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"Thrilling, emotional romantic suspense is a page-turner!"
Reviewed by Paula Myers
Courtesy Old Book Barn Gazette
Posted March 10, 2004

Detective Hank Bonner is counting down his final days on the police force when he's sent to investigate a murder. Though he doesn't want to be drawn into a lengthy inquiry, he changes his mind when a lead takes him to Alexandra Jane Baker. Alex is a woman with secrets Read more...

"A fine romantic police procedural"
Reviewed by Harriet Klausner
Posted May 18, 2004

In the small Hudson Valley town of Sokanan, with less than two weeks before retirement, Detective Hank Bonner investigates the murder of convenience store employee Luka Kole. The case looks like a simple robbery turned ugly, but Hanks has problems because the thief failed to take a bank sack Read more...

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Summary

TOO MUCH AT STAKE

In a small town in the Hudson Valley, Alexandra Jane Baker has set the perfect trap for a murderer. Already she's relishing the moment when her father's killer is finally exposed and she gets justice after thirteen long years. But the fatal shooting of a dear friend puts her plans—and her own life—in jeopardy.

TOO MANY SECRETS

Counting down his last two weeks on the force, Detective Hank Bonner catches a homicide that looks open and shut—until he uncovers a trail leading to Alex. Beautiful, wealthy, and alone, she arouses his suspicions . . . and stirs his desire. His orders are to leave her alone, get on with his new life of raising his orphaned niece and nephew. But Hank is about to break every rule, cross every line. Because a ruthless predator is very near, and to protect Alex and everything he holds dear, Hank will put himself in the line of fire.