He can't reveal the truth. She won't be conned by lies. Retired detective Irene Rohan was always too busy getting criminals off the streets to take time for love. Now she's made an exception for Ted O'Keefe, but she's not so sure he is who he says. Is he one of the good guys, or is he exactly the kind of scum she used to put behind bars? Ted O'Keefe has managed to keep his life a secret, even from Irene. He never meant to get involved with her in the first place, and she has come along at the worst possible time. Telling her the truth might get them both killed, so the smart thing to do is push her away. But how can he let her go?