In Book Three of Shakedown! of the Diamond River Series, Jory hosts a benefit to raise money for Outdoor Life, a retail store that promises to boost the local economy in Diamond River. Amidst the sparkling lights and the shimmering aura, Raine takes a break to her office, where she spots Senator Johnny Brown's son lurking in the dark passages around Jory's office at the back of the resort-and his excuse for being there is more than questionable.Later, Raine heads off to Chicago to find Sasha, who is probably with her millionaire boyfriend, Jet Carson. However, Jory's brother, Sheriff Kent Cane, assigns Jory the job of accompanying her. The road trip ignites a few tête-à-têtes between the two, forcing Jory and Raine to volatile points of no return, and when they return to Diamond River without Sasha.things get worse!.