An Unexpected Everything

This is the second book in the Cage family series. Isabella Cage Dixon is the eldest sibling of the family that found out they were the “other” family only upon their father’s death. She now has another 7 other siblings, like the 4 she had weren’t enough already! The trauma of her past comes back to haunt her, so she temporarily moves to Cage Lake, where she runs smack into her past… her past love, Weston Caldwell, who is another brother’s best friend. Oh the web of secrets and complications.

Carrie Ann Ryan has done it again. "An Unexpected Everything" is everything I love in a romance—raw emotion, sizzling chemistry, family bonds, and a second chance that feels earned. I devoured this book in one sitting. From the first page, I was hooked by Isabella’s heartbreak and strength. The way she carries the weight of her family while still standing tall makes her one of my favorite heroines in recent memory. And Weston? My heart ached for him. The mystery behind why he left and the emotional punch that explanation delivers is just so beautifully done. The tension and chemistry between these two leap off the page. Every glance, every touch, every almost moment felt so charged, and when their truths come to light, it’s both gut-wrenching and healing. I also loved the small-town setting—it added warmth and a touch of magic, and the Cage family dynamic brought depth without ever overshadowing the romance. This isn’t just a love story—it’s about timing, forgiveness, and what it really means to choose someone, even when it’s hard. If you love emotionally mature characters, a bit of suspense, and a deeply satisfying HEA, "An Unexpected Everything" delivers exactly that—and more. I can’t wait to read more in the Cage Family series. Carrie Ann Ryan has a gift for writing stories that feel real, romantic, and unforgettable.

Absolutely love this family dynamic that is between all the people involved in this horrible family secret with the father fathering two families and what that entails and what comes of their relationship and developing brother and sister relationship between the extended family members. Really love Weston back story of staying and looking after his family but absolutely love Weston and Isabella reuniting. Absolutely love Carrie Ann Ryan stories would recommend any of her genres, especially the