The Best Mistake: A Novella by Nora Roberts

In "The Best Mistake," Zoe Fleming, a former model turned single mother, finds herself drawn to an unlikely father figure in J. Cooper McKinnon, a sportswriter who becomes her tenant. Zoe's decision to leave her modeling career behind was driven by her desire to create a more authentic and meaningful life for her son, Keenan, away from the superficiality of the fashion industry.

Despite her initial reservations about Coop, Zoe is pleasantly surprised by his genuine interest in Keenan and his ability to connect with him. As Coop becomes more involved in their lives, Zoe finds herself increasingly attracted to him, and the two begin a romantic relationship.

Zoe's journey in "The Best Mistake" is one of self-discovery and the realization that sometimes the best decisions are the ones that seem unlikely or unexpected. Through her relationship with Coop, Zoe learns to embrace love and happiness in unexpected places, ultimately finding fulfillment in her new life as a mother and partner.