Disgraced cop Doyle McCann and former undercover cop Kord Verlangen are forced to partner on a cold case which they must solve or lose their jobs. Doyle is gay and out; Kord says he's straight. Both harbor secrets they never want revealed.<br><br>The case, involving a series of gay bashings two years earlier, takes them through the underbelly of Philadelphia's gay nightlife, and Doyle has reason to believe the Mafia may also be involved.<br><br>Following years' old leads is hard enough. But working together proves even more difficult as the sexual tension between Doyle and Kord rises and begins to overwhelm their focus. As they come closer to solving the case, their team is split down the middle, threatening to destroy any chance for them to keep their jobs. What will it take to get them working again and keep them on track?

Family Bashings

“Bobby? He’s been history for a while now.” Mick rolled his eyes. “There’s been a couple of others since Bobby and now I’ve been given an ultimatum.”


“How so?” Doyle took a sip of his drink. “This is good. You really know your stuff.”


“Of course. I’ve been telling you I’m good. But do you listen?” Mick smiled and stared Doyle in the eye. “You can rescue me from my troubles.”


“Yeah,” Mick sighed. “Sam says I have to stop seeing Roger and Dave. He wants an exclusive. But I’m just not that into him. I mean he’s all right. But an exclusive?”


“I don’t see how I can help you out. Unless you want me to arrest someone,” Doyle laughed and sipped his Manhattan again.


“You can sweep me off my feet and marry me. Take me away from all those shallow guys and make me yours.” Mick swiped halfheartedly at the bar top.


Chapter 21