Brazen Virtue by Nora Roberts || D.C. Detectives Series Book 2

Brazen Virtue: D.C. Detectives Series Book 2

Author: Nora Roberts

Now a Netflix Film: Brazen Starring Alyssa Milano

From #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Nora Roberts comes a gripping thriller that delves into the dark side of desire, where a mystery writer searching for solace becomes entangled in a real-life nightmare—one driven by a serial killer whose thirst for murder knows no bounds.

A Mystery Novelist Caught in a Deadly Game

Following an exhausting book tour, acclaimed mystery writer Grace McCabe visits her sister, Kathleen, in Washington, D.C., only to find her living in a run-down neighborhood and struggling through a bitter custody battle. Desperate to afford a top-tier lawyer, Kathleen supplements her meager teacher’s salary by working as a phone sex operator for Fantasy, Inc.—a company that promises strict anonymity to its employees.

A Murder That Hits Too Close to Home

Grace’s unease about her sister’s job turns to terror when one of Fantasy, Inc.'s operators is brutally murdered. As the cherry blossoms bloom in the capital, the case takes a chilling turn, dragging Grace into a web of deception, obsession, and deadly desire. But this time, she’s no longer writing fiction—she’s living it.

A Serial Killer on the Hunt

Enter Detective Ed Jackson, an investigator who recognizes Grace as one of his favorite authors—and who knows all too well that in real life, the killer always has the upper hand. As Grace gets dangerously close to the truth, she realizes the murderer is watching her every move.

"This isn’t fiction, Grace. Real people die. And you could be next."

A Race Against Time

As the body count rises, Grace must rely on her instincts and the growing connection she feels with Ed to stay alive. But in this game of cat and mouse, even Ed may not be able to protect her from a fate worse than anything she’s ever imagined.

A pulse-pounding thriller from the queen of romantic suspense, Brazen Virtue will keep you on edge until the very last page.