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

“That hasn’t been decided, but I’m thinking about it.”


“If you do,” Trev said, “and you want, I can do a few pieces for it.”


“I want. You sold well. Both of you did.”


Kevin grinned. “That sounds like we were up for auction. Sold, to the highest bidder…” He mimicked bringing down a gavel.


“Smart ass. You know what I was saying. Okay, back to why you’re here. I can’t write checks for you two, I’m afraid.”


“No problem, as far as I’m concerned,” Trev said, glancing in question at Kevin.


“I’m good. Rent isn’t due until the first of next month.”


“You’ll have your money by then, I promise,” Rory told him. “Now…” He sighed. “I have to go give a statement about what happened, which means I can’t open the gallery on schedule. Not a great way to stay in business.”


“I’m not doing anything right now,” Kevin said. “If you trust me not to run off with the profits, I can watch the place until you get back.”


Chapter 27