THE FRENCH QUARTER: WHERE LOVERS PLAY DANGEROUS GAMES. . . The Game: Possession. The Players: Murder suspect Claude Lafitte, FBI agent Akela Brooks. The Object of the Game: Never letting down your guard. . . because your lover could become your worst enemy. Bayou-born Claude Lafitte's addiction to women turns against him when a one-night stand ends up dead. Determined to convince beautiful agent Akela Brooks he's innocent of the crime, he takes her hostage--and uses all his seductive powers to sway her to his side. Rookie New Orleans agent Akela must prove herself by making a successful arrest. But her assignment takes a dark turn when she finds herself at the mercy of her #1 suspect--a wickedly sensual man she has no reason to trust. . . and no will to resist.