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Mark Sharpe, a former CIA agent, is accustomed to handling danger. Yet his latest assignment forces him into uncharted territory—he becomes a father for the first time, starts his own business, and discovers an unexpected attraction to JoJo Hatcher, a confident tattooed private investigator. JoJo’s keen instincts and bold attitude lure Mark deeper, beyond professional boundaries. When Soph, Mark’s teenage daughter, finds herself in peril, the only ally he can rely on is JoJo. Together they unravel a complex mystery that puts both their lives and burgeoning relationship at risk. As they confront new obstacles, Mark envisions a future where love, justice, and family intertwine.
The story blends tension, romance, and the dynamics of a single father‑partner partnership, centered around a former intelligence officer adapted to civilian life.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Suspense/Romantic Suspense
Authors: Stephanie Doyle
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