In a slight role reversal, nineteen-year-old Elizabeth Donovan sends her fiancé, Darius North, an unsettling cryptic note. 'Darius, I cannot go on with our wedding, I'm in love with someone else... I hope you can forgive us.' The problem, the groom was already at the church. When Darius searches for his brother to share the news, he can not be found, it is then Darius realizes who the 'us' is. To escape the pain and embarrassment, Darius moves to New Zealand and fulfills his business dreams. Now almost ten years later he is the proud owner of a fabulous vacation resort but, his personal dreams are still locked on Liz and his brother's heartless betrayal.Liz has had her share of heartache, and much regret over making the biggest mistake of her life. But, there is a current issue that takes precedence over her past. Someone close to her is in desperate need, and Darius is the only one who can help. When she finds him, on his far-off, exotic island, she realizes Darius is no longer the dependable, high-school sweetheart she jilted, his demeanor is cold and he is burning with revenge. In spite of his feelings, Darius agrees to help her but, he demands something in return; the honeymoon they never had. But, Darius' revengeful demand and past heartaches are put on hold when he discovers the secret Liz has been hiding all these years.HIS PERFECT MATCH is a familiar story, but it is told with plausible candor, and with a storyline reminiscent of fine wine. The story is of a love that needed to be aged, so it could evolve into something rich, warm and wonderful. Ms. Overton brought realness to the primary characters, as she reflected their growth and let them play out their true feelings.Reviewed by aNNof The RAWSISTAZ(tm) Reviewers
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