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New Birth & New Life

Special Edition
By Cinquanta Cox-Smith
Series: Journeys of the Heart
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One vacation fling. One surprise pregnancy. One ex who refuses to let go.A bicoastal surprise pregnancy romance about finding love when life goes off-script - Book 2 of the Journeys of the Heart series.Mary Drake has her life mapped out to perfection - partnership track at... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
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One night. One unexpected consequence.

Manhattan lawyer Mary Drake's perfectly planned life shatters when a vacation fling with LA real estate mogul Matthew Thomas results in an unplanned pregnancy.

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One vacation fling. One surprise pregnancy. One ex who refuses to let go.

A bicoastal surprise pregnancy romance about finding love when life goes off-script - Book 2 of the Journeys of the Heart series.

Mary Drake has her life mapped out to perfection - partnership track at a prestigious Manhattan law firm, designer wardrobe, and a meticulously planned future that leaves no room for surprises. The last thing she expects is for one passionate night in Turks and Caicos with real estate mogul Matthew Thomas to result in an unplanned pregnancy that threatens to unravel everything she's worked for.

Matthew Thomas should be just another vacation fling - a USC grad with warm eyes and a family real estate empire waiting for him in Los Angeles. But when Mary discovers she's carrying his child, she's forced to choose between the controlled life she's built and the unpredictable future he's offering from a 1000 miles away.

Surrounded by her ride-or-die crew - the same six best friends readers fell in love with in Book 1 - Mary must decide if love born from chaos can build something lasting.

But Matthew's family has other plans. His mother Gloria sees Mary as a distraction from the family business. His ex-girlfriend Monica is determined to win him back. And the distance between New York and Los Angeles feels insurmountable when you're building a relationship and preparing for a baby at the same time.

As Mary's belly grows and her carefully constructed world transforms, she'll learn that sometimes the best plans are the ones you never saw coming. And that the journey of the heart requires more courage than any courtroom battle she's ever fought.

Trigger Warning: Child tragedy & Sexual Assault

Perfect for readers who love: surprise pregnancy romance, bicoastal love stories, Black contemporary romance, jealous ex drama, meet-the-family tension, and emotional ensemble series you can binge on Kindle Unlimited.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9798295464256

Publisher: Coins and Connections (Tm)

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 January 2026

Imprint: Coins and Connections (Tm)

Edition: Special ed.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 399g

Pages: 346

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Cinquanta Cox-Smith Contemporary Romance Fiction General Fiction Romance Series: Journeys of the Heart

About the Author

Cinquanta Cox-Smith is a dedicated entrepreneur and Army veteran whose passion for storytelling has captivated readers nationwide. Her acclaimed series Journeys of The Heart has resonated deeply with audiences, establishing her as a compelling voice in contemporary fiction. She has also authored two provocative short story collections that showcase her versatility as a writer.Originally from Georgetown, South Carolina, Cox-Smith now calls North Carolina home, where she lives with her husband and two children. Drawing from her diverse life experiences, she brings authenticity and depth to her work while balancing her roles as author, entrepreneur, and family woman.Her nonfiction release, How To Self Publish A Book Under $100, reflects her commitment to empowering fellow writers with practical guidance for their publishing journeys.

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