Fatal Affair (Fatal Series #1)

Washington, D.C., Metro Police Detective Sergeant Sam Holland needs a big win to salvage her career—and her confidence—after a disastrous investigation. The perfect opportunity arises when Senator John O'Connor is found brutally murdered in his bed, and Sam is assigned to the case. Matters get complicated when Sam has to team up with Nick Cappuano, O'Connor's friend and chief of staff...and the man Sam had a memorable one-night stand with years earlier. Their sexual chemistry still sizzles, and Sam has to fight to stay focused on the case. Sleeping with a material witness is another mistake she can't afford—especially when the bodies keep piling up.

Book 1 of the Fatal Series by USA TODAY bestselling author Marie Force

97,000 words

Marie Force is the author of Line of Scrimmage and Love at First Flight. Of Line of Scrimmage, Booklist said, "With its humor and endearing characters, Force's charming novel will appeal to a broad spectrum of readers, reaching far beyond sports fans." Wild on Books said, "Love at First Flight by Marie Force is most definitely a keeper. It is an astounding book. I loved every single word!" A third contemporary is due out in the spring of 2011. Since 1996, Marie has been the communications director for a national organization similar to the Romance Writers of America. She is a member of RWA's New England, From the Heart and Published Author Special Interest chapters. While her husband was in the Navy, Marie lived in Spain, Maryland and Florida and is now settled in her home state of Rhode Island. She is the mother of two children and a feisty dog named Brandy.