About this audiobook

She’s always wanted an adventure—and now she’s going to get one, even if she has to pretend to be someone else! Michelle, a forty-year-old café manager, is stuck in a boring life with a cranky cat and no excitement…until Derrick crashes in. The grumpy detective mistakes her for his FBI contact, dragging her into a mob case. She’s never fired a gun, thrown a punch, or chased a suspect, but hey—she was in drama club once, so maybe she can fake it. Derrick knows there’s something odd about his new partner. She flinches at his gun, has no clue about procedure, and is way too sweet to be a cop. But her sass, warmth, and courage make him imagine a future beyond the job. If they can survive Portland’s newest mob threat, Derrick might just win the biggest prize of all: Michelle’s heart. Fast, funny, and steamy, this midlife romance has cranky cats, adventure, and a swoony HEA!

Detective

Romcom

Crime

Hidden Identity

Betrayal

Mystery

Thriller

Adventure

Fake Dating

Second Chance

Protective

Audiobook details

GenreRomance

Length1 hr 58 mins

Publish dateAug 16, 2025

LanguageEnglish

About the author

Rose Bak

Rose Bak has been obsessed with books since she got her first library card at age five. She is a passionate reader with an e-reader bursting with thousands of beloved books. Although Rose enjoys writing both fiction and nonfiction, romance novels have always been her favorite guilty pleasure, both as a reader and an author. Rose's contemporary romance books focus on strong female characters over age 35 and the alpha males who love them. Expect a lot of steam, a little bit of snark, and a guaranteed happily ever after. Rose lives in the Pacific Northwest with her family, and special needs dogs. In addition to writing, she also teaches accessible yoga and loves music. Sadly, she has absolutely no musical talent so she mostly sings in the shower.View all audiobooks by Rose Bak