Books like Expectant Mistress by Sara Wood
Trish Wood has finally found the stability she craved after a heart‑breaking breakup, only to learn her former love, Adam, is in town with a fresh commitment. Their rekindled chemistry thrills once again, but a sudden revelation—Adam’s fiancée arriving in her life—makes Trish’s future uncertain. With a surprise pregnancy looming, she must decide whether to embrace the unexpected parenthood and the renewed romance, or step away from the allure of the man who once left her heart unfinished.
Set against the backdrop of contemporary romance, the story explores the complexities of love, loyalty, and the roles of mother and mistress in a world where desire and responsibility collide.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Sara Wood
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