I am not afraid of cops. And despite what youre implying, I am not some snob who looks down on them because Im a judges daughter and youre an officer who serves the court.
So why dont you want me here? Mitch demanded, the top of his nose nearly touching hers.
Because Im afraid of Of what? Him? Men? What he reminded her of? What he made her feel? That he made her feel, period?
What scares you, princess? he whispered.
Casey zeroed in on the mouth that spoke such a challenge. Sexy. Firm and flat and as unerringly masculine as the breadth of his shoulders or the timbre of his voice.
He liked to argue. He seemed to bring out the worst in her red-haired temperament. Sparring with him made her feel strong. Opinionated.
What if he simply silenced her with a kiss?
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One Good Man
Julie Miller
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Julie Miller attributes her passion for writing romance to all those fairy tales she read growing up, and shyness. Encouragement from her family to write down those feelings she couldnt express became a love for the written word. She gets continued support from her fellow members of the Prairieland Romance Writers, where she serves as the resident grammar goddess. This award-winning author and teacher has published several paranormal romances. Inspired by the likes of Agatha Christie and Encyclopedia Brown, Julie believes the only thing better than a good mystery is a good romance.
Born and raised in Missouri, she now lives in Nebraska with her husband, son and smiling guard dog, Maxie. Write to Julie at P.O. Box 5162, Grand Island, NE 68802-5162.
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HARLEQUIN INTRIGUE
588ONE GOOD MAN
CAST OF CHARACTERS
Mitch TaylorCaptain of the Fourth Precinct. Gladiator in a suit and tie. He was once a kid of the streets, and the last thing this veteran cop wants to do is baby-sit a Plaza princess.
Cassandra (Casey) MaynardShe lost her family and her future in one horrible act of violence. She knows its just a matter of time before her stalker returns to finish what he started.
Commissioner James ReedUncle Jimmy is the only family Casey has left. But is he too busy with his reelection to listen to her fears?
Iris WebsterShes been Jamess right hand for years. Shed do anything to protect him.
Emmett RainesA master of disguise. Toying with his victims is all part of the game.
Darlene RainesEmmetts twin. Together, they devised a perfect plan.
Judith and Ben McDonaldTheyve served the Maynards for years.
Jack MaynardHis reputation as the No-Budge Judge cost his family dearly.
Steven CraigheadBodyguard or betrayer?
Cynthia DeBecqueWhy does the murdered prostitutes name keep popping up?
For the Fensoms.
Thank you for always making me feel welcome.
Happy holidays!
And for the IMPROV gang.
You really are making a difference in the lives of young
people. You made a difference in mine.
Contents
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Chapter Six
Chapter Seven
Chapter Eight
Chapter Nine
Chapter Ten
Chapter Eleven
Chapter Twelve
Chapter Thirteen
Chapter One
What a hell of a day.
Mitch pushed the door buzzer on the Gothic fortress of a house north of the Plaza and waited. He hated sucking up to the commissioner like this. But when the man in charge of his next promotion called and asked for a personal favor, Mitch was hardly in a position to refuse.
A house check was so routine, he normally would have assigned it to a uniformed patrol. Hed have passed it on to his staff sergeant for her to assign it to a uniformed patrol. Hed even offered to send two of his best detectives in his stead. But Commissioner Reed had insisted on privacy.