MOMMA BY CHOICE (Romance)

Samantha Hayes had never imagined motherhood would be part of her future. As a successful businesswoman, she had always prioritized her career and independence over starting a family. But when her sister tragically passes away, leaving behind a beautiful baby girl, Sam's life is turned upside down. She finds herself stepping into a role she never thought she would play-becoming a mother to her niece, Emma, the child she's now responsible for raising. Enter Lauren Bennett, the compassionate and easygoing daycare owner who's been helping Sam navigate the overwhelming world of parenthood. Lauren has a natural way with children, and it's clear from the moment Sam meets her that she's everything Sam isn't: patient, nurturing, and effortlessly warm. Their first meeting is filled with awkwardness and tension, as Sam struggles to balance her new role as a mother with the fear that she's not cut out for it. Lauren, on the other hand, sees beyond Sam's tough exterior, recognizing the vulnerability and heart she's hiding. As the weeks pass, Lauren becomes more than just a helping hand-she becomes a friend, a confidante, and eventually someone Sam can't imagine living without. The more they spend time together, the stronger their connection grows. Lauren's gentle presence and loving care for both Sam and little Emma begin to melt the walls around Sam's heart. But just as Sam starts to let herself believe that she can have the family she never thought she wanted, she begins to question whether she's ready to take the leap into a relationship with Lauren. Despite their undeniable chemistry, Sam fears the complications of a relationship that could affect her role as Emma's mother. And Lauren, though deeply in love with Sam, struggles with the uncertainty of what their future could look like, especially with the added complexities of blending their lives together. Momma by Choice is a heartwarming, emotional romance about unexpected love, the beauty of building a family, and discovering that sometimes, the greatest joys come when you open your heart to possibilities you never imagined. It's a story of learning to love not just the person you thought you were, but the family you've chosen to create-no matter how unexpected that family may be.