"Wow! In , Ms. Dempsey's talent shines with vibrant characters in a fluid narrative rich in detail. Events move quickly with ever increasing tension to a satisfying conclusion ... " Star prosecutor Alicia Maldonado needs a high-profile case to rev up her career, and gets it when a candidate for California governor is murdered. Charismatic TV reporter Milo Pappas shows up to cover the nation's top story - only to find himself even more intrigued by the beautiful assistant D.A. than by the courtroom drama. Ethics demand that Alicia and Milo keep their relationship strictly professional. But that's easier said than done when passion ignites ... "As a reader, it is always a treat to find a 'new to me' author to add to my 'must buy' list and Ms. Dempsey is definitely among the top of that list!" Melissa Freeman, "Diana Dempsey creates realistic and memorable characters, complete with flaws, that you can really root for; then she puts them into trouble so terrible you can't figure out how they'll ever triumph ... This is an author to watch." Books for a Buck "I look forward to reading more from this talented author. is a suspense novel of the highest order and is a must buy." Diana Risso, This full-length novel was originally published by Penguin's New American Library and was a Top Pick of .