Paper Hearts and yellow roses (Paper Hearts, #2) by Marianne Gowers

Motherhood was never something Haley thought she would enjoy. But her sister’s dying wish had been for Haley to become her children’s legal guardian when she was gone. What was Julie thinking? Could Haley really give up her freedom? Or would it be better to turn them over to the state?

Haley had one month to declare her intentions to the court. She honestly believed the children deserved a better life than she could give them. Her new friend, Mac claimed that she was doing a fine job of parenting the children. He seemed to have complete confidence in her and she appreciated his support. Mac, however, may not always be there. The children would.

Paper Hearts and yellow roses is the continuing story of Mac and Haley as they both wrestle with life altering questions and decisions.