Dr. Ray Carmichael is a wealthy African-American doctor and political activist running for office on the platform that the brutality and corruption of the local police force is out of control. Nick Sorenson is a white cop who grew up poor and almost lost his life in gangs and crime before turning his life around by joining the police force. When Ray’s brother is beaten by a couple of police officers after a traffic stop, Nick is the Internal Affairs detective put in charge of investigating the incident. Dr. Carmichael's obvious distrust of the police force rubs Nick the wrong way, and the man becomes a pain in his neck. Too bad, because neither of them can deny their attraction to each other. Ray has Nick removed from the case when he decides he’d rather date the man than fight with him. In spite of their differences, they begin an affair and grow closer. Until an explosive incident at a family gathering puts nagging doubts in Nick’s head -- he's not sure if they can overcome the differences that separate them. When Nick is about to lose everything important to him, will he realize his budding relationship with Ray is worth trying to see the other side?

The Other Side

“Very well, detective. I will be calling you later this week.”


Nick nodded. “You’re certainly welcome to do that.”


“And I’m sure you will be conveniently out to my call.” Ray sighed, frustrated, and stood. His irritation at getting no answers had taken care of his erection at least. Too bad he still found the damn detective so appealing.


Nick stood, too, and was only an inch or two away from Ray. “No, I’m sorry about that. I’ll be around. Really.”


He could smell the detective’s arousal. Damn.His own cock perked up again in reaction. They were so close he could grope the detective through his jeans. He wouldn’t, of course.


Ray didn’t like to mix dating with business. He’d have to get over his attraction to Nick. The last thing he ought to be doing was ogling the guy covering for his brother’s attackers, anyway. Only, he didn’t want to forget his attraction to Nick.


“You, uh, married, detective?” Ray heard himself ask. Smooth, Ray.


Chapter 3