Happiness at someone elses expense came at a price. Tia had imagined judgment from the first kiss that she and Nathan shared. All year, shed waited to be punished for being in love, and in truth, she believed that whatever consequences came her way would be deserved. Five years ago, Tia fell into obsessive love with a man she could never have. Married, and the father of two boys, Nathan was unavailable in every way. When she became pregnant, he disappeared, and she gave up her baby for adoption. Five years ago, Caroline, a dedicated pathologist, reluctantly adopted a baby to please her husband. She prayed her misgivings would disappear instead, shes questioning whether shes cut out for the role of wife and mother. Five years ago, Juliette considered her life ideal she had a solid marriage, two beautiful young sons, and a thriving business.