bruna's Reviews > Floored

"I don't know what I did to deserve finding you that night because you were the catalyst, Lia. Whatever hope I've found for the rest of my life started with you."

If you know me, then you probably know I’m a sucker for the accidental pregnancy trope. When I found Lia’s book was going to have that exact trope, I was beyond excited because I knew Karla Sorensen would not disappoint. Once again, she wrote an amazing romance with complex characters dealing with real-life problems in the most honest way.

Lia is now finishing her master's and writing a research paper in Oxford because she never quite figured out what she should do for a career. After spending all this time struggling with finding her own path, she decides to ignore her problems with the new guy who rocked her world after a one-night stand. However, Lia soon discovers that her problems will not go away unless she faces them head-on. Lia’s growth throughout the book was incredible and it gave me that optimistic feeling that everything works out in the end.

When Jude met Lia, he was always on the edge because he was worried he would lose his beloved career as a soccer player. Besides that, he had a terrible relationship with his parents because they have never supported his choices and that left a toll on him. Jude had no clue on how to navigate those feelings and ended up making wrong choices that hurt Lia, but especially himself. One thing I loved about his arc was that not only he owned up to his mistakes, but also searched for help to be better to those he loved. Seeing a male character seeking therapy should be more common in NA books and I’m glad Karla approached this subject so beautifully in this book.

As for the romance, I think even people who dislike the accidental pregnancy trope will love "Floored". At least for me, it was clear that Jude and Lia ended up together because they loved each other and not because they felt obligated. They didn’t just found out they were going to have a baby and lived happily ever after. On the contrary, Lia and Jude had to suffer, grow, and learn a lot before they realized the connection they shared was real and worth fighting for.

Besides the whole grown-up stuff, Lia and Jude were just cute AF! Their first meeting was intense and explosive so there was no way it would end as a simple one-night stand. I liked how there were no games between them and that they were both crazy for each other. Jude was so soft and protective over Lia and their future children. He would literally do anything to be with them and be the partner and father they both deserved. Ugh, I wish I had a Jude in my life.

Last, but most definitely not least, can we talk about how the Wards are the best family out there? Lia’s interactions with her sister throughout the book were so precious, funny, and important. Even though all the sisters are different, they are each other’s biggest supporters no matter what. Their scenes were amazing, of course, but what absolutely killed me in this book was Logan’s reaction to Lia’s pregnancy. I already knew he was an amazing brother/father to her, but after this book, there are simply NO WORDS to describe how perfect he is. Paige’s freak-outs about being a grandma were also amusing as hell. Some of the family scenes even made me cry because I’m so attached to this fictional family it’s not even funny lol

I highly recommend “Floored” if you love romances with a sweet couple expecting a baby, lots of character development, and a perfect family that will make everything a little bit better. After reading the Washington Wolves and the Ward sisters series this year, now I know I’ll read anything Karla Sorensen writes.

*ARC provided in exchange for an honest review*