Unexpected is a sweeping, heartfelt love story about fate's quiet timing and the miracles that appear when we stop looking. Carmen, a driven marketing professional from California, and Matteo, a dedicated detective from Colorado, were never searching for love-until one night changed everything. What begins as a simple double date turns into a journey neither could have imagined. From late-night laughter and long-distance devotion to moments of loss, sacrifice, and rebirth, their story unfolds with authenticity, humor, and grace. As Matteo's life of service leads him into danger and Carmen's unwavering heart becomes his anchor, they learn that love doesn't arrive when it's convenient-it arrives when it's meant to. Together they face distance, faith, and fate, discovering that the most extraordinary love stories are often born from the unexpected. For readers who believe in destiny, resilience, and the healing power of connection, Unexpected is a tender reminder that true love doesn't just find you-it transforms you.