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“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
A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: The Washington Post, NPR, Elle
Eve Hatch lives for surprises! Just kidding. She expects every tomorrow to be pretty much the same as today. She loves her cozy apartment in Brooklyn that’s close to her childhood best friend Willa, and far from her midwestern, traditional family who has never really understood her. While her job is only dream-adjacent, it’s comfortable and steady. She always knows what to expect from her life . . . until she finds herself expecting after an uncharacteristic one-night stand.
The unplanned pregnancy cracks open all the relationships in her life. Eve’s loyal friendship with Willa is feeling tense, right when she needs her the most. And it’s actually Willa’s steadfast older brother, Shep, who steps up to help Eve. He has always been friendly, but now he’s checking in, ordering her surprise lunches, listening to all her complaints, and is . . . suddenly kinda hot? Then, as if she needs one more complication, there’s the baby’s father, who is (technically) supportive but (majorly) conflicted.
Up until this point, Eve’s been content to coast through life. Now, though—maybe it’s the hormones, maybe it’s the way Shep’s shoulders look in a T-shirt—Eve starts to wonder if she has been secretly desiring more from every aspect of her life.
Over the course of nine months, as Eve struggles to figure out the next right step in her expanding reality, she begins to realize that family and love, in all forms, can sneak up on you when you least expect it.
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OverDrive Listen audiobook
- ISBN: 9780593796030
- File size: 312323 KB
- Duration: 10:50:40
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- English
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Reviews
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January 8, 2024
Bastone (When We First Met) enchants with this luminous contemporary about a one-night stand that results in an unexpected, but not unwelcome, family. After Brooklyn-based nonprofit worker Eve Hatch has an out-of-character hookup with bar owner Ethan Rise, she discovers she’s pregnant—despite the condom she and Ethan used—and decides to keep the baby. Her decision sparks the wrath of Ethan’s on and off girlfriend, Eleni; envy from Eve’s bestie Willa, who has been trying and failing to get pregnant; and a growing attraction between Eve and her longtime friend (and Willa’s lovable brother), Shep Balder, who is there for her through thick and thin. Shep proves utterly swoonworthy as his unreserved emotional support provides a lifeline for Eve. Pregnancy hormones and on-again, off-again coparenting conversations with Ethan make things tense at times, but readers will gladly go along for the friends-to-lovers journey between Shep and Eve. 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. Agent: Tara Gelsomino, One Track Literary. -
Alex Finke narrates a hilarious and heartwarming friends-to-lovers romance set in Brooklyn. Eve Hatch is content with life in her cozy city apartment close to her childhood best friend, Willa, after moving away from her family in the Midwest. However, an unplanned pregnancy from a one-night stand shakes up her life. She takes a closer look at all her current relationships, including the one with Shep, Willa's older brother, who has always been there for her one way or another. Finke's expressive performance captures Eve's fun-loving, chaotic world. Her delivery of Eve's conflicted emotions will have listeners longing for her to go after what she truly desires and find true happiness with Shep. J.J.M. © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine -
May 31, 2024
Eve's world is turned upside down when a one-night stand leaves her unexpectedly pregnant. However, as she grapples with this surprise twist in her life and the horror of facing parenthood alone, she realizes that she isn't alone at all. Many rally around her, including her best friend, Willa, who struggles with Eve's news amid her own fertility issues; Willa's brother Shep, who reignites old feelings for Eve; and Ethan, Eve's unexpected yet supportive co-parent. This heartwarming story, set in New York City, explores the challenges of co-parenting, recognizing one's true love, and accepting the unwavering support of those who care about one the most. Bastone (When We First Met) writes realistic characters that feel genuine and relatable, from their snark and banter to their heart-to-hearts. Alex Finke's narration is nothing less than magical. Her ability to capture the characters' unique voices will have listeners laughing, crying, and rooting for them every step of the way. VERDICT Bastone's storytelling combined with Finke's narration will hook listeners from the first word. A perfect listen for those seeking a romantic comedy that pulls at the heartstrings.--Allia Nisa
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