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Dear Reader,

I’ve always been fascinated by Cinderella stories—tales of strong women who finally catch a break and fight through to their happily-ever-afters—but what about the opposite? The woman who appears to have everything and then loses it all? It’s not a question I, as a writer, ask myself all that often.

But then Genevieve Patchett slipped into my thoughts. Born to wealth, she’s:

• Always had plenty of pretty, totally impractical clothes and a closet full of shoes.

• Been able to buy pretty much anything she wants throughout her life.

• The daughter of very famous parents, to top it off.

In short, she seems to have it all. Until she doesn’t. Because one day, when she puts her trust in the wrong person, it all vanishes. Just like that. No money, no home, no place to go, no one to turn to, nothing left but utter terror.

And that was when she caught my attention and refused to let go. Because who, after all, can help but worry about someone so ill prepared to face a dark and dangerous world?

I couldn’t, but I wasn’t so sure about the hero, Lucas McDowell. Lucas:

• Has been deserted and been forced to fight to make his way alone. Always.

• Swears he doesn’t have a heart and doesn’t want one.

• Has learned not to trust. Anyone. Especially not pampered rich girls.

Oh, yeah, Lucas’s attitude was a concern. And Genevieve, it appeared, wasn’t gong to make it easy on him. I didn’t really know what would happen if they spent too much time together. Disaster was a real possibility.

But I had to find out. I hope you enjoy their rocky backwards Cinderella story.

Best wishes

Myrna Mackenzie