Dina Benet, is tired of being the victim of her own bad decisions. Unlike her sister, Celia, whose confidence and careful choices land her in a loving relationship, Dina chases her dream of becoming a writer in Ireland. There she makes the age-old mistake of falling for a free-spirited poet. As the relationship explodes following his betrayal, she discovers she's pregnant. Unable to provide a stable home, Dina courageously gives up her baby to an Irish couple, at a painful cost to herself.She keeps her child a secret from everyone, burying her grief and returning to America. To escape her pain, Dina impulsively jumps into a relationship with Luke, a commitment phobic, single father. When she's diagnosed with cancer, Dina finally make choices that ensure love will win.The Leaf Queen is a powerful adult coming-of-age story about love, forgiveness, and the difficult choices that can lead to healing.