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Unexpected Love Stories | Real Romance & Relationships You Never Saw Coming

Dawn Lawson Pruszkowski

Would you buy a wedding dress before a proposal? Have you ever met someone who just knew? Love is unpredictable—it finds us in ways we never expect. On Unexpected Love Stories, real people share how they met, fell in love, and built meaningful relationships. From finding love after loss, to reconnecting decades later, to stories that feel written before they happen—these real love stories will surprise you. Subscribe and discover romance, relationships, and the love stories you never saw

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32 | Do Opposites Really Attract… or Almost Miss Each...

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2026/04/15

At first glance, they didn’t seem like a match at all. She was polished, graceful, and carried herself with quiet confidence.He was straightforward, unfiltered, and completely unapologetic.In this episode of Unexpected Love Stories, Jeff and Kathy Oakes share how two people with completely different personalities—and strong opinions about each other—somehow ended up falling in love.It didn’t start smoothly.There was a stubborn standoff over who would ask who out... and a first date at a movie

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31 | He Saw Her Across the Room… But Was About to Go...

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2026/04/01

This is a romantic love story about two people whose paths crossed in the most unexpected way. What began as a simple meeting turned into a powerful journey of love, relationships, and faith through life’s hardest moments.Vanessa never expected Las Vegas to become home, and Evan never expected that one glance across a room would change everything. Their story is one of real love stories, unexpected timing, and choosing connection even in the face of uncertainty.More info and photos of Evan &

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30 | A Single Mom Fell at Church-The ER Doctor Who...

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2026/03/18

She fell walking into church… and almost never went back.Marla was a single mom of two, new in town and simply looking for a church to call home.What she didn’t expect was that one painful stumble in the church courtyard would leave her injured… and introduce her to an ER doctor who stepped in to help.And in that moment—an unexpected spark occurred.In fact, it startled her enough that she decided not to return.Focused on her children, her new job, and rebuilding her life with God, Marla walked away…

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29 | Engaged in 1 Month, Married Fast—Then Drifted...

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2026/03/04

They met on Yahoo Personals in 2009. One month later, they were engaged—but fast love doesn’t guarantee deep connection.Josh was serving in the Army Reserves, recovering from the collapse of his second marriage and convinced his “picker” was broken. Shelly saw his profile and paid to upgrade her account just to keep the conversation going. When they finally met, Josh couldn’t shake the feeling that he had known her forever.Despite red flags, a bipolar diagnosis, medication, and two very different

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28 | They Had a Crush on Each Other for 3 Years, But...

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2026/02/18

They had a crush on each other for three years, but no one said a word.Working side by side in theatre and ministry in Perth, Australia, Andrew and Lara Pilcher quietly admired each other — building productions, sharing faith, and guarding their hearts. Lara’s feelings grew bolder. Andrew’s remained hidden behind steady friendship and restraint.When Lara finally chose courage and told him how she felt, he admitted he felt the same… but hesitated to act. Words were spoken. Nothing changed. Frustrated

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27 | Cheryl McKay Price Wrote the Love Story Before...

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2026/02/04

What happens when the story you wrote about love starts unfolding in real life?Cheryl McKay Price is an award-winning writer and screenwriter, known for Finally the Bride and Never the Bride. For years, she wrote honestly about waiting, surrender, and trusting God with a love story she could not control. What she didn’t expect was how closely her real life would one day mirror what she had written on the page.In this episode of Unexpected Love Stories, Cheryl and her husband Chris share the journey

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26 | Alexia was intentionally single, waiting for God...

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2026/01/21

Troy and Alexia met in 2020 during the pandemic through country line dancing. For nearly three years, they danced side by side several days a week, building a deep friendship before romance began. Once Troy shared his interest in October 2022, everything moved quickly—courting by November, engaged in December, and married at the courthouse in February 2023.Their marriage began with both joy and challenge. Alexia became pregnant immediately, welcoming their first child later that year. In 2024, they

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25 | He’s from Sweden. She’s from Washington. What...

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2026/01/07

Sam and Sharnessa’s love story begins thousands of miles apart—Sam in Sweden, shaped by military service and a call to ministry, and Sharnessa in Washington State, following a creative path that carried her from New York City to London. In 1998, their worlds collided at the International Bible Institute of London, where friendship slowly deepened into a calling neither could ignore.After graduation, their lives unfolded at a breathtaking pace. Sam stepped into leadership as an interim pastor, while

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24 | Christmas Eve Miracles: 4 True Love Stories- a...

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2025/12/24

Grab a cup of hot chocolate, settle into a cozy spot, and join us for a heart-warming Christmas edition of Unexpected Love Stories.This special holiday episode celebrates true-life romances that unfolded at Christmas: stories of love that began on Christmas Eve, surprise engagements under twinkling lights, and even a Christmas Eve wedding that feels straight out of a Hallmark movie.Host Dawn Pruszkowski and social media manager Lauren Tauber revisit unforgettable moments from four couples whose love

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23 | They shared a hospital nursery as babies, met...

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2025/12/10

Julie and Brian’s story began long before either of them could imagine it—side-by-side as newborns in the same hospital nursery. Their lives brushed past each other again at sixteen, and once more at twenty for a single unforgettable evening. That night, God woke Julie at 2:30 a.m. with a clear prompting to pray that she would one day marry Brian.A year later, Brian re-entered her life… and this time, he stayed.Their first date was a flop, the second date reset expectations, and then came the summer

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22 | She was a single mom of faith; he was a...

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2025/11/26

BJ hadn’t found lasting love, but the two men she admired most—her grandfather Clay and her kind-hearted friend Cameron Arnett—showed her her worth and helped lead her to Jesus. Life separated them for years, and when BJ faced an unexpected pregnancy, she chose faith over fear and trusted God completely. She named her son after the two men who had shown her true character and later asked Cameron, now married, to be his godfather. He flew across the country for the dedication.Years later, after

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21 | Disney animator Tom Bancroft helped make The...

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2025/11/12

Tom and Jennifer first met their senior year—he and his twin brother ran the high school art club, she was on the drill team. One walk to class turned into every walk to class, and a sweet high school romance began. Jen ended the relationship before heading to college, but shortly after she left, she realized how much she missed Tom. Daily phone calls turned into long-distance dating until she moved closer to where Tom was studying animation at the prestigious California Institute of the Arts.On

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20 | They were just friends for years—until one...

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2025/10/29

Josh and Ashley were casual friends for about two and a half years, often hanging out in the same circle but never seeing each other as more than that. One winter, Ashley posted on social media that she wanted to go snowboarding. Josh already had plans to go the next day and invited her to join. On the three-hour drive to the mountains, conversation flowed easily. They discovered how much they had in common, and Josh was impressed by Ashley’s snowboarding skills. A quiet spark began to form—but very

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19 | She’s from Texas, he’s from the Netherlands—two...

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2025/10/15

Bethany Sleebos wasn’t looking for love—she was following her lifelong calling to share God’s heart through dance. Born and raised in College Station, Texas, she began dancing at five and went on to teach and perform around the world, using movement as a language of love and hope. In 2007, her journey led her to the Netherlands to serve with Kings Kids, a ministry that equips young people to share the gospel through the arts. There she met Patrick, a young Dutch leader and translator serving with

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18 | She whispered, “I just met the man I’m going to...

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2025/10/01

Tucker, raised in Yakima, Washington and now serving as a U.S. Air Force officer, and Jessica, adopted from Russia and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, met during their deployment in the United Arab Emirates. When Jessica saw Tucker without his usual mustache, she suddenly felt nervous butterflies and commented to her friend that she had just met the man she was going to marry. Their connection was instant and undeniable, and when the deployment ended and they went their separate ways, they were able to

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17 | She chased parties and had beauty that turned...

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2025/09/17

They first met as teenagers working a summer job at Weyerhaeuser.Kim grew up in Longview, Washington, a small town known for its logging and paper mills. The middle of three sisters, she was known for her beauty. She even modeled for local stores and hair stylists. Kim lived the life of a party girl and, to her, Jeff was just a friendly acquaintance.Jeff felt differently, and he quickly fell in love. Jeff turned to prayer, asking God to touch Kim’s heart and to bring him a wife “just like Kim.” For

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16 | After losing her husband of 40 years, Martha...

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2025/08/20

After 40 years of marriage, Martha found herself alone when her beloved husband Bill passed away in March 2020. A pharmacist who had dedicated her career to helping others, Martha’s life had always been filled with purpose and service. Bill, a teacher, coach, and fitness trainer, was her partner in both life and faith. Their home was full of laughter and activity, especially through Bill’s work with young athletes. After Bill’s passing, Martha found herself grieving in isolation during the Covid

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15 | She wasn’t looking for love. He couldn’t get her...

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2025/08/06

Jon first noticed Emily at a college registration table—but struck out when she wouldn’t give him her name. Strike two came months later when he confidently called her “Amanda” during spring break. But everything changed one night on the beach when Jon pulled out his guitar and sang “You and Me” by Lifehouse—Emily’s favorite band. Their eyes met, and something sparked.Back on campus, they fell in love over pork chops in her apartment and happy hour appetizers. On Christmas Eve, Jon created a snowy

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14 | Deb didn’t want to date Greg. Then they both had...

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2025/07/23

Debby wasn’t looking for love. She was a high school senior about to turn 18, and dating was the last thing on her mind, especially not with a guy in his early 20s. But on Debby’s birthday, a well-meaning friend had 23-year old Greg take her and Debby to a concert. Her friend thought Greg and Debby made a great match, Debby just wanted to hide. Things got interesting fast. Shortly after their awkward concert night, Debby had a vivid dream that she and Greg were joyfully married. The strangest part

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13 | Award-winning romance novelist Diane Merrill...

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2025/07/09

After a decade of healing from a painful divorce, award-winning romance novelist, Diane Merrill Wigginton, felt a strong nudge to attend a New Year’s Eve singles dance… the first and only one she’d ever go to.She didn’t know why, but she went.That night, David showed up, not to find love, but as a wingman for his friend, who had hoped to meet Diane. But when David saw her, something shifted. He introduced her to the group… then couldn’t let her go. What started as a simple dance turned into a

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