Partners In Crime by Lisa Gardner was one of the books that she wrote early in her career under the pen name Alicia Scott.
This novel was originally released on February 1, 1998, but has since been re-released as a low-priced series of three ebooks.
Partners In Crime book description
Part 1
Mayor Olivia Stuart has been murdered. The prime suspect? A mysterious blonde woman named “Jo.”
Josie Reynolds lost a friend and mentor when Olivia Stuart died. How could anyone think she killed Olivia? But clearly that’s just what detective Jack Stryker thinks. Josie knows from past experience that cops can jump to the wrong conclusions. She doesn’t know whether to set Jack straight or stay off his radar.
“Straight Arrow” Jack Stryker has to find Olivia’s killer. Josie matches the description of the mysterious blonde, and his instincts tell him she’s hiding something. But as he gets closer to Josie, he’s afraid of what his investigation might reveal….
Part 2
Jack Stryker’s investigation into Olivia Stuart’s death leads straight to Josie. He’ll have to do his job — even if it means arresting the woman he hasn’t been able to get out of his mind since their night together.
Josie can’t believe Jack thinks she could murder her friend. If he were suspected of murder she would believe in him, no matter how damning the evidence. She’ll trust her heart over her head any day.
How can a relationship survive when two lovers are on opposite sides of the law?
Part 3
A mysterious blonde is suspected of killing Mayor Olivia Stuart, and now Josie Reynolds is in handcuffs. The arresting officer? Jack Stryker, straight-arrow cop and lover of said suspect.
But a case that seemed clear-cut goes sideways when another blonde named “Jo” hits Grand Springs, linked to the mayor’s murder and determined to tie up loose ends.
Adversaries under the law, Josie and Jack must form an alliance when danger has them both on the run….
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