title: A Desperate Chase (The Chase Files) (Volume 2)
author:  Patricia Goodsell 
description: Patricia Goodsell won her first writing award from Pen Pencil and Brush at the age of seven for her short story about Emperor Penguins. Her other achievements include: Her childrens book, David the Dandelion, Several first place writing awards from The Leaky Cauldron Contest Corner, and a vast collection of poetry including her epic poem, The Storm which won International Recognition and was recently selected for publication in the International Edition of Whos Who in Poetry 2012. She currently lives in California and Oregon with her family. Books by Patricia Goodsell: David the Dandelion -The Chase Files- The Chase Is On A Desperate Chase
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  THE CHASE
   
  by
   
  Adrienne Giordano
  
   
  Hard-driving attorney Jo Pomeroy is as determined as she is sexy-in other words, a major pain in
  NYPD Sergeant Gabe Townsend's butt. Working together on a high-profile task force charged with
  busting sales of counterfeit goods has been rocky from the start. And Jo's penchant for trouble is as
  difficult to ignore as her spectacular legs.
   
  The world of knock-offs isn't as frivolous as it appears. The purses are fake, but the danger is all too
  real-and Jo seems hell-bent on putting herself in the middle of it. Her investigations have uncovered
  valuable leads for Gabe's team, but they've also drawn the wrong kind of attention.  Now, she's on the
  radar of a mysterious smuggler not afraid to use violence to evade the law. At the risk of their lives—
  and their hearts—Gabe and Jo must find him before he finds them.
  
   
  Chapter One
   
  Joanna wandered Chinatown, trying to blend into the chaotic crush of
  shoppers milling at each storefront and street vendor’