When ex-priest Mark Collins is suddenly catapulted to fame as a super-model he discovers there is more to it than he expected. With the help of Paul, his boss's assistant he manages to weather the promotional gigs. Then there is his blossoming involvement with Angelo, a police detective he met soon after arriving in the city.<br><br>Everything is thrown into disarray when he finds out his boss may be trafficking with the Mafia. When he's attacked, his life soon becomes a game of who to trust. Will it be Angelo or the very appealing FBI agent who puts him into protective custody to keep him alive until he can testify?

Sins of the Fathers

“That makes me feel all kinds of wonderful.” Mark glowered at both men, got up, and headed to the kitchen. He needed to do something, anything, to take his mind off his fear—that was back in full force.


“Hey,” Paul said softly from behind him. Mark swung around from the open refrigerator, hands fisted defensively. Paul stepped back, shaking his head. “It’s me. Relax.”


“You relax,” Mark growled, slamming the refrigerator door closed.


Paul smiled and opened it again. “So what are we making for our bedtime snack?” He peered in. “Sandwiches would work, maybe toasted ham and cheese?”


Mark sank back against the counter. “Do it then. If I try, I’ll probably cut a finger off with the butter knife, I’m so shaky.”


With a grin, Paul replied, “Now that would almost be worth seeing, given how dull butter knives are.” Closing the door, he stepped in front of Mark, taking the man in his arms. “Deep breaths.”


Chapter 31