Hotshot defense attorney James Scott always follows his gut -- even when it tells him an obviously guilty man is a victim himself. Homicide detective Owen Duke doesn't have time for gut feelings -- he lives by logic and evidence. And all the evidence tells him that Scott's client is guilty of the cold-blooded murder of a young ballerina.<br><br>Scott, a notorious media darling, is willing to risk his reputation and his career on the kid's innocence. But his undeniable charm is not enough to save his client's life. He needs Owen Duke, a man who stands for truth and justice, even if the detective hates Scott and his gut feelings.<br><br>What's supposed to be an open-and-shut case quickly becomes a quagmire of lies, murder, and rotting corruption. Suddenly, instead of being a thorn in Duke's side, James Scott is the only person in San Francisco the detective can trust. As the attraction between them deepens, they race to save an innocent man, but can they save their own hearts in the process?

Pas de Deux

“Hector sends me the occasional email. He moved to Oregon last month and he’s already found some steady work. I don’t think I’ll hear from him often, though. I think he just wants to forget about all this.”


“I can’t blame him. But it’s good to hear he’s moved on.”


“And stayed out of trouble. I’m sure if Horan heard about that, he would be shocked,” Scott said dryly. “Or he’d accuse me of lying. So…have you seen what’s on the drive? Do you know what he was trying to hide?”


Chapter 73