Not How I Pictured It

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A sharply hilarious and ultimately heartfelt novel about a former teen superstar who grudgingly agrees to a reboot of the show that made her (in)famous, from the author of Reasonable Adults. Twenty years after Turning Tides went off the air, the beloved TV show about teenage romance and angst is back. No one is more surprised than its former star, Agnes "Ness" Larkin, that she's agreed to step back into the role of Hailey Grant. After her father/manager took off with her earnings, Ness ran away from the spotlight in shame. But maybe it's time to stare her past, and her castmates, in their discreetly Botoxed faces. That enthusiasm lasts until the first table read, which, in co-star Coco's words, is "like a high school reunion without the dim lighting or booze." Ness assumed her old fling Hayes Beaumont would be too busy doing Big Hollywood Things to take part, but there he is, seated beside her, exuding pheromones and success. En route to the deluxe Bahamas resort where they're to start filming, the cast gets stranded by a storm. Stuck on a tiny island with a paltry cache of food and quite possibly the most useless survival group in history, Ness tries to reconcile her youthful dreams with where she's ended up-figuratively and literally. The producers wanted drama on and off-screen, and they're going to get it, but where will Ness be when it's all over

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Praise for Not How I Pictured It

"There's no one I'd rather be trapped on a desert island with than Ness Larkin and the rest of the hilariously dysfunctionalcast of Not How I Pictured It. Both a nonstop-entertaining survival romp and a heartwarming exploration of second chances, Robin Lefler's sophomore novel is a MUST for your 2024 beach bag." Nicolas DiDomizio, author of Nearlywed

Praise for Reasonable Adults

"Reasonable Adults has everything I look for in a rom com; a relatable heroine, dialogue that zings, an original setting and mostimportantly - a dog. This is fresh, fun, feel-goodfiction." Sophie Cousens, New York Times bestselling author of This Time Next Year

"Reasonable Adults is smart, romantic comedy filled with madcap moments that will leave you laughing out loud. An absolutedelight!" Trish Doller, international bestselling author of The Suite Spot

"A sparkling debut novel about reinvention, self-discovery, and second chances. With a memorable setting at a troubled artistscolony, a quirky cast of characters, and a double serving of romance and redemption, Reasonable Adults is sure to satisfy. Kate Hilton, author of Better Luck Next Time

Smart and stylish, Reasonable Adults is afresh, funny,vividly told story of one womans journey from down and out to up andcoming. Asparkling debut destined to become the must-read romantic comedy of the season. BobbiFrench, author of The Good Women of Safe Harbour

"Written with humor, passion, and oh-so-much romance, this book is spell-binding. I couldn't put it down. Robin Lefler has built a world that rivals the like of all the great rom-coms onscreen and off. I can't wait to see what she does next. Her wit, warmth, and honesty shine through these pages. I will be returning to Treetops as frequently as I rewatch When Harry Met Sally, which is to say I will be re-reading it once a monthevery month."Ava Bellows, author of All I Stole From You

Author Bio

Robin Lefler grew up near Toronto, Canada and pursued a variety of careers, including equine massage therapy, before settling into technology sales. Outside of her day job and writing, Robin can be found reading, walking her dog, indulging in a high quality baked good, and spending time with her family. Readers can connect with her at RobinLeflerAuthor.com