A single heroine without a plan, plus a brooding artist with a soft center, plus an ex who won’t stay in his lane equals a contemporary romance with heart, humor, and a dash of artsy chaos. Gitana Sothers thought she had her happily‑ever‑after lined up — a loving husband, a future family, the whole picture‑perfect life plan. Instead, after years of trying for a baby, her husband John—a prominent doctor—trades her in for his pregnant mistress. At thirty, Gitana is suddenly single, broke, and living on a weathered houseboat in Sausalito while pouring wine for tourists at a winery. Not exactly what she planned. Then, mid‑meltdown in the park, she’s literally tackled by Cade DeVerine—rugged sculptor, gallery owner, and the kind of man who looks like trouble in all the right ways. Cade is instantly intrigued, not just by Gitana herself but by the artistic talent she’s been hiding from the world. And since he’s made it clear he’s not looking to start a family, Gitana lets herself relax into something she hasn’t felt in a long time: a second chance at true love. But John, now her ex, keeps popping up, observing her as if she’s an interesting specimen instead of a woman with actual feelings. And just when an intense attraction and relationship escalate with Cade, a shocking secret threatens to unravel it all. If you love quirky, witty characters, the art scene, and a heroine rebuilding her life with grit and humor, this second chance love story will sweep you right in. An addictive read. Beth M James has never known life without pen and paper, or a life without lessons learned. But raising a family and career came before becoming an author. She lives in the St. Croix Valley between Wisconsin and Minnesota. Now that her children are adults and she's established in her daytime career, Beth's next step is to write about women and lessons learned. Her mind is full of different story ideas that she can't wait to write about and for her readers to enjoy... or maybe for some to become enlightened. She also likes camping, hiking, and jigsaw puzzles. You can find her at www.bethmjames.com.