The Perfect Life

** *I had the perfect life.* **

** *The perfect husband.* **

Colin Cassidy—the incredibly talented, extremely gorgeous, and unbelievably humble star NFL quarterback.

** *The perfect marriage.* **

Our bond was unbreakable. His support unwavering.

** *The perfect career.* **

As the recently-appointed executive director for the Boston chapter of Mending Hearts, a child abuse prevention and treatment program, my daily reward was helping to keep vulnerable, innocent children from being preyed upon and destroyed. It’s all I’d wanted to do since I was a teenager.

** *Perfect city. Perfect car. Perfect house with the perfect view.* **

From the outside looking in, it was impossible to find a single flaw in my life. I had it all. Everything I'd ever wanted.

But that kind of perfection came at a price. Demanded the ultimate sacrifice.

What happened when I discovered what I'd been missing all along? When I began to question if the lies were worth protecting?

** *What if suddenly the last thing I wanted was to be perfect?* **