First published 2001
Three interconnected stories explore modern women facing unexpected romantic complications. In the first tale, a woman discovers that starting a family brings more challenges than she anticipated when traditional expectations clash with her independent spirit. The second story follows a successful woman who enters into an unconventional arrangement with a man, only to find that business and pleasure create complicated emotional territory. The final story centers on a woman who believes she has moved past old relationships until time reveals that some connections refuse to stay buried. Each protagonist must confront what she truly wants from love and life. These women learn that the heart rarely follows logical plans, and that genuine happiness often arrives through the most surprising paths.
Genres: fiction, romance, contemporary-romance, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, unexpected-love
Period: 21st-century
512 pages · Paperback · Harlequin Books