Officer Lou Hernandez is surprised when he's asked to help Gideon Monahan catch an art forger. He's not too happy, however, when he meets the man he'll be working with. Lou thinks Rory Kinley is a supercilious pain in the ass. Rory, on the other hand, sees no reason why Lou has been brought into this. After all, he's just a cop, albeit one who is good at going undercover.<br><br>The art forger they're after -- Nate Hanks -- cons collectors, saying he has an undiscovered painting by a famous artist. He's killed one of his marks already to keep from being caught.<br><br>Lou and Rory will have to set aside their differences as they set up a sting to stop Hanks. When they do, they discover they may not be as incompatible as they thought. The question becomes, will their growing feelings survive what's to come -- or be destroyed in the process?

It Takes a Forger

“If you already have someone on Hanks, why do you think you need me?”


“For your undercover skills.” Gideon looked past Lou, smiling at something—or someone, it turned out, when a man came over to the table.


“If you don’t mind,” the man—Lou figured he was in his early thirties—said, pointing to Lou’s coat.


“Not at all.” Lou moved his coat to the back of his chair.


“So you’re the cop, huh?” the man said with a supercilious glance at Lou as he sat.


“Rory,” Gideon said in a cautionary tone. “Lou, this is Rory Kinley. Rory, Lou Hernandez.”


Lou gave a sharp nod, asking, “Do you have something against the police, Mr.Kinley?”


Rory shrugged. “They play a useful part in society. I just don’t see that you’ll be any good when it comes to working with us.” He looked Lou over with a jaundiced eye. “We need someone who can pass as a wealthy buyer with no scruples.” He chuckled. “Being a cop, you’ve probably got the last bit down pat.”


Chapter 4