Hard As Ice (A Fortis Novel Book 1)
When money is no object, discretion is essential, and time is of the essence, the police are not an option. That€s when the wealthy and powerful call on the men of Fortis€"a trio of former government agents with elite military training€"not to mention charm and good looks€¦
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Now that Evan DaCosta has recovered from an injury sustained in his work with the CIA, he€s ready to continue his life of adventure, intrigue, and service. That means joining Fortis€"and taking on the recovery of precious jewels stolen from a prestigious auction house. The list of suspects is long, but Evan is focused on the possibility of an inside job. Now he€ll have to go undercover and stay close to the gorgeous business manager, Nia James. That won€t be a problem€¦.But if she€s the thief, she just may steal his heart in the process€¦
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A gifted salesperson, Nia worked hard to get where she is today. Now, with her career at stake, she can€t afford to be distracted by a man. Yet when Evan walks into the auction house, all six foot three of solid muscle poured into a tailored suit, Nia can€t help feeling safe, protected€"and turned on. The feeling is mutual, and soon, despite their private misgivings, Nia and Evan become intensely entangled. But can their relationship survive their secrets?...