Otherwise Engaged

In Susan Mallery's engaging novel, two sets of mothers and daughters converge at a wedding venue, where secrets and tensions run high. As Shannon tries to keep her engagement under wraps to avoid a double wedding with her mom, Cindy, Victoria returns home after a movie mishap, seeking a connection with her mother, Ava, who has always struggled to understand her. The revelation of a long-buried secret from the past forces both women to confront the impact of their mothers' choices on their identities, leading to profound emotional discoveries amidst the chaos of love and family dynamics.