As their worlds collide, Cassie is drawn to Carter’s charm. But his hidden secrets could break her heart—and endanger them both. Undercover detective Carter Garrett is used to playing risky roles, but pretending to be a cash-strapped playboy is proving harder than he expected—especially when his sister’s stunning friend, Cassie Stephens, takes a job at an art gallery owned by his prime suspect. As Carter’s feelings for Cassie deepen, he knows letting her get too close could compromise both his mission and her safety. Keeping his cover intact is crucial, but with Cassie unknowingly entangled in a dangerous case, his heart is making it harder to keep her at arm’s length. Cassie Stephens can’t believe her luck when she lands a high-paying job with enviable perks at a prestigious art gallery. To top it off, her boss has connections to Carter Garrett, her flatmate’s irresistibly handsome brother. Sparks fly between her and Carter, but she knows better than to fall for his notorious playboy charm. Yet just as she begins to give in to her feelings, her new boss drops a bombshell about Carter that leaves her questioning everything. As passion and secrets collide, Cassie senses danger lurking around the corner—and it’s closer than she ever imagined. *** The Undercover Playboy can be read as a standalone or as Book 3 of the Captured by Love series. The author recommends reading the books in order to fully enjoy the series. The complete Captured by Love series Book 1: The Unwilling Executive Book 2: The Unyielding Bachelor Book 3: The Undercover Playboy Book 4: The Unintended Fiancé Book 5: The Unforgettable Ex Book 6: The Unknown Billionaire Book 7: The Unmasked CEO Book 8: The Unexpected Husband Book 9: The Unreal Boyfriend