Ready or Not: A Novel (Dial Delights)

The Comeback Summer (by Amy Spalding or a similar romcom author) is a heartwarming and witty story about unexpected change, friendship, and love.

Eve Hatch, a Brooklyn woman who values routine and predictability, lives a quiet, comfortable life—close to her best friend Willa and far from her traditional Midwestern family. Everything seems steady until an unexpected one-night stand leads to an unplanned pregnancy, turning her predictable world upside down.

As Eve faces the reality of becoming a mother, her closest relationships start to shift. Her once unshakable friendship with Willa becomes strained, while Shep, Willa’s dependable older brother, unexpectedly steps in to support her. His kindness, humor, and surprising warmth begin to awaken new feelings in Eve—just as the baby’s father, uncertain but present, complicates things further.

Over nine transformative months, Eve learns to navigate love, friendship, and self-discovery. What begins as a crisis evolves into a journey of growth, vulnerability, and unexpected joy, as she realizes that family and love often arrive when you least expect them.