Reviews
"Accidental pregnancy is a love-it-or-hate-it construct for most romance fans, which could leave Cara Bastone's friends-to-lovers entry in a tough position. But for those willing to jive with that particular plot twist--and trust me, it's worth it-- Ready or Not is an absolutely buoyant read. Vivacious and funny, Bastone's first-person perspective through protagonist Eve traces the tricky threads of single parenthood, long-term friendship, infertility, grief, and (yes) sex with skill." -- Elle "I've never read a contemporary romance novel quite like this one. This friends-to-lovers trope centers on a surprise pregnancy that's filled with heartfelt dialogue, unexpected love and a slow burn. It's incredible and I found myself not wanting to put it down. This story is endearing, life-affirming, and left me feeling buoyed and hopeful." -- New York Post, "The 15 Best Books We Read in February" " Ready or Not is the very definition of the perfect slow burn, friends-to-lovers romance. Cara Bastone's voice is wholly unique and sparkles with effervescence and joy. I savored every page." --KJ Dell'Antonia, New York Times bestselling author of The Chicken Sisters "An absolute treasure of a book! Cara Bastone gives readers a gift, and pays humanity a compliment, with this warmly witty, profoundly tender story of a love that makes the world bigger and better. Ready or Not introduces indelible characters who navigate their entanglements with abundant, heart-bursting kindness. The result is one of the most emotionally satisfying romances I've read in years." --Joanna Lowell, author of Artfully Yours "A wholehearted meditation on all kinds of love, this novel is pure joy." --Annabel Monaghan, nationally bestselling author of Same Time Next Summer "With loads of humor, lovable characters, and a first kiss that will leave you flushed and breathless, Ready or Not is a delightfully romantic story that celebrates modern love and the excitement of the unexpected. Readers will adore Cara Bastone's joyful, swoony novel!" --Amy Poeppel, author of The Sweet Spot "This is a gratifyingly modern take on the accidental pregnancy trope that acknowledges a family can come in many different configurations. The nuanced, believable characters and depth of emotion make this warmhearted romance a keeper." -- Publishers Weekly "Funny and touching; Eve's snappy voice and poignant vulnerability are a good match for the subject matter." -- Kirkus Reviews "In this contemporary rom-com, the story jumps right into the action, and even readers who don't like the surprise-pregnancy trope will find themselves glued to the page for more of Eve's snark and sense of humor."-- Library Journal, "Ready or Not is the very definition of the perfect slow burn, friends-to-lovers romance. Cara Bastone's voice is wholly unique and sparkles with effervescence and joy. I savored every page." --KJ Dell'Antonia, New York Times bestselling author of The Chicken Sisters "Bastone delivers on this truly heartwarming, funny, and real story. Come for the dog bar, stay for the special, slow-burn romcom." --Abby Jimenez, New York Times bestselling author "An absolute treasure of a book! Cara Bastone gives readers a gift, and pays humanity a compliment, with this warmly witty, profoundly tender story of a love that makes the world bigger and better. Ready or Not introduces indelible characters who navigate their entanglements with abundant, heart-bursting kindness. The result is one of the most emotionally satisfying romances I've read in years." --Joanna Lowell, author of Artfully Yours " With loads of humor, loveable characters, and a first kiss that will leave you flushed and breathless, Ready or Not is a delightfully romantic story that celebrates modern love and the excitement of the unexpected. Readers will adore Cara Bastone's joyful, swoony novel!" --Amy Poeppel, author of The Sweet Spot, " Ready or Not is the very definition of the perfect slow burn, friends-to-lovers romance. Cara Bastone's voice is wholly unique and sparkles with effervescence and joy. I savored every page." --KJ Dell'Antonia, New York Times bestselling author of The Chicken Sisters "An absolute treasure of a book! Cara Bastone gives readers a gift, and pays humanity a compliment, with this warmly witty, profoundly tender story of a love that makes the world bigger and better. Ready or Not introduces indelible characters who navigate their entanglements with abundant, heart-bursting kindness. The result is one of the most emotionally satisfying romances I've read in years." --Joanna Lowell, author of Artfully Yours "A wholehearted meditation on all kinds of love, this novel is pure joy." --Annabel Monaghan, nationally bestselling author of Same Time Next Summer "With loads of humor, lovable characters, and a first kiss that will leave you flushed and breathless, Ready or Not is a delightfully romantic story that celebrates modern love and the excitement of the unexpected. Readers will adore Cara Bastone's joyful, swoony novel!" --Amy Poeppel, author of The Sweet Spot "Bastone enchants with this luminous contemporary . . . friends-to-lovers journey. . . . This is a gratifyingly modern take on the accidental pregnancy trope that acknowledges a family can come in many different configurations. The nuanced, believable characters and depth of emotion make this warmhearted romance a keeper." -- Publishers Weekly "[A] truly heartwarming emotional journey . . . Bastone is wonderfully unflinching when considering the way pregnancy changes relationships. . . . Funny and touching; Eve's snappy voice and poignant vulnerability are a good match for the subject matter." -- Kirkus Reviews, "Ready or Not is the very definition of the perfect slow burn, friends-to-lovers romance. Cara Bastone's voice is wholly unique and sparkles with effervescence and joy. I savored every page." --KJ Dell'Antonia, New York Times bestselling author of The Chicken Sisters, " Ready or Not is the very definition of the perfect slow burn, friends-to-lovers romance. Cara Bastone's voice is wholly unique and sparkles with effervescence and joy. I savored every page." --KJ Dell'Antonia, New York Times bestselling author of The Chicken Sisters "An absolute treasure of a book! Cara Bastone gives readers a gift, and pays humanity a compliment, with this warmly witty, profoundly tender story of a love that makes the world bigger and better. Ready or Not introduces indelible characters who navigate their entanglements with abundant, heart-bursting kindness. The result is one of the most emotionally satisfying romances I've read in years." --Joanna Lowell, author of Artfully Yours "A wholehearted meditation on all kinds of love, this novel is pure joy." --Annabel Monaghan, nationally bestselling author of Same Time Next Summer "With loads of humor, lovable characters, and a first kiss that will leave you flushed and breathless, Ready or Not is a delightfully romantic story that celebrates modern love and the excitement of the unexpected. Readers will adore Cara Bastone's joyful, swoony novel!" --Amy Poeppel, author of The Sweet Spot "Bastone enchants with this luminous contemporary . . . friends-to-lovers journey. . . . This is a gratifyingly modern take on the accidental pregnancy trope that acknowledges a family can come in many different configurations. The nuanced, believable characters and depth of emotion make this warmhearted romance a keeper." -- Publishers Weekly "[A] truly heartwarming emotional journey . . . Bastone is wonderfully unflinching when considering the way pregnancy changes relationships. . . . Funny and touching; Eve's snappy voice and poignant vulnerability are a good match for the subject matter." -- Kirkus Reviews "In this contemporary rom-com, the story jumps right into the action, and even readers who don't like the surprise-pregnancy trope will find themselves glued to the page for more of Eve's snark and sense of humor."-- Library Journal, "Bastone delivers on this truly heartwarming, funny, and real story." --Abby Jimenez, New York Times bestselling author "Ready or Not is the very definition of the perfect slow burn, friends-to-lovers romance. Cara Bastone's voice is wholly unique and sparkles with effervescence and joy. I savored every page." --KJ Dell'Antonia, New York Times bestselling author of The Chicken Sisters "An absolute treasure of a book! Cara Bastone gives readers a gift, and pays humanity a compliment, with this warmly witty, profoundly tender story of a love that makes the world bigger and better. Ready or Not introduces indelible characters who navigate their entanglements with abundant, heart-bursting kindness. The result is one of the most emotionally satisfying romances I've read in years." --Joanna Lowell, author of Artfully Yours "A wholehearted meditation on all kinds of love, this novel is pure joy." --Annabel Monaghan, nationally bestselling author of Same Time Next Summer "With loads of humor, lovable characters, and a first kiss that will leave you flushed and breathless, Ready or Not is a delightfully romantic story that celebrates modern love and the excitement of the unexpected. Readers will adore Cara Bastone's joyful, swoony novel!" --Amy Poeppel, author of The Sweet Spot
