Investigating Desire: A Grumpy Detective Sworn Off Love, a Fearless Journalist, and a Slow-Burn, High-Stakes Romance (Hearts on Duty Book 4)

A Slow-Burn Romantic Suspense with a Grumpy Detective and the Journalist Who Won’t Back Down

Detective Nate Whitaker has sworn off love. After a messy divorce, he’s buried himself in his work, content to keep his emotions locked away. But when a bold, relentless journalist starts shadowing him for an exclusive story, their push-and-pull dynamic ignites a slow burn neither of them can ignore.

Tessa Donovan has worked hard to make a name for herself. She’s determined to crack open a case that’s rocked this small town, even if it means getting under the skin of a brooding detective who wants nothing to do with her. But when her investigation stirs up danger, Nate has no choice but to keep her close. What starts as a reluctant partnership turns into something far more dangerous—a fiery attraction neither of them is ready for.

With a growing threat looming and tension crackling between them, this small-town romantic suspense is about to heat up. Can Nate and Tessa untangle the case before it’s too late, or will their undeniable chemistry turn into the biggest risk of all?