Accidental Lovers

The Accidental Series #3

by Tina Martin

Carter's secrets have finally caught up to him and for the first time in his life, he finds himself at a woman's mercy - a woman he's madly in love with. Obsessed with. And since Shayla needs time to sort out her own feelings since finding out Carter's true identity - that he is the brother of her deceased fiance, Jacob - Carter leaves their home to give her some much needed space.

Maybe space for Shayla is not a good thing, especially with the way she's feeling - betrayed and heartbroken. She knows she shouldn't feel so happy to spend time with another man, but she accepts a dinner offer from Donovan Sharper, her ex-boss, telling herself that she's just using him as a distraction from her life with Carter.

Shayla now finds herself in the midst of a convoluted mess. She knew being with a man like Carter wouldn't be easy, but she didn't know it would be this hard. And there are still secrets yet to be revealed that will make her see her relationship with Carter in a new light - that may even save their rocky marriage. That is, if she doesn't allow herself to be distracted by Donovan.

Book 1 - Accidental Deception
Book 2 - Accidental Heartbreak
Book 3 - Accidental Lovers

142 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 23, 2013

About the author

TINA MARTIN is a talented, romantic suspense fiction writer and the author of over 95 titles. She enjoys Hallmark movies, running and traveling. (PLEASE NOTE: There are multiple authors with this name on Goodreads. If you're following me, look for my logo!)

Amazon: amazon.com/author/tinamartin
Instagram: instagram.com/tinamartinauthor
Facebook: facebook.com/tinamartinauthor

Her books are listed below:

An Unlikely Love Series
When I Needed You
When You Needed Me
Flicker: An Ahmalee + Cain Update
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Back to Love Series
Marriage Quarrel in Quarantine
Countdown to You
Offsides: A Superbowl Party Romance
Crushed
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A St. Claire Novel Series:
Royal
Ramsey
Romulus
Regal
Magnus
Honeymoon With A St. Claire
Major
Zander
Zavier
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St. Claire Life Series
Honeymoon With A St. Claire
Just Being Us (Prequel to Zander)
Keep That Same Energy (Zander & Alyssa Update
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St. Claire Women Series
Gemma
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Season of Love Novelettes:
Hot Chocolate
Spring Break
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The Marriage Chronicles:
Life's A Beach
Falling Out
War Then Love
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The Boardwalk Bakery Romance:
Baked With Love
Baked With Love 2
Baked With Love 3
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A Lennox in Love Series:
Claiming You
Making You My Business
Wishing That I Was Yours
Caught in the Storm with a Lennox
Before You Say I Do
Winter Wonder
Winter Wedding
The Weekend
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The Love of Elias Series:
Been In Love With You
When Hearts Cry
You Belong To Me
When I Call You Mine
Who Do You Love
Forever Mine
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The Blackstone Family Series:
Evenings With Bryson
Leaving Barringer
Forever Us
The Things Everson Lost
Candy's Corporate Crush
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The Champion Brothers Series:
His Paradise Wife
When A Champion Wants You
The Best Thing He Never Knew He Needed
Wives And Champions
The Way Champions Love
His By Spring (A Champion Sister Novel)
A Champion's Proposal
The Convenient Husband
At The Right Time
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The Alexander Series:
The Millionaire's Arranged Marriage
Watch Me Take Your Girl
Her Premarital Ex
The Object of His Obsession
Dilvan's Redemption
His Charity Challenge
Different Tastes
As Long As We Got Love
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The Accidental Series:
Accidental Deception
Accidental Heartbreak
Accidental Lovers
Accidental Vows
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The Dying to Love Her Series:
Dying To Love Her
Dying To Love Her 2
Dying To Love Her 3
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The Dare and Deja Chronicles
Reception Romance
Long Distance Troubles
Back to the Valley
Into Forever
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Standalone Titles:
Secrets On Lake Drive
Can't Just Be His Friend
The Baby Daddy Interviews
Just Like New to the Next Man
Falling Again
The Crush
Vacation Interrupted
Wasn't Supposed to Love Her
What Wifey Wants
Man of Her Dreams
Bae Watch
How To Love Me
Weekend Fiance: A Jared and KeShana InstaLove Story
For Ruby: A Micah & Georgiana Short Story
Snowed in at Shenandoah Valley

Reviews

[Jennifer · Rating 1 out of 5]

These two characters needed to communicate and work on themselves before getting married. They spend the book figuring out their relationship and their issues. This book didn't end so much on a cliffhanger like the others and I was able to stop after reading this. I skimmed through a lot of the book and only read dialogue or journal entries so I could finish quickly. This may be a book you could enjoy but these books play out healing in real time and not the fantasy you expect from a romance book. I enjoyed the overall storyline.

[Rae Anderson · Rating 2 out of 5]

immediately no

…Because this book didn’t need to be a series. Very well written fluffy PG rated romance drama. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoyed the drama but as I’ve stated in my reviews of the previous books in this series, there was very little detail on the intimate bedroom scenes. As a matter of fact, the bedroom scenes were rushed through almost as if the author hates writing that part of her books.

This is not a steamy book so if you’re looking for that, try Brenda Jackson. A ton of childish drama that made my head spin. I was just sucked in to see how it all ended. I appreciate the drama but the fluff about what such and such wore or what such and such ate at restaurant ABC could have been replaced with more details in the bedroom. I mean geez, you write a book in 3 parts about this tumultuous but budding love between two people but deny your readers any of the steaminess of their intimacy that you so frequently toss about in the final book of their stories? Call me jaded because I’m done with Tina Martin and this foolishness.

[Yvonne Daniels · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyable

WOW this is a amazing story! One that you can definitely enjoy. There is so much emotions with these awesome characters, but they have great chemistry. It's funny, thrilling and sad with parts that will bring tears to your eyes along with their drama element, but there is a part that's so sad and it's the one thing that brought tears to my eyes I had to make myself finish that chapters but the most of what I enjoyed is the time spent with the couple their unique relationship is enjoyable I totally devoured this story and when I finished reading the last page, I wanted more! I was so absorbed into how their relationship would end, it wasn't what I expected and it's a story with a cliffhanger. The story just flows so smoothly until the ending. There are humorous parts in the story and their attraction is off-the-charts! Plus I wish that I had known this story was a cliffhanger that way I could have been prepared for this but I really enjoyed their journey.

[Tameka · Rating 4 out of 5]

Too long

The story line was good but the book was way too long. We didn’t need thee books to cover a story that could have been summarized in one book. I was getting bored reading this series, I’m glad I complete it because I really wanted to see how it ends but lord I’m I happy it’s over. I went backwards with this authors book. I know This is one of her older work an the newer ones are amazing all 5 stars. But this one although it was written well the story was way too long an drawn out.

['The Book Queen' · Rating 4 out of 5]

Okay, Carter redeemed himself

I am happy to say that Carter redeemed himself in the end. His relationship debacle at the end of book two took a little time to resolve. That storyline took us into an even deeper family secret, aside for Carter and Jacobs parental issues. Shayla still unnerved me with her content indecisive attitude.. It was her constant reaction every time. Carter's behavior bothered me a few times. But thankfully, he was able to pull things together in his actions towards Shayla. The conclusion was just what they needed to move forward.

[Kay · Rating 1 out of 5]

annoying

I’m sorry but Carter did way too much apologizing while Shayla never ever was held accountable for any of her actions. This entire series she has acted like a child and always running. She ran cause she didn’t think she was good enough but left her husband out of one of the most important days of her life? I just need to know why so you authors make these woman so damn childish and immature?

[Barbara Beasley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Accidental lovers

Great idea for finding your soulmate, only to go through hell to stay together. both their parents had done a job on them. Brother, cousin, mothe , aunt, daddies all destroyed two young men and then it was the woman they both loved. Such a plot lies, detours, and confusion.

[Nikkia Chante’ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ok final book. And I still think Carter is a bully. Lol But I think it stems from him not knowing how to properly communicate and express himself and his feelings. Anywho, I’m glad both Carter and Shayla have met their parents and had a happy ending. Oh and Donovan was a bold one but I’m glad Shayla didn’t fall for him.

[Vickie Woods · Rating 5 out of 5]

Vickie J

Carter was a playboy didn't believe in love and then he met Shayla and all that changed, helping a homeless person was not his thing but she could not leave her there. Now all of the secrets are out and now they can live happily ever after.

[sheila ford · Rating 5 out of 5]

Accidental Lovers

A great read, this was a great book I am so happy for Carter and Shayla. I was worried that they wouldn’t make their marriage work. I am also happy that Shayla found her father and Carter found out the truth about his parents.

[Gwen Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great reading!

Warm, romantic, suspenseful. A sequel exploring Carter and Shayla’s life going forward would be wonderful. Allow your readers to experience their relationship with their newly discovered parents.

[Mamie Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book , love the characters . Love the way she draws attention to the mental struggles Shayla is having . Carter is having problems with guilt and undesolved family issues . Clear conversations are key to relationships .

[Sharon Simmons · Rating 5 out of 5]

So many secrets!

I knew Donavan was not to be trusted!! Carter and Shayla's love runs deep!! I can't wait to see what Book 4. Has in store!

[Shone · Rating 5 out of 5]

Truth or Fiction

This was an awesome series, Tina Martin dealt with delicate family problems in a unique way. Allowing the read to walk in the characters shoes.

[Darlene · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love It!

Tina Martin has done it again, she's given me another family to love and want more of. Carter and Shayla are my new favorite couple.

[Tommie Maxwell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Karma

The ending was not what I expected.
What a wonderful way to end the story with more secrets revealed.
She and Carter got a somewhat of a happy ending.

[D.K. Ricks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Happy to read!

Great story of heartbreak, hard life, difficult decisions, and lies. Love and the truth can bring a new outlook on life and its many trials!

[Kasey Statum · Rating 5 out of 5]

beautiful quick read

Ok. There were lots of emotional twists and turns in part 3. I REALLY enjoyed this story. Book 1 is still my favorite. On to book 4…

[Cherie l brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

Shayla is a heartbreaker and doesn’t even realize it. Two men madly in love with her. But Carter has ‘bout lost his mind. Oh, how is Shayla going to handle this mess of love that surrounds her? Can Carter actually handle the truth? What is truth? Poor Jackie, so much is at stake; can she help shed light on the truth? In this last installment, very little is what it appears to be. Martin, penned an engaging mystery with all manner of crooks and turns.

[heather · Rating 3 out of 5]

interesting read

This series was really interesting. While I understand that impact of family drama in both of their lives. Carter was so toxic and a weird. I would have loved to see more therapy for the both of them. And someone who man enough to stand up toe to toe with Carter and knock in down a notch.
However Thank you Tina Martin
I’m looking forward to reading another book from you

[Tanielle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Can't wait to read what happens with Donovan, he seems like he has a story that's waiting to be told. Shayla meeting her family was a good thing. I figured something was up with Jackie when she didn't want to answer his questions but I didn't think she was going to drop a bomb like that. Plus his father being who he was was good but I'd love to have read about his excuse. I really thought Shayla was going to announce that she was carrying but I guess in another story or something. Great book.

[Ava Smith-forrest · Rating 4 out of 5]

I finally understand Carter he needed love and affection which Lonora had never shown him. Shayla was truly his life line.