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

The waiter took their orders for drinks, iced tea for both of them, and their meals. When he left, Michael said, “If we knew his name…”


“According to the tag on his vest, it’s Parker.”


Reid smiled. “I know, and for the next couple of hours the guy and the murder are off the table. Period, end of subject.” He leaned back, asking, “So when do you start worrying about Halloween?”


“It’s only August,” Reid pointed out.


“And? I have to place orders for costumes we’re going to buy, plus all the accessories like masks, makeup, anything you can think of that people want for the holiday. Carolyn and I decide which costumes should be on the top of her make-list, based on what movies and TV shows are popular. Well, some of that we figured out a while ago, otherwise she wouldn’t have time to sew and help out when I need her to.”


“Why only the two of you?” Reid asked.


Chapter 15