Capturing the Cop

Capturing the Cop
Michele Dunaway

Just Because A Girl's Good At Pleasing Everyone…Whoever said virtue is its own reward wasn't a preacher's kid or they'd know being virtuous was like being jailed with no possibility of parole. That's why–after thirty years of living up to other people's expectations–Olivia Jacobsen needs some release. And why a police charity calendar's Mr. August might be the man to provide it.Doesn't Mean She Can Please HerselfFollowing his calendar appearance, Detective Garrett Krause finds himself drowning in a sea of indecent proposals, and his libido and opinion of women hit an all-time low. Olivia's down-to-earth sweetness almost persuades him not to give up hope…until he discovers he's been had, and her nice-girl come-on is a hoax. Isn't it?In The Family

“Why?”

Garrett crossed his arms. “Why did you only want one date?”

Olivia shut her eyes. This was so horrible. She’d ruined everything. How could she ever have thought a one-night stand was a good idea? Bad girls had bad ideas.

“The truth,” he demanded.

Her eyes flew open. “I…”

“Did you plan to seduce me?” The question hit like a harsh accusation.

“It seemed the answer to my problem.”

“You mean the virginal Olivia Jacobsen problem?”

It was out there now, what she’d done, and it rang tawdry and crass. Which was exactly how Garrett took it. What could she say? How could she make this better?

The silence stretched. Finally he spoke, each word like a knife.

“Tell me, Olivia. Be honest just this once. How much of you is real—and how much is a lie?”

Dear Reader,

I am delighted to finally bring you Olivia Jacobsen’s story and finish the Jacobsen family saga that I started what seems aeons ago. For Olivia, being a “bad girl” is about as far out of character as this minister’s daughter can get. However, she’s not going to turn thirty-one without a fight, and she plans to liven up her boring life and have some fun, if only for one night. When sexy cop Garrett Krause kisses her breath away, however, she discovers that one night isn’t enough, and she wonders if she can turn one night into forever. But there’s this little matter of some lies she’s told that could ruin everything.

If you’ve ever dreamed of being someone else or pretended to be, if only for a moment, you’ll empathize with Olivia Jacobsen as she struggles to find true love. With some well-meaning meddling from Grandpa Joe, I can promise you the family saga comes to an exciting and satisfying conclusion.

It’s hard to say goodbye to these characters, and I hope you enjoy their story as much as I did creating it. The road to love is often paved with good intentions, but sometimes, as Olivia will find out, you simply need a little faith.

As always, enjoy the romance, and feel free to e-mail me at michele@micheledunaway.com with any feedback.

Michele Dunaway

P.S. Jacobsen characters are also found in Catching the Corporate Playboy (Darci), The Playboy’s Protegee (Harry), and About Last Night…(Shane).

Capturing the Cop

Michele Dunaway

www.millsandboon.co.uk (http://www.millsandboon.co.uk)

To Cornbread, WIL92, whose voice wakes me up each morning—kudos for all you do for our troops and for my hometown of St. Louis.

To Dale Earnhardt, Jr., you’ve given me a reason to discover NASCAR and become a fan. Thanks also to the Warren Brothers for proving that it’s okay to be barely famous. You’ve provided fantastic music to write by. Thanks to all of you for being inspirations.

Acknowledgment

Special acknowledgment goes to Officer Ed Ucinski, my personal friend, and to O’Fallon Police Department Detective Jimmy Klinger, who graciously answered all my questions regarding the Major Case Squad, of which he is a member. For information on The BackStoppers, please visit www.backstoppers.org.

Books by Michele Dunaway

HARLEQUIN AMERICAN ROMANCE

848—A LITTLE OFFICE ROMANCE

900—TAMING THE TABLOID HEIRESS

921—THE SIMPLY SCANDALOUS PRINCESS

931—CATCHING THE CORPORATE PLAYBOY

963—SWEEPING THE BRIDE AWAY

988—THE PLAYBOY’S PROTÉGÉE

1008—ABOUT LAST NIGHT…

1044—UNWRAPPING MR. WRIGHT

1056—EMERGENCY ENGAGEMENT

1100—LEGALLY TENDER

Contents

Chapter One (#u39d80a5d-785a-5fe5-b9e5-3a0e06208be7)

Chapter Two (#ue2b3c557-dd39-5587-858c-8d50a136344f)

Chapter Three (#uccb4fb82-887a-5d68-a441-3b524b9c53b2)

Chapter Four (#ud025e83c-42fb-52fd-b5aa-b0b9be4a01ec)

Chapter Five (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Six (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Seven (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Eight (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Nine (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Ten (#litres_trial_promo)