Thank you Netgalley and the Publisher for my ARC in exchange for my honest review. This was an enjoyable book.

Hooked from the start, was a very good read! Couldn't put the book down. Great front cover of the book as well!

Lorelei Gilmore like character? Count me in!
Nicole is a strong, independent woman who has it all together until life throws her a curve ball. And what a curve. To have a teenage child can be stressful enough, but to add a second one moving in who is pregnant, etc. That's tough. She handles things well and is such a likable character.

I was immediately attracted to this book when hearing it described as if Lorelai Gilmore from Gilmore Girls had written a thriller novel. How could I resist that!?

Thirty-eight-year-old Nicole has given up on finding love. The single mother prefers to focus on a few things that she cherishes--her sixteen-year-old son Justin, her friends, and her art.

When she convinces a major museum to show a piece of her work, and she thinks her career has finally turned a corner, her son brings home a girl, Daniela, to spend the night. Daniela's parents have thrown her out of the house: she is pregnant with Justin's child. Shattered, Nicole feels she has no choice but to take the girl in.

She finds herself falling in love with Daniela, but increasingly troubled by the behavior of the girl’s icy, tormented mom and frightening, hard-fisted dad.

This book was intriguing and absorbing. Great read.

This was an enjoyable book for me and very realistic. Nicole is a strong character and tries to face challenges with the best attitude. The suspense and the romance added to the story.
Many thanks to Bold Print Press and to NetGalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

Thirty-eight-year-old Nicole Adams has given up on finding love. The single mother focuses instead on a few things that she cherishes--her sixteen-year-old son Justin, her friends, and her art.

When she convinces a major museum to show a piece of her work, and she thinks her career has finally turned a corner, her son brings home a girl, Daniela, to spend the night. Daniela's parents have thrown her out of the house: she is pregnant with Justin's child. Shattered, Nicole feels she has no choice but to take the girl in.

She finds herself falling in love with Daniela, but increasingly troubled by the behavior of the girl’s icy, tormented mom and hard-drinking, hard-fisted dad.

Nicole struggles as fear and deceit enter her formerly peaceful life. Forced to deal with people she doesn't trust or like, fearful for the future of both her son and the grandchild they're expecting, Nicole wonders if she can do what she tells Justin to do: always have faith in yourself and do the right thing.

What We Do for Love is a standalone story written by award-winning author Anne Pfeffer.

This was a light and fun read, though I could have done without the little subplot. There was really no need to add more tension and suspense. The characters were well developed and I enjoyed the portrayal of Nicole and Justin's relationship. I would have liked a little more with Nicole and Mike's romance, though. They danced around it for almost the whole book and I wish we could have seen more of the aftermath.

Being a mother, this book both encouraged and scared me. Anne Pfeffer tells the story of a single mother, Nicole, of a teenage boy who brings home a pregnant, homeless girl. Nicole takes the girl, who is carrying her grandchild, in after realizing she has been completely abandoned by her parents for being pregnant. She is dealing with the situation as best she can, while attempting to make ends meet, complete a major career achievement, and juggle a will they/won't they, should they/shouldn't they romance with her longest friend and ex. Yep, it's a lot.

As you can read from above, this book has been described as Lorelai Gilmore dropped into a thriller. The reference of a tough, single mom is apt, but I think the comparison really ends there. I wouldn't call Nicole quick witted with an abundance of pop culture references. In saying that, Nicole seems to me to be her own person, and a super engaging character.

This book is a journey, just like motherhood. I found myself constantly asking what I would do in Nicole's situation. It's terrifying how little control we have over our lives, but when we have children, that minuscule amount of power vanishes. One word, one action from them and your perfectly calculated plans disappear, in almost comic fashion. One minute, Nicole, is making pottery and the next she is desperately trying to keep her family together.

I particularly loved the character and their development. I never quite understood Daniela. She seemed remote and distant. I never quite trusted her, but neither did Nicole, so Anne Pfeffer must have written her perfectly.

The action seemed to move at a good pace while taking time to explore feelings and the consequences of each characters' actions on other characters' lives. I was also a really big fan of the author's storytelling ability. The sentences flowed perfectly and never felt awkward or forced. This was a truly delightful book by an author I've never read before, but can't wait to read more from.

Wow this book was great. A major theme is that life as you know it can completely fall apart and yet come back together again. The author leads you on a downward spiral with the characters and then brings you back up. The characters are well developed and lovable which really immerses you in the journey with them.

Another theme is the lengths you will go to for the ones you love. Each character demonstrates these in many different ways. I love how that concept applied to most of the characters and how it tied everything so nicely together.

This is definitely a must read.

Great read. The author wrote a story that was interesting and moved at a pace that kept me engaged. The characters were easy to invest in.

What We Do For Love is my first read from a new-to-me author Anne Pfeffer. Based on the cover and what little of the blurb I read, I was expecting something dark and a bit dangerous in a domestic setting. But a few pages in, it felt different-- lighter, and I mean that in a good way.

Nicole (who has the name as me and felt weird reading) is a ceramics artist and is solely raising her son, Justin, an honor roll senior student. A dash of bad things came their way, her son Justin got a classmate, Daniela, pregnant. Her sister is taking a break from her husband and wants to stay with her for a while. And even the girl his son got pregnant needs a temporary home, too.

Their story shows how problems affect the dynamic of a family. Nicole's family of two is suddenly claustrophobic and her future plans are suddenly a bit blurry. Nicole is being a grandmother soon while she is also given an opportunity to showcase her art and further improve her business. Then the story is filled with danger when Daniela's family gets involved.

I have to say, this book is very realistic. The characters are likeable, especially Nicole. She is a smart mom and caring and helpful and dependable and staying strong even though she is feeling troubled and faced with challenges. The other characters were written as realistically, with their own imperfections and problems. I love how Nicole is caring and understanding to her sister. I love how Nicole is toward Mike. You know right away there are lots of resolved feelings and the sexual tension whenever they get close or alone at a time was extreme, too.

The relationship between mother and son was my favorite. It shows how Justin trusts his mom and how fiercely Nicole loves her son.

The story flow in its entirety is very tight knit. Nothing felt off and it actually felt like I was watching a movie. The suspense and thriller part was not as morbid or violent as some books and that made it feel more true. Even the romance bit was written beautifully. The resolution to ending was really perfect and well thought.

I really enjoyed reading this and I am looking forward for more of Anne Pfeffer's works.

Much thanks to NetGalley, Xpresso Book Tours and Bold Print Press for this complimentary copy. This review is voluntary and opinions are fully my own.

I liked this book very much! The premis behind the book, a single Mom whose 16 yr old son Comes home with a pregnant girlfriend seemed new and fresh! Although the book doesn’t exactly go as I suspected initially, I was a fan of the plot twists and the added romance thrown in! Keep my attention! Liked the plot! Writing was a little off track at some point but overall I would definitely recommend!

thirty-eight-year-old Nicole has given up on finding love. The single mother prefers to focus on a few things that she cherishes--her sixteen-year-old son Justin, her friends, and her art.

When she convinces a major museum to show a piece of her work, and she thinks her career has finally turned a corner, her son brings home a girl, Daniela, to spend the night. Daniela's parents have thrown her out of the house: she is pregnant with Justin's child. Shattered, Nicole feels she has no choice but to take the girl in.

She finds herself falling in love with Daniela, but increasingly troubled by the behavior of the girl’s icy, tormented mom and frightening, hard-fisted dad.

Nicole struggles as fear and deceit enter her formerly peaceful life. Forced to deal with people she doesn't trust or like, fearful for the future of both her son and the grandchild they're expecting, Nicole wonders if she can do what she tells Justin to do: always have faith in yourself and do the right thing.

What We Do for Love is a standalone story written by award-winning author Anne Pfeffer.

I truly felt this book. The love that becomes a family.