Carmen’s life has been one of death, heartbreak, deceit, and infidelity. As a teenager, she fell in love with a soldier. They made love the night before he was to leave for Vietnam. Carmen ended up pregnant; her beloved soldier ended up dead. She gave up their daughter for adoption but would see her again one day in a very unexpected way. Since that time, Carmen has loved many men. However, she believes there is a curse on the Perez women, foreshadowed by a family birthmark in the shape of a star. Due to this curse, several of the men Carmen loved ended up dead—but not Kevin. Despite her stepson’s best efforts, Kevin survived the professional hit. Now, four years later, Carmen and Kevin are finally back together on their Colorado ranch. They spent all that time apart while Kevin went into hiding until his son finally paid for his crimes. Over those four years, Carmen became a champion horse trainer, and she now continues that career, seeking another Triple Crown.
