The Phoenix - the Lucky 13 Series, #1

When you constantly lose the ones you love, you begin to wonder if you're cursed. On the 3rd anniversary of her fiance's death, Officer Madelyn Conley is introduced to Detective Alex Stone. Alex is quick-tempered, clearly has anger issues, and knows exactly what to say to infuriate Maddie, especially since they are so much alike At the same time he's also the most beautiful thing she's ever seen. But Alex is mysterious.
He's distant at times. There are things about his past that make Maddie wonder if she's doing the right thing. Unfortunately, she's also far past the point of falling for him and there's no turning back. As the facts about the case start to unravel, shocking discoveries are made. Could Maddie be connected to the perpetrator? Does Alex have an ulterior motive for being there?