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Fearless Pursuit: A enemies to lovers romance perfect for fans of murder mysteries, forced proximity and police passion in 2026!
Rivals at heart, united by murderCapturing a serial killer turned Maxwell Police Chief Danielle Miller into a celebrity. But as a new wave of murders hits, she suspects her lifelong nemesis, Von Reed, and his security firm. Though she resents him, Von secretly desires her. With the attacks escalating, Dani must begrudgingly depend on Von to catch the dangerous criminal…
Perfect for fans
🚨 Romance in uniform
🔥 Enemies to lovers
💓 Forced proximity
Perfect for fans
🚨 Romance in uniform
🔥 Enemies to lovers
💓 Forced proximity
229 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 15, 2026
8 people want to read
About the author
Denise N. Wheatley
72 books218 followersDenise N. Wheatley is a lover of happily-ever-afters and the art of storytelling. She has written (and ghostwritten) numerous novels and novellas that run the romance gamut, from contemporary to paranormal, sweet to steamy. Denise strives to pen entertaining stories that embody matters of the heart, while creating characters who are strong, colorful and relatable.
She is an RWA member and received a B.A. in English from the University of Illinois at Chicago, the city where she was born and raised. When Denise is not sitting behind a computer, you can find her in a movie theater, on a tennis court, watching true crime television or chatting on social media.
She is an RWA member and received a B.A. in English from the University of Illinois at Chicago, the city where she was born and raised. When Denise is not sitting behind a computer, you can find her in a movie theater, on a tennis court, watching true crime television or chatting on social media.
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Review of advance copy received from Publisher
The "rivals-to-lovers" trope is a staple in romantic suspense, but rarely is it executed with as much tension and chemistry as in Fearless Pursuit. Ms. Wheatley has pitted traditional law enforcement against the world of private security, all in the backdrop of a chilling murder spree in a town that has barely recovered from the last one.
Chief Dani Miller is a no-nonsense small-town cop who values procedure, community trust, and the weight of the badge. The town of Maxwell has been through it, and they’re looking to her to lead the police department with a firm hand. She does, until she’s faced with countless murders that make no sense. It doesn’t help that she’s constantly butting heads with the owner of Reed Protective Services, a private security firm founded by her father’s rival and passed down through the generations. While Dani was taught that all Reeds were rivals, Von Reed would prefer just the opposite were true. That’s a secret he needs to keep close to the vest until their forced proximity is over. Unfortunately, or fortunately, depending on how you look at it, Reed Protective Services is being targeted with these murders as well, so working together is their only option.
The heart of this book isn't just the mystery but the combustible chemistry always simmering between Dani and Von. When that chemistry ignites, they have to decide if they can work together to save the town of Maxwell from another serial killer and put any budding relationship on the back burner.
Fearless Pursuit is a masterclass in balancing genre elements. It offers the adrenaline of a police procedural with the emotional depth of a contemporary romance. If you enjoy strong female leads who don't compromise their authority for a relationship, and a hero who knows when to lead and when to follow, you’ll love reading Fearless Pursuit.
Chief Dani Miller is a no-nonsense small-town cop who values procedure, community trust, and the weight of the badge. The town of Maxwell has been through it, and they’re looking to her to lead the police department with a firm hand. She does, until she’s faced with countless murders that make no sense. It doesn’t help that she’s constantly butting heads with the owner of Reed Protective Services, a private security firm founded by her father’s rival and passed down through the generations. While Dani was taught that all Reeds were rivals, Von Reed would prefer just the opposite were true. That’s a secret he needs to keep close to the vest until their forced proximity is over. Unfortunately, or fortunately, depending on how you look at it, Reed Protective Services is being targeted with these murders as well, so working together is their only option.
The heart of this book isn't just the mystery but the combustible chemistry always simmering between Dani and Von. When that chemistry ignites, they have to decide if they can work together to save the town of Maxwell from another serial killer and put any budding relationship on the back burner.
Fearless Pursuit is a masterclass in balancing genre elements. It offers the adrenaline of a police procedural with the emotional depth of a contemporary romance. If you enjoy strong female leads who don't compromise their authority for a relationship, and a hero who knows when to lead and when to follow, you’ll love reading Fearless Pursuit.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I loved Dani and Vons story. The feud between the two and the Maxwell police dept. and Vons Security firm adds to the suspense. There is a serial killer loose and it a race to find the killer before there is another victim. I gave it a 5 star because it held my attention and the suspense keeps you on edge. I was surprised at the end who the killer was.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Such a thrilling installment. I'm loving these suspense romances from Denise Wheatley. They're always action packed from the first chapter and keep going to the end. Also, Dani and Von had wonderful chemistry. Love it!
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