A disgruntled former client attempts to kill Reggie Esposito, a senior law partner at a leading Boston law firm, after she loses his lawsuit. Chrissy Kramer, her paralegal, prevents him from shooting Reggie, but she is hurt in the process. While Chrissy and her son, Ben, stay with Reggie to recuperate, their connection deepens, and they embark on a romantic relationship.

Nine authors. Nine short stories. These prequels and sequels will lead you further into the characters and stories you have loved.Nat Burns−And to the ChildRae D. Magdon−Bombs Just HappenKellie Doherty−Dangers in the DaylightAnn Tonnell−Family of ChoiceToni Draper−Miracle on 34th StreetJanis E. Miles−Out and AboutJazzy Mitchell−Scheduling HappinessEllen Hoil−Stand by Your GirlS.L. Kassidy−Warrior Class Claiming the Stars

Maggie Ambrose is a fifty-six-year-old career politician who plans to run for president. To kick off her presidential bid and introduce herself to the masses, she’s writing a revealing memoir. Her publisher insists she divulge more than her political pedigree to gain the nation’s attention, but Maggie’s not eager to confess the details of her challenging childhood, complex familial relationships, or her failed first marriage. Will the nation embrace a female lesbian candidate after she ope...

Six years after completing her internship, Clarke Parson, a video game graphic designer and animator, finds herself back in the orbit of Haboob Software’s CEO, Fran Silvetti. Clarke contacts Fran to warn her that the game her company is developing was stolen from Clarke’s computer by an ex-girlfriend after an acrimonious breakup. As Clarke is swept into a torrid affair with the fascinating woman, she covets their time together, hoping Fran may someday return the love Clarke harbors for her...

After working at a small Manhattan clothing boutique for a little over a year, Torry Hansen requested permission from the owners to let her design the window displays. It was not easy for her to ask for what she wanted, particularly since she had pushed away her love for fashion after her mother had died in a tragic accident. All her life she had yielded to others, stuffing down her desires so as not to jeopardize her relationships. She became increasingly dissatisfied with her life, strug...