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Kathleen Monroe has long been celebrated as the quintessential partner, host, and mother—an embodiment of perfection. Yet, her obsessive pursuit of flawlessness has strained her marriage and may have contributed to her daughter's health problems. Facing these realities, Kathleen starts to doubt her priorities. After meeting Logan Carr, who offers kindness and patience that contrast sharply with her first husband, she confronts whether her pursuit of perfection still aligns with a fulfilling life. The story explores the impact of perfectionism on relationships and the search for authentic self‑acceptance.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Family & Domestic Fiction/Marriage & Divorce Fiction
Authors: Janice Johnson
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