The Right Kind of Unexpected - by Rayna York (Paperback)

About the Book

Tess discovers that even the worst situations can have a silver lining, and this one is a town called Jasper Creek, a diner everyone calls Earl's, and a small-town Mechanic named Colton Reed.

Book Synopsis

Tess hasn't experienced many kindnesses in her eighteen years, so when her boyfriend abandons her at a small-town gas station, it's one more crappy event added to the pile. Without a car, money, or cell phone, her options are limited, and calling her parents isn't one of them.

When the family that owns the station throws her a lifeline, she grabs hold, because even the worst situations can have a silver lining, and this one is a town called Jasper Creek, a diner everyone calls Earl's, and a young mechanic named Colten Reed.

Rayna York's standalone novel gives readers the small-town romance they crave with enough feels to make the heart sing. It's the perfect feel-good romance.

Review Quotes

"FLEW through this excellent, incredible book. Tightly written, earnest, laugh-out-loud funny at several parts-one of the best YA books I've read in ages."--NetGalley Review

"I loved this book. It was so sweet and showed not all of humanity is terrible. Couldn't put it down!"--NetGalley Review

"The only thing unexpected in "The Right Kind of Unexpected" was how much I absolutely loved and adored this story. The characters felt so real and palpable that it made me want to immerse myself in Jasper Creek along with the rest of them. Every friendship and relationship built was so interesting and wholesome that you can't help but be sucked in. The chemistry between Colten and Tess is electrifying and despite a few hiccups, their love is the cutest. It was fast-paced and well-written, and I couldn't get enough of it. It is absolutely the perfect summer read and one that I'll be recommending to everyone who will listen to me!"--NetGalley review

"A perfect summer read! The characters were all so well developed and I really felt for both of them. I don't read a lot of new adult age romance so this was a refreshing time of life to re-experience for me. I do read a lot of small town romance though, and this ticked all the boxes for me there. I would definitely love to visit this sweet town and meet these characters, eat at the diner, get an ice cream. A sweet love story with elegantly traversed heart breaking obstacles that ended right where I hoped it would."--Katerina Dennison, Author

"I want to spend summers in Jasper Creek with Colton's family! This was such a heartwarming romance, and I was rooting for both Tess and Colton to end up together. Colton was so attractive in personality (and physique). I really loved the voice and character of Tess, and I especially appreciated her ability to perceive others who were also hurting and in need of love and to look out for them. I loved her relationship with the cantankerous Jeb. I also loved the friendship between the three girls and the message that first impressions are not always right. Highly recommend!"--Kathy Strobos, Author

"Totally enjoyable romance. Privileged city girl Tess gets unexpectedly stranded in a small town when her boyfriend leaves her at a gas station. Determined to prove she's capable of handling herself, she lands a job as a waitress with a tight knit family...including the rough around the edges Colton. Tess discovers many people aren't what they seem and that family can come in all forms."--Kerry Chaput, Author