Ready or Not – Cara Bastone

“Ready or Not” by Cara Bastone is a heartfelt contemporary romance about unexpected changes, surprising connections, and the messy, beautiful journey into something new. When Eve Hatch — comfortable in her predictable Brooklyn life — wakes up from a one-night stand to find she’s pregnant, her world tilts on its axis. As she grapples with the news, her relationships shift: her best friend Willa feels betrayed and distant; the baby’s father Ethan appears conflicted; and unexpectedly, Willa’s older brother Shep becomes her rock. Amid prenatal appointments, nesting urges, and late-night fears, Eve starts to see that family, love and support may come in forms she never expected. Cara Bastone blends humor, emotion and genuine characters to explore what happens when life surprises you — and whether it’s possible to lean into that surprise and find something amazing.