Something Unexpected

By: Vi Keeland

Narrated by: Teddy Hamilton, Andi Arndt

Length: 8 hrs and 39 mins

Publisher's summary

A new, sexy stand-alone from number one New York Times best seller Vi Keeland.

When my grandmother found out she didn’t have long to live, she embarked on a crazy trip—jumping out of airplanes and scuba diving with sharks.

After I repeatedly voiced my concern, Gram blocked me—her own grandson—on text and social media, leaving me only her travel companion Eleanor’s number.

Eleanor started sending me pictures of Gram’s adventures. At first she seemed nice, but when I attempted to persuade her to talk some sense into her friend, she told me where I could stick my advice. After that, photos arrived with snarky comments, and Eleanor and I got into it on more than one occasion.

When I heard Gram’s upcoming plans were more dangerous than ever, I hopped on a plane.

Since I arrived late, I headed to the bar for a drink, figuring I’d surprise her in the morning.

To my delight, I met a gorgeous woman looking for a no-strings-attached night. Nora was just what I needed. She invited me back to her room, telling me to give her a 10-minute head start. But when I went to pay her bar tab, I realized how much she’d had to drink. As much as I wanted to ignore it, I couldn’t. So I stood Nora up.

I knew she’d be pissed, but I also knew I’d never see her again.

Except never came a little early. Namely, the next morning when I went to meet my grandmother and her evil-spinster friend. Because old Eleanor turned out to be young Nora from last night. And if I thought the woman disliked me before, that was nothing compared to how ticked-off she was now. Or how unhappy she was going to be that their party of two was about to become a party of three.

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Phenomenal book.

I don’t know how to write the proper phrases to review this book. All I’m going to say is Something Unexpected is an emotional, laugh out loud, snort crying, heart wrenching and heart warming book. It’s everything a good book should be. One of the best book I’ve read so far this year.

❤️❤️❤️

I absolutely loved this. I cried and laughed. The narrators did an amazing job. The story is just amazing. Thank you for this!!!!!

New favorite

I think this one might be my new favorite book that Vi has written. Great story and life lessons.

Typical Vi Keeland

Something Unexpected is typical Vi Keeland.
It starts off fun and flirty, but it turned into a serious but beautiful romance. Beck is a jerk and Nora is living each day like it will be her last. She is also the girl who is helping his grandmother do the same. The story is heartwarming with steam.

TW: mention of love on with alzheimer's, parental abandonment, cancer, death of a loved one, cheating off page

One of Keeland’s Best

Really fantastic book and great narration. Of those I’ve read or listened to, this is definitely one of the best from this author. Well done!

Masterpiece

I have listened to over 225 audiobooks from romance to thriller’s. I have laughed and questioned wtf. But I had never actually cried with a book. This book has it all…Romance, sentiment, life lessons and an unexpected ending. Highly recommended!!!

Oh my….

This was an amazing story!!! So intriguing I could NOT put it down but get the tissue ready

This is a UNFORTGETABLE story

Teddy Hamilton kills it! I could listen to him all day. Andi Arndt did a good job too. I didn't fall in love with her narrating Nora, but that could also be because Nora wasn't always likable to me. I'd listen to another audible book with these two narrators.

Something Unexpected is a heartfelt emotional journey full of self-discovery and personal growth.

I did not expect to laugh as much as I did, I did not expect to cry at heart-wrenching moments, and I did not expect to feel as much joy as I did for these two characters.

From the first hello, Nora and Beck’s chemistry was electrifying. Their banter had me laughing through the entire book. Their quick wit and arguments were their foreplay, and I could not get enough of it.

I LOVED that Beck surprised me with his depth. He is not just an alpha, sexy male. He has so many emotions that I think those around him were missing. He wasn’t really pleased that his relationship with Nora would be solely based on sex, but if that was how he could keep Nora in his life then he was going to accept her terms.

I love the free-spirited, wise grandmother who has a sense of humor that anyone would be jealous of. I enjoyed the funny, cocky younger brother who brought some light laughter to the table.

I 100% recommend this amazing book!

There Should Have Been Trigger-Warnings

The plot-twist made the rest of the book unbearable. I knew that the story dealt with heavy issues based on the synopsis, but the plot-twist made listening to the rest of the book such a drag.

The conflict between Beck and Nora was so shallow and contrived, almost as much as the foundation for their relationship. I found myself rolling my eyes every single time Nora pulled away from Beck. It's rare that I hate an FMC as much as I do Nora. She did not want Beck to fall in love with her because she did want to hurt him, but very clearly did not exercise any self-control and boundaries at all. The entire drama was sooo predictable, even with the plot-twist, I hate myself for even picking this up.

The only saving grace for this book was both narrators' performance. Both actors were excellent.

Phenomenal

This was so well written, the storyline was captivating and intriguing. The passion and emotion was well delivered. You have to live a happy ending as well!

Definitely unexpected

Fantastic story, the story had great depth and was not your usual romance/all sex and no depth stories.
I really enjoyed this book, and I would definitely recommend if you are looking for something a bit different !!

Sweet emotional and perfect title, unexpected for sure.

Loved the storey, the depth ❤️ very emotional and more complex topics than your usual romance books.
Would recommend for sure!

Wonderful

Such a wonderful emotional story with great characters. Vi never disappoints its funny it's heart breaking and real. I loved it.

Fantastic story

So glad I started this on a Saturday so I didn’t have to stop listening for work. I loved this book and would thoroughly recommend it.

Fantastic lister

I laughed and cried. I t was a beautiful story.

it gave me the fuzzis inside. I've found my one true Love and this story just mskes me appreciate what ive e got x

I also miss my grandma x an amazing woman in her quiet way x

Loved

I loved this book it was so good a very beautiful and emotional story i did cry at certain points in the book Vi Keeland books are always good but I think this is my favorite now I highly recommend, the narrators were perfect for the characters

Amazing

I have read all of Vi's book and love them all, but this one made me laugh and cry. I would definitely recommend it.
The narrators are also excellent.

Omg vi keeland amazing

I absolutely loved this book it's your best by far I laughed and cried so much my son thought I was nuts can't wait for your next dunno how ur gonna top it but you are an amazing writer ps hurry up with the next lol