The Joan Wilder Effect

Straightlaced NCIS agent Joel Hunter is tasked with gaining the trust of a shy cartoonist, Marlie Montague, while keeping his true identity a secret. When a dangerous threat forces Marlie out of her shell and into a thrilling, high-stakes adventure, the two find themselves on a rogue road trip filled with unexpected surprises. As they navigate danger and deception, their chemistry ignites, challenging Joel’s discipline and sparking a pursuit that could change everything.