Isaac Ford seeks help from the detective who put him in prison -- now security consultant, Andrew Wen -- after an unexpected prison break weeks before his release. Despite an almost twenty-year age difference and being on opposite ends of the law, the attraction between them culminates in a one-night stand that teeters Isaac between turning himself in and returning to a life of crime. His decision is made for him when he discovers a young man waiting for him at his safe house -- the son he never knew existed.<br><br>Months later, Isaac has been reconnecting with his son, Dalton, and started a security consultancy of his own, looking for a fresh start. His past catches up to him, however, when he runs into Andrew at the police station, both seeking information on a new thief. Andrew isn’t happy Isaac left that night or that he’s been encroaching on his business, but the passion between them rekindles as trying to one-up each other turns sexual. Neither plan to let anything more come of their tryst until Andrew finds out about Dalton, who he knew in college, and a theft at Dalton’s job forces Isaac and Andrew to work together.<br><br>Dalton playing matchmaker complicates things. What’s worse is how easily Isaac and Andrew keep giving in.

Public Enemy, Undercover Lover

“Police briefing on the city’s newest thief.”


That halted Kathleen from disappearing down the hall.


“I’d say so. Now I know everyone who was hit, which includes our newest client.”


“Larson?” Kathleen pressed, as she and Luke followed him into the office. “You got Larson Manufacturing?”


“Signed proposal came into my email this morning. I’d say we should celebrate, but we have work to do.” Isaac sat at his desk, shoving the jacket and cap into his bottom drawer to be dealt with later. “If we can figure out how to best protect against this new thief, or better yet, figure out who it is, we’ll pick up all the businesses that were targeted before Wen can even look their direction.”


Kathleen’s eyes twinkled at the prospect, but Luke clenched his jaw. He thought their healthyrivalry was a waste of time.


Chapter 9