Falling into Forever

Originally published in 2000 as Baby Business

Rediscover this heartfelt romance by New York Times bestselling author Brenda Novak.

Widower Thad Winters has loved and lost. After suffering the loss of his wife, Thad is convinced that loving a child will fill the void in his heart.
When Macy McKinney interviews for the extraordinary job of becoming Thad’s surrogate, there is only one thing in her mind: saving the life of her five-year-old daughter, Haley, who needs an expensive operation. As the pregnancy progresses, Thad and Macy navigate a marriage based on a contract, but nine months can easily become a lifetime together when business becomes family. Will Thad and Macy decide to open their hearts and give love a second chance?

Previously published as Baby Business.

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Rediscover this heartfelt romance by New York Times bestselling author Brenda Novak.

Previously published as Baby Business.

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August 26, 2025
Narrated by: Alex Picard
Length: 8 hrs and 21 mins
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Praise

"Baby Business hums with the emotions of these complex and loveable characters who are very real to the reader. The hero is to die for — he’s sexy, loving, and tender and a perfect match for the strong heroine who needs someone to lean on. A cast of secondary characters adds charm all their own to this utterly amazing love story about sacrifice and second chances. It definitely deserves keeper status."

Darlene Kendall, Rendezvous

Baby Business by Brenda Novak (Book)

2018-08-31T18:59:28-07:00

Darlene Kendall, Rendezvous

"Baby Business hums with the emotions of these complex and loveable characters who are very real to the reader. The hero is to die for — he’s sexy, loving, and tender and a perfect match for the strong heroine who needs someone to lean on. A cast of secondary characters adds charm all their own to this utterly amazing love story about sacrifice and second chances. It definitely deserves keeper status."

https://brendanovak.com/testimonials/baby-business-5/

"Baby Business is an emotional read that will keep the reader turning the pages until the end. Her characters are so well developed you will remember them long after you finish the book."

Suzie Housley, MyShelf.com

Baby Business by Brenda Novak (Book)

2018-08-31T19:09:54-07:00

Suzie Housley, MyShelf.com

"Baby Business is an emotional read that will keep the reader turning the pages until the end. Her characters are so well developed you will remember them long after you finish the book."

https://brendanovak.com/testimonials/baby-business-10/

"You can’t help but laugh and cry with Ms. Novak’s characters. She also shows how families and friends can be supportive with just the right push every now and then."

Nancy Manley, Old Book Barn Gazette

Baby Business by Brenda Novak (Book)

2018-08-31T18:54:04-07:00

Nancy Manley, Old Book Barn Gazette

"You can’t help but laugh and cry with Ms. Novak’s characters. She also shows how families and friends can be supportive with just the right push every now and then."

https://brendanovak.com/testimonials/baby-business-2/

"Brenda Novak has once again written a romance that will bring tears to your eyes. Her characters are in-depth with pent up emotions that they are afraid to show, until their love for one little girl has them risking all to make it work. Baby Business is a story of a woman’s love for her daughter, and a man that they both teach to love again. I highly recommend this book to all readers of romance."

Robin Peek, Under the Covers

Baby Business by Brenda Novak (Book)

2018-08-31T19:11:28-07:00

Robin Peek, Under the Covers

"Brenda Novak has once again written a romance that will bring tears to your eyes. Her characters are in-depth with pent up emotions that they are afraid to show, until their love for one little girl has them risking all to make it work. Baby Business is a story of a woman’s love for her daughter, and a man that they both teach to love again. I highly recommend this book to all readers of romance."

https://brendanovak.com/testimonials/baby-business-11/

“Baby Business is a heart wrencher with a knock your socks off ending! [...] Brenda Novak’s love stories bring out the best of her three-dimensional characters who will wiggle and worm their way into your heart so when you finish Baby Business you will have an enormous grin on your face, and a pile of hankies on the table beside you. Now that is SATISFACTION!”

Suzanne Coleburn, Belles & Beaux of Romance

Baby Business by Brenda Novak (Book)

2018-08-31T19:08:10-07:00

Suzanne Coleburn, Belles & Beaux of Romance

“Baby Business is a heart wrencher with a knock your socks off ending! [...] Brenda Novak’s love stories bring out the best of her three-dimensional characters who will wiggle and worm their way into your heart so when you finish Baby Business you will have an enormous grin on your face, and a pile of hankies on the table beside you. Now that is SATISFACTION!”

https://brendanovak.com/testimonials/baby-business-8/

"AWESOME STORY, READERS! Here is one that you do not want to miss! Macy is in a catch twenty-two and the author wrote it all so well that I could not help but get deeply into the book and cheer for Macy! Excellent read!"

Detra Fitch, Huntress Book Reviews

Baby Business by Brenda Novak (Book)

2018-08-31T18:57:41-07:00

Detra Fitch, Huntress Book Reviews

"AWESOME STORY, READERS! Here is one that you do not want to miss! Macy is in a catch twenty-two and the author wrote it all so well that I could not help but get deeply into the book and cheer for Macy! Excellent read!"

https://brendanovak.com/testimonials/baby-business-4/

“With style and sensitivity Ms. Novak pens a story about the healing power of love, faith and hope.”

Pamela Cohen, Romantic Times Magazine, 4 1/2 Stars

Baby Business by Brenda Novak (Book)

2018-08-31T18:52:56-07:00

Pamela Cohen, Romantic Times Magazine, 4 1/2 Stars

“With style and sensitivity Ms. Novak pens a story about the healing power of love, faith and hope.”

https://brendanovak.com/testimonials/baby-business/

"Baby Business by Brenda Novak will capture your heart and and give it an emotional twist. Ms. Novak writes an amazing story involving the love one feels for their child and the possibility of losing that child to illness. Add a spice of love, disguised as a kind and gentle man who has so much love to give, but harbors his own fears from have loved and lost what means the most to him and readers have a heart warming story to treasure long after finishing."

Pam Tullos, Romance Reader on the Run

Baby Business by Brenda Novak (Book)

2018-08-31T19:12:41-07:00

Pam Tullos, Romance Reader on the Run

"Baby Business by Brenda Novak will capture your heart and and give it an emotional twist. Ms. Novak writes an amazing story involving the love one feels for their child and the possibility of losing that child to illness. Add a spice of love, disguised as a kind and gentle man who has so much love to give, but harbors his own fears from have loved and lost what means the most to him and readers have a heart warming story to treasure long after finishing."

https://brendanovak.com/testimonials/baby-business-12/

"Brenda Novak displays her unique talent for blending serious situations with compelling and lovable characters to create a romance one cannot soon forget."

Jenna Richardson, Heart Rate Reviews

Baby Business by Brenda Novak (Book)

2018-08-31T19:01:14-07:00

Jenna Richardson, Heart Rate Reviews

"Brenda Novak displays her unique talent for blending serious situations with compelling and lovable characters to create a romance one cannot soon forget."

https://brendanovak.com/testimonials/baby-business-6/

"Novak scores high marks with this extraordinary and poignant reading experience."

Cindy Penn, WordWeaving.com

Baby Business by Brenda Novak (Book)

2018-08-31T18:56:26-07:00

Cindy Penn, WordWeaving.com

"Novak scores high marks with this extraordinary and poignant reading experience."

https://brendanovak.com/testimonials/baby-business-3/

"Brenda Novak tweaks the emotions in Baby Business. Macy’s brave actions on behalf of her child and Thad’s vulnerability are both endearing."

Rickey R. Mallory, Affaire de Coeur

Baby Business by Brenda Novak (Book)

2018-08-31T19:09:04-07:00

Rickey R. Mallory, Affaire de Coeur

"Brenda Novak tweaks the emotions in Baby Business. Macy’s brave actions on behalf of her child and Thad’s vulnerability are both endearing."

https://brendanovak.com/testimonials/baby-business-9/

"A highly emotional, creative and intriguing tale, [...] em>Baby Business is much more than just a romance – it is a heart-warming, touching story of the enduring love between parent and child during the most difficult of circumstances."

Astrid Kinn, Romance Reviews Today

Baby Business by Brenda Novak (Book)

2018-08-31T19:04:09-07:00

Astrid Kinn, Romance Reviews Today

"A highly emotional, creative and intriguing tale, [...] em>Baby Business is much more than just a romance – it is a heart-warming, touching story of the enduring love between parent and child during the most difficult of circumstances."

https://brendanovak.com/testimonials/baby-business-7/

Baby Business by Brenda Novak (Book)