A man on the brink of having it all puts his life on hold to search for a missing woman in this romantic suspense tale by the #1 New York Times bestseller.

An orphan rescued by a wealthy uncle and raised in spheres of privilege, Pete Sorenson is set to launch his career as a high-powered attorney. At his side is Annie, the perfect princess of a companion, ready to support him in every way, gracefully, patiently. But then Maddie Stern enters Pete's life. More than her notable beauty and enigmatic allure, it's her past as a foster child that draws a connection between them that Pete could never share with Annie. But on the eve of Pete and Annie's wedding, Maddie disappears. Distraught, Pete reaches out to his most trusted friend. Annie drops her life in Boston to once again provide the emotional support Pete needs. Together, they try to solve the mystery of Maddie. And together, they discover life is always unexpected . . .

Praise for Fern Michaels and her novels

"Michaels just keeps getting better and better with each book . . . She never disappoints." —RT Book Reviews on Forget Me Not

"Heartbreaking, suspenseful, and tender." —Booklist on Return to Sender

"A knockout story." —Publishers Weekly on Dear Emily