The kids are older. The parents are somewhat wiser and emotions run deeper. Her Surprise Engagement is about starting over when happily ever after doesn't work out as planned. The kids are precocious and the romance borders more on sweet than heat, but Ashlee Mallory uses that to her advantage. Not only do Daisy and Jack gain a second chance at love, but along the way they learn the true meaning of family. ( )

Daisy Sorensen is used to being the only one she can rely on. After putting 120% into her marriage & having everything crash in on her during the divorce, she's pulled away from everyone to become more independent. After all, it's a sign of weakness to allow others to help, right? Just take this vacation she couldn't afford for example. She's having to pick up the slack after her ex bailed in the Disney trip he'd promised the kids.

Jack & Lily's lives have been in disarray since his wife, & Lily's mother, passed away. His political career has been on a fast track but his personal life is a disaster. He hasn't been willing to get involved with anyone. He's planned an impromptu vacation in order to break the news to Lily that there's going to be another change & it means even less of a private life. He's about to be declared the interim governor.

What happens when a single father politician & a single mother end up in the same vacation house at the same time? An error turns into a misunderstanding to a fake relationship to ?? Jack & Daisy are great characters! They both need to learn that not everything can be controlled. Daisy needs to learn to trust again. Jack needs to realize that he didn't fail his wife but that he was doing exactly what she needed him to do. In both cases, it's easy to say the words but harder for it to become reality. The kids, Daisy's aunt & the dog all add comedy, intensity & dimension to the story. This is a really sweet romance with chemistry & plot twists that keep you reading. ( )