Desert Exposure

Rachel Copeland trusts her instincts and treats life as an adventure. When her grandfather goes missing, that habit pulls her into an undercover sting run by Detective Michael Delaney, a man who does everything by the book.

Michael is closing in on a drug kingpin and suspects the missing man may have some connection to the case. He has no wish to accept Rachel's help. She is a civilian, however sharp her intuition, and he does not want to put her at risk.

The two make an unlikely team, and the friction between them carries a spark. As they work side by side, Michael's respect for Rachel deepens, and so does his attraction to her.

The case is tangled. Stolen cameras, a criminal out for revenge, a cabin at the Salton Sea and a fluffy white dog all feed into it. This is a romantic suspense story with a light touch, built on a mismatched pair. Michael has to find Rachel's grandfather before time runs out, and her impulsiveness may put them both in danger.