Ready or Not

A Novel

De: Cara Bastone

Narrado por: Alex Finke

Duración: 10 h y 50 m

Resumen del Editor

A surprise pregnancy leads to even more life-changing revelations in this “absolutely buoyant read” (Elle, The Best and Most Anticipated Romance Books of 2024, So Far).

“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

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.

©2024 Cara Bastone (P)2024 Random House Audio

Reseñas de la Crítica

“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

The ending hits you right in the feels!

I am a big fan of Cara Bastone. I have exclusively listened to her work on Audible so when I saw a new title coming out, I didn’t hesitate, I hit pre-order. I didn’t even look at a synopsis. This book took me by surprise at first. I actually struggled a little bit for the first few chapters because I wasn’t sure if I wanted to listen to a book about a pregnant woman’s journey. But these characters really came to life for me and I had to know more about their journey by chapter 3. Today, I couldn’t stop listening. I had to hear how it ended. I had to know. And the end did make me tear up. It hit me right in the feels! So sweet!

Amazing!

Cara Bastone’s books are just another level, utter perfection as always. Real, sweet, raw and just lovely. The narrator did an incredible job with a very nuanced performance.

Narrator!

Beautifully written story that pulls at your heart strings and Keri’s you captivated until the end. The narrator did an amazing job!

Heart renewing! Absolutely amazing book!

I heard this book mentioned on YouTube by another book lover. I’m so glad I purchased because it the best book I’ve read in years! I laughed, gasped, blushed and cried heartfelt tears. The narrator does an amazing job and does all the character voices justice. If you love realistic characters in modern settings, very romantic love scenes and dumps trucks full of heart, buy this book!❤️

The narration was SO GOOD!!!

This is my first time EVER finishing an audio book and I believe whole heartedly is all thanks to the narrator. The story is so good. So well written. But it’s truly brought to life in this audio book.

Listen/read it. You won’t be disappointed!

The way a negative situation turns into a positive situation

I enjoyed the whole book, laughed throughout and cried in the end. I’m the kind of nurse to be there when a lonely patient needs me most

Perfection

I loved this book so much! It was the perfect blend of real life and fiction.

Beautiful and hilarious

This was beautifully written, and hilarious, thr narrator did a great job bringing the story to life.

Life long sweet friendships

The narrator A. Fink caught me up in this story so fast! I wanted to be her friend, telling the Authors witty, quick, story of life long friendship. The combination of this lovely sweet story, with truly the best narrator will keep you smiling and cheering for Eve!

A FANTASTIC narration

A truly amazing narration of a story that is three-dimensional, with well-rounded and realistic, likeable characters.