Part of Nikki Heat, book 2
First published 2010
Detective Nikki Heat stands over the body of a notorious gossip columnist, a knife buried deep between the victim's shoulder blades. The murder investigation quickly spirals into the glittering world of celebrity scandal. A Yankees pitcher's career hangs in the balance. A pop star's secrets threaten to surface. An actor lies dead from what appears to be an accidental drug overdose, but Heat suspects something more sinister. Working alongside her is Jameson Rook, the cocky journalist whose sharp wit matches her own. Their professional partnership crackles with tension as they exchange cutting remarks and flirtatious challenges. Each lead pulls them deeper into a web of fame, lies, and deadly ambition. Heat must navigate the treacherous waters of celebrity culture while keeping her focus on the killer who strikes from the shadows. The case tests not only her detective skills but her ability to see through the smoke and mirrors of public personas to find the truth that someone will kill to protect.
Genres: suspense, mystery, crime, contemporary, thriller, detective
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, professional-partners
290 pages · Hardcover · Hyperion