Two years earlier, Detective Luke McKinley had gone too far, and it had cost him his badge. He was left with nothing but a burning anger at the woman he blamed for his dismissal.

Julianne Cavanaugh had been gripped with guilt ever since, even though she'd been doing her job. Now, though, she needs Luke's help. But the tough PI would toss her out of his office if he knew the whole truth.

In spite of herself, as they work together, Julianne falls in love with the bitter former cop. But she's hiding an ugly secret, and if Luke discovers it, he'll never forgive her.