Best Laid Plans: a romance novel

by Taylor Rush

Sometimes, it's better not to make plans. Best Laid Plans is a romantic comedy full of laughter, tears, and love. A delightful read for summer vacation on the beach or a cabin in the woods, adults of all ages will enjoy getting to Sam and Wil.

Samantha Queezy and Wilbur Dale are madly in love. Spending as much as they can together, their lives quickly become entwined. Their blissful romance runs into complications, however, when Sam casually shares her youthful plan of marrying for money. Wil takes great pleasure in teasing Sam about her lack of ethics while slowly becoming obsessed with the idea. Their relationship begins to fray around the edges and both Sam and Wil have to decide what matters the most.

Best Laid a romance novel is a humorous exploration of good intentions and poorly made plans, with occasional moments of pathos. Return to the world and friends we met in Mistakes Were a comedic romance , and laugh, cringe, and celebrate their successes.

Filled with unforgettable characters, including Wil’s aggravating older brother and delightful niece and Sam’s colleagues and patients at Misty Forests Recovery and Adult Living Center, you’ll love spending time in this quirky world. For each season, Sam and Wil do their best to find love and be a good friend. Sometimes it's easier to be a friend than a lover, but they are (almost) always trying to their best.

This book is perfect for a summer afternoon or a rainy night in front of the fire. A delightful vacation read!

Wil may have his shortcomings, but his heart is in the right place. Whether rescuing kittens or old ladies, Wil and his firefighting friends are always working to save us. There's something particularly delicious about a firefighter, and Wil is an excellent example. He's not as goofy as the men from Bridesmaids , The Wedding Singer , or There's Something About Mary , but he's close. Fortunately, he'll always have to run up the stairs.

Sam works as a physical therapist at Misty Forests, which doesn't exist in real life. Many of the other locations in Best Laid Plans do exist in Portland, Oregon, even if the books are in the future. Portland plays its own role in the romantic comedy of Best Laid Plans. Sam walks in Forest Park and admires the view from downtown buildings. The Pittock Mansion and Portland waterfront are helpful for finding true love -- or at least maintaining a humorous outlook on life.

Love may be what makes the world go around, but comedy is what helps us get out of bed in the morning. Wil and Sam don't take themselves too seriously (usually), and miscommunications, bad ideas, and physical accidents are all part of their routine. Finding laughter and humor in goofy and ridiculous places can help everyone find love.

Sam and Wil value their friendships. Throughout Best Laid Plans , they both make and keep friends of all ages. These friendships help them keep their perspective and humor, and also make sure they can't live down their most embarrassing moments.

You need not be a nerd to love the comedy or find the romance in Best Laid Plans . But if you have a soft spot for board games, particularly a good table top euro-style game, there are some sweet surprises for you. See if you can spot them all!

With rafting, board games, and a trip to Hawaii, Sam and Wil take time for play and vacation. Romance doesn't always bloom over a rafting trip or a fine meal, but sometimes Sam and Wil get lucky. And it's always fun to dream about love. Take them on your vacation for a fun summer read.

204 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 21, 2016

About the author

Taylor is deeply committed to eating, reading, and writing.

Growing up in Portland, Taylor spent a lot of time digging around in the woods and daydreaming with legos. After going back east for college, Taylor returned to Portland with dreams of saving the world. After being kicked in the shins by reality for a number of years, Taylor got into technology, data organization, and helping people manage their knowledge. This was great fun, but the stories kept bubbling out.

Taylor has no pets due to allergies, but has a dream of guinea pigs. Taylor has no tattoos due to anxiety. Taylor does have an excellent appetite, so the anxiety isn't too bad.

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Taylor used the following biography when Taylor started writing. This allowed Taylor to hide behind this slightly different life story:
Taylor Rush was raised in Beaverton, Oregon and attended college at University of Washington. Upon graduation, Taylor moved to Portland, Oregon and worked in Human Resources at several large corporations in the Portland area before shifting to creative writing. Taylor enjoys writing comedic descriptions of love and friendship, with occasional forays into science fiction and fantasy.

Taylor lives with Devon and three guinea pigs. They all like to eat, socialize, and watch people.
Some of Taylor's favorite dishes include: fried orecchiette, spring rolls, flaming lava bowls, and hand pulled noodle dishes. Taylor is considering a guinea pig tattoo in 2016.

Reviews

[Tay · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved it! I ordered it right after reading Best Laid Plans and now I'm going to order Good Fortune because I'm just so curious what happens next, what a buildup!! I love how the story imitates real life in it's unexpected twists and turns and complicated goodbyes that may not actually be goodbyes, and that the other love interests are also likeable, relatable characters. Looking forward to more!!

[Nancy Luebke · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received this through Goodreads in return for an honest review. I've given this a 4* review. This was an ok read. While parts were really good, other parts were lackluster. At the end, it sort of left me hanging, not quite feeling like it was the end. And since I don't care to read more of this series, I'll never know how it ends up.

[Carolynn · Rating 3 out of 5]

I received a free copy of this book from the author and Goodreads in exchange for an honest review. This book was a cute fast read. I like the author's writing style. I was not sure if I would like the book based on the write-up on the cover, but it turns out that was not the central part of the story.

[Jesse Ann · Rating 3 out of 5]

I received this book in a Goodreads giveaway. I enjoyed the book. It had kind of a slow start, but it really picked up in the middle and characters started to have a clearer voice. By the end I was genuinely interested in the characters and I am interested in reading more of this series.

[Susanne · Rating 3 out of 5]

I received a free copy of this book from Goodreads. I though it was an ok. It was a book about relationships which I usually like but I wish the characters were more developed and more realistic. Perhaps my expectations were too high and I should accept this as more of a fun read.

[Kendra Morgan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really fast, easy read. The characters are well developed and down to earth. The story line manages to stay interesting while being normal, every day, regular events. Definitely not your everyday dream come true romance novel.

[Emily Street]

Try a different kind of romance! This one is a fun, unique, light-hearted romance set in Portland, with quirky, hip humor and characters with foibles.