Just Might Come True

by Jen Craven

For readers of domestic suspense, book club fiction, and emotionally charged novels like None of This Is True, The Change, and The Last Thing He Told Me, Just Might Come True (Book 2 of the After Ever series) three women inspired by beloved fairy tale heroines (Tiana, Ariel and Rapunzel) as they confront trauma, ambition, control, and the secrets that have shaped their lives.

Teena has spent years building her Pittsburgh restaurant from the ground up. Success came through grit, sacrifice, and refusing to let anyone tell her she doesn't belong. The last thing she needs is a distraction—especially one that looks like her infuriatingly talented chef.

Zelle hasn't left her apartment in months. A gifted artist trapped by severe agoraphobia, she's carefully shrunk her world into something manageable. But when an emergency forces her outside, she'll have to decide whether survival means staying safe, or finally taking a risk.

Then there's Ari. A chart-topping pop star who disappeared from public view at the height of her career, Ari resurfaces in Pittsburgh carrying explosive secrets about the powerful man who helped make her famous. If the truth comes out, it could destroy everything she's worked for.

When one violent night binds them together, the fallout is immediate—and dangerous. Allegations fly. Motives are questioned. And someone isn’t telling the whole truth. As suspicion mounts, these three women must confront what they’ve been running from. Because survival isn’t just about staying alive. It’s about reclaiming your voice.

Perfect for readers who love layered female friendships, emotionally complex characters, and suspense that grows from secrets rather than serial killers, Just Might Come True blends the tension of domestic suspense with the heart of contemporary women's fiction. A gripping novel about ambition, fear, freedom, and what happens when three women stop letting other people write their stories.

This book is for you if...
You're looking for books similar to those of Lisa Jewell, Shari Lapena, Liane Moriarty, and Sally Hepworth.
You love domestic suspense centered on women, friendships, and buried secrets.
You enjoy multiple POV novels where every character is hiding something.
You want emotionally rich book club fiction with high stakes and complex relationships.
You enjoy stories about women reclaiming power after manipulation, control, or trauma.
You're interested in themes of anxiety, agoraphobia, identity, and personal reinvention.
You love celebrity scandals, hidden truths, and public personas that mask darker realities.
You enjoy strong female friendships that become a lifeline during crisis.
You want Disney-princess energy reimagined for adulthood—with sharper edges, bigger secrets, and no guarantee of happily ever after.

Trigger warning: stalking

Want to dive into more fairy tale retellings? Check out Book 1 of the After Ever series, Something You Should Know, inspired by Belle, Cinderella, Jasmine, and Aurora.

336 pages, Paperback

Published August 9, 2026

About the author

Jen Craven is the author of domestic suspense and book club fiction, featuring stories centered on impossible choices and devastating consequences. Her series, After Ever, is three modern day fairy-tale inspired retellings. Jen writes from northwestern Pennsylvania, where she lives with her family.

Reviews

[Kelli · Rating 4 out of 5]

(While this story can be read as a standalone - I do recommend reading Something You Should Know first!)

I love when a series keeps getting better as it goes along, and that’s the path Jen is on with this one. Following three more modern-day women based on Disney Princesses, Just Might Come True does an excellent job weaving the storylines together, making the female friendships even more enjoyable.

Book 2 of the After Ever series felt much less rushed at the end, and was so satisfying. This series is my first introduction to Jen Craven, but I will definitely be looking into her backlist while I wait for Book 3!

[Rose Dinsmore · Rating 5 out of 5]

After book one, I immediately tumbled down the rabbit hole and fell headfirst into book two. Second verse, just as good as the first. I don’t know how Jen does it, but the way she gave us three more women to care about while integrating them into the world she had already built before is so impressive. It made me want to immediately reread book one to catch more Easter eggs!

5 💜’s.

[SarahEmily · Rating 5 out of 5]

Even better than the first. Can’t wait for next in the series. Perfect Disney Princess modern-day twists.

[G S · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an intersting continuation of the princess stories.