About the book
From the acclaimed author of Not Quite a Bride comes a romantic new novel about a woman with a plan--for love, life, marriage, and motherhood--and how one phone call upends it all.
When Elizabeth Castle's handsome Beverly Hills boyfriend Daniel McCafferty proposes, she feels like all her hard work has finally paid off. Granted, her fact-checking job for a tabloid TV show isn't exactly the news anchor spot she aspires to, but she's come a long way from the backward hometown she left at eighteen. That is until a lawyer from Victory, California, calls to announce that Elizabeth's best childhood friend has died and left custody of her teenage daughter, Tiffany, to Elizabeth. . .
Buck Planter, a former high school football star in Victory, has never forgotten his senior prom date, Lizzie Castle, and her irresistible, too-cool-for-school attitude. He always hoped he'd reconnect with her, but arriving at Elizabeth's doorstep with Tiffany in tow isn't exactly the kind of romantic reunion he'd envisioned. Though fate might have other ideas when at the prospect of instant fatherhood Elizabeth's fiancé breaks off their engagement. . .
Funny and heartwarming, Not Quite a Mom is a delightfully unexpected story of modern love and accidental motherhood from \"an extremely talented author\" (Fresh Fiction).
More Praise For Kirsten Sawyer And Not Quite A Bride
\"Endearing characters. . .hard to put down and leaves you hoping for a sequel.\" --Romantic Times (4 ½ stars)
\"Funny, quirky lead characters and fully developed, wonderful supporting characters. . .a zany ride through a modern woman's quest to fulfill her fantasy. . .A terrific look at modern friendship, family, and weddings.\" --Romance Reviews Today
Not Quite A Bride
\"A sympathetic character. . .weddings are a popular subject for romance readers so this book is sure to be popular!\" --Booklist
\"A delightfully hilarious debut.\" --Fresh Fiction
Kirsten Sawyer graduated from the University of Southern California in 1999 with a degree in Communications and began a career in the television industry. While working as the assistant to a sitcom writer, Kirsten caught the writing bug herself. She recently left the insanity of entertainment for something far more insane. . .full-time motherhood. In between Mommy-and-Me yoga classes, she is working on her second novel. She lives in Los Angeles.
Editions of Not Quite A Mom
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780758216649
- EBook
- ISBN 9780758283436
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From the acclaimed author of Not Quite a Bride comes a romantic new novel about a woman with a plan--for love, life, marriage, and motherhood--and how one phone call upends it all.
When Elizabeth Castle's handsome Beverly Hills boyfriend Daniel McCafferty proposes, she feels like all her hard work has finally paid off. Granted, her fact-checking job for a tabloid TV show isn't exactly the news anchor spot she aspires to, but she's come a long way from the backward hometown she left at eighteen. That is until a lawyer from Victory, California, calls to announce that Elizabeth's best childhood friend has died and left custody of her teenage daughter, Tiffany, to Elizabeth. . .
Buck Planter, a former high school football star in Victory, has never forgotten his senior prom date, Lizzie Castle, and her irresistible, too-cool-for-school attitude. He always hoped he'd reconnect with her, but arriving at Elizabeth's doorstep with Tiffany in tow isn't exactly the kind of romantic reunion he'd envisioned. Though fate might have other ideas when at the prospect of instant fatherhood Elizabeth's fiancé breaks off their engagement. . .
Funny and heartwarming, Not Quite a Mom is a delightfully unexpected story of modern love and accidental motherhood from \"an extremely talented author\" (Fresh Fiction).
More Praise For Kirsten Sawyer And Not Quite A Bride
\"Endearing characters. . .hard to put down and leaves you hoping for a sequel.\" --Romantic Times (4 ½ stars)
\"Funny, quirky lead characters and fully developed, wonderful supporting characters. . .a zany ride through a modern woman's quest to fulfill her fantasy. . .A terrific look at modern friendship, family, and weddings.\" --Romance Reviews Today
Not Quite A Bride
\"A sympathetic character. . .weddings are a popular subject for romance readers so this book is sure to be popular!\" --Booklist
\"A delightfully hilarious debut.\" --Fresh Fiction
Kirsten Sawyer graduated from the University of Southern California in 1999 with a degree in Communications and began a career in the television industry. While working as the assistant to a sitcom writer, Kirsten caught the writing bug herself. She recently left the insanity of entertainment for something far more insane. . .full-time motherhood. In between Mommy-and-Me yoga classes, she is working on her second novel. She lives in Los Angeles.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Not Quite A Mom about?
From the acclaimed author of Not Quite a Bride comes a romantic new novel about a woman with a plan--for love, life, marriage, and motherhood--and how one phone call upends it all.
When Elizabeth Castle's handsome Beverly Hills boyfriend Daniel McCafferty proposes, she feels like all her hard work has finally paid off. Granted, her fact-checking job for a tabloid TV show isn't exactly the news anchor spot she aspires to, but she's come a long way from the backward hometown she left at eighteen. That is until a lawyer from Victory, California, calls to announce that Elizabeth's best childhood friend has died and left custody of her teenage daughter, Tiffany, to Elizabeth. . .
Buck Planter, a former high school football star in Victory, has never forgotten his senior prom date, Lizzie Castle, and her irresistible, too-cool-for-school attitude. He always hoped he'd reconnect with her, but arriving at Elizabeth's doorstep with Tiffany in tow isn't exactly the kind of romantic reunion he'd envisioned. Though fate might have other ideas when at the prospect of instant fatherhood Elizabeth's fiancé breaks off their engagement. . .
Funny and heartwarming, Not Quite a Mom is a delightfully unexpected story of modern love and accidental motherhood from \"an extremely talented author\" (Fresh Fiction).
More Praise For Kirsten Sawyer And Not Quite A Bride
\"Endearing characters. . .hard to put down and leaves you hoping for a sequel.\" --Romantic Times (4 ½ stars)
\"Funny, quirky lead characters and fully developed, wonderful supporting characters. . .a zany ride through a modern woman's quest to fulfill her fantasy. . .A terrific look at modern friendship, family, and weddings.\" --Romance Reviews Today
Not Quite A Bride
\"A sympathetic character. . .weddings are a popular subject for romance readers so this book is sure to be popular!\" --Booklist
\"A delightfully hilarious debut.\" --Fresh Fiction
Kirsten Sawyer graduated from the University of Southern California in 1999 with a degree in Communications and began a career in the television industry. While working as the assistant to a sitcom writer, Kirsten caught the writing bug herself. She recently left the insanity of entertainment for something far more insane. . .full-time motherhood. In between Mommy-and-Me yoga classes, she is working on her second novel. She lives in Los Angeles.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Not Quite A Mom?
Fiction > Romance > Modern and Contemporary romance
Where can I read a sample of Not Quite A Mom?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780758216649
How long is Not Quite A Mom and how many pages does it have?
Not Quite A Mom has 304 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Not Quite A Mom?
Kirsten Sawyer
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Not Quite A Mom is available as paperback(ISBN 9780758216649) and ebook(ISBN 9780758283436)
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