For this single mom, murder is a coin toss away. Lorna Doyle dreams of a life without her ex, but when he disappears, she becomes the prime suspect and the nightmare begins. The cops weren’t the only ones looking for her no-good ex-husband. No-neck thugs were making regular appearances. She’d do anything to protect her children, even keep her ex’s secret. Homicide detective CJ Whittier has an ex-wife, perpetually disappointed parents, and a dead body. Of the three, he prefers the dead body. CJ knows a stolen collectibles deal is going down soon and a killer’s on the loose in their suburban city. The sexy, single mom Lorna is messing with his case and his head. His cop senses whisper Lorna’s the key, but is she the killer or the next victim?

She doesn’t want anyone’s help, but a grumpy cop doesn’t give her a choice. Twenty years after witnessing her brother’s death, pediatric psychologist Dr. Elizabeth Garcia returns to Minnesota to testify at his killer’s parole hearing. While home, she helps a family friend in need of a child advocate after a young boy witnesses a shooting. The attraction she feels for the cop working the case, blindsides her. He chases danger as if it’s a game. Good thing she was leaving soon, or so she thought. Threats from her past resurface, putting her life in danger. Detective Jim Swenson just wants to do his job without interruptions. So when Dr. Garcia inserts herself into his case, she becomes a sexy distraction. She has the body of a pinup model but represents the high society woman he swore off years ago. But when someone takes an unhealthy interest in the lovely psychologist, his cop instincts kick in even though his heart screams, “Danger, danger! Proceed with caution.”

The last thing Officer Amy Larson has time for is her hot neighbor and his odd pet. Her hands are full with her newly paroled brother, and after four years, she finally has new information confirming her suspicions about her father’s death. However, someone wants her to let the past stay dead. After being shot on the job, BCA agent Trey Fenley questions his instincts. His first assignment is to keep his identity a secret while ferreting out the corruption in Ashwood Police Department. Sparks fly and complications arise when his sexy neighbor falls on the short list of suspects.