2-in-1 by Kira Chase

Author:Kira Chase
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Torrid Books
Published: 2015-05-12T04:00:00+00:00

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BOOK 2:

THE OTHER WOMAN

Chapter 1

Frankie Barker peered at the two windows outside of the office she shared with her partner and love of her life, Johanna Obrien. Every time she saw the name Barker and Obrien Private Investigators stenciled on the windows on either side of the thick heavy door, it filled her with a sense of pride and accomplishment.

She wouldn’t have dreamed years ago that the life of happiness and joy she had found with Johanna was possible. There was nothing she’d change about her life. They’d been together for over twelve years, meeting when both were police officers in Philadelphia. Two years later they mutually decided to leave the force and Philadelphia. They designed a log home on the outskirts of Charlestown, thirty miles outside of Philly, on a twenty-acre plot of land. They set up their private detective agency together in a strip mall, sandwiched between a hair salon and coffee shop in the center of Charlestown. Slowly they built up a steady client list, which afforded them a very comfortable lifestyle. The local sheriff, George Ryker, as well as several legal firms often requested their services so they were assured of a steady income.

Frankie shivered as she hurried into the office carrying a cardboard tray containing two cups of coffee. She walked over to Johanna’s desk, which faced her own, took one of the cups from the tray and set it on the desk. “It’s getting nasty out there. It feels cold enough to snow. What time’s your mother’s plane getting in?”

Johanna smiled. “Thanks for the coffee, babe. Her flight gets in at two if it’s on time. I figure I’ll take off at twelve thirty just in case we do get bad weather, and barring any traffic snafus. I checked with the Philadelphia airport and so far there are no flight delays so I’m keeping my fingers crossed.”

Frankie patted Johanna’s shoulder then moved to her own desk, set down the tray holding her cup of coffee, then strode to the storage room at the back of the office. She removed her coat and hung it on the coat tree. “Just be careful driving. I wouldn’t be surprised if we get snow before the day’s over,” she said as she walked back into the room across the dark beige carpeting and over to her desk.

Johanna nodded. “I’m always careful. That advice goes for you, too.”

“I’m not as worried about the snow as I am about black ice.” She sat down. “I’ll hold down the fort while you’re picking up your mother.” She sighed happily. “I’m thankful we don’t have anything urgent going on right now so it should be an easy afternoon. After our last case I’m ready for a little break.” She leaned back in her large comfortable chair. “I’ll pick up the summonses from George and serve them this afternoon before I come home. I don’t think it should take too long. Anything else you need or want me to do?”

Johanna shook her head. “Nothing I can think of.

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