New Birth & New Life

One vacation. Six friends. Forever changed.Mary Drake has her life mapped out to perfection-partnership track at a prestigious Manhattan law firm, designer wardrobe, and a meticulously planned future that leaves no room for surprises. The last thing she expects is for one passionate night in Turks and Caicos with real estate mogul Matthew Thomas to result in an unplanned pregnancy that threatens to unravel everything she’s worked for.Matthew Thomas should be just another vacation fling-a gorgeous USC grad with gorgeous eyes and a family real estate empire back in Los Angeles. But when Mary discovers she’s carrying his child, she’s forced to choose between the controlled life she’s built and the unpredictable future he’s offering while three thousand miles away.Surrounded by her ride-or-die crew-psychologist Katie with her Vegas wedding, trauma nurse Sally healing from an abusive relationship, drill sergeant Gina navigating instant motherhood, Air Force sergeant Rebecca finally living her truth, and backup dancer/singer Lilly chasing stardom-Mary must decide if love born from chaos can build something lasting.But Matthew’s family has other plans. His mother Gloria sees Mary as a distraction from the family business. His ex-girlfriend Monica is determined to win him back. And the distance between New York and Los Angeles feels insurmountable when you’re building a relationship and preparing for a baby simultaneously.As Mary’s belly grows and her carefully constructed world transforms, she’ll learn that sometimes the best plans are the ones you never saw coming. And that the journey of the heart requires more courage than any courtroom battle she’s ever fought.From the Journeys of the Heart series comes a powerful story about friendship, family, and finding love in the most unexpected places.Perfect for fans of Kennedy Ryan, Christina C. Jones, and Jessica N. Watkins’s compelling romance.