Perfect

This classic by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Paradise is the story of a woman who has created the perfect life out of childhood chaos, and the convicted criminal with whom she journeys into the wilds of Colorado. Reissue. nFrom the New York Times bestselling author of the Paradise and Westmoreland Dynasty series comes a romantic adventure that seamlessly melds danger and desire. nA rootless foster child, Julie Mathison has blossomed under the love showered upon her by her adoptive family. Now a lovely and vivacious young woman, she is a respected teacher in her small Texas town and is determined to give back all the kindness she has received, believing that nothing can ever shatter the perfect life she has fashioned. n nZachary Benedict is an actor whose Academy Award-winning career was shattered when he was wrongly convicted of murdering his wife. After the tall, ruggedly handsome Zack escapes from a Texas prison, he abducts Julie and forces her to drive him to his Colorado mountain hideout. She's outraged, cautious, and unable to ignore the instincts that whispers of his innocence. He's cynical, wary, and increasingly attracted to her. Desire is about to capture them both in its fierce embrace but the journey to trust, true commitment, and proving Zack's innocence is just beginning. A mixture of virtue and passion that is almost--ahem--perfect (Kirkus Reviews), this is a captivating tale that fans will adore.n