Books like An unexpected family by Maggie Shayne

A young woman rebels against her mother and aunt, discovering a magical place where she can be who she truly wants to be.

A romance novel about a woman who falls in love with her wedding dress and decides to marry the next man she meets.

A Regency romance where the Duchess of Dunbarton, Hannah Reid, takes on the mute, scandal‑ridden Constantine Huxtable, sparking a scandalous affair that tests virtue, desire and dignity in upper‑class England.

A mercenary and a businesswoman, destined for love in a world of magic and danger.

Elena Ravenscliffe, a young English lady, is forced into a harem in Constantinople and into the arms of a wealthy man she has never been able to forget.

When a hospital error swaps newborns, Zach Anderson unknowingly raises Laura Matthews’s child for twelve years; their unexpected bond deepens into a powerful love that reshapes conventional family ties.

Two romantic suspense novels about love, ranching, and the Texas countryside.

Tiffany Santini defends her independence and her children’s future when her impulsive brother‑in‑law, a powerful lawyer, insists on living with them, but his surprising devotion challenges everything she thought she wanted.

A love story between a sheriff and a single father's child, set in a small town and featuring a dynamic cast of characters.

A story of true love and forgiveness between two families and a love that transcends time and generations.

A tale of love, first love, and growing pains between two friends who embark on a journey of self-discovery.

Dahlia Dutton takes on a salvaging job at Augusta Winthrow's sprawling estate, only to discover a restless spirit lurking in the house and a forgotten cemetery that keeps a dark secret alive.

A romance novel where a journalist is unexpectedly taken to the Falcon family, where she falls in love with a roguish man.

In the quiet town of Essie’s family life, a new neighbour’s arrival sparks curiosity and tension, unveiling long‑held secrets.

When a train disaster leaves eight orphaned children stranded near Evans Grove, Nebraska, determined schoolteacher Holly Sanders transforms chaos into community hope, guiding the kids and changing a proud sheriff’s heart.

Two sisters, two different lives, two different men.

THE MOST PRECIOUS GIFT...FAMILY She had wanted to give her husband his first child, but it hadn't worked out that way for Meg McConnell. Now she was opening her home to a boy with Joe's eyes--a child he'd known nothing about. And though this surprise addition brought her tremendous joy, Meg still longed for Joes's love. Their marriage had been a convenient arrangement, but has Joe watched his lovely wife care for his son, the quiet man was overwhelmed by his emotions. Was what he felt for Meg more than mere friendship? Would this unexpected family bring them a love more precious than they ever imagined?

When former Secret Service agent Alex Stone is asked to impersonate a foreign dignitary who wears a full beard and is rarely seen without his sunglasses, it’s not a problem. But getting someone to impersonate the man’s new bride, a beauty the world adores, is a little bit harder. Melusine Brand looks astoundingly like the pampered princess. She’s also a rough and tumble Oklahoma Tom boy with colorful language. Besides, she’ll never agree. Only, she does. Alex has to tutor her to survive the glitzy world he’s used to. But when things take a turn and they’re on the run in the wilderness with killers on their heels, it’s Mel’s turn to school him. Depending on each other to stay alive, these two opposites find a love that’s stronger than either of them could have imagined...and hope they can live long enough to claim it. The Oklahoma Brands: The Brands Who Came for Christmas Brand New Heartache Secrets and Lies A Mommy For Christmas One Magic Summer Sweet Vidalia Brand (From the Amazon description, :) )

A young married couple hires a widow who becomes the heart of their home, but her lung cancer diagnosis tests their bond and forces them to confront love, loss, and the fragile threads that bind families together.

Wyoming winter rancher J.C. Calhoun finds his life devastated when he discovers his fiancée was unfaithful. He is forced to confront the lies that destroyed his life and the woman he loves, the ruthless criminal who was tracking them, and the unexpected truths that bind them together.