Perfect is the 7th of my McNaught collection. I fell in love more with Judith McNaught’s creations after I’ve finished this one. I’ve been very busy sa school kaya ngayon ko lang siya naikwento..
Synopsis:
Convicted of murdering his wife, film director Zachary Benedict is driven to a desperate act. Escaping from prison, he has kidnapped Julie Mathison and spirited her away to a Colorado mountain hideout. For Benedict, it’s a last-chance attempt to salvage his blown-apart existence. And for Julie, it’s a shattering schism in the orderly world she has fashioned from her rootless childhood, the “perfect” life that she has protected so fiercely. She never imagined she could be in such a terrifying position with a man as complex and unpredictable as Zachary Benedict. Outraged and wary, Julie nonetheless finds herself tempted to believe in his innocence. And as a dangerous bond ensnares both captor and captive, Julie must unearth the truth that is buried in the shadows of the past.
Let me share with you some of the lines na nakapagpakilig to the nerve endings sakin:
“You were worth waiting twenty-six years for, Mr. Benedict.” Julie, the first time they made love
“You’re right, you are a heartless bastard . . . and the horrible part of it is that I love you anyway.” Julie
“You’re a miracle, Miss Mathison.” Zack
[I love you, Julie. Christ, I love you so much.
I’d give up all my life to have one year with you. Six months. Three. Anything.
You stole my heart in just a few days, darling, but you gave me your heart, too.
I don’t regret the loss of my freedom any more or rage at the injustice of the years I spent in prison. Now, my only regret is that I can’t have you.
I never thought of sexual intercourse as ‘making love’ until you.
I love you, Julie. I loved you in Colorado. I love you here, where I am. I will always love you. Everywhere. Always.]
… excerpts from Zack’s letter
“Don’t ever stop loving me.” Zack
“I am going to bed in exactly three hours. Be there with me. And when you close your eyes, my arms will be around you. They’ve been around you every night since we parted. Good night, sweetheart.” Zack, over the phone
"I came here becaue I can't live without her."
“I felt loved. Incredibly, completely, unconditionally loved. Even when you thought I was a deranged murderer, you were still fighting and crying for me. I have never known a woman who has as much courage as you. . . Or as much love to give.”
“The whole damned world has witnessed our misery. Let them see what happens when a hardened escaped convict meets up with an angel who believed in him. Kiss me, Julie.”
“You make me very happy, I’ve had more fun with you than I’ve had in my entire life.”
“As long as you’re there and we’re married, it will be wonderful.” Zack
“You’re the gift. You have more sides than that diamond you’re wearing, and I’m so damned crazy about all of them.” Zack
“You are so perfect.” Julie
“We’re perfect together.” Zack
“I’m exactly where I wanted to be at this moment. The only place I wanted to be.” Zack
…Julie had stood by him when the world branded him evil, wanted him when he had nothing to offer her, and taught him about forgiveness. She cheered for his triumphs, supported him when he was right, and stubbornly opposed him when he was wrong. She reinvented his life for him and filled it with purpose and meaning and laughter and love. And then she gave him his son…
I used to be ashamed
And now I am proud.
The world once was dark
And now it is bright.
I used to have dreams
But now I have hope.
Thanks to Julie.
Aaaaaaaww! I could read this forever! Every ending of a McNaught book, I am inspired. With Perfect, I am in love. Nyahahay! Swear, this one is a must-read. Go see it! Ay read it pala!
