JACKSON AND DEBORAH

Jackson Mannon’s first love, Deborah, left him heartbroken when she disappeared without a trace. They were just sixteen and his life plan changed in the blink of an eye. Eight years later, he learns she’s still alive, and that she gave birth to his son.

Deborah Sharpe loved Jackson with all her heart, but with her life in danger, she ran as far as she could go. Pregnant with his child, she wanted nothing more than to be with him. But to protect their baby she accepted her fate; she absolutely had to stay in hiding.

On a mission to reunite Deborah with her dying mother, Jackson tracks her down, slowly uncovering all of her secrets. He finally makes her feel safe again, and in the process, starts to dream of the future they were denied so long ago.  But there is so much they must overcome to be together again; guilt, death and the ultimate deception.



Is their past strong enough to allow a future? Can they revive the love they once had to become a family? Meet the entire Mannon and Sharpe families and fall in love with a new kind of story; an adult romance with family, drama, comedy, sex, tragedy and most of all love.



CHARACTER BIOS:
CRUISE DATE: July 2011

HEROINE



Full Name: Deborah Sharpe
Age: 24 in book turned 27 in 2013
Birthday: December 13, 1986
Occupation: Head of Guest Services, Heart of Alaska Lodge and Resort at beginning of book. Independent consultant for a chain of hotels at end of book.
Children: Michael Steven Mannon - b. July 23, 2003
Height: 5'6"
Hair/Eye Color: Blonde/Blue

History:Deborah Sharp was the sweet, shy member of The Four Musketeers. From the day she walked into their sixth grade home room, Jackson Mannon and Thomas Paulson were her closest friends. Add in Jackson's sister Vanessa a short time later and they became inseparable. 

She fell for sweet, funny Jackson Mannon the first moment she sat next to him in their home room. She knew that someday she would marry the boy who made her heart beat out of control with every word, with every look, and with every touch. 

When they were sixteen, they decided to take their relationship to the next level and then the most sinister of people intruded on their happiness. Deborah ran for her life and never looked back. She learned to live without Jackson, but never forgot him. She had the ultimate daily reminder of her love for him. Will she reunite with Jackson? Will their love still be strong? Can she overcome the guilt of the ultimate deceptions that color her life?  Find out in Deception in Denali!!!

HERO


Full Name: Jackson Steven Mannon
Age: 24 in book turned 27 in 2013
Birthday: November 18, 1986
Occupation: Park Ranger
Children : Michael Steven Mannon b. July 23, 2003
Height: 6'1"
Hair/Eye Color: Brown/Green

History: Jackson Mannon has always been the guy that everyone loves; funny, sweet an cute. The minute Deborah Sharpe walked into his sixth grade home room and said hello as she sat next to him, he belonged only to her. 

When they were sixteen, they decided together, to take their relationship to the next level. Two weeks after their beautiful day together, she disappeared without a trace. The loss devastated him. They had planned to go to college together, get married and have kids despite her infertility. He couldn't imagine being with anyone else. 

When he found out that she was alive and well and had kept a major secret from him, he is determined to find her again. Will their love survive almost nine years apart? Can he forgive her the ultimate deception? Can he help her through the guilt and depression that follow her? Find out in Deception in Denali!!!

This is how I envision Jackson and Deborah - Kevin Zegers and Emilie De Ravin


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