Book excerpt: This is a story about three women and how their lives intertwine. When Claire and Leslies paths crossed, they had no idea they were about to find a love like never before. Over the next seven years, they found happiness they did not think possible, until tragedy strikes, and Claire fi nds herself alone and unable to forget this woman she loved so deeply. Eight years later, she is still alone, and she assumes she will be this way for the rest of her life because she is fi nding it diffi cult to open her heart to another woman. Could it be she was looking for another Leslie? This was about to change. Experiencing a frightening event, she is rescued by Alix, a dark-haired beauty, and fi nds herself thinking about her day and night. Similarly, Alix cannot forget Claires beautiful green eyes and a laugh that resounded through her, making her smile with happiness. Soon, they will discover that, once again, paths do cross for a reason. Was theirs for a season or a lifetime?