In her latest novel, “Meant for Gabriel,” Natasha Madison delights her fans with a lighthearted, steamy, and fast-paced romance. Set in a small town, featuring a hot single dad and an unexpected pregnancy, “Meant for Gabriel” will appeal to readers who enjoy contemporary romance.
From Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Amazon Bestselling Author Natasha Madison comes new a small town, single dad, surprise baby romance. I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. This post contains affiliate links you can use to purchase the book. If you buy the book using that link, I will receive a small commission from the sale.
Title: Meant for Gabriel
Author(s): Natasha Madison
Series: Meant For #4
Also in this series: Meant for Stone , Meant for Her , Meant for Love
Published by Self Published on September 6, 2024
Pages: 399
Genre(s): Contemporary Romance
Source: Publicist
Format: eArc 
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When a hockey princess takes a trip to the south and two pink lines change everything!
ZaraThe day I picked out my wedding dress was the day I found out my fiancé was cheating on me.After that, I needed an escape.A distraction to take my mind off what a mess my life was.It was supposed to be a one-night thing.Then it turned into more. We knew going in that it was for two weeks.Then, two pink lines changed everything.
GabrielI thought I had the perfect life.I had an amazing son, and I was running the family bar.But all that changed the day she walked in.She was gorgeous and funny all wrapped into one.It was temporary, we both knew that.She's a city girl. I'm a cowboy.But I fell in love with her and let her go all at the same time.Now she's back and pregnant with my baby.It's time to show her she was meant for me.
Envision rushing home to share with your fiancé the news of finding the ideal wedding dress, only to discover him in bed with his co-worker. Naturally, calling off the wedding seems like the sensible choice. This is precisely what the protagonist, Zara, experiences. She not only cancels the wedding but also embarks on a short vacation to clear her mind and recover from her ex-fiancé’s deception. However, she is unprepared for the encounter with Gabriel, the charming single father who turns her world upside down.
“Meant for Gabriel” delivered a delightful feel-good story centered on healing, self-discovery, and opening one’s heart to the possibility of love again. Right from the beginning, it was clear that the book promised an engaging read. Gabriel and Zara’s chemistry was undeniable. Their first encounter was enjoyable, and what Zara assumed would be a fleeting one-night stand evolved into much more. Gabriel was determined to win her heart, and he pulled out all the stops to prove her that she was meant for him.
Her efforts to deny her attraction to Gabriel were rather endearing. Yet, when the charming single father went all out, she couldn’t help but fall for him completely. Their encounters were a blend of passion, tenderness, and sincerity.
While I enjoyed the couple’s romance, their behavior in the final chapters frustrated me. The introduction of the miscommunication trope, a personal dislike of mine, was particularly irksome. The characters chose to endure unnecessary suffering instead of sharing their true feelings. This led me to question how long they would persist in their self-inflicted anguish. Fortunately, they ultimately resolved their issues, providing a satisfying conclusion.
The inclusion of both Zara’s and Gabriel’s families resulted in numerous laugh-out-loud moments; they truly are a riot. “Meant for Gabriel” proved to be a compelling read and a delightful new installment in the “Meant For” series.
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About Natasha Madison
When her nose isn’t buried in a book, or her fingers flying across a keyboard writing, she’s in the kitchen creating gourmet meals. You can find her, in four inch heels no less, in the car chauffeuring kids, or possibly with her husband scheduling his business trips. It’s a good thing her characters do what she says, because even her Labrador doesn’t listen to her…
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Reading this book contributed to these challenges:
- 2024 COYER Summer Challenge
Ugh the miscommunication or not talking to each other trope is so annoying.
I really need to try this author’s work. I have a feeling that I would really like it since this book sounds great!