When the crazy woman from hell, as he thinks of her, moves in next door to Michael, he isn't happy about it. When she's murdered, he's even less ecstatic, especially when he has to deal with a detective's suspicions and a nosy reporter.<br><br>Reid Hanson is a good reporter with a nose for a story. When he tries, and fails, to interview Michael, he's intrigued by the man's resistance. It takes all his persuasive powers to get Michael to open up to him about the murder ... and his past.<br><br>When Michael does, the two men set out to try and learn more about the woman's murder ... and a related one a week later. In the process they begin to fall for each other. Will their attraction come to fruition or will the killer manage to eliminate Michael, the only witness to his existence, before that happens?

Murder in the Condo Next Door

“Are we still on for tonight?” Reid asked as they walked to the lot where they’d both parked.


“How about I pick you up around five? That way we can eat first.”


“Sure, but I’m paying. It’s my turn.”


Reid laughed. “Working on that theory, we’ll trade off every time we go out?”


“Maybe?” Michael liked the idea that Reid was planning ahead.


“Good. I’ll see you at five. And Michael, be careful. I don’t think the guy will show up again. Especially if he was around this morning and followed you to the police station, but, yeah, be careful.”


“What are you going to do while I’m slaving away on my next story?” Reid asked.


“Grocery shop. It’s my normal Monday chore.”


Michael held up a hand. “Forget it. You can’t keep playing bodyguard. You said it yourself. The chances he’s still watching me are nil. I’ll be fine. Go. Slave. I’ll see you this evening.”


Chapter 14