Perfectly Free

PERFECTLY FREE AN AMARYLLIS/MIDAS CROSSOVER MIDAS SERIES BOOK 6 TRACEY JERALD Copyright © 2023 by Tracey Jerald ISBN: 978-1-959299-03-5 (eBook) ISBN: 978-1-959299-16-5 (Paperback) ISBN: 978-1-959299-14-1 (Alternate Cover Paperback) Library of Congress Control Number: TBD Tracey Jerald 101 Marketside Avenue, Suite 404-205 Ponte Vedra, FL, 3208 https://www.traceyjerald.com Editor: Melissa Borucki Proof Edits: Holly Malgieri (https://www.facebook.com/HollysRedHotReviews/) Cover Design by Tugboat Design (https://www.tugboatdesign.net/) Photo Credit: Wander Aguiar Model: Robbin PR & Marketing: Linda Russell - Foreword PR (https://www.forewordpr.com) No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system without the written permission of the author, except for the use of brief quotations in a review. This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents are either products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, events, or locales is entirely coincidental. The author acknowledges the trademarked status and trademark owners of various products referenced in this work of fiction, which have been used without permission. The publication/use of these trademarks is not authorized, associated with, or sponsored by the trademark owners. DEDICATION To Holly. It’s not just because you’re my twin, though that part rocks. It’s also because you understand Andy Pettitte’s fills out pinstripes better than any man in baseball history. Love you forever. * * * CONTENTS Playlist Also By Tracey Jerald The Midas Touch The Legend Of Amaryllis Author’s Note Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Chapter 12 Chapter 13 Chapter 14 Chapter 15 Chapter 16 Chapter 17 Chapter 18 Chapter 19 Chapter 20 Chapter 21 Chapter 22 Chapter 23 Chapter 24 Chapter 25 Chapter 26 Chapter 27 Chapter 28 Chapter 29 Chapter 30 Chapter 31 Chapter 32 Chapter 33 Chapter 34 Chapter 35 Chapter 36 Chapter 37 Chapter 38 Chapter 39 Chapter 40 Chapter 41 Where to Get Help Perfect Assumption Perfect Composition Perfect Order Free to Dream Free to Run Free to Rejoice Free to Breathe Free to Believe Free to Live Free to Dance Free to Wish Free to Protect Free to Reunite Acknowledgments About the Author PLAYLIST ABBA: “Dancing Queen” The Rolling Stones: “Honky Tonk Woman” Dua Lipa, DaBaby: “Levitating” Imagine Dragons: “Bones” Amanda Marshall: “Birmingham” Boston: “Peace of Mind” ZZ Top: “Gimme All Your Lovin’ “ ’38 Special: “Hold On Loosely” ’38 Special: “Caught Up In You” Pink Floyd: “Another Brick In the Wall” Jack Wagner: “All I Need” Billy Joel: “Shameless” Foreigner: “I Want To Know What Love Is” Scarlet: “Independent Love Song” Enya: “Caribbean Blue” Lady Gaga: “Paparazzi” The Chainsmokers, Coldplay: “Something Just Like This” Madonna: “Ghosttown” Taylor Swift: “All Too Well” Toby Lightman: “Breathe In” * * * ALSO BY TRACEY JERALD MIDAS SERIES Perfect Proposal Perfect Assumption Perfect Composition Perfect Order Perfect Satisfaction Perfectly Free (A Midas/Amaryllis Crossover) Perfect Pitch (coming Summer 2023) Amaryllis Series Free to Dream Free to Run Free to Rejoice Free to Breathe Free to Believe Free to Live Free to Dance Free to Wish Free to Protect Free to Reunite Perfectly Free (An Amaryllis/Midas Crossover) Devotion Series Ripple Effect Flood Tide Glacier Adventure Series Return by Air Return by Land Return by Sea Standalones Close Match Go to https://www.traceyjerald.com/ for all buy links! * * * THE MIDAS TOUCH In Greek mythology, Midas, wandering one day in his garden, came across the wise satyr Silenus, who was rather the worse for wear. Midas treated him kindly and returned him to his great companion, the god Dionysus In return for this, Dionysus granted Midas a wish. The king, not realizing the repercussions of his decision, chose to be given the magical ability to turn any object he touched into solid gold. Simple things, everyday things, Midas took for granted were instantly transformed by his touch into solid gold. The full consequences of this gift soon became evident. At the barest touch, flowers, fruit, and water turned to gold. Food took on a metallic taste the moment it brushed his lips. Midas became sick of this world he surrounded himself with and sought to relieve himself of it. Those finding themselves burdened with an abundance of perfection gifted to them by the gods often seek relief to reverse their fortune. Except when that gift is love. Then, it is a treasure of unfathomable value. And it’s absolutely something you never want to rid yourself of. * * * THE LEGEND OF AMARYLLIS There are variations regarding the legend of how amaryllis flowers came to be. Generally, the tale is told like this: Amaryllis, a shy nymph, fell deeply in love with Alteo, a shepherd with great strength and beauty, but her love was not returned. He was too obsessed with his gardens to pay much attention to her. AUTHOR’S NOTE Dear Reader, If you’ve read the Amaryllis Series or the Midas Series, thank you for loving Danielle Madison and Brendan Blake as much as I do. If this is your first book of mine, I’m so excited to introduce you to them. I appreciate your eagerness for their story as they’ve been a part of my life since