Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Surprise, Doc! You’re a Daddy! | 2001 | Laura Marie Altom | Buy |
| 2 | Baby by the Book | 2001 | Laura Marie Altom | Buy |
| 3 | Babies and Badges | 2004 | Laura Marie Altom | Buy |
The American Baby series by Laura Marie Altom collects three Harlequin romances built around the chaos and joy of unexpected parenthood. It starts with Surprise, Doc! You’re a Daddy! (2001), followed by Baby by the Book (2001) and Babies and Badges (2004). The titles alone tell you what you’re getting: romantic comedies where babies arrive before the couple has figured out their relationship.
Altom has made a career out of baby-and-daddy storylines, and the American Baby series is one of her earliest takes on the formula. The books are quick, lighthearted reads with the kind of warm-hearted humor that Harlequin fans expect. If you enjoy stories where a newborn forces two reluctant adults to confront their feelings, this trio delivers exactly that.