The Pros of Cons
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Last published Sat, May 2, 2026
A tenacious young reporter. A mysterious (and slightly rude) cop. What could go wrong?
Toni Harvie is twenty-something reporter just trying to stay afloat - in both her personal and professional life - when a single night changes her entire life.
Officer 'Cons' Conlins is a seasoned police officer with a bit of an attitude... and a few secrets.
The two cross paths in the most inconvenient way for both of them but are forced to work together when people's lives become at stake - specifically Harvie's. Can the two put their differences aside for the greater good? Perhaps they can even find some pros in the cons of it all...
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