Desperate Measures

SOME FAIRY TALES ARE TRUEAn orphan rescued by a wealthy uncle and raised in spheres of privilege, Pete Sorenson is set to launch his career as a high-powered attorney. At his side is Annie, the perfect princess of a companion, ready to support him in every way, gracefully, patiently. But then Maddie Stern enters Pete's life. More than her notable beauty and enigmatic allure, it's her past as a foster child that draws a connection between them that Pete could never share with Annie. But on the eve of their wedding, Maddie disappears. Distraught, Pete reaches out to his most trusted friend. Annie drops her life in Boston to once again provide the emotional support Pete needs. Together, they try to solve the mystery of Maddie. And together, they discover life is always unexpectedPraise for Fern Michaels and her novels&quote;Michaels' latest is a blend of legal melodrama and contemporary fiction that's bound to surprise readers with its unpredictable ending.&quote;RT Book Reviews on Tuesday's Child&quote;Heartbreaking, suspenseful, and tender.&quote;Booklist on Return to Sender&quote;A knockout story.&quote;Publishers Weekly on Dear Emily