For Derik Steele, life has always been a series of open cases and closed doors. As a private investigator with a legendary reputation, he's accustomed to navigating a world of bribes, intrigue, and a fame that precedes him wherever he goes. But when it comes to matters of the heart, Derik finds himself in uncharted territory. After a year of traveling the world with his sharp and stunning assistant, Sally Sue, Derik begins to realize that solving crimes might be easier than deciphering his own feelings. Wrestling with his solitary nature and the weight of an unexpected decision, Derik is caught between the man he's always been and the life he never thought he'd want. This is a story of self-discovery, laughter, and the surprising moments that turn a private investigator's life upside down.