Best Laid Plans

Nicole James is a hard-working single mother who has dedicated her life to raising her son and providing a safe, loving home for him. Austin is a senior in high school now, and for the first time, Nicky is allowing some time for herself. When she meets Lauren Thomas, an architect at the firm where they work, they both fall deeply in love. Lauren is smart and charming and wonderful; she fits perfectly into Nicky s family, which includes close friends who have stood beside her. But Nicky s troubled past and Lauren s societal fears present seemingly insurmountable challenges."