Hard and Fast
-
- $2.99
-
- $2.99
Publisher Description
A covert ops specialist, a cyber-surveillance expert, and an unmatched international security and recovery pro. These are the men of Fortis. When money is no object, discretion is essential, and the police are not an option, the wealthy and powerful call on this trio of former government agents with elite military training—not to mention charm and good looks…
With his tech brilliance, lethal physical abilities, and easygoing manner, Lucas Johnson is a triple threat. And that’s exactly what Magnus Motorsport needs to protect their game-changing engine design, and its engineer, Alex Cotts, from hackers and saboteurs. Lucas isn’t expecting any surprises—until he discovers Alex is actually a sexy, irresistible woman…
In a male-dominated industry, Alex has always tried to hide her alluring femininity. But Lucas has no trouble seeing her beauty—or her stubborn streak. Alex is convinced she doesn’t need him to babysit her—or distract her with his sex appeal. Yet when a suspicious fire destroys Alex’s work, she finds herself turning to him. In the face of increasing danger, soon Lucas must keep her alive, as his client—and as the only woman he’s ever truly wanted…
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Scott's solid second romantic suspense novel (after Hard as Ice) is both a love story and a high-tech espionage thriller. Asset-protection agent Lucas Johnson and his elite team of former G-men are hired by a custom race car component builder to battle a sophisticated, aggressive computer hacker, who is out to steal or destroy a potentially groundbreaking hybrid engine. Lucas determines that Alex Cotts, the brilliant, flirtatious engineer responsible for the design, is in increasing danger and needs protection. The attraction between Lucas and Alex is immediate and electric; as their involvement intensifies, they banter and try to keep it noncommittal. Alex is a stubborn, strong, and independent woman in a male-dominated business, and she bristles at Lucas's supervision. When Lucas uncovers the true culprit behind the burgeoning violence, he and Alex are forced to go on the run. Scott's team of covert heavy hitters, car-racing pros, and criminals delivers mostly classic (but sometimes unoriginal) thrills.
