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

Late that afternoon, the building was Lou’s—or technically, Esteban Valencia’s—with a two-year lease. Mrs. King ran information Lou gave her, checked his credit rating, and found nothing amiss.


“Gotta love it when things start falling into place,” Lou commented, when he and Rory returned to the car.


“They wouldn’t have without Gideon,” Rory pointed out acerbically.


“True. It takes all of us. I’m well aware of that. Let’s go back to the building and start making notes on exactly what needs to be done.” Lou was damned if he was going to let Rory get to him again. We’re going to be working together. If I get pissed every time he tries to put me down, it’ll blow the whole operation.


Chapter 12