Stay With Me: A Best Friend's Brother Small Town Romance (Sugarland Creek, Book 2) By Brooke Montgomery

In Brooke Montgomery's "Stay With Me," a heartfelt standalone from the Sugarland Creek series, secrets, unexpected pregnancies, and blossoming romance intertwine in a Southern small town setting.

For years, the protagonist harbors a secret crush on her best friend's brother—a tall, dark-haired cowboy who ignites butterflies in her stomach. When he mistakenly believes she's interested in someone else, their relationship takes an unexpected turn as they both confess their feelings for each other. However, their budding romance faces a significant obstacle when she discovers she's pregnant—with her ex-boyfriend's baby.

Despite the complications, they spend three weeks together in secret, but their happiness is short-lived when a positive pregnancy test reveals the truth about her one-night stand. Determined to protect her friend's brother from the burden of her situation, she insists they revert to being friends, fearing she's too much to handle as a pregnant, soon-to-be single mother.

Yet, circumstances force them closer together when her safety is jeopardized, leading to her moving in with him. As they navigate the challenges of impending parenthood and face the suspicions of their small town, their platonic arrangement becomes increasingly difficult to maintain.

Amidst baby preparations and growing affection, the line between friendship and something more blurs. However, as rumors swirl and secrets threaten to unravel, they must confront their feelings and the truth about their situation.

"Stay With Me" is a poignant tale of love, sacrifice, and the enduring bonds of friendship set against the backdrop of a charming Southern community, promising a satisfying happily ever after.