Books like Force of Nature by Suzanne Brockmann

Ric Alvarado, a Florida private investigator with a past as a cop, struggles to keep his life in order when his new partner Annie Dugan demands more field work than paperwork. Their chemistry quickly turns to danger when one client turns a femme‑fatale and attempts to kill an innocent man. Ric saves the day but discovers he's become an asset for notorious crime boss Gordon Burns. Meanwhile, FBI agent Jules Cassidy has been pursuing evidence of Burns’s terror ties. With Ric and Annie’s help, Jules enters the underbelly of Burns’s organization, crossing paths with the charismatic but troubled actor Robin Chadwick. As the stakes rise, Ric and Annie must navigate a web of killers, betrayals, and lethal consequences while their own passions flare dangerously. The novel blends relentless suspense with intense romance, charting the fine line between duty and desire in a world where every decision could cost lives.

First publish date: 2007