A stunning new novel of chilling suspense and explosive chemistry from New York Times bestselling author JoAnn Ross. Chicago homicide detective Kate Delaney fiercely defends victims. Which is why–despite death threats–she’s testifying to a federal grand jury about local police corruption. It’s also why she’s infuriated by the New Orleans police department’s blasé attitude toward her estranged sister’s death. But pursuing an investigation in a strange city means allying with someone who knows the territory. And the players. Someone with a total disregard for the rules. As an ex-cop from a police family, New Orleans PI Nick Broussard knows that cops live by their own code. You don’t rat out a fellow officer. The last thing he needs is some smart-mouthed, by-the-book outsider unknowingly injecting herself into his undercover search for the truth. Even worse is the way she conjures up visions of tangled sheets. . . . Nick and Kate’s chase pits them against the criminal underworld of the sultry southern city. And as they peel away layers of deadly deception, they discover a dark secret too many are willing to kill to keep.
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"Cool story. Really liked the New Orleans backdrop's post-Katrina description;almost felt like I was really there. Nick Broussard was not too bad either! "
— Stasha (4 out of 5 stars)
" My first JoAnn Ross book ( and might be my last) More steamy sex scenes than detecting and mystery going on here-- Nora Roberts would certainly approve-- "
— Johnny, 10/5/2009" The book was fascinating it just wasn't my type of book. "
— Alyssa, 5/3/2009" Intrigue and corruption in post-Katrina New Orleans, and a sexy ex-Navy SEAL PI. "
— Kris, 5/2/2007JoAnn Ross is the author of more than sixty novels in numerous series of contemporary romance and romantic suspense, as well as many stand-alone novels. She is a member of the Romance Writers of America’s Honor Roll of bestselling authors and has won several awards, including career achievement awards from Romantic Times in two categories. She has also received the National Service Award from the Romance Writers of America (RWA) and was named RWA Pro-Mentor of the Year. She lives with her husband and three rescued dogs in the Pacific Northwest.
Susan Denaker is an actress and Earphones Award–winning narrator. Her extensive theater credits include numerous plays in the West End of London, national tours, many English rep companies, including a season with Alan Ayckbourn’s company in Scarborough. In the US, she has appeared in Our Town and Sweet Bird of Youth at the La Jolla Playhouse and Breaking Legs at the Westport Playhouse.