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

“When we have questions, I’m sure Clay will be glad to answer them. God only knows he’s got the experience. Damn,” Lou said when something else occurred to him. “The bank account.”


“We haven’t deposited the money from last night,” Rory pointed out, “except for the credit card transactions. I suppose, as Esteban Valencia, you can close that account and transfer the money to the Lou Hernandez one, once it’s open. Or better yet, open a new account in the business name. Details, details.” Rory sighed.


“We’ll get it all figured out,” Lou said, giving him a hug. “Right now, we need to get Kevin’s name on the books as an employee, and pay him his commission for the sale of his paintings.”


“Don’t forget Trev,” Kevin reminded him.


“Nope. Come on. I’ll cut you both checks before moving the account. Then…”


“Deal with everything else. We can do it. We’re smart men,” Rory said.


Chapter 29