Overkill - Sandra Brown

A criminal walking free. A life hanging in the balance. The ultimate choice.Zach Bridger hasn''t seen his ex-wife since their divorce. So he''s shocked to learn that not only has Rebecca been placed on life support following an assault, but he''s also still her Power of Attorney. Buckling under the responsibility, he leaves Rebecca in the care of her parents.Years later, when Rebecca''s attacker is released from prison, savvy state prosecutor Kate is determined to see him justly punished. But Kate''s ambitious legal strategy puts Zach in yet another heart-wrenching position regarding Rebecca''s care. While he wrestles with the decision that no one should have to make, Zach and Kate''s mutual attraction grows irresistible. Little do they know that Rebecca''s attacker has no intention of going back to prison. He''s plotting to stop them both - at any cost.A riveting thriller from the #1 New York Times bestseller, which pits conscience against ambition.