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Unexpected Love Stories26 | Alexia was intentionally single, waiting for God to reveal her husband, while God kept highlighting Troy—the friend beside her who already saw her as his ideal womanTroy 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 experienced the loss of a miscarriage, followed by very specific prayers for the future—prayers God answered in full when Alexia beca...
2026-01-2157 min
Unexpected Love Stories25 | He’s from Sweden. She’s from Washington. What Began as Friendship in London Became a Cross-Continental Love Story They Never Saw ComingSam 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 Sharnessa joined the Christian pop group V*ENNA, recording and touring internationally. Marriage followed, and so did a li...
2026-01-0759 min
Unexpected Love Stories24 | Christmas Eve Miracles: 4 True Love Stories- a Midnight Call, a Snowy Proposal, a Second Chance for a Widow & a Christmas Eve Wedding That Surprised EveryoneGrab 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 stories remind us that God’s timing is always perfect: ✨ A midnight Christmas Eve phone call...
2025-12-2427 min
Unexpected Love Stories23 | They shared a hospital nursery as babies, met again as teens & one night Julie prayed she would marry Brian. A year later, they had their 1st date. A divine love story decades in the making.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 of 1982 when they both knew a matc...
2025-12-1049 min
Unexpected Love Stories22 | She was a single mom of faith; he was a Hollywood actor searching for purpose. When Cameron Arnett called BJ after years apart, God began their love storyBJ 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 losing her stepfather, sister, and birth-father in a short span...
2025-11-2647 min
Unexpected Love Stories21 | Disney animator Tom Bancroft helped make The Lion King but proposing to Jen was chaos. High school sweethearts, long-distance love & a bachelor party prank that stopped a plane—this story is wildTom 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 Valentine’s Day, after a series of fail...
2025-11-121h 05
Unexpected Love Stories20 | They were just friends for years—until one snowboarding trip, one movie night, and one unexpected text changed everythingJosh 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 slowly.Over the next few weeks, Josh...
2025-10-291h 01
Unexpected Love Stories19 | She’s from Texas, he’s from the Netherlands—two dreams, one destiny, a love story they never expected. She went abroad to teach dance, but discovered that God was also writing her own love storyBethany 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 the same mission. Over several summers of teaching and leading teams...
2025-10-1549 min
Unexpected Love Stories18 | She whispered, “I just met the man I’m going to marry”, an undeniable connection, a desert deployment in the UAE, a Las Vegas elopement, & a princess wedding, Tucker & Jess’ story is unexpectedTucker, 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 hold on to love across the miles with phone calls, letters, and visits that...
2025-10-0155 min
Unexpected Love Stories17 | She chased parties and had beauty that turned heads He was only a friend yet prayed for her in secret When she found faith, love surprised them both the most powerful wayThey 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 a year an...
2025-09-1734 min
Love Unexpected: A true-life romance about a woman who took her dream trip and found unexpected loveQ & A Bonus Episode 2 | From Financial Struggles to Creative Triumph: Dawn & Wiesiek’s Journey Through Hardship, Reconnection & Building a Worldwide Ministry Together—A Story of Faith, Love & SuccessIn this bonus Q&A episode, Dawn takes us behind the scenes of the challenging first year of marriage with Wiesiek—dealing with depression, financial struggles, and the pressures of building a family together. She shares how they overcame it all. Dawn also reveals a powerful moment of reconnection that became a turning point in their relationship.As the conversation unfolds, she reflects on the unexpected twists in their lives—moving across the country, teaching hip-hop worship at a conference to launching a successful dance video business, with Wiesiek as her creative partner. Discover how their leap of f...
2025-09-0320 min
Love Unexpected: A true-life romance about a woman who took her dream trip and found unexpected loveQ & A Bonus Episode 1 | Behind the Story: Dawn Answers Your Burning Questions About Love, Life After the Honeymoon, Losing & Having Children, Returning to Europe, and Miraculous Moments Along the WayIn this episode, Dawn answers questions as she and Tom reflect on the remarkable journey that brought Dawn and Wiesiek together and the powerful moments that followed. From the early days of journaling her adventures to leading a mission team to Ukraine just months after their wedding, this story is full of surprises and unexpected blessings.Dawn reminisces about their second honeymoon through Poland, Germany and the Netherlands. She also opens up about the painful losses they faced while trying to grow their family, and how a miraculous vision in the midst of heartache brought her healing.
2025-09-0326 min
Unexpected Love Stories16 | After losing her husband of 40 years, Martha found love again. An inspiring story of healing, second chances, love after loss, and new beginningsAfter 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 lockdown, with her family and friends far away. Months later, she moved back to East Tennes...
2025-08-2036 min
Unexpected Love Stories15 | She wasn’t looking for love. He couldn’t get her name right. Jon and Emily’s rom-com love story includes a Lifehouse song, a snow scene, and a wedding just hours after graduation.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 scene outside her window, serenaded her with a song he’d writte...
2025-08-0647 min
Unexpected Love Stories14 | Deb didn’t want to date Greg. Then they both had the same dream on the same night. 3 months later they were engaged. 3 months after that, married and off across the worldDebby 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? Greg had the exact same dream on the...
2025-07-2346 min
Unexpected Love Stories13 | Award-winning romance novelist Diane Merrill Wigginton went to one singles dance and met her husband while he was wingmanning for another guy. What unfolded could’ve been one of her own novels.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 whirlwind...
2025-07-0945 min
Unexpected Love Stories12 | They fell in love at first grocery cart. From long-distance calls to fireworks & magic tricks—Dusty & Rae’s unexpected love story proves God writes the best plot twists.Rae was 31, single, and settled in Iowa. As a functional nutritional therapy practitioner, she had finally gotten crystal clear on the kind of man she hoped to marry: someone with unwavering character, a solid Christian faith, a shared passion for healthy living, and—just as essential—a deep appreciation for good coffee.Dusty, on the other hand, was living in sunny Southern California. A chiropractor and functional medicine doctor, he was a devoted father who had weathered the heartbreak of divorce and was now walking through a season of healingTheir two worlds collided in 2017 at a...
2025-06-2549 min
Unexpected Love Stories11 | Aury face-planted on stage. Tymme had to meet her. These pro dancers, who worked with huge stars like Madonna & Will Smith, became best friends and never expected they would have a love storyTymme, a rising star in the hip hop dance world, had just finished his performance at a choreographer’s showcase and took a seat in the audience. As a tribal funk dance piece unfolded, one of the dancers tripped—face first—right on stage. But instead of retreating in embarrassment, she sprang up, unleashed a wild tribal yell, and danced with even more fire than before. Tymme was captivated. “I’ve got to meet that woman,” he thought.Backstage, he introduced himself. Her name was Aury. She was Brazilian, bold, funny, and had a spark he couldn’t forget. What...
2025-06-1145 min
Unexpected Love Stories10 | Julie fell in love with Dallas at camp—then he vanished. For 8 years, they were a couple only at camp. When she gave up hope, he risked everything to win her back—foreverJulie Stilson, 18, took a summer job at Hume Lake Christian Camps, seeking a meaningful experience—not romance. But everything changed when she met Dallas DeWitt, a handsome, magnetic lifeguard. She was drawn to him but nervous, often spilling his water at the refreshment stand. Their summer was filled with laughter and growing affection. Julie even told her mom, “I met the man I’m going to marry.” But when summer ended, so did their communication.The following year, Julie returned to camp, and so did Dallas. Their spark reignited, but once again, he promised their connection would last and...
2025-05-2854 min
Uncharted: Navigating Faith and LifeEvery Step Ordered: Dawn Pruszkowski’s Dance with Destiny and Unexpected LoveSend us a textIn this powerful episode, Dawn Pruszkowski—host of Unexpected Love Stories and Love Unexpected, author of Worship Steps, and former dance teacher—shares her journey of faith, movement, and miracles. From dreaming of Broadway to starting a dance ministry in college, Dawn recounts how a prophetic word led her to a mission trip where she met, got engaged to, and eventually married a man whose name she didn’t even know at first. Now married over 30 years, Dawn reflects on the importance of surrendering control and trusting God with every st...
2025-05-151h 16
Unexpected Love Stories9 | Modern-Day Romeo & Juliet: Jon and Melody’s Families Were Enemies—But These Teens Fell In Love: A First Kiss on a 32-Hour Bus Ride, a Borrowed Ring, a Missing Bride, an Incredible StoryJon and Melody’s love story reads like a modern-day Romeo and Juliet—with the redemptive twist we all hoped would happen in play. Born into families with a history of conflict, they never should’ve fallen in love. But when Melody transferred to Jon’s high school, everything changed. A 32-hour bus ride from a youth trip turned into passing notes, switching seats, and eventually, a first kiss.From a proposal using a borrowed ring to a wedding day with last-minute chaos and a missing bride, their journey to the altar was anything but ordinary. Along the way...
2025-05-1452 min
Unexpected Love Stories8 | Melissa dodged Jock’s calls for 5 months—then one coffee changed everything. A hippie artist, a film student, and an unexpected love story. But her parents warned: “Proceed with caution.”When 19-year-old Jock, a clean-cut film student from Nova Scotia, met 25-year-old free-spirited Melissa, an art student with a hippie soul from Alberta, sparks flew—but only for him.Melissa wasn’t looking for romance—especially not with Jock. He wasn’t her type, not even close. But Jock saw something in her worth waiting for… worth calling for… every two weeks, for five months.Melissa dodged his calls for five months (even enlisting her roommate to help). But after a heartbreaking family tragedy, Melissa said yes to coffee…and everything changed.One coffee turned...
2025-04-301h 02
Unexpected Love Stories7 | Successful lawyer and sports agent Kelli longed for love. A dying man’s last words led her to the one she never expected—changing everything in a shocking twist that redefined her love story!Kelli Masters built an extraordinary career as a lawyer and sports agent, but despite all her success, one dream remained unfulfilled—a husband and family. Through her 20s and 30s, she watched friends marry and start families while she struggled through relationships that were never quite right. Still, she held onto faith, believing God had a plan.She had always admired the Reneau family, especially Dale Jr., a devoted father of eleven whose marriage seemed unshakable—until it wasn’t. As Dale Jr. fought to keep his family together, tragedy struck again when his father, Dale Sr., fell g...
2025-04-1645 min
Unexpected Love Stories6 | Addiction and abuse shattered Frank and Ronda’s marriage, leading to divorce. A decade later, after healing, something unexpected happened bringing them back together for Marriage Part 2What happens when love is shattered by addiction and domestic violence, but restored by faith, healing, and transformation? Frank and Ronda’s story is one of heartbreak, redemption, and a second chance at love. This story may be hard to listen to, but is a story of true love.When they met in 1996, their romance seemed like a fairytale.They worked so perfectly side by side accomplishing great things. But after their wedding in 2000, Frank’s dark past seemed to reawaken and take control. Within 3 months his unhealed past of addiction and domestic violence led to a rest...
2025-04-021h 09
Unexpected Love Stories5 | Romance was the last thing on Sheona’s mind until Carlos. She kept her distance but soon knew he was her future husband. When the town gossip caused her to say goodbye, Carlos had other plansSheona always dreamed of marrying a dreamy Latino man, but she never imagined how that dream would unfold.When the opportunity arose to spend six months in Mexico, she didn’t hesitate—Guadalajara instantly felt like home. Immersed in church work and teaching English, romance was the last thing on her mind… until a tall, handsome stranger slipped into the swimming pool beside her.Carlos was charming, kind, and—unfortunately—her friend’s crush. Determined to keep her distance, Sheona brushed aside any lingering thoughts of what could be. But when she saw Carlos in a tuxedo at...
2025-03-1948 min
Unexpected Love Stories4 | Lost in bad relationships, Connie’s life had to change, but she didn't expect-a perilous trip to Honduras, a letter from a stranger, a blind date with a fireman. God was writing a new love story.Connie and Patrick's love story started in two different directions. Connie's first marriage was a mistake from the start and ended in heartbreak. Trying to find her identity, she moved from place to place and ended up in Texas where she fell deeply in love with a British racecar driver, another "Mr. Wrong". After years of being led on and cheated on, she was at her end. Reaching out to her uncle and aunt in San Diego, she agreed to move in with them and heal. She took steps towards God and that resulted in changes in her life...
2025-03-0557 min
Unexpected Love Stories3 | High school sweethearts reunite after 28 years. Heartbreak, detours, and years apart—until true love brought Amanda back to Joey. Timing is everything in this homecoming story.Amanda thought she had a “bad picker” when relationships and marriages all seemed to fall apart. Could it possibly be because her heart always belonged to Joey, her high school sweetheart? As a junior in high school she knew she had found her soulmate, but in their senior year Joey pulled away leaving her heartbroken. A chance meeting in college brings them back together, only to realize that the timing is completely off. Desperate to change their story, Amanda took a risk—she poured her heart into a love letter and sent it to Joey, praying for a respo...
2025-02-1938 min
Unexpected Love Stories2b | On a dare, Wanji calls a woman he encountered once a year ago, never expecting it would lead to the love of his life. Spanning Sierra Leone, the UK and USA, this story reveals God’s gift of love.Wanji was an accomplished engineer in his 30s, searching for love but certain he hadn’t yet met her—the woman God had for him. Born and raised in Sierra Leone, he had moved to the United States for university and work, building a successful life but still waiting for the right person.Meanwhile, across the ocean, his mother and her friend—Mire’s mother—were busy making connections neither of them saw coming. As they spoke about their children, they realized Wanji and Mire had uncanny similarities. Sensing a match, Wanji’s mother urged him to call Mire in...
2025-02-1425 min
Unexpected Love Stories2a | Mire believed she’d meet her husband by Christmas Day. At 11:45 pm on Christmas Eve, the phone rang. Could this be him? A love story spanning 3 continents with unbelievable timing and faith.Mire thought she had everything she needed. Born in Germany, raised in Sierra Leone, and working in London, her life felt full. As for marriage? If God didn’t bring the man, she didn’t want one. But one November evening, everything changed. While praying, she sensed God wanted to give her a gift—if only she asked. Suddenly, she started coughing, and the sound formed a word: husband. In that moment, Mire knew—without a doubt—she would meet her husband before Christmas. That gave God just three weeks to bring her the man. Then, at 11:45 p.m. on Christm...
2025-02-1445 min
Unexpected Love Stories1 | She bought her wedding dress a year before he proposed, a blind date disaster, immigration challenges, and a love story you won’t forget from award winning author and speaker, Helen Raleigh.Helen vowed she would never marry just to stay in the U.S. But love has a way of rewriting the rules.Halfway through her six-year visa, a blind date takes a disastrous turn when her Chinese communist upbringing clashes with his conservative American values. She’s sure she’ll never hear from him again—until she does. Choosing to avoid politics, Helen and Mike discover an undeniable connection.Helen begins to fall in love with this handsome American and realizes that he is her future husband. Unfortunately, the couple is faced with an obstacle when H...
2025-02-1348 min
Love Unexpected: A true-life romance about a woman who took her dream trip and found unexpected loveSeason 3 Episode 6 - The HoneymoonAfter a stunning wedding, the newlyweds head to Chattanooga, TN, for a blissful week-long honeymoon. Their five days together are nothing short of perfect, and Dawn is overjoyed with her new life. But even fairytale beginnings can falter, and within just a few months, she and her husband find themselves pushed to their breaking point.
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2024-12-1821 minLove Unexpected: A true-life romance about a woman who took her dream trip and found unexpected loveSeason 3 Episode 5 - The Wedding
The day is finally here! That morning Wiesiek win’s Dawn’s heart again so that the two can get down to business preparing for the evening. At 5:00 pm on September 19, Wiesiek and Dawn finally see the part of the prophecy come true.
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2024-12-1121 minLove Unexpected: A true-life romance about a woman who took her dream trip and found unexpected loveSeason 3 Episode 4 - 17 DaysWith the countdown clock ticking, Vee & Sara quickly get things in order and head to the states to settle into their new lives. Wedding planning comes to a close and the soon-to-be bride & groom enjoy their rehearsal dinner surrounded by loving friends & family. It’s on the way home that night that Dawn has a disappointing realization about her entire love story.
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2024-12-0417 minLove Unexpected: A true-life romance about a woman who took her dream trip and found unexpected loveSeason 3 Episode 3 - Goodbye My LoveDespite receiving a breakup message, Dawn pushes through and talks to Vee, setting the record straight about their relationship and their future. She then pushes the wedding a few weeks to try and give her fiance’s visa more time to process. With only a month until the special day, Vee gets summoned to the Embassy with an important message.
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2024-11-2718 minLove Unexpected: A true-life romance about a woman who took her dream trip and found unexpected loveSeason 3 Episode 2 - Surprise VisitorsDawn sets the wedding date and gets wedding planning rolling. Only problem? No guarantee the groom will be in the country by Sept. 5th. Thanks to an unexpected visitor, Vee’s paperwork is submitted for approval, though it enlightens Dawn with info about his first marriage she wasn’t previously aware of & sparks their first fight. Tensions reach a breaking point when Dawn receives a cassette tape from her fiancé, ominously titled “The Last One, Goodbye My Love.”
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2024-11-2020 minLove Unexpected: A true-life romance about a woman who took her dream trip and found unexpected loveSeason 3 Episode 1 - You Can’t Stop LoveIn an effort to prove the legitimacy of their love story to the Department of State and the Embassy, Dawn launches what she calls “Operation Get Wiesiek Over Here.” She rallies more than 25 people to contribute letters and photographs that document her whirlwind romance with Wiesiek. While Wiesiek works to get everything in order from Poland, Dawn finds herself in constant communication with D.C., receiving frequent calls as the stakes for their love story grow higher.
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2024-11-1421 minLove Unexpected: A true-life romance about a woman who took her dream trip and found unexpected loveBonus Episode 2 - Willy Falls in LoveWilly answers fan submitted questions and talks about his experience in the whirlwind love story with Dawn in Europe. He covers everything from meeting Dawn and falling in love, introducing her to Sara, tackling the obstacles they were bound to encounter, and working through a rejected visa to visit her in America. Listen to Willy’s perspective of this unexpected love story in this special bonus episode!
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2024-06-1918 minLove Unexpected: A true-life romance about a woman who took her dream trip and found unexpected loveBonus Episode 1 - Who Is Willy?Willy sits down to talk about his backstory that led him to attend the fateful trip. He shares about his battle with cancer, his musical background, how he got his nickname, living in Poland at the time, and whether or not he, too, received “sign posts” regarding the tour.
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2024-06-1229 minLove Unexpected: A true-life romance about a woman who took her dream trip and found unexpected loveSeason 2 Episode 7 - The VisaDawn decides to humor her parents when they suggest wedding dress shopping, only to find “The Dress” at a price she could only dream of. She then says goodbye to her Maryland friends as she moves home to Tennessee with her parents, choosing to share the news of her engagement with a few close friends. At the end of the week, Wiesiek is set to meet with the American Consul regarding his visitor’s visa. Will the Embassy give him the green light?
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2024-04-0326 minLove Unexpected: A true-life romance about a woman who took her dream trip and found unexpected loveSeason 2 Episode 6 - Banana Cream PieReturning to the states is a whirlwind for Dawn as she attempts to catch up on sleep, dodge questions about her love life, and remain in contact with Wiesiek. Though she resolved to keep her engagement a secret until she could tell her parents, the pressure builds and she cracks, sharing the news with friends in Maryland. When her parents finally arrive, their response to the news is somewhat of a surprise to Dawn.
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2024-03-2722 minLove Unexpected: A true-life romance about a woman who took her dream trip and found unexpected loveSeason 2 Episode 5 - A Change of PlansDawn finally meets Sara, her future daughter, and is filled with a mixture of love and fear. As she contemplates how to move forward, Wiesiek reassures her with a gentle promise. The team enjoy one last night together, and in the morning begin their journey home. Dawn boards her flight back to the U.S. unaware of an event that threatens to throw a wrench in her plans.
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2024-03-2019 minLove Unexpected: A true-life romance about a woman who took her dream trip and found unexpected loveSeason 2 Episode 4 - EngagedIn a whirlwind of events, Dawn faces many emotions on her last full day in Europe. She is moved by Wiesiek’s heart, wears an engagement ring on her finger, and steps into what will be her future home, causing all her expectations to shatter. She’s left with one question: “Can I really go through with this marriage?”
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2024-03-1319 minLove Unexpected: A true-life romance about a woman who took her dream trip and found unexpected loveSeason 2 Episode 3 - The KissIn a backward sequence of events, Dawn and Willy go on their first date after affirming that they’re meant to be married. It’s during this meal that she finds out what her future last name will be, and that Willy is indeed not her fiance’s real name. Drunk on love, Dawn’s head is in the clouds as she prepares to head back to Warsaw.
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2024-03-0621 minLove Unexpected: A true-life romance about a woman who took her dream trip and found unexpected loveSeason 2 Episode 2 - Are We A Couple?Dawn continues to receive surprise after surprise when yet another familiar face shows up to her hotel. The new addition heads out with the rest of the team on a tour of historical Kiev sites, which makes Dawn feel as though she’s entered a romantic movie. That night, she has “the talk” with Willy, and feels resolute in their decision. But now others on the team are talking as well.
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2024-02-2820 minLove Unexpected: A true-life romance about a woman who took her dream trip and found unexpected loveSeason 2 Episode 1 - Squatty Potties, Bribery, and the SmugglerFollowing the realization that Willy is her other half, Dawn is met with a variety of experiences in Kiev. From a first-time bathroom encounter to an elegant and delicious meal bribed with a few American dollars; it’s a day to remember. During the outing, Willy makes a move to solidify his interest in Dawn, causing her yet another sleepless night.
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2024-02-2128 minLove Unexpected: A true-life romance about a woman who took her dream trip and found unexpected loveEpisode 6 - The Surprise of a LifetimeThat evening while at dinner, Dawn hears a voice that speaks a life-changing realization. With many questions racing through her mind, she has to make a decision: will she fully release control and follow the signs that are clearly marked ahead of her?
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2024-01-1023 minLove Unexpected: A true-life romance about a woman who took her dream trip and found unexpected loveEpisode 5 - The ShiftDawn’s first morning in Ukraine pulls on her heartstrings. She quickly falls in love with the country and its people, though later becomes distracted by the shift in her feelings after finding a note directed to her from Willy.
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2024-01-0324 minLove Unexpected: A true-life romance about a woman who took her dream trip and found unexpected loveEpisode 4 - To Ukraine with Love?Dawn’s anger and frustrations towards Willy solidifies her resolve to avoid him, but he works to find a way around it. To her delight the team flies to Ukraine and checks into a hotel in Kiev. Between Dawn and Willy's close proximity and constant interactions during their travels, she continues to find herself in an internal war between her heart and her head.
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2023-12-2726 minLove Unexpected: A true-life romance about a woman who took her dream trip and found unexpected loveEpisode 3 - A Cold HeartDawn faces inner turmoil as Willy continues to talk to her. She becomes anxious that he may be interested in her romantically, though she does not share this interest. However, he may hold the key to her future. After a fulfilling day of outreach, Dawn and her roommates face an intruder who tries to hold them hostage.
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2023-12-2124 minLove Unexpected: A true-life romance about a woman who took her dream trip and found unexpected loveEpisode 2 - Discovering PolandOn a trip that Dawn is wildly unprepared for, she experiences a whirlwind of exhaustion, frustration, renewed purpose, and crosses paths with a mysterious Polish man who would become a prominent figure in her trip. See photos and videos at https://www.loveunexpected.us/s1-episode-2.html
2023-12-2123 minLove Unexpected: A true-life romance about a woman who took her dream trip and found unexpected loveEpisode 1 - Beyond the Sea
The summer after graduating from college, Dawn meets dancers from a Ukrainian ballet company and befriends them. Her continued interaction with them creates a desire to go to Eastern Europe. When she is presented with the trip of a lifetime to travel across the sea with an arts outreach team, she is reminded of a prophecy she has received: by the end of the year she will take her desired trip, but also she will meet her husband.
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