Married college professors Christine and Joss thought they had it all: jobs they love, a beloved daughter, and most of all, each other-that is, until Joss's research pulls her further and further away. Lonely and seeking the emotional connection she once shared with her wife, Christine forms a friendship with a student that quickly walks the line of right and wrong. Eighteen-year-old Abbie is an outcast desperate to fit in. When the most popular girl on campus suddenly befriends her, Abbie can't believe her luck. But the friendship comes with strings attached-stealing exams from her mom's computer for the in-crowd. Soon, both mom and daughter are in deep-and everything's on the line. When their secret lives collide, their indiscretions culminate in a catastrophe no one saw coming. With an eye for suspense perfectly blended with the tender mystery of human connection, BEST YEARS OF YOUR LIFE explores the consequences of bad decisions and the tension between desire and dignity.