Taylor's Ladies — Karen Keast

Single, logical, forty-plus Samantha knew what was missing in her life: the patter of little feet. But with adoptive motherhood moments away, she panicked. As always, her best friend, Taylor, offered her his shoulder to lean on. Suddenly, inexplicably, Samantha wanted more. Had maternity created these outrageous cravings? Or was Taylor subtly different -- possessive, proud, expectant?