{"product_id":"otherwise-engaged-an-emotional-womens-fiction-story-of-love-and-motherhood-9780778307044","title":"Otherwise Engaged: An Emotional Women's Fiction Story of Love and Motherhood","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eOrder your deluxe trade paperback edition with gorgeous sprayed edges, available for a limited time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSecrets, lies, and betrayals fly faster than a tossed bouquet when two sets of mothers and daughters visit a wedding venue from #1 \u003cem\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/em\u003ebestselling author Susan Mallery.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen 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 \u003cem\u003ewith her mom\u003c\/em\u003e fills Shannon with horror. She'll keep her engagement a secret until Cindy's I-dos are done.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVictoria 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChance 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTropes: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRomantic Vibes\u003cbr\u003eForced Proximity\u003cbr\u003eWedding Chaos\u003cbr\u003eLife Altering Secrets\u003cbr\u003eMother Daughter Drama\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDon't miss these other great reads from Susan Mallery: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Bookstore Diaries\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeach Vibes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Boardwalk Bookshop\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eOnce Upon a Holidate\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eOne Big Happy Family\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Susan Mallery\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Mira Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/04\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 384\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.74lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.01h x 5.41w x 1.00d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780778307044\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMallery, Susan:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - SUSAN MALLERY is the #1 \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of novels about the relationships that shape women's lives--family, friendship, romance. \u003cem\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/em\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Susan Mallery \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":48791256400029,"sku":"9780778307044","price":23.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_e4e816d3-955c-4a95-af0f-4b52d96faf5a.jpg?v=1786550994","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/otherwise-engaged-an-emotional-womens-fiction-story-of-love-and-motherhood-9780778307044","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}