All the Right Reasons

(Paperback, Reprint)

Available Formats

Publishing Details

Classifications

Physical Properties

Description

Made my Bachelor-loving heart very happy. Rachel Lynn Solomon, author of Today Tonight Tomorrow

The Bachelor meets Gilmore Girls in this laugh-out-loud young adult romance about a girl who joins her mother on a reality dating show for single parentsonly to fall for a contestants son.

Cara Hawns life fell apart after her father cheated on her mother and got remarried to a woman Cara cant stand. When Cara accidentally posts a rant about her father online, it goes viraland catches the attention of the TV producers behind a new reality dating show for single parent families.

The next thing Cara and her mother know, theyve been cast as leads on the show and are whisked away to sunny Key West where theyre asked to narrow a field of suitors and their kids down to one winning pair. All of this is outside of Caras comfort zone, from the meddling producers to the camera-hungry contestants, especially as Cara and her mother begin to clash on which suitors are worth keeping around. And then comes Connor.

As the son of a contestant, Connor is decidedly off-limits. Except that he doesnt fit in with the cutthroat atmosphere in all the same ways as Cara, and she cant get him out of her head. Now Cara must juggle her growing feelings while dodging the cameras and helping her mom pick a bachelor they both love, or else risk fracturing their family even more for the sake of ratings. Maybe theres a reason most people dont date on TV.

Reviews

"Fluffy and fun" -- Kirkus Reviews
"Bethany Mangle writes with a fresh, fun voice and an excellently deadpan sense of humor. All The Right Reasons made myBachelor-loving heart very happy." -- Rachel Lynn Solomon, author of Today Tonight Tomorrow
"Never have I rooted so hard for such a wonderful mother and daughter relationship! Julia and Cara are absolutely adorable and real and I love them so much! This is one of the cutest, funnest, and most delightful YA's I've read in a long time!" -- Ellen Oh, co-founder of WeNeedDiverseBooks, editor of Thousand Beginnings and Endings, and author of the Prophecy series
"Fans of the typical reality television drama will enjoy the portrayal of this fictional show, which features everything from contestants with memorable introductory gimmicks to the traditional, universally despised villain who somehow sticks around until the finale. The backdrop of the show doesnt overshadow the complex, realistic relationship between Cara and her mom, or the difficulties of navigating new family dynamics. Secondary characters are fleshed out well and details about the shows production will satisfy those who want to know how real reality television is. Above all, this unconventional rom-com will have readers laughing at everything from Caras creative rating scales to the banter with her unexpected love interest. VERDICT Hand this to fans of Maurene Goo and Amy Spalding, reality TV lovers, or anyone who loves a happy ending." -- School Library Journal
"A standout romance, as easy to binge as any reality showbut with smarter dialogue and way more genuine heart." -- Booklist

Author Bio

Bethany Mangle is the author of thePreppedandAll the Right Reasons. She was born in Korea and raised in New Jersey in a household full of books, sheet music, and dog hair. She currently lives and writes in Mississippi. Visit her at BethanyMangle.com.