Best Laid Plans: A Brother's Best Friend Standalone Romance (The Bay Ridge Series)

Really cute read with a nice plot and likeable characters. It did feel at times that the story was very rushed and I would have liked some more grovel from both MC and FC but all in all an enjoyable book.

Well, let me begin by saying I fell in love with Tater Tot! She was the true star of this story. As for her parents, they were a close second. Their relationship was certainly a love to be admired once they got to their happy place.

I struggled a bit with what rating to give this book. It had real potential to be a cracking 5 star read. It’s a good story with some really funny parts, a hero who I could have cheerfully slapped but then he redeemed himself and a heroine who I really was rooting for. The pace was good and there was lots of dialogue which was interesting and well done.So, why 3 stars?Two main reasons for my rating :1) There are lots of typos and this book could really do with a re- edit. I am fairly forgiving of typos but this book has some major ones. It became distracting.2) At times the descriptive writing felt a bit stilted. There were step by step details on the dishes being cooked. Daily tasks were described in maybe a bit too much detail.However, to come back to the positives, of which there were many, this is a very enjoyable read. I really felt for Natalie. She falls pregnant at 17 after her first time of having sex. The guy is Alden , her big brother’s best friend and she has adored him for years. Unfortunately , he has no recollection of their night of passion as he was so drunk. Four years later Alden returns and discovers he has a daughter... and unresolved mutual attraction to Natalie.HEA? Yes - really lovely epilogueCheating? NoAngst? MildOW/OM drama? Off the pageWould I read more of this author’s work? Yes - I would be keen to try another book by her.

Loved this book and couldn't set it down. Brilliant characters, great plot and very well written. Is a must read. Look forward to reading Nates story.

Really enjoyed this book, secret baby/second chance romance, such a sweet story. Can'twait to read the rest in the series.

Really cute book. Could absolutely see both sides as to why she didn't tell him and his reaction. Really well written

A great read from start to finish loved Natalie and Alden Romance story it's a story that definitely pulls at the old heart strings a love reunited with a good story behind it 💘loved the chemistry between these two character's and there history her brother's best friend,

Liked the story and the main characters of Nat & Alden. Little Tatum is very funny and sweet.However I did feel Alden & Nat's parents were unfairly angry with Nat. She was 17 when she got pregnant. Alden didn't even remember sleeping with her and was away at College with a new girlfriend. I think it is totally understandable that she would have found it difficult to tell Alden he was the dad. A very different conversation to telling someone who you have had sex with in a planned & remembered way. It must have been mortifying to lose your virginity to someone you had such a crush on then find he doesn't even remember! Alden may have been drunk but that still doesn't let him off the fact they didn't use protection. And as he was older and experienced it should have been his responsibility. Add to the fact that Nat is underage so she is protecting Alden and I think Nat is treated unfairly for the decisions she made.

I loved the storyline. No drama and a true fairytale but definitely worth the read. Every girls real life fantasy.

This book should be read as first in this series of standalone novels.A party during her high school years ends as a one-night-stand with her first crush and only love Alden Warner, leaving Natalie not only losing her virginity, but also pregnant. When she finds out, she wants to tell the child's father, but his FB account states him in a relationship now. So she tells her parents, but claims not to know the father.Now, four years later, Alden returns to his home town to buy and take over the restaurant his grandparents owned before their deaths. Little does he know how much his life and plans will change in a short amount of time.At first, he's furious to find out about having a three year old girl, but after Natalie and Alden work out their perspectives, they find a way to their HEA.

I love brother’s best friend romances. There is just something about this trope that I can’t get enough of. I can honestly say this is one of my favourite reads. Alden and Natalie are pure perfection and I loved watching them fall in love. I loved the slow burn and gradual buildup to their romance, I loved the dual POV (it really allowed the reader to get a better read on how both characters were feeling) and Tatum absolutely stole my heart. I easily read this book in one night. It is sweet, romantic and oh so swoon-worthy. Don’t miss out on this incredible journey to happily ever after.

First time I read LK Farlow and definetly not the last one.When I read the blub, it caught my attention immediately. Then, I read some comments that it's too focused on the child, but anyway I decided to read it, and I was truly surprised with this story. It's become one of my favorites. It's funny, romantic and with drama.I liked that the author focused on the child, too, because I've read similar plots, but they are focused only on the couple.What I enjoyed too, it's that, the author represented a 'normal' child, being loud, with tantrums and everything, and not the perfect child that I've usually read.I couldn't put it out, till I finished it! I assure you, you're going to enjoyed it.

This story is just incredible. Really sweet and cute and romantic and funny. I really like reading books with children because they are cute but this one is even cuter. Loved it!