When Spence Harden and Jeff, his writing partner and sometime lover, move into the house once owned by Spence's murdered parents, they have no idea what awaits them. First, they discover someone is stealing items from them, but have no clue who, or why. And then the unthinkable happens. Jeff is killed and Spence is framed for his murder.<br><br>Crime reporter Gregg Rowe wants to help Spence clear his name. All Spence needs to do is decide if he believes Gregg, or if the man himself is the killer. Once Gregg convinces Spence he's telling the truth, the pair set out to discover if there is a connection between Jeff's murder and that of Spence's parents ten years earlier ... while fighting their growing attraction to each other.

A Deadly Homecoming

“No. Wait. Yes. One time, while we were both waiting for the elevator, he got a call. He wasn’t happy with whoever it was. Said something like ‘Find it’ or ‘I’ll find it’. I don’t know why that sticks in my mind. Probably because he looked at me like I was eavesdropping and turned away to finish his conversation.”


“Thank you. You’ve been a big help.”


“Not sure I was, but you’re very welcome.”


“Now what?” Spence asked when they got back to the car.


“You’re probably not going to like this, but we’re going to research stolen books. Particularly, ones that went missing a week or two before your dad’s murder.”


“I don’t like it one bit,” Spence admitted tightly. “That said, I suppose it’s logical. There has to be a reason behind Dad’s death and for damned sure I don’t think he was part of the mob, as the guy posing as Vernon…well…hinted at without coming out and saying it. The whole ‘ruin his reputation’ thing.”


Chapter 29