SPOTLIGHT on

.38 CALIBER COVER-UP

ANGI MORGAN

ISBN: 0373695292
February 2011

AN UNDERCOVER AGENT, A BEAUTIFUL COP…AND THE BULLET THAT BROUGHT THEM TOGETHER

Undercover DEA agent Erren Rhodes was used to working alone. So the very idea of teaming up with Officer Darby O’Malley to ferret out a killer wasn’t exactly how he thought this critical mission would go. But thanks to information only the beautiful cop possessed, finding whoever was responsible for shooting Erren’s friend made Darby a valuable—and irresistible—partner. Digging into the case, though, revealed a far-reaching conspiracy…and angered all the wrong people. Now, trying to bring a killer to justice while keeping Darby safe was making Erren remember why he was better off on his own. Especially when Darby made him long to hole up together in the safe house and never let her out of his sight.  

 

CAST OF CHARACTERS

THE PACKAGE--Missing. No one can find it or knows what’s inside.

Dallas Police Officer Darby O’Malley--Until recently, her only desire had been to work undercover. Now, it’s to clear her younger brother of murder charges. She’s on the edge of losing her job and her brother just may be guilty.

Undercover DEA agent Erren Rhodes--He’s been undercover for six years and he’s ready to get out before he makes a mistake and “gets dead.” When his mentor is murdered, all he wants is revenge.

Academy Officer Walter Pike--Darby’s partner asked Erren to deliver the package, but was murdered before he could leave instructions.

Assistant District Attorney Brian Thrumburt--Pike told him this case would make his career.

DEA agent John Knighton--Erren’s handler who disappears while watching Erren’s back.

The Sergeant Major--Denny O’Malley, U.S. Army, retired and Darby’s father.

Michael O’Malley--His blood type was found at the scene linking him to Pike’s murder. Shot and in a coma, he has all the answers, but no one can ask him the questions.

AUTHOR'S NOTE

Available in France


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Australia/New Zealand

One of my favorite things about .38 Caliber Cover-Up was all the surprises Erren & Darby gave me throughout the book. Not knowing who the villian was until the end...well, yeah, that happened. Knee surgery, my first official Harlequin party as an author, winning the Golden Heart for Hill Country Hold Up, first trip to DisneyWorld and my first book going on sale...all those things happened while writing the book.


But what I'll remember the most is the thrill of finally giving Erren and Darby their story. It had struggled to develop for years. The beginning was always the same, there were at least seven different "middles," and they held onto that ending until the very last minute.


I hope to be writing more stories with Darby's family...especially the one with "boring desk job." Steve Woods (Hill Country Hold-Up) makes an appearance--love little connections like that. In fact, Erren Rhodes was introduced in HCHU.


I FEEL LIKE A TRIP TO THE POST OFFICE...1 COMMENTER WILL WIN A COPY OF A MARCH INTRIGUE.
~Angi