For the first time ever. Abby Mitchell feels that the

world is her oyster. Her first book has found a

publisher, a daring new surgery promises to take

away the birthmark that mars her lovely face. and

there s a new man in her life. a man who sees

beyond her flaw...into her heart.

Best of all, though, is that Abby has been reunited

with her sister Mallory. Separated as girls after

thetr parents died in a double tragedy, Abby

always dreamed that. one day, tbey would

be together again.

But while two loving sisters make up for lost time.

danger hides in the shadows. Now. Abby and Mallory

have planned a sumptuous party--unaware that

tbeir gathering will include an uninvited guest who

will do anything to keep the past hidden...