Someone's Gotta Give

Alisha Fernandez Miranda
Someone's Gotta Give

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Coming August 5, 2025 

The author of My What If Year is back with a fun, witty debut novel that takes you inside the world of extreme wealth and charitable giving. 

Lucia thought she had it all figured out—until life in London as a new mom and expat turns everything upside down. She’s just barely keeping it together when she unexpectedly lands a glamorous job as a philanthropic advisor to the poshest families in England. But is the world of the uber wealthy everything it’s cracked up to be? 

At work, she’s rubbing elbows with royals and taking champagne-fueled meetings with heirs to the next generation of wealth; while at home, her teething one-year-old is up at all hours of the night, and her husband’s growing connection to his ex-girlfriend is making her question their marriage.

Something’s gotta give in this relatable and heartwarming dramedy about a woman caught between her career ambitions, her family’s needs, and the person she’s becoming.  Can Lucia rediscover herself before it all falls apart? And can she still do some good in the world while she’s at it?

 

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Coming August 5, 2025 

The author of My What If Year is back with a fun, witty debut novel that takes you inside the world of extreme wealth and charitable giving. 

Lucia thought she had it all figured out—until life in London as a new mom and expat turns everything upside down. She’s just barely keeping it together when she unexpectedly lands a glamorous job as a philanthropic advisor to the poshest families in England. But is the world of the uber wealthy everything it’s cracked up to be? 

At work, she’s rubbing elbows with royals and taking champagne-fueled meetings with heirs to the next generation of wealth; while at home, her teething one-year-old is up at all hours of the night, and her husband’s growing connection to his ex-girlfriend is making her question their marriage.

Something’s gotta give in this relatable and heartwarming dramedy about a woman caught between her career ambitions, her family’s needs, and the person she’s becoming.  Can Lucia rediscover herself before it all falls apart? And can she still do some good in the world while she’s at it?

 

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Meet the author

Alisha Fernandez Miranda

Alisha Fernandez Miranda is the author of the memoir MY WHAT IF YEAR. She serves as chair of I.G. Advisors, an award-winning social impact intelligence agency. A Miami native, she is a graduate of Harvard University and the London School of Economics. She currently lives in Scotland with her husband and children.

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What people are saying...

"Someone’s Gotta Give is an absolute delight—a sharp, funny, and heartfelt exploration of identity, purpose, and the many hats we wear (sometimes all at once). With wit and warmth, Alisha Fernandez Miranda reminds us that finding balance is a journey worth taking. This book will make you laugh, think, and cheer. A must-read for anyone searching for their place in the world.”

Gloria Calderón Kellett

award-winning television writer and producer of With Love and One Day at a Time

"A fast-paced, heartfelt, funny exploration of the juggling act of motherhood—with entertaining forays into the world of upper echelon Brits, including royalty and, of course, Colin Firth—told with an honesty that will be instantly relatable to fellow jugglers. If you, too, haven't had one too many drinks, woken up to a cherubic toddler demanding your attention, and realized you're late for a work meeting, you can't sit with us."

Sophie Brickman

author of Plays Well with Others

“Amidst the fabulous cast of characters in Someone’s Gotta Give, down-to-earth Lucia takes center stage as she navigates expat and mom-life in between the odd event at Buckingham Palace. Full of heart and humor, Alisha Fernandez Miranda shines a vivid and entertaining light on the world of charitable giving, the super-rich, and what they do with their money when they’re feeling generous.”

Jane Costello

author of It's Getting Hot in Here

"Someone’s Gotta Give is an absolute delight—a sharp, funny, and heartfelt exploration of identity, purpose, and the many hats we wear (sometimes all at once). With wit and warmth, Alisha Fernandez Miranda reminds us that finding balance is a journey worth taking. This book will make you laugh, think, and cheer. A must-read for anyone searching for their place in the world.”

Gloria Calderón Kellett

award-winning television writer and producer of With Love and One Day at a Time

"A fast-paced, heartfelt, funny exploration of the juggling act of motherhood—with entertaining forays into the world of upper echelon Brits, including royalty and, of course, Colin Firth—told with an honesty that will be instantly relatable to fellow jugglers. If you, too, haven't had one too many drinks, woken up to a cherubic toddler demanding your attention, and realized you're late for a work meeting, you can't sit with us."

Sophie Brickman

author of Plays Well with Others