Insta-family By Linda Kage -

: Lucy Gamble grants a "sympathy sex" request to a dying coworker named Duke.

Readers from Milky Way of Books suggest that while some misunderstandings could have been avoided, the emotional impact makes the story feel like it could easily be adapted into a "Netflix series". Insta-Family by Linda Kage - Goodreads

: Duke passes away from lung cancer, leaving Lucy unexpectedly pregnant. Insta-Family by Linda Kage

: The story centers on Vaughn’s determination to be an involved uncle and the subsequent romantic tension as he and Lucy navigate their shared loss.

: Reviews from Goodreads and Amazon describe it as "heart-breaking" yet "heart-warming," balancing intense grief with Kage’s signature humor. : Lucy Gamble grants a "sympathy sex" request

The narrative kicks off with a "cringeworthy" but deeply emotional premise:

Critics and readers highlight several standout elements of the book: : The story centers on Vaughn’s determination to

is a contemporary romance that explores the messy, emotional intersection of grief and new beginnings. Released on December 8, 2021, the novel serves as a spin-off of the author’s popular Forbidden Men series, following Lucy Olivia—the daughter of Noel and Aspen from To Professor with Love . The Story: A Heartbreaking Setup