Twenty-eight-year-old Vanessa Cain had no idea that Eli, her husband-to-be, was already a married man. Or that he had a girlfriend on the side! Then, when Eli is killed by his mistress's husband, Vanessa's crazy world gets even more complicated. Now Eli's hostile widow, who happens to own the hip South Beach condo Vanessa and her young daughter shared with Eli, wants her out. Vanessa loves her home—it's the one stable thing in her life. But to keep it, she has to come up with money. Lots of it. Which means bringing in big business for her boss's motivational speaking agency. And Chaz Andersen is big, the biggest name in life coaching and the hottest man alive. So with a business plan and a bikini, Vanessa heads down to the Bahamas to convince Chaz to sign with her—unaware that this single mama is about to get herself into a whole lot more drama.

Twenty–eight–year–old Vanessa Cain had no idea that Eli, her husband–to–be, was already a married man. Or that he had a girlfriend on the side! Then, when Eli is killed by his mistress's husband, Vanessa's crazy world gets even more complicated. Now Eli's hostile widow, who happens to own the hip South Beach condo Vanessa and her young daughter shared with Eli, wants her out. Vanessa loves her home it's the one stable thing in her life. But to keep it, she has to come up with money. Lots of it. Which means bringing in big business for her boss's motivational speaking agency. And Chaz Andersen is big, the biggest name in life coaching and the hottest man alive. So with a business plan and a bikini, Vanessa heads down to the Bahamas to convince Chaz to sign with her unaware that this single mama is about to get herself into a whole lot more drama.

We don't grow alone, and this book ensures you don't have to. Scenes from A Single Mom is your squad of sister friends cheering you on by transparently sharing their truths, trials and triumphs to encourage you as you grow through to become the mother you were purposed to be. You'll be empowered to forgive yourself, confront your past and dance through the storms and stigmas as you welcome your sunshine and successes. You'll feel like you're away on a retreat or kicking it on the couch with your girlfriends as you read along. Expect to laugh, cry and nod in recognition as you delve into stories of truth, trials and triumph. As a mother, mother-to-be, grandmother, or if you've never even considered motherhood, you'll be sure to connect with these scenes at your core: TRUTH - Our journeys always intersect when we embrace our authenticity. TRIALS - Our courage connects us as we persevere through the seemingly impossible. TRIUMPH - Our resilience and determination to be victorious is undeniable: our faith is unshakeable. No matter where you find yourself on your motherhood journey, with this book, you'll know you're not alone! Scenes From A Single Mom started as blog in 2011 by Tiffany Huff, when she felt compelled to share her journey of being more than "just a single mom." She shared transparent, up close and personal insight into her journey to balance the lies of the single mother, baby mama drama stigma with the everyday challenges of being strong enough to manage full time employment, a social life and a healthy, loving home for her two young sons while her roots in the hood constantly threatened to take her under. The blog soon grew into a community of not only single moms, but women across the country struggling to share their truths, refusing to be defeated by their trials and learning to celebrate their triumphs and successes on their own terms. Read more stories and blog posts at scenesfromasinglemom.com

This single mama’s been through hell—her cheating (and still married) fiancé is dead, her professional reputation is in tatters, the man she really loves walked out of her life and, worst of all, she’s about to lose her fabulous South Beach condo to a conniving bitch. And it ain’t over yet. Which makes Lewis Carter’s marriage proposal even worse. Vanessa’s ex-boyfriend is offering her a way out—marry him and poof! her financial problems are history. She knows firsthand what a player he is, but Lewis claims those days are over, and that if Vanessa loved him once, she can love him again. All she has to do is say yes. Marrying Lewis would be the solution to everything—Vanessa could keep her condo, she’d have security for her daughter, and heaven knows the man’s hotter than Miami sunshine. But how can she when she’s still in love with motivational speaker Chaz Andersen? Should she follow her head (go with the money, honey!) or her heart (choose Chaz, choose love!)? No matter which man wins, this single mama is about to get even more drama when her daughter’s babydaddy shows up, wanting the most important thing of all: her child.

Single Mama dating! It doesn't get anymore complicated than that. How can you find love when you have a career and kids? Where can you find that love connection? Is he on-line, in church, standing in front of the grapefruit in the grocery store? In these hilarious and heart-warming stories, you'll find single moms finding love in the most interesting of places, all while steering clear of the crazies, the lazies and definitely, the shadies. In Single Mama Dating Drama, seventeen talented writers share fictional stories about the woes, pitfalls, and joys of dating while raising kids. From Monica Lynne Foster’s explosive tale of an ex who fights for custody of his child while fighting to gain his ex-wife back from her newfound love...to Dwon D. Moss’ hilarious Internet dating spin on a widow who runs into a holy roller, a pretty boy and a liar....to Candice Y. Johnson’s laugh-out-loud take on a mama whose baby girl prophetically dismisses all of her potential suitors...to Denise Anquenette’s story of how one woman's attempt to take back control of her life strains the bonds and boundaries of her relationship with her children.....to Michelle Mitchell’s sticky tale of a woman who meets her mate at a sperm bank.... these captivating stories are sure to make you laugh, shake your head, clutch your pearls, and cheer for these mamas and all their dating drama!

The love/hate relationship between Diane and Kendra Williams takes mother-daughter drama to entirely different level. Diane is a single mother who prides herself on being a master manipulator. She has no problem using anything or anyone to get what she wants. Whether it’s treating her sister, Celia, as her personal ATM or seducing unlikely, unsuspecting men, she will do whatever it takes to get ahead. Her daughter, Kendra, is a hardworking student who does a better job parenting her younger twin sisters than their mom does. She is determined to be nothing like her mother, and instead, strives to follow in her Aunt Celia’s footsteps to get the car, house, and career of her dreams. After meeting Bilal, a handsome, streetwise entrepreneur, she may just land the man of her dreams as well. When tragedy strikes one of the twins, instead of being there for her family, Diane sees it as one more opportunity to exploit for her own personal gain. And when a secret that both Diane and Kendra have been keeping comes out, the entire family is ripped apart. Will Kendra be able to hold on to everything that means the world to her, or will her mama’s drama snatch it all away?

Her baby daddy’s a deadbeat. Her ex-boyfriend thinks she’s a booty call. Her fiancé was cheating on her—and his wife… And now he’s dead. Twenty-eight-year-old Vanessa Cain had no idea that Eli, her husband-to-be, was already a married man. Or that he had a girlfriend on the side! Then, when Eli is killed by his mistress’s husband, Vanessa’s crazy world gets even more complicated. Now Eli’s hostile widow, who happens to own the hip South Beach condo Vanessa and her young daughter shared with Eli, wants her out. Vanessa loves her home—it’s the one stable thing in her life. But to keep it, she has to come up with money. Lots of it. Which means bringing in big business for her boss’s motivational speaking agency. And Chaz Andersen is big, the biggest name in life coaching and the hottest man alive. So with a business plan and a bikini, Vanessa heads down to the Bahamas to convince Chaz to sign with her—unaware that this single mama is about to get herself into a whole lot more drama.