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Soap‑opera writer Bess McNee believes the best way to develop a character is to live the role. When she is jailed for solicitation, she sees a chance to do her research—by following detective Alex Stanislaski around the city. The seasoned cop, used to newspapers headlines and gritty investigations, is initially unimpressed but finds his own life turning upside down as Bess’s relentless pursuit of stories and affection challenges him. Together they navigate a tangled world of law enforcement, love, and the high‑stakes world of television drama.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Nora Roberts
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