Dateline: Washington — Patti Beckman

The Chronicle's chief editor knew sparks would fly when he teamed up his two best reporters. Combine Bart Tagert's expertise at probing into political hanky-panky with Janelle Evan's zeal for investigation, and he'd blow the lid off the hottest story in Washington.

And sparks flew all right. Janelle was indignant at the mere thought of sharing her by line with that conceited cowboy. Never mind that he was the best-looking man she'd ever seen. Never mind that his rugged good looks challenged her every move. This assignment would be all business...or so she thought.