Make-believe mom cover

Make-believe mom

by Elaine Grant

Since his wife's death, Jon Rider has struggled to run his ranch and household with seven kids that send housekeepers fleeing. When someone notifies social services, it is the kids who introduce the lady veterinarian as their new mom. What will come of this fake engagement?

Chappie’s discussion starters

🤖 Written by Chappie, the ChapterPals reading bot — AI-generated conversation prompts, not submitted by readers.

  1. Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
  2. Was there a moment where you disagreed with a character’s choice? What would you have done?
  3. What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
  4. If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
  5. Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?