<b>Family secrets and murder converge in this captivating and suspenseful romance from <i>New York Times </i>bestselling author Linda Howard.</b><br /><br /><i>Some secrets need to be told...</i><br /><br />Still reeling from her mother&apos;s recent death, Karen Whitlaw is stunned when she receives a package containing a mysterious notebook from her estranged father, whom she has barely seen since his return from the Vietnam War decades ago. Then, a shocking phone call: Karen&apos;s father has been murdered on the gritty streets of New Orleans.<br /><br /><i>Even if they lead to murder....</i><br /><br />For homicide detective Marc Chastain, something about the case of a murdered homeless man just doesn&apos;t add up--especially after he meets the victim&apos;s daughter. Far from the cold woman he expected, Karen Whitlaw is warm and passionate. She is also in serious danger. A string of "accidents" have shaken Karen to the core, and forced her into the protective embrace of the charming detective she vowed to resist. Together they unravel a disturbing story of politics, power, and murder—and face a killer who will stop at nothing to get his hands on her father&apos;s secrets.<br /><br />