Line of Duty Series by Maggie Price

TO: Officer Morgan McCallSUBJECT: Undercover AssignmentEffective immediately, you will report to Sergeant Alexander Blade for your first investigation. You are to take down gambling kingpin Carlton Spurlock on suspicion of murder. The two of you will pose as newlyweds and move in next door to the suspect. Be aware of the risks involved in role-playing. You and Alex will be living together in close quarters, under constant surveillance by Spurlock... moreTO: Officer Morgan McCallSUBJECT: Undercover AssignmentEffective immediately, you will report to Sergeant Alexander Blade for your first investigation. You are to take down gambling kingpin Carlton Spurlock on suspicion of murder. The two of you will pose as newlyweds and move in next door to the suspect. Be aware of the risks involved in role-playing. You and Alex will be living together in close quarters, under constant surveillance by Spurlock. Try to stay in character at all times without giving in to the heated passion that flares in these intimate situations. Remember that love undercover can lead to desire—and danger. less

To: Sergeant Carrie McCall Subject: Regarding Reilly Your assignment flouts two cardinal rules of the cop code: Never investigate your partner and never fall for your partner. You will do the first, plumbing Sergeant Lincoln Reilly's home and psyche for proof, even as you pretend to be lovers on a covert sting. Because despite an exemplary record, circumstantial evidence suggests that Reilly kills acquitted criminals as coldly as the worst offender. Beware of the second... moreTo: Sergeant Carrie McCall Subject: Regarding Reilly Your assignment flouts two cardinal rules of the cop code: Never investigate your partner and never fall for your partner. You will do the first, plumbing Sergeant Lincoln Reilly's home and psyche for proof, even as you pretend to be lovers on a covert sting. Because despite an exemplary record, circumstantial evidence suggests that Reilly kills acquitted criminals as coldly as the worst offender. Beware of the second. Reilly's instincts have never failed. And with you, he appears to be operating on the most basic instincts between man and woman. Trust only your training...or stand to lose more than your cover. less

FROM: PAIGE CARMICHAEL SUBJECT: TROUBLE WITH LATEST ASSIGNMENT A joke. That's what most cops think of me, an expert in Forensic Statement Analysis. I catch criminals by what they say--and, more important, what they don't. The science of language and double meanings fascinates me, and if that makes me a nerd at the police department, I can live with it. Even suffer the contempt of hot homicide cop Nate McCall... moreFROM: PAIGE CARMICHAEL SUBJECT: TROUBLE WITH LATEST ASSIGNMENT A joke. That's what most cops think of me, an expert in Forensic Statement Analysis. I catch criminals by what they say--and, more important, what they don't. The science of language and double meanings fascinates me, and if that makes me a nerd at the police department, I can live with it. Even suffer the contempt of hot homicide cop Nate McCall. But an odd statement from one of Oklahoma City's finest has triggered my suspicion--his words ring of murder. And proving it could silence me forever.... less

TO: LIEUTENANT JOSHUA MCCALL SUBJECT: PROBATIONARY PERIOD Your reputation for bending the rules nearly cost you your badge, so we suggest you use your time off to think about how much being a cop means to you—and to your family. This time, McCall, try to keep yourself out of trouble. Since you've gotten involved with the mysterious beauty tending bar in sleepy Sundown, Texas, we've investigated her—and discovered she's a murder suspect. Romancing a fugitive isn't a good career move, McCall... moreTO: LIEUTENANT JOSHUA MCCALL SUBJECT: PROBATIONARY PERIOD Your reputation for bending the rules nearly cost you your badge, so we suggest you use your time off to think about how much being a cop means to you—and to your family. This time, McCall, try to keep yourself out of trouble. Since you've gotten involved with the mysterious beauty tending bar in sleepy Sundown, Texas, we've investigated her—and discovered she's a murder suspect. Romancing a fugitive isn't a good career move, McCall. And you may be forced to choose between the job you live for—and the woman you can't live without. less