, que a pesar de lo mal que lo estaba pasando iba a salir de está con la frente en alto, pero no, nos encontramos con una mujer que se pasa todo el libro lamentando su situación, aceptando y explicando lo que Jones hace.

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May 20, 2017 Denise rated it liked it · review of another edition

The story is very short and some of the scenarios are not believable. For such a short story their is a lot going on. Including a brides worse nightmare to hooking up with your high school crush that happens to be the best man. And of course the unexpected baby.

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Feb 19, 2018 Rosa rated it it was amazing

una buena historia rapida, un tanto muy rapida pero buena

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Sep 22, 2017 Karen rated it it was ok

Story was not developed enough and mostly because it's a short read. Tough times and luckily Jones saves the day. ...more

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Dec 26, 2017 Teresa rated it it was ok

Não gosto de dar criticas negativas, mas realmente que romance tão pouco credível e que personagens tão fracas ...

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Dec 28, 2018 Dawn Pressel rated it did not like it

WTAF....”are we serious because I’m seeing someone else” bye Felisha 😡

Left at the alter...one night stand...baby with a player...

This book was underdeveloped and riddled with typing errors

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Jul 04, 2017 Nancy Mc Donald rated it it was amazing

What a delightful Love story with a very happy HEA ending. I am so glad I decided to read it on KU...Well worth the time to read a short story....

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Feb 24, 2018 Gabriela rated it liked it

Otra historia corta de abundante contenido y aunque la portada que no tiene mucha relación con el argumento, me pareció bastante cumplidora.

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Feb 18, 2018 Mayte Urse rated it it was amazing

Short and easy to read!

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Jan 02, 2017 Jolie rated it really liked it · review of another edition

It is the day of Kyra’s wedding and her husband to be, David, has just told her that he can’t marry her. While she was standing at the altar, in front of all of their guests. After running to her hotel room, in an understandable state of extreme upsetness, she texts her best friend and maid of honor, Tam.

Tam shows up a few minutes after the text and before Kyra could start saying “Why did he do this to me”, she reveals that David and her were together and she was the reason David cancelled the w ...more

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Feb 22, 2017 Melissa Killingbeck rated it really liked it · review of another edition

"I voluntarily reviewed a free copy of this book."
Unexpected was my first April Fire read and it will not be my last. This is a quick hot read that involves a very sexy football player named Jones and a sweet girl named Kyra. The story has tons of drama, heartbreak, humiliation, and hot sex. I recommend this story for anyone wanting a quick steamy read. ...more

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Dec 03, 2016 Kriss Theibault rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: bad-boy-romance, sports-romance, top-picks-of-2016

The truly Unexpected

Overall rating: 5
Story quality: 4.74
Steam under the collar: 4.5
Character development: 4.75

I loved this book and it played with my emotions as I flipped the pages un able to put it down once I started it. The book had me filipin as fast as I could to find out what was going to happen next! Kyra and Jones relationship is the classic story of unrequited love until the unexpected happens. The unexpected continues throughout the novel from getting left at the altar, to the arm ...more

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Nov 27, 2016 Shelly Celli rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Great read

I was drawn into this book from the very beginning. Kyra had her heart broken right at the beginning of the book, on her wedding day! Finding out Jones had always had a crush on her but backed off for his former friend (her ex-fiancé), was adorable, but the way her reacted to her made me fume and I just wanted to backhand him so badly. There were some ups and downs in this short story, but it had a great happy ending. Thank you for sharing this story and I'm so glad that I voluntarily ...more

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Dec 19, 2016 Emma bramley rated it it was amazing

Shelves: reviewed

this is a very hot, romantic quick read. This book has fab characters. This story has a lot in it for a short read. This book has heartbreak, humiliation and romance pouring out of every page. This is the first book by this author that ive read and it definitely wont be the last, I cant wait to read more from them in the future. I really didn't want this book to end, I was left wanting more and more.

Highly recommended
I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book
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Nov 27, 2016 Sherry Westendorf rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I loved it. Talk about heartbreak, humiliation, and so much more. Then comes Jones who takes her on another roller coaster. But that scene in the restaurant. Perfect. Kept me entertained and was fun to read. Keeps you guessing which is just what I like. I recommend it. I received a free copy for an honest review.

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Dec 03, 2016 Analia Almonte rated it really liked it · review of another edition

This is my first book of the author and I like it very much. Is a short read that you will love. The only thing that I don't like is was it was too short, but it was good.

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