I really like the hero's family in this series but the heroine in this story was way too stubborn. I could understand her issue but she didn't work to resolve it and the hero was so endearing. Waitress Beth and bar-owner Kevin have a one-night stand that leads to a pregnancy.
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Undeniably Yours by Shannon Stacey
The bar owner, Kevin had tossed out a guy when he protested for being cut off from another drink.
Beth, the woman he was with was very angry as she had lost her job as the guys secretary. She looked for more work and got a temp bar keeper job. Kevin's brother just happened to be getting married and she was the bar tender. After the wedding reception he waited for her and talked her into a dance although there was no music. She went up to his room and in the morning she was going to go get breakfast for him and was looking for the room key card when he said 'make sure you lock the door after you leave."
She had nothing else to do but leave and swear to never see him again.
She did meet with him, and informed him she was carrying his baby.
His parents and he moved her into one of the other empty apartments over the bar and he took care of her banking.
His assistant was having her own problems, Her secret that she is from money has almost come out when her almost to be husband from a few years ago shows up. She's got a trust fund but really enjoys the simple bar life.
wow wicked-traditional New England slang, love it! and the all day eat a thon for thanksgiving and other holidays with the WHOLE family. what a treat!
I am thinking what a great series this family would make, each having their own book with the whole family thing going on. Surprise on me, this is just one of the books in a series, wahooo
As time gets nearer she doesn't want to have to rely on him for anything but she's learning to let him do things for her and the baby. Baby shower wow this is what I would've expected mine to be like if I had had one.
What a tragedy when the bus hits the cab that Beth is in. Don't want to spoil it for others but this is a really good read! ( )

A solid four stars. I definitely liked this one more than the first in the series, mainly because of the protagonist - Kevin has it all over his older brother Joe as a hero. Although I really did like Joe's character, he definitely regressed back to high school quite a bit in Exclusively Yours. Kevin, on the other hand, never lost sight of the fact that he needed to act like a mature adult. He learned from his mistakes and owned up to his responsibilities - all while being an all-around amazing guy. I do agree that Beth got to be extremely frustrating as a heroine - it's honestly a miracle that Kevin held on as long as he did - but I still felt that she remained true to who she was throughout. It bothered me that Keri basically ended up giving in at the end of her book leaving everything she had wanted and worked toward to be "Mrs. Joe".

The highlight of this series is definitely the family, and they really shone in this book - I especially loved how the (formerly) youngest Kowalski grandchild would shout jokes into Beth's stomach for the enjoyment of his baby cousin...too cute! The conversation that Kevin and Beth had over baby names was really funny - a definite must-read for anyone who is involved with a guy who loves sports. All in all, this was a good continuation to the series, and I have book three, Yours to Keep, cued up and ready to go on my "to read" list. ( )

3.5 starsI got this from NetGalley (I bought it later also because I forgot I had it - but I don't regret it which may tell you something). Anywho, it didn't really matter that I started in the middle. The books are all stand alone and even though they feature some recurring characters, I don't think I missed anything by reading book 2 first. Anywho, this is Kevin's book. Burned by a cheating spouse, he's nevertheless ready to settle down. He meets Beth, who gets the idea he's a player, but in spite of that, they have a one night stand anyway - too much chemistry. Kevin would happily have explored a relationship but Beth rabbits. Then, she finds out that she's pregnant - condoms aren't 100% effective and they hit the jackpot. Refreshingly, she goes and tells Kevin straight away and they then set about working out what relationship they will have as the pregnancy progresses. The conflict in this one is believable enough - does Kevin want to be with Beth because she's pregnant with his child or because she's Beth? I liked this one quite a but but I found myself getting a little frustrated with Beth being a bit slow on the uptake and so the ending dragged a little for me. I really think I could have used one more love scene too. The secondary romance between Paulie and her ex felt a little underdone to me. Also, I kept seeing the King of Queens guy everytime I read Kevin, which kept me from relating to his actual level of hotness!! :) ( )

Now here is a man who knows how to step up to the plate! - That is literally the very first thing that popped into my mind while reading this book! In this day and age, even if it's only in a book, it's good to know that there are still men out there who are humble and aren't afraid to stick around when things get tough!

Here you have Beth - who doesn't really have a permanent "home", due to moving around so much.
Then you have Kevin - owner of a bar - insanely big family man - and, apparently, he is the kind of hot that makes your mouth water :)

What better way to begin a story than with a bar fight? I know right! Who doesn't love a good bar fight? After kicking out - and breaking the nose of - the overly drunk bar guy who elbowed the hot brunette in the face - he realizes that he just cost Beth her job.

After finally finding another job as a caterer, Beth finds herself face to face with Kevin again. This time, it happens to be at a wedding for a member of his family. After a night of watching her, failing to get her boss to let her have one dance - they *somehow* end up in a hotel together. Beth, not being one for -one night stands- convinces herself that it's just more than that. To Kevin it is. - But with an early morning, sleep induced comment - he has Beth sneaking out with no intention of returning. - Until she finds out just how much that one night has now affected her entire life.

What does one do when their world is turned upside down? Do you go to the one person who has just as much part in this as you do, or do you try and do everything yourself? Sometimes swallowing your pride and doing the best thing you can, not only for you, but for everyone involved, is the best thing you could do. No matter how much your mind tells you differently.

Watching the story unfold between Kevin and Beth was amazing. The two of them go through something just about all of us have. For some, it ended the way it should have and for others, well - not so much. To watch them face this situation head on - battle insecurities, families, past issues and present issues alike - is heartwarming. Page after page, as this struggle unfolds, you can't help but find yourself rooting for them! Even at the times you wish you could just kick one of them!

Another thing that really got me about this book was the family dynamic! I LOVE when there is a big family that is just all kinds of in each others business! It makes for one interesting read! The back and forth and everything in between was simply amazingly written!

One other add - is there was a budding romance between Kevin's Best friend, Paulie and a certain person from her past! - I am pretty sure we will see them in another book! ( )