Best Laid Plans — Elaine Raco Chase

Meet Amanda Wyatt -- she had an eight year plan and accomplished so much more. Attractive, talented, she was a success whether she was designing high fashion or running her own elegant shop in New Orleans. And she had a friend with benefits relationship with -- Lucas Crosse, her lawyer and the brother she never had for twelve years. He knew her intimately -- well almost. Now, he's decided he wants that, too. And he's ready to fight for Amanda with -- Wade Lloyd. He entered Amanda's life by accident. Now he wants to be a permanent fixture. But can he handle her success? Can he handle Amanda? Can he handle her friendship with Lucas Crosse?

As for Amanda -- she has choices to make. A new, exciting love? Or a best friend whose benefits she's begun to dream about.