In "Best Laid Plans" by Christine Hart, readers are drawn into the world of Claire, a fiercely independent woman who has meticulously crafted a life for herself, with plans for a stable future. However, when she unexpectedly encounters an intriguing stranger, her carefully orchestrated routine begins to unravel. As Claire grapples with her feelings and the potential for change, she must confront her fears and challenge her preconceived notions about love and commitment. The story explores themes of vulnerability, personal growth, and the unpredictable nature of life, ultimately revealing that sometimes, the best plans are those we never see coming. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book features in the following series: Lorimer Sidestreets, Sidestreets .

This book is aimed at children at US 9th grade-12th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 14-18 years.

This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2013 by Lorimer .

Christine Hart lives in Victoria, BC. Hart, who is a communications specialist, has also done freelance writing for newspapers, magazines, websites and corporations. This her first novel.