Going Deep

Calhoun’s fifth Alpha Ops novel (after Under the Surface) doesn’t break new ground, but its fast pace and solid supporting cast are entertaining. Pop musician Cady Ward is nearing superstardom based on the success of her latest album and nonstop tour. Spending the holidays in her hometown of Lancaster, Pa., seems the right prescription for making important decisions about her next album. But before she can relax in her new home, aggressive attention from a too-eager fan combined with sinister attacks on social media force Cady to hire Conn McCormick, a local cop who’s lying low during an Internal Affairs investigation of shady business within the police department. Conn and Cady are wildly attracted to each other, and their vows to keep things professional don’t last long. In protecting Cady, Conn realizes that he can be more than a beat cop: he can unravel who’s going after Cady and clean up the department, too. Readers will enjoy watching both characters grow as their romance deepens. [em]Agent: Laura Bradford, Bradford Literary. (Nov.) [/em]