Books like Desperado by Diana Palmer

Cord Romero’s life is defined by adrenaline and quick, merciless action. After surviving a murder attempt, he is driven to eliminate the head of a multinational corporation that fronts a child labor ring. To get close to the target, Cord joins forces with the Lassiter Detective Agency, reuniting with his childhood friend Maggie Barton. Maggie has grown from the impressionable young woman he once knew into a strong, independent professional who is his equal. However, she carries a tragic secret that endangers their relationship and positions her as a pawn in Cord’s enemy’s scheme. Cord cannot afford distractions during the most important case of his life, but Maggie’s skills are crucial to untangling the links between the crimes. Together, they are forced to trust each other and engage in a lethal cat‐and‐mouse game that could leave only one victor standing.

First publish date: 2002