I voluntarily read an early copy of this book.
Love Comes in Small Packages by Lori Foster, Maisey Yates Published by Kensington Books on March 31, 2026
A heartwarming duo of tales about unexpected love and family, from the bonds of sisterhood to the magic of friends to lovers, and the joys of infants and fur babies, plus all the surprises romance has to offer, even amid life’s missteps . . .
A portion of proceeds from this book support AAF, Animal Adoption Foundation, a no-kill animal shelter.
aafpets.orgTHAT SPECIAL SOMEONE * LORI FOSTER
Compared to her smart, responsible twin, Laylee has always been labeled the party girl sister. Now she’s really screwed up by finding herself possibly accidentally pregnant, and definitely not in love. With her sister away on her honeymoon, Laylee’s only confidant is her guy friend Knox. There’s mutual attraction there, yet they’ve been tiptoeing around it. But telling Knox everything may change . . . well, everything. Especially amid a comedy of pregnancy test errors, a robbery, a cat rescue mission—and the realization that Knox sees her as so much more than a pretty face . . . .THE RANCHER’S UNEXPECTED FAMILY * MAISEY YATES
Ellie Parks helplessly watched her beloved sister, Melanie, spiral into addiction in high school, thanks to her toxic relationship with Ty Porter. Ellie, now a teacher, hasn’t seen Melanie in over a year when she gets a call from Child Protective Services that Melanie has a baby—and she’s surrendered her parental rights. Ellie races to the hospital, but someone’s beat her to it: rodeo champion Clark Porter, the baby’s uncle. Clark’s a good man and he’ll be damned if his niece grows up without him. Until they find a custody solution, Ellie will just have to move into his ranch house. Temporarily. Obviously. Except that they’re attracted to each other. Risking the unconventional family they’re creating is the last thing they need. Then again, if what they feel is deeper than attraction, it may be what they need most . . .
* THAT SPECIAL SOMEONE by Lori Foster *
4 1/2 STARS!
Fast paced and endearing with a Maybelline and Tank cameo! Lori Foster’s yearly benefit book to bring funds and awareness to her favorite animal charity is sure to please her regular readers because it brings us back into the world of friends Knox, Marcus, Bray and Ford for a quick catch up on their lives and a romance for Knox. It’s always fun to visit old friends and feel like we’re having a family reunion of sorts with these characters that steal our hearts over time. This was novella length, so not a great depth of development to Knox and Laylee’s relationship or past, but their friendship and secret attraction to each other spoke to me from the very first page and I delighted in watching them develop into a relationship. I loved them together!
* THE RANCHER’S UNEXPECTED FAMILY by Maisey Yates *
4 1/2 STARS!
Really sweet and emotional! Ellie and Clark each love their sibling and have tried for years to support their addiction and toxic relationship before having to distance themselves from the destruction. The last thing either of them expect is a call stating there is a newborn who needs them. I liked both characters a lot. They each have loved and supported their sibling through a lot, and still are willing to step up when their niece needs them. The connection they forge over the love of this baby is really sweet. I admired their ability to have an open dialogue and forgive each other for their part in previous conflict. This was a novella, so not a lot of time for huge development of the past or their relationship, but I left feeling fulfilled with their love and loved getting to see a glimpse into how the future worked out.
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