His social skills won't win friends. He doesn't care. But if in trouble, the ruggedly handsome cowboy, Jake Shepherd, is the man to have on your side. A topnotch PI and former FBI agent with a Yale law degree, he can shoot the wings off a mosquito at 100 yards, read a suspect like a restaurant menu, and catch the eye of the ladies. On the job, Jake offends clients, maneuvers suspects, and takes full advantage of a unique relationship with his former FBI supervisor-always in the pursuit of justice. Just when you think you know him-look out. Love him or hate him. Never underestimate him. In CAPITOL MURDER, Jake meets Atlanta attorney Scarlett Kavanaugh when the husband of her estranged twin (a U.S. senator) is found dead. A savvy Harvard Law graduate, Scarlett is a formidable match for Jake with her quick wit, intelligence, and self-confidence. Sexy sparks hover as Scarlett assists in Jake's investigation of the murder. "Jake Shepherd is the latest private investigator cum lawyer thatmay well soon find his rightful place in the canon of literary sleuths. . . . Offendingpeople is his gift, but so is reading suspects like a restaurant menu, as wellas exuding a James Bondish charm that appeals to women . " - VincentDublado for Readers' Favorite "Be warned - this is an exceptional, captivating read. . . . Thetwo main characters, Jake and Scarlett, are intriguing. The dialogue betweenthem is sharp and witty . . ." - Deborah Lloyd for Readers' Favorite "Capitol Murder is a thrilling start to the Shepherd &Associates series. I was hooked from the first page and justcouldn't put the book down. . . . I had an absolute blast reading CapitolMurder and look forward to reading more books from the series." - Pikasho Dekofor Readers' Favorite "Thisis a well-crafted crime seasoned with romance, written in prose that istop-notch and featuring rock-solid characters. . . . Judith Erwin writesexpertly and enriches her writing with frequent doses of wit and humor. I can'twait to discover more about the characters in the next books in the series." - GraceMasso for Readers' Favorite " Brimming with suspense andcontaining a hint of romance, Capitol Murder (Shepherd and Associates SeriesBook 1) by Judith Erwin is a sensational murder mystery . Beautifully written, thenovel contains a riveting plot, a captivating storyline, appealing characters,and several twists and turns winding throughout the storyline . It is an extraordinary mysterynovel that will captivate and entertain everyone who relishes suspensefulmurder mysteries." SusanSewell for Readers' Favorite Capitol Murder  is my first book in the Shepherd &Associates Series of crime-solving mysteries with sexual tension but not the first-timereaders have met Jake Shepherd--a one-of-a-kind PI with no time for socialgraces but with phenomenal skills, Jake has been one of my favorite charactersto get to know. In  The Ballet  and  The Studio , hecame on the scene to help the protagonists achieve their goals with shades ofhis personality and audacity. In  Capitol Murder,  he isfull-out--puzzling, captivating, and annoying Scarlett Kavanagh while sheassists in his investigation of the murder of her brother-in-law. Adding spiceto Jake's role is his relationship with his ex-wife's husband, his former FBIsupervisor--a relationship Jake takes full advantage of without apology.    I encourage readers to visit my web site(juditherwinofficialwebsite.com), subscribe, and read "The Vow," ashort story revealing some of Jake's foundation. I hope you enjoy the sexy PIwith a Simon Cowell-Gregory House personality and will continue to follow himin his next book, currently in progress,  Faith Lost. JUDITH ERWIN is the award-winning author of seven books, including the Shadow of Dance Series, three standalone novels, and Book 1 of the new series, Shepherd & Associates. She won an FAPA gold medal for The Studio, which was also a finalist in the international Reader's Favorite Contest. Her romantic novel, Shadow of Doubt was a Royal Palm Literary Awards finalist. A retired attorney and freelance writer, her work has been published in numerous periodicals. A native of Atlanta, Georgia, she lives and writes in North Florida.