The Best Worst Thing by Lauren Okie

The Best Worst Thing follows Nicole Speyer, whose carefully planned life unravels in a single day. After years of infertility and a final embryo transfer to her gestational carrier, Nicole discovers her husband has been unfaithful. With her marriage in ruins, she unexpectedly reconnects with Logan Milgram, a former coworker she never quite forgot. As old feelings resurface and her long-awaited dream of motherhood finally becomes reality, Nicole must navigate heartbreak, healing, and the possibility of a love story she never saw coming.

Lauren Okie delivers an emotional contemporary romance layered with sharp humor, raw vulnerability, and unforgettable chemistry. Heartbreaking, hopeful, and beautifully written, this deeply personal debut explores infertility, betrayal, second chances, and finding happiness in a future that looks nothing like the one you planned.

Perfect for readers who love:
• second-chance romance
• emotional contemporary romance
• infertility and healing journeys
• witty banter and heartfelt emotion
• messy, deeply human characters