Ricky Savage is Sharon McCone's brother-in-law, and the hottest country
singer in the business. He's on top professionally, but hitting rock
bottom in his personal life. His longtime marriage to Sharon's sister
Charlene is breaking up, forcing him to question if it was all worth it:
the struggle, hard times, and hopes of stardom that finally came true.
Even worse, Ricky has been getting anonymous letters threatening not
only himself, but also his children. It's a tough case for McCone
because her own family is at risk. She can bring in the security firm in
which her lover Hy Ripinsky holds an interest to protect Ricky as he
begins a promotional tour for his forthcoming album. But unless Ricky
lets her into his past and the secrets hidden there, she doesn't have a
chance at uncovering the roots of the sick obsession behind the threats.
Despite McCone's precautions, she soon discovers the stalker is very
close at hand, upping the ante of terror with clear warnings that he or
she can strike anytime - and plans to. Ricky isn't helping either as his
marriage crumbles and he turns to another lover, who will complicate his
emotional state and McCone's investigation. Now dirty tricks are putting
Ricky's career, as well as his life, in jeopardy...and his next
Grammy-winning song about shattered hearts and broken promises may be
his last.
