Book excerpt: Laughs meet chills in this suspenseful romantic comedy! Unfairly fired from her job as a reporter, Alli Gardner leaps at the chance to prove herself by exposing an illegal adoption and blackmail ring. But she needs a pretend husband, and why not sexy ex-cop Kevin Vickers? When the bullets start flying and the adrenaline gets pumping, so does their sizzling attraction. Is there safety in his arms, or greater danger? Don’t miss this exciting romantic comedy from the USA Today bestselling author of the Safe Harbor Medical series. “...a real page turner. Jacqueline Diamond’s skill at mystery writing shines through in this suspenseful tale of opposites attracting.”—Madaleine Laird, Romantic Times