As night descends, forbidden fruit and irresistible secrets reveal themselves in this gripping 2-in-1 collection from #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts.

Night Shield

Jonah Blackhawk knew forbidden fruit when he tasted it, and Ally Fletcher definitely fell into that category. But she wasn't just a cop--Ally was also the police commissioner's daughter. No matter how tempted Blackhawk may be, Ally was off-limits. She needed to finish her case, get out of his club and out of his life before the memory of their passionate embrace consumed him. Until then, he'd stay away from her and keep to his own world, protected by the cover of night, his Night Shield.

Secret Star

Lieutenant Seth Buchanan is astonished when the beautiful victim of his homicide investigation turns up--very much alive--at the scene of the murder. Grace Fontaine is keeping secrets, ones that should have killed her, but the notorious heiress refuses to reveal anything. With a killer at large, Seth can't afford any distractions, but there's something irresistible about Grace...and eventually Seth finds it hard to remember there's any mystery more important to solve than that of Grace herself.