Father of the Bride: Russ Shaw was returning to St. Louis for the first time in twenty-five years — at the request of his daughter. Diane wanted him to give her away at her wedding, but Diane's mother strongly objected. When the bride's parents confronted each other, the problem was obvious: their love had burst into flame once more.

Handsome as Sin: Jake Devereaux was a lot more then just a sexy common thief...he was a wealthy one with a questionable M.O. Charisma clung to him — as did an airtight alibi, much to Ellie Tanner's dismay. A murder had been committed, and if Jake hadn't done it, then Ellie was the prime suspect!