BOOK INFORMATION
Hard as
Ice
Fortis # 1
Fortis # 1
By: Raven Scott
Releasing July 28, 2015
Dafina
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BOOK SUMMARY
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…
Former CIA
agent Evan DaCosta is 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.
A gifted
salesperson, Nia worked hard to get where she is today. Now, with her career at
stake, a target on her back, and Evan watching her every move, she’s feeling
the pressure and the heat. As Nia and Evan become intensely
entangled, can they survive the secrets and threats standing in their way or
will they run out of time?
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EXCERPT
Evan hung up and checked the time
again. With one more hard glance at the subject, he checked the clip of
his Glock and slid
it smoothly in the small belt holster secured against the right side of his
back. He added his suit jacket before leaving the hotel room.
In the lobby, the concierge gave him
a friendly nod.
“How are you doing, Mr. DaCosta?”
asked the middle-aged man, well dressed in a tailored suit.
“I’m good, Carlos. How are you?”
Evan replied smoothly.
“Very good, sir. Shall I get your
car for you?”
“Please.”
Carlos waived at one of the valet
attendants to request Evan’s car to be brought around.
Worthington was an easy enough walk
into the center of downtown, but Evan’s cover required the image of wealth and
prestige, and that didn’t include a brisk walk in balmy May weather. His leased
car, a sleek black Bentley, was brought to the front door within a few moments,
and Evan smoothly made his way through
the streets of
Boston.
The Worthington Gallery and Auction
House was a small chain owned by Edward Worthington. It had expanded from a
single storefront operation based in Connecticut into a national player in the
world of arts, jewelry, and estate auctioning over the last twenty years. They
now had five locations across the country, a solid reputation, record sales,
and plans to expand into Europe. All of that was now in jeopardy. Two nights
ago, their Boston office was robbed in a meticulously executed jewelry heist.
The thieves managed to enter the warehouse undetected and break into a digital
safe, all while bypassing the state-of-the art surveillance and security
system.
The stolen jewelry included a white
diamond necklace with a rare 13.16 carat pear-shaped red diamond in the center,
known as the Crimson Amazon. The piece was scheduled to be exhibited around the
world prior to the auction at the end of August. According to appraisals and
expert opinion, that necklace alone should fetch over twenty-five million
dollars. Along with a broader collection of rare and high-end jewelry pieces,
the summer event was now anticipated to be one of the highest-value auctions in
years, certainly the biggest in Worthington’s history. It would put the company
solidly on the map as a major North American player.
Within twelve hours of discovering
the robbery, Edward Worthington hired Fortis. Evan and his team of highly
trained protection and asset recovery specialists now had under six weeks to
find the thieves and recover the jewels intact. As with most of Fortis’s assignments,
confidentiality and discretion were critical. If Worthington’s clients or
anyone in the industry discovered this massive breach in security, the auction
house would be ruined. Which meant police involvement was not the preferred
option at this stage. Fortis had the skills and resources in security,
surveillance, investigations, and threat neutralization to quickly and
stealthily deliver services to their high-end clients, all without the
bureaucratic restrictions of law enforcement.
CAT'S REVIEW
In "Hard as Ice" by Raven Scott, we read the story of Nia and Evan. Evan, a security specialist, is investigating a jewel heist. Nia is the prime suspect. I really, really liked Nia. She is confident and proud yet there's such a vulnerability about her, that I just wanted to reach out and hug her. She is a strong woman that has worked hard to get where she is and live her life beyond her past. Evan is a sexy, strong guy that does his job oh so well! There is nothing that I enjoy more than watching the big, strong alphas fall! :o) I loved how Ms. Scott wrote this book - there is enough detail about the characters and the the ins and outs of the art world to educate the reader but not so much that it became boring and drawn out. This is one book that I couldn't put down - I read it on my Kindle, my phone - whenever I had a minute, I'd open it up and read it. Throughout the story, there were some surprises which only made the story more thrilling. Ms. Scott has written story that has intrigue, danger, romance and love. What else can one ask for when reading a romantic suspense? Ms. Scott has gained a new fan and I can honestly say, I cannot wait to read the next book of the series! (received copy for honest review)
★★★★★
AUTHOR INFO
RAVEN SCOTT is married with
two daughters and two dogs, living in the beautiful city of Burlington,
Ontario, in the greater Toronto area. She discovered her love of fiction
at an early age, devouring hundreds of books over the years. She reads
everything from historical and contemporary romance to mystery, sci-fi and
suspense. By the time Raven finished University, she had her own stories
brewing in her imagination. Writing became a satisfying hobby, then a
fulfilling career. When Raven isn't reading or writing, you can find her
outside with her family. Find out more at www.ravenscottbooks.com, or visit her on Facebook and Twitter @ravenscottbooks.
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