"Don’t think for one minute that this book is full of heavy, tearful drama. The author approaches Millie’s dilemma with humor, including some moments of madcap hilarity. This book is an inspirational tribute to the brave women who have taken control of their own destiny by taking a preemptive strike against cancer." -InD'tale Magazine From a very young age, Millie Dwyer knew that her life would be short. After all, cancer claimed both her grandmother and mother. Surely she too would follow in those footsteps, her genetic destiny giving her the ultimate middle finger. Turns out the joke was on her. Sure Millie has the same genetic mutation that makes the Big C almost a given, but now there are scientific advances to detect it—and surgeries to prevent it. Now Millie has to figure out a plan for life she never planned on having. It also probably means she should stop dating losers who dump her the minute she gets out of surgery. True story. Navigating the dating scene before had been treacherous, but at least nothing was riding on it back then. Now, for the first time in her life, Milie is actually in the market for a life partner, but who would want a 29-year-old with a body riddled with scars? Millie has a lot to learn before she can find love, and it starts with loving herself.

Current Freaking Out. Erin McAvoy is living her best life. A lover of tacos, witty T-shirts, and Pinterest, Erin is always ready to tell you about her favorite thing—the animals she tends to at one of the nation's best zoos. But then there's that other thing she doesn't like to talk how a supposedly-for-fun DNA test revealed that Erin has a strong genetic predisposition to breast and ovarian cancer. She'd like to conveniently ignore that elephant in the room, except for the fact that unless she does something soon, Erin will miss out on her only chance to have a baby. Up to this point, the only guy she's needed in her life was a sloth—the animal kind, not the lazy kind—named Barry. Turns out, if you want to have a baby, a sloth is not the right man for the job. Growing up in a conservative family, Erin's never even considered any other options, until now. She doesn't have a lot of time to wait, and online dating isn't for the faint heart. When co-worker Xander Barnes—foe—or friend?—or maybe even more?—comes up with a plausible solution to give her the baby she wants, Erin realizes this may be her last chance to grab the tiger by the tail. Her family may not agree with her choices, but Erin knows that if one leopard can change his spots, then she can too. And maybe, just maybe, this will be everything she's ever wanted. Plus tacos.

Marg Kensington seems to have it all—a meticulous husband, two wonderful kids, and a beautiful home. Her life appears to be the epitome of perfection, but lurking beneath the surface is a secret that threatens to unravel everything she holds the BRCA-1 gene mutation.Marg refuses to be a passive victim of fate, determined to take control of her destiny by preemptively safeguarding her health. She embarks on a journey to protect herself from the looming specter of cancer, believing it to be just a minor detour on her otherwise flawless path. Little does she know that this seemingly small bump in the road is about to turn into an enormous sinkhole.When a recall of her breast implants coincides with the revelation of her husband's infidelity, Marg's life begins to crumble. Faced with a cascade of health crises, a marriage in shambles, and children who are acting out, she can no longer maintain the facade of perfection that has defined her existence.In Underneath It All, Marg must navigate the chaos of her unraveling world, finding unexpected sources of strength and support along the way. With the help of an unlikely ally, she learns that what truly matters lies beneath the surface, where resilience, authenticity, and the bonds of family can provide the strength to face even the most daunting challenges.Join Marg on her transformative journey of self-discovery, as she navigates the complexities of life, love, and health, ultimately finding that imperfections are what make life beautiful.