Marshall Everett has traveled a twisting, perilous road from the jungles of South America to the streets of Paris. As an undercover DEA agent, Marshall penetrated a powerful cartel and became the trusted right-hand man of a ruthless drug lord. The price he paid was devastating, costing him everything—and everyone—he loved. Back in the U.S., on temporary assignment to the Secret Service, on the presidential detail, Marshall performs an act of heroism that changes his course forever.
Ariana Gregory has her whole future ahead of her, with an exciting life in Manhattan and a coveted job at an online fashion magazine. But when her father, recently widowed, is appointed U.S. ambassador to Argentina, she reluctantly agrees to accompany him to Buenos Aires. Then an unthinkable act of violence shatters her world.
Nearly a year later, Ariana arrives in Paris, on a fragile road to recovery. There, as she strives to bury painful memories forever, she crosses paths with Marshall Everett. But dangerous forces watch her every move, and Ariana and Marshall will once more have to fight for their survival.
In this breathtaking and psychologically penetrating novel, #1 New York Times bestselling author Danielle Steel explores the consequences of trauma and the perseverance of the human spirit. In Marshall and Ariana she has created two unforgettable characters confronting extraordinary challenges—who no longer need to face them alone.
By Booklover on September 2, 2015
Format: Kindle Edition Verified Purchase
I had pre-ordered this and forgot about it, so it was a nice surprise to find it on my doorstep yesterday, day of release. I dove into it as soon as I got home from work and was pulled into the story immediately. The first part of the book is in Marshall Everett's POV and he is an undercover DEA agent. I'm a big fan of the cable show Homeland, and this had a similar feel, at first. He is an intriguing hero and well developed. I was almost disappointed when the story shifted to Ariana's point of view in the next section. At first, I liked Ariana, she seemed like a strong young woman who also wanted to support her father's dream. But when something tragic happened, (and I'm being vague so not to spoil any plot points), her personality shifted a little too much for my liking. I also found her a difficult character to relate to--as a young twenty something woman, she has always been waited on and has extreme wealth...and didn't seem as well developed. She was a bit too wimpy. But the story itself was very good and kept my interest throughout.
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