Meant to Be by Jennifer Probst

It’s been two years since Chiara Kennedy lost her dearest friend, Rory. Chiara misses everything about her. Rory’s widowed husband is another story. Sebastian Ryder is a man Chiara had secretly wanted, let slip away, and hoped to never see again. Then fate throws them together for an unexpected one-night stand and a morning after of new challenges. Sebastian had a soul mate in Rory. Shutting down after his tragic loss, he kept a cool distance from everyone—including Chiara, with whom he once shared a deep if fleeting affection. That was over and done with a… Read more.

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Trigger and Content Warnings

  • Dubious consent scenario*
  • Drugging
  • Grief & loss depiction
  • Death of a wife

*Context : The protagonists have sex while the male protagonist is drugged (he intercepts a roofied drink intended for her) and the female protagonist believes she is having a dream. She becomes pregnant.