The good news is the small Crest View Police Department just assigned Sammi Walsh to her first homicide investigation. The bad news? The victim is the ex-wife of Sammi's former lover, Dave Deverall, the current lieutenant governor of California. As the investigation unfolds, Sammi discovers Dane's ex-wife was into some risky business and kinky relationships. Did she do it all to ruin her ex-husband's political career?
The bad news is the murder of his ex-wife is going to torpedo Dane's political career. The good news? The investigation into his ex-wife's homicide brings him closer to Sammi Walsh, the one woman he'd loved and lost. When Sammi goes undercover to infiltrate a call-girl ring, Dane can't stop himself from becoming his sexy cop's personal bodyguard.
As Sammi and Dane make their way through a minefield of sex, politics, and deceit, will their love grow stronger or will the lies and intrigue blow it to bits?
It’s the ratings, stupid. That’s what motivates take-no-prisoners radio talk show host, Carly Hansen. Carly grew up watching her powerful father, former Senator Palmer Hansen, bully and manipulate those around him, crushing Carly’s dreams of becoming a professional ballerina along the way. She salves her disappointment by maintaining a steely control over her emotions and being the baddest ass in Portland. But when she goes after smooth-talking Father Rey, the influential cult leader of the Rey of Divine Light, the attitude can only take her so far. And the ratings come with more than a whiff of danger.
Roman Douglas, seasoned war correspondent, lives for danger. To compensate for his guilt over his fiancée’s death in Baghdad, he’s itching to rescue his nephew, Hunter, from Father Rey’s cult compound. But one loud-mouthed radio talk show host keeps getting in the way. How can he rescue Hunter from the compound, and assuage his guilt, with Carly Hansen drawing public attention to Father Rey?
Despite their different methods, Carly and Roman decide to join forces to go after Father Rey. If there’s a thin line between love and hate, Carly and Roman cross it. And soon their sizzling desire for each other burns as hot as their desire to bring down Father Rey and his cult.
LAPD Homicide Detective, Fenn MacGregor, is not looking to rescue another damsel in distress. His wife died of an accidental overdose of drugs and booze, and despite his best efforts he was powerless to save her. He’s not going to get caught in that trap again. Then he meets Deirdre Kelly, a witness to the murder of a transient...and all bets are off.
But Deirdre, a sultry rock singer with a hard edge, is no damsel in distress. She’s been fighting her own battles ever since she failed her parents’ expectations by choosing rock over opera. Now she’s ready to take on a killer.
As a web of murder and betrayal weaves around Deirdre, Fenn's protective instincts shift into high gear and sparks fly as their attraction grows stronger. But will a killer douse the flame before it turns into an inferno?
Simon Bosford, transplanted English soccer star, has the world by the balls. He just signed a multi-million dollar contract with the L.A. Waves, the worst team in Major League Soccer. Simon's more interested in raising his celebrity profile than scoring goals, but his plans take a detour when he tangles with Jessica Jones, the world's most disorganized personal assistant.
Jessica has her own plans, and none of them involve launching a puffed-up male Adonis of an athlete on the L.A. celebrity circuit. Jessica, the rebellious daughter of the wealthy, controlling Bretts, who happen to own a few football teams, yearns to make it on her own. The first step on this journey of independence is her new job with Chase Sports Management as a travel agent. Evan Chase, her boss and Simon’s agent, gives her the plum position as Simon’s personal assistant after just four months on the job. The assignment comes with one caveat: keep Simon “The Boss” Bosford out of trouble and under wraps until his practices with the Waves start. Easier said than done.
As the games between Simon and Jessica kick into high gear, they land off-side, out of bounds, and in love.