The Detective's Dilemma (Maitland Maternity)

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Summary: She¿s not your usual suspect
Review: Detective Ty Redstone realizes this as he questions the beautiful and infectious Beth Maitland. Though all evidence indicates she murdered her ex-fiance's wife in a jealous rage. Ty has problems with just how open and shut the entire case seems. Beth Maitland knows the odds aren't in her favor but she is relying on Ty's fairness and persistent pursuit of justice to uncover the truth behind the murder. Working together to uncover the truth, the stakes grow higher when it becomes apparent that their love for each other is on the line.

Arlene James has written a solid and engaging story about a steadfast cop who seeks to clear the wild and impulsive woman he has come to love. Ty is a wonderful hero with a great deal to overcome in terms of social, financial, and cultural differences between the two of them. He not only has to confront the criticism of Beth's upper class society, but also his little brother's disapproval of Beth precipitated by cultural pride. Beth's impulsive and optimistic nature truly complements Ty's nobility of character and goes a long way towards infusing hope for a possible future for them both. But in the end both Ty and Beth prove to be admirable characters that must truly overcome a wide range of obstacles in order to prove their love is strong enough to face all kinds of challenges.