Love, pride and jealousy are aroused when Lizzie, a ranch owner's daughter, has an affair with a cowboy, and then flees to New Orleans to escape her impending marriage. Meanwhile, a mysterious pair of women have bought property in the hills above the ranch and enjoy watching the drama unfold, their motives unclear.

Detectives Munro and Sanders are assigned to investigate the murder of an adult film star named Buddy Blue. The hunk was actually killed during the shooting of an orgy scene.

Set in Charlotte, N.C., the story opens with everyone desperate to solve the latest crisis: a serial killer is specializing in out-of-town businessmen. Hammer and West make the murder investigation their top priority. But West is less than pleased when Hammer pairs her up with Brazil, a cub reporter assigned to cover the police department.

Playboy does to softcore sex films what HBO's Tales from the Crypt did for horror. Contains the stories: "Natalie Would"; "Modivation"; "Put Asunder"; "Save The Wetlands"; "The Thief"; "Jilted Lover"; "Three On A Match"; "What Anna Wants..."; "Video Mate"; and "My Cyberian Rhapsody".