Skydive

"O'Brien once again mixes humor, layered characters, a bit of romance, and social issues into a seamless, riveting book." —Sherry Harris, Agatha Award nominated author of The Gun Also Rises Life is finally settling down for private investigator Nicki Valentine, her kids, and her boyfriend, Dean. But when a jailed mom seeks help for her endangered biological daughter, who just "aged out" of foster care, Nicki can't say no. With Dean by her side and her free-wheeling BFF eager to investigate too, Nicki braves back alleys, drug dens, and the strip-club scene of King County, Virginia, all while wondering if any risk is too great when it comes to finding a teen in trouble. And at the same time, she faces the realities of dating as a single mom, including "sleepover" requests she never anticipated. Ultimately—in both relationships and work—Nicki must decide how much she's willing to risk . . .