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

“Heard the latest gossip?” Vinnie said, speaking low.


“Yeah?” Joe turned, and with his arms folded over his chest, he said, “So what is it. What are you bursting to tell me?”


“Who’s your favorite person in the whole world?”


Vinnie’s smile fell. “Smartass. You know who I’m talking about. It’s Adam. He’s back.”


“Well, the word is, he’s not Adam anymore. He’s Ada.”


“Okay, if that’s what it takes, come with me, and I’ll show you.”


Curious, he abandoned his copies to the machine, and turned to go with Vinnie.


“When we get there,” Vinnie instructed, “I’ll just introduce you as the new guy in the office so he…shewon’t think we planned this. You understand?”


“Whatever,” Joe said, following along.


With Vinnie in the lead, they walked up to the secretarial desk, and Vinnie said, “Hi, Venita. Is…is…shein?”


Chapter 13