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You think you’ve got a plan, right? Build a life, fall in love, raise a family—check, check, check. But what happens when the law refuses to see the family you’ve built? I’m Gene, an architect, a dreamer, and, in my heart, a mom. The thing is, Florida doesn’t recognize me as one. Not legally. Not officially. So, when Spain—the land of my parents—legalizes same-sex marriage and adoption, I see a chance to make things right. To finally be seen as Isa’s wife and Susana’s mom.
But Isa? She’s brilliant, stubborn, and knee-deep in her medical research here in Miami. She’s not ready to leave her career—or the comfort of the shadows. And let’s just say, this has brought some… tension. Can we keep holding on to love while everything around us feels like it’s pulling us apart?
Gene doesn’t get it. I love her—always have. But there’s more at stake here than just us. I’m on the brink of medical breakthroughs that could change lives. My career is tied to the funding and politics of this place, and stepping into the spotlight—marrying Gene, uprooting everything—is risky. She sees it as a fight for our family. I see it as a fight to protect what we already have. But is love enough when we want different things?
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Cris Ascunce is a Miami native whose journey from advertising to novel writing was as curvy as her Cuban roots. After years of crafting clever slogans to lure visitors to the vibrant city of Miami, she realized that her true calling was not in catchy taglines but in penning stories about her beloved hometown.
Armed with a degree in Advertising from Florida International University, Cris embarked on a successful career in the travel industry. But as time passed, she couldn’t shake the feeling that she had more to offer the world than enticing vacationers to visit Miami’s sunny beaches.
And so, like the cat meme, Cris got busy tapping on her laptop, honing her talent for storytelling. With a twinkle in her eye and a grand vision, she set out to write her debut novel, “My Best Plan.”
Set in the wake of Spain’s historic decision to legalize same-sex marriage, the story revolves around a courageous lesbian mother who fights to gain legal parental rights for her daughter in Florida. However, her partner’s fears about coming out may ruin their family’s dream.
Cris lives in Miami with her wife of twenty years and their canine and feline daughters.
