Perfect has been leaked to the press and the resultant publicity is overwhelming. Within days, their tongue-in-cheek wish list of attributes for Mr. Jaine Bright and three close friends share dinner one night and during casual conversation, create a list of qualifications for the perfect man-some logical, some hilariously funny, some racy. Putting her 'trademark darkly sensual style' '(Booklist)' into high gear, 'New York Times' bestselling author Linda Howardcreates a tour de force of passion and suspense in this electrifying new page-turner, and proves that appearances can be deceiving - and deadly. Now, knowing whom to trust and whom to love is a matter of survival - as the dream of Mr. Now, with the help of Jaine's neighbor, an unpredictable police detective, the puzzle must be solved - and time is running out as a deadly stalker targets the three remaining friends. But an impenetrable alibi gets him off the hook. The prime suspect in the case is the victim's boyfriend, who was one of a number of men who found the List sexist and offensive. And the joke turns deadly serious when one of the four women is murdered. No one expected this avalanche of attention for something that began as a joke among friends. And it doesn't stop there: the List becomes an overnight sensation, grabbing the interest of local newspapers and television coverage. The next thing they know, the List, as it has come to be called, spreads like wildfire throughout their company and sizzles along e-mail lines. Perfect - and they write down a tongue-in-cheek checklist that's both funny and racy. But as the conversation picks up momentum, so do the quartet's requirements for Mr. What qualities would he have? Would he be tall, dark, and handsome? Caring and warmhearted - or will just muscular do? Jaine Bright and her three girlfriends start off with the basics - he'd be faithful and reliable, the responsible type, with a great sense of humor. 'What would make the perfect man?' That's the delicious topic heating up the proceedings at a certain table of professional women at their favorite restaurant, Ernie's, tonight: Mr.

Mr. Perfect by Linda Howard