Ready or Not

A surprise pregnancy leads to even more life-changing revelations in this heartfelt, slow-burn, friends-to-lovers romance of found family and unexpected love 'Bastone delivers on this truly heartwarming, funny, and real story' Abby Jimenez _______________ Eve Hatch has always been content to coast through her life, with a steady, if uninspiring, job and a cozy apartment in Brooklyn, close to her childhood best friend Willa and far from the midwestern, traditional family who never really understood her. But when she finds herself pregnant after an uncharacteristic one-night stand, her comfy life is suddenly up in the air. Eve's loyal friendship with Willa is feeling tense, right when she needs her the most, and it's actually Willa's steadfast big brother, Shep, who steps up with the most support and he's . . . suddenly kinda hot? As if she needs one more complication, there's also the baby's father, who is technically supportive, but majorly conflicted. But as Eve struggles to figure out the next 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. _______________ friends to lovers surprise pregnancy found family immersive Brooklyn setting best friend's brother who readers call 'the GOODEST boy' and 'a wonderfully dorky, pining book boyfriend' _______________ Readers can't get enough of Ready or Not! 'A massive warm hug in book form' 'Everything you want in a romcom, it made me laugh, cry . . . just ALL the emotions!' 'Utterly gorgeous' 'It made me like the accidental pregnancy trope (which I didn't think could be done!)' 'Honest, funny, and moving' _______________ Your favourite authors have fallen in love with Cara Bastone's slowburn romances and emotional tales 'The perfect slow burn, friends-to-lovers romance. Cara Bastone's voice is wholly unique and sparkles with effervescence and joy' KJ Dell'Antonia 'One of the most emotionally satisfying romances I've read in years' Joanna Lowell 'A delightfully romantic story that celebrates modern love and the excitement of the unexpected' Amy Poeppel 'Cara Bastone is one of the most talented writers in the romance genre today. With her signature blend of heart, humor, and honesty, Cara's books remind you that the best stories begin and end with hope' Lyssa Kay Adams

A surprise pregnancy leads to even more life-changing revelations in this heartfelt, slow-burn, friends-to-lovers romance of found family and unexpected love 'Bastone delivers on this truly heartwarming, funny, and real story' Abby Jimenez _______________ Eve Hatch has always been content to coast through her life, with a steady, if uninspiring, job and a cozy apartment in Brooklyn, close to her childhood best friend Willa and far from the midwestern, traditional family who never really understood her. But when she finds herself pregnant after an uncharacteristic one-night stand, her comfy life is suddenly up in the air. Eve's loyal friendship with Willa is feeling tense, right when she needs her the most, and it's actually Willa's steadfast big brother, Shep, who steps up with the most support and he's . . . suddenly kinda hot? As if she needs one more complication, there's also the baby's father, who is technically supportive, but majorly conflicted. But as Eve struggles to figure out the next 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. _______________ friends to lovers surprise pregnancy found family immersive Brooklyn setting best friend's brother who readers call 'the GOODEST boy' and 'a wonderfully dorky, pining book boyfriend' _______________ Readers can't get enough of Ready or Not! 'A massive warm hug in book form' 'Everything you want in a romcom, it made me laugh, cry . . . just ALL the emotions!' 'Utterly gorgeous' 'It made me like the accidental pregnancy trope (which I didn't think could be done!)' 'Honest, funny, and moving' _______________ Your favourite authors have fallen in love with Cara Bastone's slowburn romances and emotional tales 'The perfect slow burn, friends-to-lovers romance. Cara Bastone's voice is wholly unique and sparkles with effervescence and joy' KJ Dell'Antonia 'One of the most emotionally satisfying romances I've read in years' Joanna Lowell 'A delightfully romantic story that celebrates modern love and the excitement of the unexpected' Amy Poeppel 'Cara Bastone is one of the most talented writers in the romance genre today. With her signature blend of heart, humor, and honesty, Cara's books remind you that the best stories begin and end with hope' Lyssa Kay Adams

An anxious teen hopes that a summer of adventure and offbeat dares will keep her friend group together after graduation in this luminous coming-of-age graphic novel with the feel-good vibes of Booksmart and Morgan Matson’s Since You’ve Been Gone. With senior year finally behind them, Cassie and her three best friends are on their way to what’s next. Like their parents, the crew has always been inseparable: there’s Marcy, the artist, for whom style is self-expression and sarcasm is a love language; Aaron, the future lawyer, whose good humor balances out his competitive streak; Nico, the musician, whose flirtatiousness, obliviousness, and recent interest in a rising senior are becoming increasingly unbearable to Cassie; and of course, Cassie herself, the only one who doesn’t have her future all figured out. This summer is their last chance to make memories together in New York City before everyone but Cassie scatters across the globe for college—and she’s determined to make the most of it. Her plan? They’ll spend August playing the game of dares and risks they invented as kids! From adventurous to outrageous, these dares will definitely make for an unforgettable summer. Even better, Cassie is hopeful they’ll help the group stay friends no matter what…because she is not ready for a future without them.

An anxious teen hopes that a summer of adventure and offbeat dares will keep her friend group together after graduation in this luminous coming-of-age graphic novel with the feel-good vibes of Booksmart and Morgan Matson’s Since You’ve Been Gone. With senior year finally behind them, Cassie and her three best friends are on their way to what’s next. Like their parents, the crew has always been inseparable: there’s Marcy, the artist, for whom style is self-expression and sarcasm is a love language; Aaron, the future lawyer, whose good humor balances out his competitive streak; Nico, the musician, whose flirtatiousness, obliviousness, and recent interest in a rising senior are becoming increasingly unbearable to Cassie; and of course, Cassie herself, the only one who doesn’t have her future all figured out. This summer is their last chance to make memories together in New York City before everyone but Cassie scatters across the globe for college—and she’s determined to make the most of it. Her plan? They’ll spend August playing the game of dares and risks they invented as kids! From adventurous to outrageous, these dares will definitely make for an unforgettable summer. Even better, Cassie is hopeful they’ll help the group stay friends no matter what…because she is not ready for a future without them.

A surprise pregnancy leads to even more life-changing revelations in this heartfelt, slow-burn, friends-to-lovers romance of found family and unexpected love. "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.

A surprise pregnancy leads to even more life-changing revelations in this heartfelt, slow-burn, friends-to-lovers romance of found family and unexpected love. "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.

Order now and receive the DELUXE LIMITED EDITION--featuring sprayed edges with stenciled artwork--while supplies last. A twisted new game stokes her worst fears--and deepest desires--in this pulse-pounding sequel to the USA Today -bestselling dark romance Hide and Seek. Harper-Rayn thought her nightmare was over. The voice of her imagined stalker has finally gone silent, and in its absence, she's found something close to real happiness in the protective arms of SWAT team leader Knight Slater. But her fragile peace is shattered when a new threat emerges from the shadows . . . with deadly intentions. This time the masked stranger's no figment of her imagination. He's real, he's dangerous, and he knows everything about her. Calculated and cruel, he twists Harper's reality, making her most horrific hallucinations come true. With fear her only constant and her hospitalization still fresh, his chilling taunt rings loudly in her ear: Who's going to believe you now? As this fatal game escalates, Harper's left with little choice but to tell Knight what's going on. And all her worst anxieties are confirmed when he doubts her attacker's very existence. Angry at and isolated from the man she thought she could count on, she's even more perfect prey for a predator who insists she belongs to him. And once he's caught her in his trap, there's no chance of him letting go. Now time's running out, and if Knight hopes to save his love from her stalker's treacherous clutches, he'll have to risk it all to find her before it's too late--or die trying. Ready or Not is a pitch-black stalker romance with a morally gray MMC and explicit scenes. It is intended for mature readers.

Order now and receive the DELUXE LIMITED EDITION--featuring sprayed edges with stenciled artwork--while supplies last. A twisted new game stokes her worst fears--and deepest desires--in this pulse-pounding sequel to the USA Today -bestselling dark romance Hide and Seek. Harper-Rayn thought her nightmare was over. The voice of her imagined stalker has finally gone silent, and in its absence, she's found something close to real happiness in the protective arms of SWAT team leader Knight Slater. But her fragile peace is shattered when a new threat emerges from the shadows . . . with deadly intentions. This time the masked stranger's no figment of her imagination. He's real, he's dangerous, and he knows everything about her. Calculated and cruel, he twists Harper's reality, making her most horrific hallucinations come true. With fear her only constant and her hospitalization still fresh, his chilling taunt rings loudly in her ear: Who's going to believe you now? As this fatal game escalates, Harper's left with little choice but to tell Knight what's going on. And all her worst anxieties are confirmed when he doubts her attacker's very existence. Angry at and isolated from the man she thought she could count on, she's even more perfect prey for a predator who insists she belongs to him. And once he's caught her in his trap, there's no chance of him letting go. Now time's running out, and if Knight hopes to save his love from her stalker's treacherous clutches, he'll have to risk it all to find her before it's too late--or die trying. Ready or Not is a pitch-black stalker romance with a morally gray MMC and explicit scenes. It is intended for mature readers.