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It Had To Be You: A Small Town, Opposites Attract, Accidental Pregnancy Romance (Fate, Texas Standalone Series) Kindle Edition

by Jess Bryant (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 125 ratings

It was supposed to be one night. One night of passion. One night of scorching hot, mind-blowing, earth-rocking fun. It was a one-night stand that somehow turned into two nights, then three and four… and Victoria Sands knew better.

She was a good girl, a smart girl, but when it came to Austin Evans her logical, rational brain never stood a chance to her body’s desire.

They’re complete opposites. She’s the town princess and he’s the boy from the wrong side of the tracks. She thinks everything through, and he goes with his gut instinct. The only thing they have in common is that they’ve never felt anything like the sparks that flare between them.

But is that enough to build a life on? A family on? Because when that thin blue line appears, one night starts to look more like forever. When the baby carriage comes first, can love and marriage really come second?

Warning: This book involves the accidental pregnancy trope. The main female character is pregnant throughout the story and does experience complications that could be triggering to some. Please use your best judgment in deciding if this story is for you.

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    Fate, Texas Standalone Series
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  5. Publication date
    February 9, 2016
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With everyone else she might be an ice queen
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01AN08EPE
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Blue Lemon Press
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 9, 2016
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 3rd
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.1 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 322 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Part of series ‏ : ‎ Fate, Texas Standalone Series
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 out of 5 stars 125 ratings

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Jess Bryant

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Jess Bryant is an avid indoorswoman. A city girl trapped in a country girl's life, her heart resides in Dallas but her soul and roots are in small town Oklahoma. She enjoys manicures, the color pink, and her completely impractical for country life stilettos. She believes that hair color is a legitimate form of therapy, as is reading and writing romance. She started writing as a little girl but her life changed forever when she stole a book from her aunt's Harlequin collection and she's been creating love stories with happily ever afters ever since.

Jess holds a degree in Public Relations from the University of Oklahoma and is a lifetime supporter of her school and athletic teams. And why not? They have a ton of National Championships! She may be a girlie girl but she knows her sports stats and isn't afraid to tell you that your school isn't as cool as hers... or that your sports romance got it all wrong.

For more information on Jess and upcoming releases, contact her at JessBryantBooks@gmail.com or follow her on her many social media accounts for news and shenanigans.

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Customers enjoy the book's steamy content, with one review noting the hot and sweet chemistry between the characters. The story receives positive feedback for being a sweet love story, and customers find the book fun to read.

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Customers enjoy the steamy content of the book, describing it as sexy, with one customer noting the hot and sweet chemistry between the characters.

"...A truly sweet love story with some really fun, steamy sex Austin and Victoria learn quickly they have to support each other with both families, her..." Read more

"...I loved Austin and Vicky’s character, their chemistry is hot and sweet...." Read more

"...Her books are romantic, amusing, and steamy...." Read more

"...Even when he was being broody, he was still sexy! Loved his character and he was definitely my favorite aspect from this novel...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the story quality of the book, describing it as a sweet love story with an enjoyable storyline.

"...A truly sweet love story with some really fun, steamy sex Austin and Victoria learn quickly they have to support each other with both families, her..." Read more

"...Their storyline was enjoyable, easy to follow and had an HEA. I enjoyed the secondary characters in Fate, Texas and want to read more of this town." Read more

"...they each begin to reveal their layers and it makes for such a compelling story...." Read more

"...I instantly feel in love with Austin and Victoria!!! Their story was so fantastic and I need to now go and read every Fate book because damn..." Read more

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Customers find the book enjoyable, with one describing it as really fun.

"...A truly sweet love story with some really fun, steamy sex Austin and Victoria learn quickly they have to support each other with both families, her..." Read more

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Top reviews from the United States

  • Rebecca Arvieux
    5.0 out of 5 stars Austin and Victoria: a match made in heaven?
    Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2019
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    A sweet story about the boy from the wrong side of the tracks, and a good girl who has always done what she's told.

    Victoria and Austin are hooking up in secret, and having a really good time doing it.
    Austin thinks she keeps coming back because she wants excitement, rough trade, something she's definitely not going to get from all those preppy boys down at the country club.

    Victoria can't put Austin out of her mind. No matter how many times she tells herself that the town playboy only wants her for one thing, and he could never actually fall in love with her, she just keeps going back for more.

    A truly sweet love story with some really fun, steamy sex Austin and Victoria learn quickly they have to support each other with both families, her angry brothers, and his friends that might be a little too judgemental. When push comes to shove will they have each others backs, or would it be easier for both of them to just walk away?
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  • Rowena
    4.0 out of 5 stars An enjoyable read!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2019
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    My first read by the author and it did not disappoint! I loved Austin and Vicky’s character, their chemistry is hot and sweet. I enjoyed watching their not so serious relationship blossoms to more when an unexpected surprise happens to take their relationship to a whole new level. Their storyline was enjoyable, easy to follow and had an HEA. I enjoyed the secondary characters in Fate, Texas and want to read more of this town.
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  • CrimsonHeart❤️️
    3.0 out of 5 stars Okay Read
    Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2024
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    The main characters are just so so. Not much chemistry or heat between the two. Very generic and just okay. I struggled to finish the book.
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  • GoAwayImReading
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant, Beautiful, & Bewitching
    Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2017
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    Austin has stolen my heart! He's the bad boy with a heart of gold we all love to read about. Bryant has drawn him up so perfectly, I can even hear his soft Texas drawl in my head when I read his dialogue.

    On the surface, Victoria is the country club princess and Austin is the charming blue collar rascal from the wrong side of the tracks who has done a turn around the dance floor with every single girl in town. As Fate - the town or the mysterious force - brings them together, they each begin to reveal their layers and it makes for such a compelling story.

    Bryant is my go-to author for emotion-packed stories about love in a small town. Her books are romantic, amusing, and steamy. And while my mind always enjoys the escape she provides, my heart is a little fuller too each time because of how she weaves in important themes like family and loyalty and forgiveness. Bryant's work makes me feel a little better about being a human for having such life-changing capabilities.
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  • Suzaan Jansen van Rensburg
    4.0 out of 5 stars Destiny
    Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2019
    Austin and Victoria has hooked up after a mutual friends wedding and has been seeing each other on and off for months. But seeing as it was only casual sex there was no feelings between them, or was there? Then Victoria found out that she was pregnant and everything changes. Austin immediately stepped up to the plate but Vicky was not so sure about a relationship with him. He was a known bachelor and she still sought her happy ever after and did not want to settle for less. This is a story of two people finding themselves and love in the most unexpected way. But they have to learn to accept each other for who and what they are as well as learn to trust in themselves. All the characters are so well described and I loved them and the dynamics in the different relationships. Another excellent book by this author.

    I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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  • An Enchanted Homestead
    5.0 out of 5 stars Austiiiiinnnn
    Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2019
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    Austin has to be one of the most swoon-worthy book boyfriends ever!!! He was loyal, down to earth, sexy, and an overall good guy. Even when he was being broody, he was still sexy! Loved his character and he was definitely my favorite aspect from this novel.

    It took me a long time to warm up to Victoria, but I eventually did. At first, I really didn't like how she treated Austin but I liked how her character developed along the way.

    Towards the end, there was a curve ball thrown into the mix that legitimately floored me. I felt like I couldn't read fast enough!! Very well done, Ms. Bryant!

    4.5 STARS
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  • Pang Lor
    4.0 out of 5 stars So cute!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2019
    I have never read anything from this author, but know I want to read it all. I really love the relationship that happens between the H/h. It might have not started out hearts and kisses, but ends so sweet. I love Austin. He was so caring and sweet toward Victoria. Victoria grew on me. I love how her character develops throughout the book. I guess it's true every girl has insecure regardless of where you come from. The romance between the H/h started slow but grew into something so beautiful. I love the supporting characters too. Now I want to read all their books that came before and the future books because I'm as nosy and as invested as the town of Fate is with these people.
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  • Nicole Chu
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fate is my fav four letter word
    Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2019
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    Okay I confess I am in love with Jess Bryant. She has opened my reading world in so many ways. I am late to the Fate game...I know shame on me.
    I instantly feel in love with Austin and Victoria!!!
    Their story was so fantastic and I need to now go and read every Fate book because damn these two were fire!
    I read this book in one day because you cannot put it down. Now stop reading this review and go read the darn book!!!!
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