Under The Covers

Under The Covers
Jamie Denton

Detective Blake Hammond wants some R & R– what he gets is "Operation Honeymoon." Not only is his trip to Hawaii on hold now, but he has to deal with some stuck-up DEA agent. While the case is nothing out of the ordinary, he never thought he'd have to play house.But if sexy Veronica Carmichael wants a loving husband, he's more than willing to play the part….When Ronnie meets her new partner, she knows he's trouble. The gorgeous cop is anything but cooperative. Problem is, posing as newlyweds isn't as easy as she hoped. She has plans, though. Since this is her last assignment, Ronnie wants to do the job right…even if it means getting them under the covers.

“Kiss me, Ronnie,”

Blake said, his voice rough.

“This is crazy,” she sighed.

“We have to make people believe I’m the only man in the world you want.”

“I think you’re taking this a little far,” she said, but slipped her arms around his neck just the same.

He wanted a convincing performance, so she’d give him one. “Just don’t expect a declaration of love, Detective.”

She sucked in a sharp breath when his warm lips skirted along her jaw to her throat. She tipped her head back, not because what he was doing felt wonderfully delicious, but to provide a convincing performance.

Uh-huh. Sure, her conscience taunted.

Ronnie gave in to the desire by pressing her fingers against the back of his neck, urging his mouth over hers. He tasted sweet, hard and hot. She never wanted it to end.

“Convincing enough for you?” she asked, surprised by the strength in her voice.

“Yeah,” he muttered with roughness in his tone. “Plenty.”

“Good.” She lifted her chin a notch and hoped for a satisfied expression. But stepping around him, she felt anything but pleased, wishing like the devil for an icy shower.

Dear Reader,

Every so often a secondary character emerges that catches a writer’s eye, and detective Blake Hammond was one such character. I met Blake when I was writing Flirting with Danger (#708), and for two years he sat in the back of my mind just waiting for the right woman to come along. When sassy DEA Agent Veronica Carmichael appeared, we both knew she was “the one.”

This is one story that couldn’t have been told without the assistance of a few important people. I’d like to offer a very special thank-you to Officer Darrell Drouin of the East Hartford Police Department for answering all of my questions on jurisdiction and interdepartmental procedures. A big thank-you to the Renville County Sheriff’s Department, and especially to Renville County Deputy Sheriff Marlyn Eklund who always offers a smile when answering even my most bizarre “what if” questions as they relate to inner workings of the criminal element. You guys are the best!

I’d love to hear what you think of Blake and Veronica’s romance. You can write to me by e-mail at jamie@jamiedenton.net or to P.O. Box 224, Mohall, ND 58761.

Warmest regards,

Jamie Denton

Books by Jamie Denton

HARLEQUIN TEMPTATION

708—FLIRTING WITH DANGER

748—THE SEDUCTION OF SYDNEY

767—VALENTINE FANTASY

793—RULES OF ENGAGEMENT

797—BREAKING THE RULES

HARLEQUIN BLAZE

10—SLEEPING WITH THE ENEMY

Under the Covers

Jamie Denton

www.millsandboon.co.uk (http://www.millsandboon.co.uk)

For Kane, Katelyn and Jadyn

This one is for you my little angels.

Contents

Chapter 1 (#u5fcfce60-c8e3-50af-9b38-1253024b005c)

Chapter 2 (#u4182b151-857c-5092-8f10-7398d4d16d01)

Chapter 3 (#u7d7d73c5-4172-5406-98bf-824faa3f07b4)

Chapter 4 (#ucc761e0e-a8af-5bc2-a3dd-569721c9865a)

Chapter 5 (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter 6 (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter 7 (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter 8 (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter 9 (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter 10 (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter 11 (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter 12 (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter 13 (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter 14 (#litres_trial_promo)

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