Joan — Suzanne Jenkins

Once she finishes law school in Chicago, Joan Greenway moves back to her home town of Philadelphia and after successfully passing the bar, lands her dream job; working at the largest criminal defense firm in the city.The job puts her relationship with Deputy District Attorney, Marty Rogers to the test. Marty is an old friend of the family, grew up in the same neighborhood, and fits Joan like a hand to a glove.During dog days the next August, Marty’s team prosecutes one of the most notorious serial killers in Philadelphia history. And Joan’s firm chooses her to be on the defense team. The conflict is clear and the stakes are high. Can their love survive?But then her old college roommate and best friend, Alison Saint has her first baby, and Joan flies to San Diego to be with the family. On the plane? Alison’s husband Rich’s best friend, trauma surgeon, Jake Thomas. Their chemistry is intense and Joan’s initial goal during the visit is to keep their relationship as platonic as possible. But the universe has a different idea.