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Otherwise Engaged
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A twisty, tender and wise look at how secrets can transform the powerful—and sometimes problematic—bond between mothers and daughters, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery.
When Shannon gets engaged, her beloved mom, Cindy, is the first person she wants to tell—and the last. Cindy’s engaged, too, and has already hinted at a double wedding. The image of a synchronized bouquet toss with her mom fills Shannon with horror. She’ll keep her engagement a secret until Cindy’s I-dos are done.
Victoria has never been proper enough for her mother, Ava, so she stopped trying. She lives on her own terms and amuses herself by pushing Ava’s buttons. Ava loves but doesn’t understand her stuntwoman daughter. When a movie-set mishap brings Victoria home, Ava longs to finally connect.
Chance brings the four women together at a wedding venue, where a shocking secret comes tumbling out. Twenty-four years ago, desperate teenager Cindy chose wealthy Ava to adopt her baby—then changed her mind at the very last second. The loss rocked Ava’s world, leaving her unable to open her heart to the daughter she did adopt, Victoria. As Shannon and Victoria deal with the fallout from the decisions their mothers made, they wrestle with whether who they are is different than who they might have become.
When Shannon gets engaged, her beloved mom, Cindy, is the first person she wants to tell—and the last. Cindy’s engaged, too, and has already hinted at a double wedding. The image of a synchronized bouquet toss with her mom fills Shannon with horror. She’ll keep her engagement a secret until Cindy’s I-dos are done.
Victoria has never been proper enough for her mother, Ava, so she stopped trying. She lives on her own terms and amuses herself by pushing Ava’s buttons. Ava loves but doesn’t understand her stuntwoman daughter. When a movie-set mishap brings Victoria home, Ava longs to finally connect.
Chance brings the four women together at a wedding venue, where a shocking secret comes tumbling out. Twenty-four years ago, desperate teenager Cindy chose wealthy Ava to adopt her baby—then changed her mind at the very last second. The loss rocked Ava’s world, leaving her unable to open her heart to the daughter she did adopt, Victoria. As Shannon and Victoria deal with the fallout from the decisions their mothers made, they wrestle with whether who they are is different than who they might have become.
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Melanie Briscoe
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“2.5 stars! I am not sure what I expected to read, but this book was not it. I guess I expected a rom com with a cutesy cover with an engagement ring and a seascape on the cover and a title “Otherwise Engaged.” (I know- I know! I hear the ringing cliche in my ears of judging a book by its cover!) But I had never read Susan Mallery before now- so I didn’t know what to expect! This was not a rom com or a romantic love story in any way. This was a double mother daughter story, and while I can appreciate that it was not at all pat or predictable, it really fell flat for me.”
Laurie Colt
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“Otherwise Engaged by Susan Mallery is focused on the relationship between mothers and daughters. The two main pairs are Ava and her daughter, Victoria, and Cindy and her daughter, Shannon.
Cindy is engaged and is planning her wedding and Shannon is also engaged but doesn’t want to tell her mom because she knows her mom will want a double-wedding which is Shannon’s worst nightmare.
Victoria was adopted by Ava and her husband, Milton. Victoria is a stuntwoman and had an accident on set and is now hobbled and having to depend on her parents again. Her mother and her have a contentious relationship, at best.
As far as the narrator, I’ve listened to several books that she’s narrated and I keep hoping I’ll like her better but she just has one tone throughout every book and I get fatigued by it.
Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin Audio for the ALC of the book in exchange for my honest review!”
Sarai
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About Susan Mallery
SUSAN MALLERY is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of novels about the relationships that shape women's lives—family, friendship, romance. Library Journal says, “Mallery is the master of blending emotionally believable characters in realistic situations," and readers seem to agree—40 million copies of her books have sold worldwide. Her warm, humorous stories make the world a happier place to live. She’s passionate about animal welfare, which shows in the many quirky animal characters she has created.Susan grew up in California and now lives in Seattle with her husband and adorable poodle. Visit her at SusanMallery.com.
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