Tori Whitley might be the world's worst snoop.

As a favor to her private-detective cousin, she's supposed to investigate Seahaven businessman Grady Palmer. From afar, not up close and personal. That's impossible now that he's spotted her.

So what's an undercover PI to do when she starts falling for her subject? Especially because corruption's afoot and Grady's keeping almost as many secrets as Tori. Should she trust the clues ? or her heart?

Darlene Gardner left her life as a newspaper sportswriter behind for love and romance. She's the author of more than 40 books that have sold 1.9 million copies. Her books range from romantic comedies to emotionally charged family dramas to a paranormal mystery serial for young adults on up. She can usually be found in front of a computer or on a tennis court. Visit Darlene on the web at www.darlenegardner.com.