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

“Not bad. We found the guy we were looking for and took him in for questioning. Turns out he isn’t the killer, but he gave up a friend of his who is. That guy’s now in jail, awaiting arraignment. Speaking of which, Hanks’ trial date has been set for the eighth of January. You should be hearing from the prosecutor within the week.”


“Oh boy. At least he didn’t make bail, you said.”


“Yeah. Flight risks often get bail revoked, and he’s definitely one.”


“I’ll mark the date on my ‘things I don’t want to do’ calendar.”


Lou laughed. “You actually have one?”


Rory grinned. “Not yet, but this might make me get one.”


“Nut.” Lou hugged him then glanced at the necklace. “Are you planning on finishing that tonight?”


“I don’t have to, if you have a better idea.”


“Dinner, then back here to see if your bed is as comfortable as mine.”


Chapter 36