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

“I should have packed a toothbrush,” Spence said when Gregg showed him the guest room.


“Not a problem. There’s new ones in the cabinet under the sink in the bathroom. If you want something to sleep in, I’ve got pajamas you can borrow.”


Gregg went down to his room, returning with a pair. For a moment they looked at each other, then with a shake of his head, Gregg said, “Night,” and left.


Spence knew that was for the best. After all, Gregg had made it very clear from the start that nothing was going to happen tonight. As he said, it’s not in the cards. But damn it all…Sighing, he got undressed, took as fast shower, then fell into bed, wondering if he’d be able to sleep. 11


Spence shot awake when he heard something banging. For a second he had no idea where he was. Then he remembered, and realized the banging was really someone knocking on the bedroom door.


“It’s unlocked,” he called out, reaching for the bedside lamp.


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