Danger lurks around every corner and police officer Eddie Scarlett needs to stay focused on capturing a serial killer before someone else dies. A hot, sexy, blue eyed stranger is not a distraction he can afford ... or can he? Eddie Scarlett, one of NYC's finest cops, is a tarnished hero. According to the scum on the street, Eddie is handsome, hot, and dangerous, but he has a heart as black as death. He’s called a back alley cop because he does undercover work for the NYPD, making him familiar with every back alley in the city. When a crime spree breaks out, Eddie meets what he thinks is a whore with beautiful blue eyes. During their first encounter, they slam together like two taxis on Broadway. Before their relationship can even get started, Eddie has to go undercover. It’s the kind of case that will test the resolve of a tough cop, forcing Eddie to forget his blue-eyed lover, his own identity, and even his common sense to melt into the city’s back alleys and capture a master killer wielding a cold blade.

Tarnished Hero

“The whole damned building is bugged like this one, so you might want to be careful of what you say, or do,” Vinnie warned Joe.


“Would you cool it, for God’s sake? The less said, the better.”


“Hell, they won’t fire me. They couldn’t get another creep to work for the peanuts I work for.” Vinnie’s eyes drifted back to Joe. “So, you’ve been here for a while now, how’s it going so far? Getting to know everyone?”


“Yeah,” Joe said with an uninterested sound to his voice.


“So, what’s wrong?” Vinnie questioned. “Your job not challenging enough for you?”


Ignoring his question, Joe turned around and asked, “Do you know Adam Dunbar?”


“Do you know when he’s due back at work?”


“You know Adam?” Vinnie asked, answering Joe’s question with one of his own.


“Then why are you so interested in when he gets back?”


Joe slid a hard gaze toward Vinnie. “Is that any of your fuckin’ business?”


Chapter 12