Titles in This Set:
Ready or Not
Promise Me Sunshine
No Matter What
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9789124025748
Overview:
Dive into the Hearts of New York with Cara Bastones three-book collection, a seamless blend of witty banter, emotional depth, and modern love stories. This paperback set gathers Ready or Not, Promise Me Sunshine, and No Matter What into one irresistible reading experience, each tale anchored by a strong, relatable heroine and a city that feels like a character itself. In Ready or Not, Eves life pivots when an unplanned pregnancy redefines her quiet Brooklyn routine and an unexpected spark with Shep emerges from the shadows of friendship. Promise Me Sunshine follows Lenny as she navigates grief, caregiving, and the complicated pull of a guarded heart with Milesintriguing and a little rough around the edgesstanding in as a surprising ally. No Matter What tracks Roz and Vins year of avoidance as their shared history resurfaces, testing whether love can heal after distance. Warm, funny, and heartbreakingly honest, this set is perfect for readers who crave contemporary romance with heart and humor in equal measure.
What Makes This Collection Special:
This trio creates a cohesive, binge-worthy journey through three distinct New York love stories, each with a unique premise but a shared voice: sharp wit, emotional honesty, and an unapologetic feel-good vibe. The set showcases three couples at different life momentsunexpected pregnancy, grief and renewal, and the fragile path toward reconciliationwhile staying anchored in Bastones signature city-life realism. Readers gain a complete, immersive experience in one purchase, enjoying consistent tone, relatable dialogue, and a seamless mood arc from one story to the next. The uniform paperback format and running thread of city-life romance also make this collection a delightful gift and a stylish display piece for any bookshelf or BookTok fans shelf of favorites.
Books Included in This Collection:
Ready or Not
Ready or Not follows Eve Hatch, who has long been content with a steady life in Brooklyn until an unplanned pregnancy turns her world upside down. The coming changes test the bonds of family and friendship, especially with her best friend Willa and Willas protective brother, Shep, who suddenly becomes a source of supportand a surprising romance. This installment balances bite-sized humor with tender, heart-forward emotion as Eve learns to navigate motherhood and the evolving chemistry that flickers between her and Shep, offering a refreshing blend of sweetness and real-life stakes.
Promise Me Sunshine
In Promise Me Sunshine, Lenny is wrestling with grief after the loss of her best friend Lou. She retreats into babysitting a lively seven-year-old named Ainsley, hoping the routine will steady her world. The central tension comes from Miles, Ainsleys uncle, who arrives with a mix of prickly charm and undeniable warmth. As Lenny tentatively faces life again, Miles becomes not just a complicating factor but a catalyst for healing. The book tenderly explores resilience, second chances, and the messy joy of finding light after loss, with Bastones characteristic humor threading through every moment.
No Matter What
No Matter What unfolds Roz and Vins years-long dynamic as they confront the distance created by time and circumstance. Ignoring Vins impending move-out date would be easier if he wasnt her best friends brotherand if he hadnt offered to let her draw him. As they tentatively reopen their connection, Rozs drawings become a metaphor for seeing the whole person she once loved and the possibility of a future together. The story leans into vulnerability, forgiveness, and the healing power of choosing to love again, delivering a hopeful and emotionally satisfying close to the trio.
Who This Set Is Perfect For:
This collection is ideal for fans of contemporary romance who crave witty dialogue, grounded characters, and real-life emotional journeys. Its perfect for readers who want a complete, city-centric romance experience from one author, as well as gift buyers seeking a cohesive, binge-ready set. Book lovers who enjoyed warm, funny love stories with heart will appreciate the trios relatable heroinesEve, Lenny, and Rozand the modern romance paths they illuminate. A terrific pick for BookTok fans, weekend readers, and anyone building a go-to shelf of uplifting, uplifting romantic reads.
Key Benefits:
- Three complete, emotionally rich contemporary romances in one set
- Relatable, strong heroines navigating modern love in New York
- Humor paired with heartfelt moments for a balanced reading experience
- Cohesive author voice and a satisfying read-through from start to finish
- Beautiful, uniform paperback edition ideal for gifting or shelf display
- Great for binge-reading sessions or sharing with a book-loving friend
- Perfect for fans of BookTok favourites and contemporary romance collectors
About the Author:
Cara Bastone is a contemporary romance writer known for witty banter, warm charm, and emotionally honest storytelling. Her Hearts of New York series has resonated with readers who enjoy modern love stories that feel authentic and uplifting. Bastone crafts strong, relatable female protagonists and couples whose connections resonate beyond the page, balancing humor with genuine emotional depth. Readers return to her books for the everyday feel of city life, the comfort of hopeful endings, and the assurance that love can be funny, surprising, and deeply fulfilling. This collection highlights her distinctive voice across three distinct love stories set against a lively urban backdrop.
Why Youll Love This Set:
Owning the Hearts of New York Series 3 Books Collection gives you an instant, immersive escape into three linked, standalone romances. You gain variety in premise with a consistent, warm tonal thread, plus the convenience of a single purchase that covers multiple moodsfrom funny and flirty to tender and transformative. Its a thoughtful gift for readers who adore contemporary romance, a displayable paperback set for the bookshelf, and a reliable go-to for cozy weekend reads that leave you smiling long after you finish the last page.
Please Note: The individual books included in this listing will be dispatched as per the original UK ISBN and UK edition cover image shown in the image.
