Hotbed Honey

WHAT HE NEEDS...

P.I. Max Tate needs a woman. The only way he can trap a sneaky jewel thief is to have a gorgeous wife as bait. Enter sexy Kimberly Brandt. She's perfect for the part, even though she's already mangled his heart and his career once. This time, though, he vows to keep his distance....

WHAT SHE WANTS...

All Kimberly wants is the chance to prove to Max that she's a good P.I., so she'll give this job her all. Turning up the heat, she soon has the crook right where she wants him, but there's one problem. The irresistibly sexy Max seems equally attracted by her fiery attitude...and as a "married" couple they have to share a bed....

Harlequin Temptation #800, September, 2000.