Maybe Colson Delacourt teasing those nosy ladies in the coffeeshop with the plot of his next murder mystery was a bad idea. But does that mean he deserves to be arrested for attempting to kill his elderly neighbor? Why won't the police believe he has nothing to do with her getting hurt? That detective Harper Rose won't listen to him-he's so annoying and arrogant. And sexy and gorgeous.
Then Colson also becomes the victim of a crime, and Harper is there to protect and serve with his body and lips. But after the suspects are caught, Harper returns again and again, and Colson can't resist. There's just something about a man with a badge and a big. . . gun to make a guy feel safe.
As a detective Harper is fearless, but when they're together, he's afraid to open his heart. He's hiding something. . . or someone. Harper swears he's not married and doesn't have a boyfriend, so why can't he ever stay the night? The closer they get, the more Harper pushes Colson away, ghosting him for days, then popping up and acting as if nothing is wrong. The disappearing act he keeps pulling isn't going to work.
Colson knows what it's like to have half a relationship, and he isn't going to make that mistake again. He wants to be strong and walk away, but he sees Harper's gentle, caring side and knows there's a key that will unlock the mystery of Harper's hidden life.
Colson wants them to plant roots and make a home. And that can't happen unless Harper tells him the truth. Should Colson risk his heart for the possibility that they will soar together, or is it time to say good-bye?
