Marie Tapia

Maxine Marie Tapia

Maxine Lamont is a passionate, independent woman with an unruly head of curly brown hair who believes in the power of love and the excitement of change. With three thousand miles between them, Maxine and her ex have recently parted ways. Max, as she prefers to be called, has learned through life's circumstances to go it alone ... or so she thinks.

Not always the leading lady of her life and sometimes her own worst enemy, Max moves ahead unaware of the priceless friendship she's about to discover. She meets Marjorie Talbot, a headstrong but lovable gallery owner, who helps her through a series of relationships--from a hot, romantic lover; to a foreign stranger; to an accountant turned boat enthusiast.

Max wonders over all the men in her life, but Marjorie keeps her sane through the proverbial girls' night, during which they share wine and wisdom. As Max continues on her literal and spiritual journey of self-discovery, Marjorie is there to guide and show Max that, despite occasional heartbreak, every love we encounter is a gift that brings out something new and different in us, helping us to grow.