{"product_id":"not-how-i-pictured-it-isbn-9781496741349","title":"Not How I Pictured It","description":"\u003cb\u003eA 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… only to find herself stranded on an island with her former co-stars - and quite possibly the most useless survival group in history. For fans of Lizzy Dent, Linda Holmes, and Katherine Center.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwenty years after \u003ci\u003eOcean Views\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThat 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEn 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?\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eNot How I Pictured It\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"There's no one I'd rather be trapped on a desert island with than Ness Larkin and the rest of the hilariously dysfunctional cast of \u003ci\u003eNot How I Pictured It\u003c\/i\u003e. 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.\" \u003cb\u003e—Nicolas DiDomizio\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eNearlywed\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Not How I Pictured It \u003c\/i\u003ewas full of suspense, adventure, backstabbing old friends, middling survival skills, and best of all, a swoony second chance romance with a sexy movie star. When the entire cast of a decades old TV show gets stranded on a Caribbean Island on route to film their reboot, they have no choice but to mend their relationships and learn to work together to survive.  I loved seeing Ness grow as she came to terms with her past…and wrestle with a snake! What an incredibly fun book!\" \u003cb\u003e—Farah Heron\u003c\/b\u003e, author of\u003ci\u003e Jana Goes Wild \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eAccidentally Engaged\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eNot How I Pictured It\u003c\/i\u003e is a zany, rollicking good time with a powerful emotional reckoning at its core. Lefler grapples with fame, growing up, and what we owe the people we love, all the while keeping up the Romancing the Stone-style hijinks.” \u003cb\u003e—Jenny Holiday\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eCanadian Boyfriend\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eEarls Trip\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"What if the cast of 90210 unwittingly reunited for a season of Survivor? \u003ci\u003eNot How I Pictured It\u003c\/i\u003e is fun, funny and full of drama. The perfect beach read from one of my must-read authors!\" \u003cb\u003e—Chantel Guertin\u003c\/b\u003e, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eTwo for the Road\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Robin Lefler fires up the page with sharp wit, dazzling imagination, and pulse-jumping plot twists! Not How I Pictured It is an epic adventure romcom where top-tier tropes meet a gripping mystery. The end result is a sexy, thrilling, and at turns hilarious modern nod to Gilligan's Island. I could not put this book down.\" \u003cb\u003e—Courtney Kae\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eIn the Event of Love \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eIn the Case of Heartbreak\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eReasonable Adults\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \"\u003ci\u003eReasonable Adults\u003c\/i\u003e has everything I look for in a rom com; a relatable heroine, dialogue that zings, an original setting and most importantly - a dog. This is fresh, fun, feel-good fiction.\" —\u003cb\u003eSophie Cousens\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThis Time Next Year\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \"\u003ci\u003eReasonable Adults\u003c\/i\u003e is smart, romantic comedy filled with madcap moments that will leave you laughing out loud. An absolute delight!\" —\u003cb\u003eTrish Doller\u003c\/b\u003e, international bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Suite Spot\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \"A sparkling debut novel about reinvention, self-discovery, and second chances. With a memorable setting at a troubled artists’ colony, a quirky cast of characters, and a double serving of romance and redemption, \u003ci\u003eReasonable Adults\u003c\/i\u003e is sure to satisfy.” —\u003cb\u003eKate Hilton\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eBetter Luck Next Time\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Smart and stylish, \u003ci\u003eReasonable Adults\u003c\/i\u003e is a fresh, funny, vividly told story of one woman’s journey from down and out to up and coming. A sparkling debut destined to become the must-read romantic comedy of the season.” \u003cb\u003e—Bobbi French\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Good Women of Safe Harbour\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \"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 \u003ci\u003eWhen Harry Met Sally,\u003c\/i\u003e which is to say I will be re-reading it once a month every month.\" —\u003cb\u003eAva Bellows\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eAll I Stole From You\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eRobin Lefler\u003c\/b\u003e 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","brand":"Kensington","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46302936858853,"sku":"NP9781496741349","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781496741349.jpg?v=1767733896","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/not-how-i-pictured-it-isbn-9781496741349","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}