Books like Perfect by Judith McNaught
Julie Mathison, once a rootless foster child now a respected teacher in a small Texas town, has built a perfect life during a life‑shaping final school year. When Zachary Benedict—an actor‑director whose Academy‑Award career ended after a wrongful conviction—escapes a Texas prison, he forces Julie to drive him into the Colorado mountains. Faced with the mystery of Zachary’s innocence, Julie must confront her own instincts and protect the life she has earned. As danger lingers and passion sparks between them, trust, commitment, and a fight for justice drive this intense romance.
First publish date: 1993
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Judith McNaught
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