Meet Annabelle Starkey, a shrewd,sweet, and sexy Stephanie Plum-type without the Jersey girl attitude. She’s aone-man kind of girl who loves hats and shoes—and movies. She can’t help but wonderwhy her own life doesn’t match her favorite silver-screen scenarios.

Then one day she meets thecharming, slightly mysterious, and definitely magnetic Mickey Paxton anddecides it’s time to live one of those Cary Grant films. She accepts Mickey’sinvitation to fly to Las Vegas for a holiday and a test flight for romance.

The script takes a surprising turnwhen they arrive in Sin City. Suddenly Annabelle and Mickey are on the run, butfrom what? And why? Did Mickey lead Annabelle into this mess? Then a murder inAnnabelle’s San Francisco apartment sends the couple winging west to that citywhere, once again, criminals and cops pursue them.

In two frenetic days of fastdriving, fast talking, and fast thinking, Annabelle discovers several truths bylearning to trust her own instincts. No matter what the danger, Annabelle’sfresh and funny voice is her best weapon.