Jaded

Prominent New York acquisitions attorney Courtney Wilhelm had her entire life carefully plannedor so she thought. When Courtneys half sister, Marissa, is found dead from an apparent overdose, Courtney assumes guardianship of Marissas daughter, Jade. Courtney knows nothing of children and struggles to find balance as the custodian of a minor, while trying to maintain a high level of expertise expected by her clients and the firm. When she is confronted by Jades new teacher Lauren McCallum, sparks fly in more ways than one. Can Courtney let go of the life she has planned so meticulouslyand clings to so stubbornly to have the life with Jade and Lauren that awaits her? Or will the fear of failure keep her from the love and happiness she didnt even know she wanted? "Prominent New York acquisitions attorney Courtney Wilhelm had her entire life carefully planned...or so she thought. When Courtney's estranged half sister, Marissa, succumbs to cancer, Courtney assumes guardianship of Marissa's daughter, Jade. Courtney knows nothing of children and struggles to find balance as the custodian of a minor while trying to maintain a high level of expertise expected by her clients and the firm. When she meets Jade's prospective new teacher Lauren McCallum, feelings she thought she had locked away rise to the surface and take control. Can Courtney let go of the life she planned so meticulously--and clings to so stubbornly--to have the life with Jade and Lauren that awaits her? 3lesbianOr will the fear of failure keep her from the love and happiness she didn't even know she wanted?"--Back cover