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“Want to go for a drive?”
Abby did. Desperately. The intensity scared her. “Aren’t you tired of Christmas lights and holiday displays by now?”
“Are you tired of police work?”
“A little,” she confessed, startling a laugh out of both of them.
“Take a drive with me. I’ll buy you a drink.”
“You’re a terrible flirt.”
“So I’ve been told.” Riley winked, opening the passenger door of his truck for her.
“No, I mean you’re really bad at it.”
“You want me to up my game?”
Yes. No. Uncertain, she pulled the door shut. When he slid into the driver’s seat, she said, “I don’t want any games. I want you to be yourself.”
“Easy enough.” He stared at her for a moment that went on and on, and she realized she was holding her breath. “What you see is what you get, Abby.”
The Hunk Next Door
Debra Webb & Regan Black
DEBRA WEBB, born in Alabama, wrote her first story at age nine and her first romance at thirteen. It wasn’t until she spent three years working for the military behind the Iron Curtain—and a five-year stint with NASA—that she realized her true calling. A collision course between suspense and romance was set. Since then the USA TODAY bestselling author has penned more than one hundred novels, including her internationally bestselling Colby Agency series.
REGAN BLACK, a USA TODAY bestselling author, writes award-winning, action-packed novels featuring kick-butt heroines and the sexy heroes who fall in love with them. Raised in the Midwest and California, she and her family, along with their adopted greyhound, two arrogant cats and a quirky finch, reside in the South Carolina Lowcountry where the rich blend of legend, romance and history fuels her imagination.
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For Mark, my personal hero, who always knows when I need encouraging words, quiet space or dark chocolate.
And many, many thanks to Deb for inviting me into this wonderful new adventure! Regan
To my hero, Nonie! Though four decades have passed since we first met, you continue to be the only hero for me! Debra
Contents
Washington, D.C.
Friday, November 25, 6:10 p.m.
Thomas Casey, director of the elite team known as the Specialists, leaned back in his chair and watched the footage filling his computer monitor one last time. The woman on the screen stared directly at the camera, her expression one of fearlessness.
“Let this be a clear message to anyone with criminal intent,” she announced in a steely tone. “Belclare will not stand for drug activity on our docks or criminal action in our town. We will stand against you and we will seize your product, your people and your money at every opportunity. No matter your affiliation or intent, this community will not be used for illicit gain.”
The knock on his