The Code Enforcer
Bryce is a Marine hiding his military-ending injury. All he wants is to hide in his mundane job as the code enforcer while he sorts out his life. What he does not account for is Markie, the emerald eyed beauty who walks through his office door. Markie is a Police Investigator hardened by her cheating ex. When the municipal code violators Bryce is investigating are murdered, he becomes Markie's number one suspect. 

A Brush with Death
Ben is secretly in love with Cori and has been waiting for the right time to make his move, but his divorce haunts him. Cori has had all she can take from men since her ex left without a trace. The last thing she needs is another man who will disappoint her. When Cori opens her heart to Ben, women he holds key information about turn up dead. She realizes she should have never trusted him.

Crime & Passion Stalk City Hall Series is created by Valerie J. Clarizio, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

Crime & Passion Stalk City Hall Series

Bryce woke up with Markie curled under his arm. Her small, soft hand lay flat against his chest. Silky strands of her shiny, red hair tickled his chin. Her warm body molded perfectly to his, and that hint of cocoanut scent of hers nearly drove him insane. 


They'd fallen asleep in the wee morning hours exhausted from kissing. She didn't push him for any more than what he was willing to give. He wanted to give much more than he did, but his will wasn't enough to overcome the fear - insecurity - that haunted him. What if he couldn't perform because of his injury? What if he couldn't satisfy her? A woman like her deserved a whole man. But, dammit, he couldn't seem to let her go last night. If ever there was a woman he wanted to try and make love with, it was her. But how could he be sure of himself without actually trying? Failing in front of Markie would be devastating. 


Chapter 19