Beyond Eden / by Catherine Coulter

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Lindsay Foxe has had a rough go of things. Daughter of the prestigious but pompous San Francisco Judge Royce Foxe, she's been overlooked in place of her older, more glamorous step-sister Sydney all her life. When, at 18, she's viciously raped by her brother-in-law and falsely blamed for seducing him, Lindsay's informally cut off and forced to relocate from her family. Her alienation takes on a literal form when she resolves to take on a new name and profile; "Eden", as she's now called, begins her new life alone in New York City.

Kismet can be kind as well as cruel, however, and Eden soon lands a job as a model, giving her life new meaning as she takes part in the exciting world of fashion and glamour. Opportunities in her newfound career offer the chance to meet many new, exciting people; but also some creepy characters. When Eden suspects she's being stalked, a private investigator is hired for additional security. The man, Taylor, is a former cop and part time computer troubleshooter who's abrasive mannerisms catch Eden off guard initially. But after some misadventures involving a would-be predator where her personal safety's jeopardized, Eden's more than relieved to have the dashing Taylor by her side. Soon things between the two settle into a trusting, solidified relationship, one Eden could have only dreamt of before hand.

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Catherine Coulter is one of the leading 'names' in the genre of Romance fiction, having penned a plethora of Regency and Historical romance series prior to her foray into romantic suspense thrillers. It's a book which will delight true fans of the romance genre; its fast-moving plot, melodramatic backdrop and delicately sensitive heroine providing what romance readers have always treasured.