Oops, she did it again…
A one-night stand with a billionaire.
A surprise pregnancy.
Can she trust his love?
Or is it the baby tying them together?
Charlotte Kendall never expected history to repeat itself after a one-night stand at a wedding. Especially since a past encounter left her co-parenting twin daughters she adores. Except this time, her baby daddy is a man she can’t resist.
Billionaire Jared Sterling always gets what he wants—and he wants Charlotte Kendall. When he learns she’s pregnant, he’s all in. But Charlotte’s past has taught this independent, single mom to guard her heart. She doubts Jared’s motives and believes he’s only invested for the baby.
Their chemistry is undeniable and Jared will do anything to convince Charlotte she’s his endgame. But her life is complicated and when her brother’s recklessness puts Charlotte in danger, Jared takes over, proving he’s offering the love and stability she has always craved.
Now Charlotte must decide—will she keep running from the man who’s offering her everything, or take a chance on love?
| Title: | Just One More Affair |
| Author: | Carly Phillips |
| Series: | The Sterling Family (Book 5) |
| Pages: | 260 |
| Genre(s): | Contemporary |
| Trope(s): | One Night Stand Single Parent Surprise Pregnancy |
| Point of View: | Third Person, Past Tense, Dual Viewpoints (H&h) |
| Location: | New York, US |
| HEA: | ✔️ |
| Release Date: | 12 May, 2025 |
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Simple yet sexy story
Ah, Carly Phillips. Always delivering me the kind of sexy, sweet and romantic tales – with a healthy dose of big, happy families. This fifth book in the Sterling Family series features Jared Sterling who meets his match in Charlotte Kendall. Who also happens to be the mother of the children of Noah, the hero from the previous book, Just One More Temptation. It goes without saying – but I’m going to say it anyway – there’s no funny business with these couplings. It’s just a pair of exes that married a pair of siblings. All good. The romance in this story stands completely alone but characters from the previous books do appear – but since I’ve read all the previous books, I don’t know how confusing the relationships would be if you haven’t.
The last time Charlotte / Charlie had a one-night stand, she got pregnant with her twins (now 9 or 10). Having just returned to the States and looking to settle down, she indulges again with sexy Jared Sterling, her ex’s brother-in-law. And oops – it happened again. She doesn’t expect that Jared is standing by her side, and how determined he is to make her his, baby or no baby.
I really liked Charlotte and despite assuming she’d be a fairly hard, stubborn woman, the book showed her as being determined, independent but very much emotionally vulnerable. Having had to look out for herself, her walls are high – and she’s not ready to trust Jared just quite yet. But she admitted to herself when she realised her true feelings – and I was happy to root for her to finally get her happily ever after.
“…our pair were hot and heavy with a high frequency – and it was enough to grab your fan to cool yourself down.”
Jared was a delight, too. A billionaire (of course) and obviously determined and driven – but he was as cute as a button. Always looking out for Charlotte – taking care of her and just being exactly the man that she needed. That’s not to say he wasn’t possessive and, at times, a teensy bit overbearing – but I liked him immensely and thought he was the perfect match for Charlotte.
Carly Phillips always writes characters that are perfect for each other – and that includes both in and out the bedroom. She writes such sexy scenes that really add something to both the story and the relationship of our pair. Don’t let the fact that Charlotte is pregnant for the majority of this book fool you – our pair were hot and heavy with a high frequency – and it was enough to grab your fan to cool yourself down.
As always, Carly Phillips delivers a quick and heartfelt romance that is satisfying from beginning to end. Her characters always draw you in – relatable and so easy to root for. This story is about two people, perfect for each other, who just have to get on the same page in terms of what their relationship is. A simple story but made so interesting and absorbing by excellent writing. 5 stars.
*I received this book in exchange for my honest review*
Carly Phillips gives her readers Alphalicious heroes to swoon for and romance to set your heart on fire, and she loves everything about writing romance. She married her college sweetheart and lives in Purchase, NY along with her three crazy dogs: two wheaten terriers and a mutant Havanese, who are featured on her Facebook and Instagram. She has raised two incredible daughters who put up with having a mom as a romance author. Carly is the author of over fifty romances, and is a NY Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestseller. She loves social media and interacting with her readers. Want to keep up with Carly? Sign up for her newsletter and receive TWO FREE books at www.carlyphillips.com.
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