Hazel Quinn, a rookie rabbit officer desperate to earn a place in Major Crimes, is tired of being eclipsed by Jace, the brilliant fox detective everyone seems to adore. After a reckless night, a private photo intended for the deer doctor she likes is delivered to the wrong device. The recipient stays hidden, while Jace quietly recognizes the sender and begins courting her through secret messages.
When their private exchange becomes public, Jace claims Hazel is his girlfriend to shield her from scandal. To uncover who exposed them, the feuding detectives pose as a couple inside a wealthy suspect's home. Sharing an apartment, surviving intrusive compatibility tests, and facing a far too perceptive smart bed blur every line between performance and desire. But when Hazel learns that the man who comforted her online was the rival who deceived her at work, Jace must convince her that his feelings are real before pride and betrayal send her away for good.
