Monday, December 24, 2012

~ The Next Big Thing ~

Merry Christmas (Eve) to everyone!

Last week my fellow Siren author, Michelle Graham, tagged me in her Next Big Thing so this week it's my turn! The idea is that I answer ten questions about my latest project (My Next Big Thing) and tag more authors who will talk about their next big thing next week. So, here we go!
 

The Next Big Thing

 
What is the title of your book?

One Shot.
 
It is book two of the IAD Agency series and is set to be released on February 5, 2013. One Shot features IAD agent Tara Toshi, who has been such fun to write!


How did you come by the idea?
 
This story was born out of a comment Tara made in Under Pressure when she was talking to her friend Bella…

Lightening the mood, Tara grinned. “Can’t believe you and the boss are getting married. Marriage…I mean wow. One penis for the rest of your life.” Tara looked so horrified Bella laughed hysterically.
 
"Don't get me wrong, marriage is good. Good for other people.”

“Oh, honey, I can’t wait till it’s your turn. You are going to be so fun to watch when you fall in love.”
 
“That may just be the meanest thing you have ever said to me.”

From there I knew Tara was the next in line to take the fall…


What genre does your book fall under?

One Shot is an Erotic Contemporary/Romantic Suspense novel.

Which actors would you choose to play your characters if it were a movie?


Oh now, why would I want to do that? The fun in reading a book is for the reader to fantasize about who they want to see in the roles! J

But...if you really want to know who I saw as I was writing it...it was Maggie Q from the TV show Nikita and Stephan Amell from the TV show Arrow.

What is the one-sentence synopsis of your book?

An anti-terrorist agent and a corporate tycoon come together for the greatest mission of their lives…falling in love.

Will your book be self-published or traditional?


I am pleased to say this book will be published with Siren Bookstrand Publishing.

How long did it take you to write the first draft of your manuscript?

A couple of months. *laughs* A long couple of months.


What other books would you compare this story to within your genre?

I would like to say this is in a class all its own *wink wink*


Who or What inspired you to write this book?

This story is quite personal to me. I used a little bit of personal experience along with what I learned from friends who have suffered from PTSD. I was also fortunate enough to volunteer at a women’s shelter for abused women and children for a few years and tried to encompass some of the things that I learned during my time there. That being said, I was inspired to write this story to give hope to anyone recovering from something in their past and to say that everyone deserves their own happily ever after.

What else about your book might pique the reader’s interest?


I think many women (and some men) enjoy reading stories about strong female characters as well as their alpha male counterparts. Each of my characters have flaws along with their strengths.  I try to make my characters seem like people you would enjoy having in your lives. 

It was a pleasure watching Tara Toshi fall in love! One Shot is set in both Chicago and Las Vegas...and has more action, more intrigue and of course more hot passion than the first IAD novel! I absolutely LOVE writing about the characters of this series and, lucky me, there are numerous agents that each have a story to tell!

Here is a little teaser about the book:

Tara Toshi is a woman on the edge. Code name 'T-rex', Tara is one of the elite agents of the IAD Agency, modern day warriors tasked with taking down terrorists and keeping the world safe. She doesn’t believe that happily ever after exists for her, until her world collides with corporate tycoon Julian King…


Julian King is the owner of a multi-million dollar hotel empire and personally runs the Palace Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. He is a man who rules his kingdom with an iron grip and knows that the house always win. But when he meets agent Tara Toshi all bets are off. As a terrorist plot threatens his city, Julian realizes that he is also jeopardy of losing his heart.


Passion explodes every time Tara and Julian come together, but can she risk taking this one shot at finding happiness and give her heart to a man she barely knows?


The IAD Agency series novels are all stand-alone stories, but it is highly recommended to read them in order to get the most enjoyment from the series!

Who I'm tagging next:
Susan Hayes
Ella Jade
Karen Mercury
Avery Gale

I have also tagged my good friend, fellow Siren author Erika Reed...and as a special treat I will be posting her NEXT BIG THING next week right here on my blog!


The first IAD Agency novel, Under Pressure, is now available at the following links:

 
 

Friday, December 21, 2012

~ For Your Naughty Reading List ~

Hello Everyone! Looking for something to curl up and read this weekend?

Under Pressure received a 5 Nymph review from the fabulous Literary Nymphs! Check it out!
 http://literarynymphsreviewsonly.blogspot.com/2012/12/under-pressure.html

Rating: 5 Nymphs

Literary Nymphs Reviewer: Amazon Nymph

Bella returns to Chicago to pick up the pieces of her life after nearly dying at the hands of a stalker. Jason runs into Bella at a fund-raiser and really likes her feisty spirit. What happens when Bella’s brothers and Jason go head-to-head when they realize she and Jason are together means lots of conflict and yelling.

The first book of the IAD Agency series is full of suspense, hot chemistry and humor. Under Pressure examines a very serious alpha male in full alpha mode, as Jason understands the threat to Bella. The sparks fly when Bella and Jason are together and not just in the bedroom. I had to laugh out loud when Bella dug in her feet about Jason keeping her informed when the threat returns.

All the secondary characters, from Bella’s friends to Jason’s co-workers/friends, were funny especially since the men let their alpha personalities show. Bella’s threats when she was cooking were so funny. I loved the way the author wove these characters into the story and I could see where some pairings might show up future stories. I was a little surprised about the ending, especially in light of some earlier remarks in the story.

I am looking forward to reading the next book in the IAD Agency series, and I know we will be seeing all these friends in future books. Under Pressure is one story that I will be reading again.




[Siren Classic: Erotic Romantic Suspense, HEA]

Jason MacBain is the perfect agent. Tall, dark, and deadly, he is a man who lives by simple rules—kill the bad guys and protect the world. Closed off from his emotions, Jason has never believed in love and doesn’t need anyone. But all that changes the night he meets Bella Moretti…
Isabella Moretti is a famous chef struggling to reclaim her life after she survives a vicious attack. Moving back to Chicago to recover and be closer to her family, Bella meets Jason and is frightened by the passion he stirs inside her. But now that Jason has found Bella, he is determined to claim her as his. And when her stalker reappears, Jason is under pressure to gain her trust, find a way to keep her safe, and do whatever it takes to end the threat to her for good.
Bella is forced to trust Jason with her safety, but does she dare trust him with her heart?

Monday, December 17, 2012

~ New Release: Coming Soon! ~

 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!!
 
ONE SHOT - book two of the IAD Agency series will be coming out February 5th of 2013!
 
Cover Coming Soon!
 
ONE SHOT
Book 2 of the IAD Agency series
 
Tara Toshi is a woman on the edge. Code name 'T-rex', Tara is one of the elite agents of the IAD Agency, modern day warriors tasked with taking down terrorists and keeping the world safe. She doesn’t believe that happily ever after exists for her, until her world collides with corporate tycoon Julian King…
 
Julian King is the owner of a multi-million dollar hotel empire and personally runs the Palace Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. He is a man who rules his kingdom with an iron grip and knows that the house always win. But when he meets agent Tara Toshi all bets are off. As a terrorist plot threatens his city, Julian realizes that he is also jeopardy of losing his heart.
 
 
Passion explodes every time Tara and Julian come together, but can she risk taking this one shot at finding happiness and give her heart to a man she barely knows?
 
 
 
The IAD Agency series novels are all stand-alone stories, but it is highly recommended to read them in order to get the most enjoyment from the series!

 
 
Look for an exciting sneak peek excerpt from the book...coming soon!

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

~ Holiday Giveaway Winners ~

Congrats to the winners of my e-book giveaway! Since it's the season of giving I have decided not to pick ONE winner, but to give each person who commented on the Giveaway a copy of my book as my gift to you! Just email me at laurieromabooks@gmail.com and let me know what format you need!  If you love the book you can always gift back by writing a kick-ass review for it!!! If you don't like it...well you can bitch to me on private email. ;)

Don't you wish you would have joined in?

Happy Holidays Everyone!

Lots of Love,
Laurie Roma

Friday, December 7, 2012

~ Holiday Giveaway ~

Want an early present? Here you go!

I am doing an e-book Giveaway of my book Under Pressure. Simply leave a comment to this post for a chance to win! The winner will be anounced here next Wed, December 12th. Scroll down to read a hot NEW excerpt from the book!





[Siren Classic: Erotic Romantic Suspense, HEA]
Jason MacBain is the perfect agent. Tall, dark, and deadly, he is a man who lives by simple rules—kill the bad guys and protect the world. Closed off from his emotions, Jason has never believed in love and doesn’t need anyone. But all that changes the night he meets Bella Moretti…
Isabella Moretti is a famous chef struggling to reclaim her life after she survives a vicious attack. Moving back to Chicago to recover and be closer to her family, Bella meets Jason and is frightened by the passion he stirs inside her. But now that Jason has found Bella, he is determined to claim her as his. And when her stalker reappears, Jason is under pressure to gain her trust, find a way to keep her safe, and do whatever it takes to end the threat to her for good.
Bella is forced to trust Jason with her safety, but does she dare trust him with her heart?
A Siren Erotic Romance


ADULT EXCERPT

He stood there before her, looking like a pagan god, eyes hot with sexual promise, golden skin shimmering with water drops over corded muscles. Her gaze drifted down over his broad shoulders to watch the muscles flex in his chest, making her ache to touch him. She grabbed the bottle of bodywash, poured some into her own hand, and reached out to rub her hands over his chest. He took her wrists in his hands gently, stopping her.

“Bella, this was for you.”

“Please, let me. Help me feel normal. Give this to me. I want to touch you. Please let me touch you,” Bella whispered back.

God, when she said please like that, he could deny her nothing. Feeling like a selfish bastard, he let go, his arms falling to his sides as braced himself for the pleasurable torture of letting her explore his body with her small hands.

Bella lathered his broad chest and shoulders and noticed a number of scars on Jason’s body. Some small, some much bigger than her own. His body was tense, his muscle rippling as he strained for control. She felt him strain under her hands and could feel his self-restraint as he held himself completely still for her to explore. She moved him, and he turned so the spray of water struck his chest as she continued her exploration over his back.

She saw what looked like an old scar from a bullet on his lower right shoulder and leaned in to press her lips over it. Jason’s body shivered despite the steam as her lips pressed to the old wound. She continued to wash him and pressed small kisses over each of his scars that she saw on her way down his body. Oh God, he had so many battle scars that her heart hurt for him and what he had been through.

This man, her warrior.

Her hands moved down his body to rub over his tight ass, and she worked the lather up and down each leg. His thighs were heavy with thick muscle, and she clenched her own legs together as she remembered feeling the power in them as he had thrust himself deep between her legs. She stood shakily and turned him back to face her as she ran her hands slowly across the ridges of his tight abs, leaning back to take all of him in. His body was like a work of art, all hard angles.

My warrior. Looking up as Jason chuckled, Bella flushed.

“Did I just say that out loud?”

“Aye, love, you did, but I liked it.”

His laughter was quickly cut off and it turned into a growl as Bella took a hold of his aching shaft, stroking his length with her soap-covered hands. He closed his eyes in pleasure as she ran her thumb over the head and worked it back down underneath. Forgetting himself, he grabbed her neck to pull her closer and leaned down to kiss her with heated passion, thrusting his tongue deep into her mouth as she matched him with her own.

“Are you?” Bella whispered shyly.

“What?” Jason asked, having no idea what she was talking about. All the blood had rushed from his head down to his cock at her first touch. He forced his eyes open, hoping to God that he wouldn’t terrify her with the primal need he knew she would see.

“Are you mine?”

Jason’s nostrils flared with lust. “Aye, love, I am. I’m yours just as you are mine.”

His hips jerked as she squeezed his cock between her hands. His cock was enormous, and her one hand could not close over him, so she used both hands and alternated them over and over again up and down his straining shaft. Before he could say anything, she dropped to her knees in front of him and licked the cream seeping out of the head of his cock.

“Fuck!”

He reached down, and with every ounce of willpower in him, he gripped her wet hair in his big hands to hold her away from his straining cock. Bella looked up at him with her beautiful amber eyes.

“Please, please let me.”

He hesitated for a moment, and her tongue snuck out to lick at the tip of his cock.

He was lost.

Bella moved her head closer to him, keeping her eyes on his as her tongue came out to lick at him again. He swore viciously. Slowly she took the head of his cock into her mouth and sucked him gently, watching him as he watched her. She swirled her tongue underneath the tip of the head and sucked the length of his cock into her waiting mouth. He was so big that she had trouble taking his cock, but she kept her hand at the base so the rest of his shaft wouldn’t feel neglected.

“Easy, baby,” he cautioned, but she just kept going.

She hummed in pleasure, and with no warning, she took him to her throat.

He swore again. “Oh God. Yes, baby, don’t stop,” Jason gritted out.

Shit, he was begging. He had never begged before, but it was so good. So damn good. Christ, he was a selfish bastard, but feeling her mouth on him made it impossible to think of anything else. She moaned as she slid him back and forth into the heat of her mouth. Jason felt her moan as it vibrated through his cock and up his spine.

“Fuck, baby, pull away, pull back now. I’m gonna come.”

She refused to pull away and held on with a firm grip. Bella moaned again, sucking him harder into the recesses of her mouth. With a harsh cry, he came, spurting his hot seed down Bella’s throat. She swallowed him down, exalting in the sweet salty taste of him, not letting go until she had sucked him dry and his tremors stopped.

She sucked lightly on the head of his shaft and felt wickedly pleased when his big body shuddered. She let his flesh leave her mouth with a pop. He yanked her up into his arms, and he buried his face into the side of her neck, pulling her to him and just holding her as close as he could. Leaning down to capture her lips with his, a sigh of contentment escaped him as he kissed her again.

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Tuesday, December 4, 2012

~ Tease Me Tuesday ~

Hi All! Here are a couple of excerpts from Under Pressure for your reading pleasure! Under Pressure is an erotic romance novel and is the first of the IAD Agency series. Caution - you may need to cool down after reading... ;)


STORY EXCERPT
Her screams stopped, turning into whimpers. Shudders wracked her body as she clawed her way from the dream back into reality. Bella’s breath came out in sharp gasps as she battled to force air into her lungs. She shoved the nightmare back, held onto the sound of his voice.
Jason.
She could smell him, the spicy, sexy scent of him, close. Offering safety. Gripping the body that held her close, she clung to him and buried her face into his neck, just breathing him in.
Son of a bitch.
Nothing could ever compare to the sheer terror Jason had felt when he had snapped awake to the sound of Bella’s screams. Reacting instantly, he wound his arms around her flailing body and held tight. The devastating pain he heard being ripped from her was utterly petrifying. Never had he flinched in battle, always a cool steady hand in every combat situation he had been in. None of that shit mattered right now.
Jason was terrified.
Right now Jason was shaking like a leaf in the wind, and he was chilled to the bone. Her pain, her anguish had become his own. The glimpse into her nightmares had destroyed him. Soothing words spilled from his lips. Unknowing what he said, as long as they gave her comfort.
For fuck’s sake, get it together, man.
It was still night. In the darkness, Jason pulled her chilled body against him. Wrapping himself around her, he ran his hands down her back, trying to will her pain away. Bella burrowed into him.
“I’m okay…I’m okay…” she repeated over and over. She was fighting the tears, determined to regain control. Minutes faded as she finally calmed. Deep embarrassment swamped her.
Whispering “I’m sorry,” she tried to pull back, putting a hand on his chest to push away. Muscles flexed beneath her hand, and she found herself trapped underneath the large body of a very pissed-off male.
In the moonlight, she could see his face, fierce and savagely beautiful. “Never, never apologize to me for having a nightmare,” Jason snapped in a cold, commanding voice.
“Umm—”
“I’m not finished.” His voice was as sharp as a knife. “I’ve things to say, and I will bloody well say them now. Never apologize for what that animal did to you. Let me be here for you, damn it. Don’t hide it from me. I will not accept you pulling away from me after that.”
He could hear the words that were spilling from his mouth, but he couldn’t seem to stop. Jesus, was he crazy?
He gulped in a deep breath and let it out slowly, trying to calm his own frantic heartbeat. “Christ, I’m sorry. I’m being an ass again. I dinna mean to snap at you. I don’t deal well with being…scared. Just let me hold you, love. I need to hold you. Please just let me be here for you.”
Bella wound her arms around him as he rolled over to his side, pulling her into his secure embrace. His body was rock solid, pure muscle wasn’t that comfortable to lay on, but the immense warmth of his body helped chase the last of the chill out of her body. His leg trapped hers, and he curled up as if he were trying to shelter her with his very being. Her head rested over his heart, listening to the strong powerful beat calmed her more than anything she had ever known. One of his hands came up to stroke her hair, and the other remained wrapped around her middle like steel, holding her to him.
“Bloody hell that was a bad one, wasn’t it?” He could feel her nod.
Jason held her tight to him, wanting to absorb her into his own body where he could keep her safe. “Don’t ever hide from me, okay? We can get through this together. You just have to let me help you. I handled this badly, but just know I want to be here for you. Love, I need you to let me.”
Bella turned and pressed a kiss directly over his heart. He in turn kissed the top of her head and pulled her closer. The heat of his body seeped in and melted the bitter cold she always felt when coming out of the nightmare. His protective embrace comforted her just like the reassurance given with his words. Time passed as she counted the beats of the strong heart beneath her head.
“Do you hear that?” His voice was soft, a deep rumbling of sound that touched her very soul.
She kissed his chest again. “What, your heart?”
“It beats for you now.”
Touched beyond belief, she felt hot tears slowly trickle out of her eyes to slide down to his chest. Her throat closed up, but she forced herself to give him the only thing back she could think of. “I heard you calling me,” she said softly. “You pulled me back, out of the nightmare. I just had to find you. I heard you, and I knew you would keep me safe. You…you make me feel safe.”
Jason felt his own eyes mist and closed them in defense. Jesus, what was wrong with him? Fuck, he loved her. Those words, so simple, so bravely spoken had torn down the last of his defenses. Bella’s eyes fluttered closed again, words slurring with exhaustion as she burrowed into his heat. “I need you. I hate needing you so much. Hold me until I sleep? Don’t let go, okay?”
“Never,” he vowed, pressing a kiss on the top of her precious head. “I’ll never let go.”

ADULT EXCERPT
Bella was tight, so tight she fit him like a glove. Feeling her pussy grip down on his cock almost made him spill himself inside her, but he needed this to last. Holding himself still, he waited until he felt her body relax around him. No matter how many times they made love, Jason was always careful to go slow at the start. To feel out what her body told him. Every muscle in his body tightened as he held himself under control, careful not to hurt her.
“Touch me. Don’t stop touching me,” Bella pleaded.
“God, I am, love. I won’t stop. I can’t.”
He slowly pulled out of her tight pussy and then pushed back in, starting a slow sensuous ride while he placed soft kisses on her shoulder, making her moan. One big hand caressing her breast while the other stroked over her abdomen, holding her back against his hard chest. Whimpering in frustration, Bella tried to speed up the pace as Jason’s long thick cock continued to glide inside her wet warmth slowly.
“Easy, love. I’m too big. You have to relax more.” He turned her head to nip at her lush lower lip, and she jerked his head down to capture his mouth with hers.
Relaxing the muscles of her pussy over his cock, she tried to throw her hips back at him as forcefully as she could.
He hissed at the pressure and gripped her hip hard with his hand, trying to stop her. “Bloody hell, Bella, baby, we have to go slow—”
“No, not slow. Hard. I want to come. I’m so close, please, please.”
Jason’s hand went down to play across her clit, wanting her to come so he could stop worrying about hurting her. His body tight with need, he forced himself to continue his slow pace when everything inside him demanded that he fuck himself into her. He wanted to pound himself deep, so deep she would never get him out. He lightly pinched the small nub as he continued to push his cock slowly into her until he was wedged up to her cervix.
“Come then. Come for me, love. Let me feel you go over for me,” his deep voice rumbled.
She tried to fight it, but he was relentlessly playing her body like an instrument. His fingers continued to rub her clit, making her gasp. She tried once again to speed up the rhythm, causing Jason’s breath to hiss out in pleasure and frustration.
“Come, Bella. Don’t fight it, just let go. Dammit come for me. Come now.” Jason’s deep voice was tight with lust and was enough to spark Bella’s body into overdrive.
Her body burst.
Bella let out a keening cry as fire swept through her and flames of pleasure licked through her entire body. She came and exploded with passion, but still it wasn’t what she wanted. She wanted, no, needed to feel him let go. She needed him to be with her, all the way.
Jason could feel the muscles of her tight pussy clench down on his cock, her shudders increasing the pressure until he swore his cock was being strangled in her tight sheath. He pushed his throbbing shaft deep as he rode out her orgasm, using small jabs and keeping pressure on her clit to heighten her pleasure.
He pulled out until only the head of his cock was lodged inside her and forged his was back inside her to the hilt, testing her readiness now. He could fuck her now, pump his hard cock inside her slick pussy in a hard pounding like he needed to now, but he forced himself to stop. That wasn’t what she needed, especially after last night’s nightmare.
She was slick with her own cream now, her body dripping with her desire, and his cock continued to slide inside her welcoming heat with a slow steady rhythm. His hand reached down and gripped her leg to hold her open for him. He slid his other hand over her breast, again pinching and rolling her nipple between his fingers as he struggled not to spill himself yet.
Bella turned her head and her mouth sought his. She nipped and sucked at his tongue, driving him mad with pleasure. Bella felt the yearning growing again, building deep inside her, sharp and urgent. The feel of him inside her made her burn with passion, the need to feel him with her, more, always. Desire sparked and heated, turning the need into something she would die for.
She wanted more.
She wanted everything.
Bella set his body on fire, and the flames of need grew into a firestorm that threatened his control. The tip of his cock wept his arousal, throbbing with the urgent need to fuck into her welcoming body hard and fast. His body screamed for release, but still he held back.
“Bella, easy, love—”
Temper had Bella snapping, “I need you, Jason. Stop treating me like I’m made of glass. I need you. Hard. Now. Please fuck me.”
Jason stopped with his cock embedded deep within her. When he failed to move, Bella struggled, trying to get him to release her but unable to loosen his hold. “Bella. I don’t want to hurt you. Just let me love you.”
She let out a shriek of frustration. “Why can’t you see that you don’t have to treat me like I’m going to break? Dammit, I don’t need your protection when we’re in bed. Either treat me like a woman or let me go.”
Already on edge, anger collided with raw desire in his system and had him growling. “Let you go? Never, baby, do you fucking hear me? Never. You want me to treat you like a woman? You are my woman.”
“Then prove it,” Bella snapped back.
Jason simply felt his tight control break. It was as if the imaginary shackles he had placed on himself had simply dissolved, leaving the wild beast free. He rolled her over onto her stomach, placing his muscled thighs between hers. He used his legs to spread her wide to accommodate his large body. The need burned white hot and demanded to be sated. He brought her hips up and back without dislodging his cock from inside her, and with a ragged breath he gritted out, “Jesus, love, hold on. Fuck, just hold on.”
 
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Saturday, December 1, 2012

Welcome!

Hello All! This is my very first post and I would like to welcome you! I am a new author and just had my first novel released by Siren Bookstrand in October.

The feedback on UNDER PRESSURE has been amazing so far and people seem to really love the members of the IAD Agency. Each agent had their own story to tell and I will get around to them...please just be patient with me!

I just finished the second novel of the IAD Agency series and am waiting to here back from my publisher...fingers crossed! I will be sure to update when I hear back from them.
  


[Siren Classic: Erotic Romantic Suspense, HEA]

Jason MacBain is the perfect agent. Tall, dark, and deadly, he is a man who lives by simple rules—kill the bad guys and protect the world. Closed off from his emotions, Jason has never believed in love and doesn’t need anyone. But all that changes the night he meets Bella Moretti…
Isabella Moretti is a famous chef struggling to reclaim her life after she survives a vicious attack. Moving back to Chicago to recover and be closer to her family, Bella meets Jason and is frightened by the passion he stirs inside her. But now that Jason has found Bella, he is determined to claim her as his. And when her stalker reappears, Jason is under pressure to gain her trust, find a way to keep her safe, and do whatever it takes to end the threat to her for good.
Bella is forced to trust Jason with her safety, but does she dare trust him with her heart?
A Siren Erotic Romance

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Professional Reviews:
 
4.5 KISSES: "Bella has returned to Chicago to be near family and try to move beyond the damage caused by her stalker. She has fought to regain her dignity as well as her joy in living. While appearing at a charitable function held by her best friend, she meets Jason. Jason is rich and to most appears emotionally cold. That changes when he meets Bella. Bella makes Jason feel and he is unsure how to handle the uncontrollable emotions. However, he does know what to do when he learns that Bella's stalker has not been caught and is still after her. Will his efforts to protect Bella be too much for the woman just beginning to live again? Or will Bella be just what he needs to give him the family that he lost? Under Pressure by Laurie Roma is first book in the IAD Agency series. Bella is a survivor. She has been hurt in ways that no woman should have to suffer. When she meets Jason she begins to take back bits of who she was. She feels safe with him and with his love begins to fight. Not just for him but also for herself and against her stalker. Jason has lived with his emotions under lock and key since the death of his family. He appears cold to those around him but that changes when Bella enters his life. He feels more than he is comfortable with but he is unwilling to let that stop him from basking in the love that is Bella. Ms. Roma gave us a story in which both Bella and Jason were lost and found what they needed in each other. They were strong individuals who were willing to fight for love and respect. This is a wonderful new series by Ms. Roma. The men and women in this elite group look to be a great new collection of stories. They are all Alpha and I look forward to where Ms. Roma will take us." -- Tangie, TwoLips Reviews