The Real Thing — Lucy Hamilton

A COVERT AFFAIR

Computer programmer Jessie Ames knew what to expect from her life -- until the day she was asked to sell defense secrets to the Russians. Then her safe, comfortable world was turned upside down, her house burglarized and her daughter threatened. Only one man could help her -- FBI agent Sam King.

Jessie knew that Sam as too tough and cynical to be the perfect knight in shining armor, but his rough edges couldn't prevent her from falling in love. Beneath his hard exterior was a heart of gold -- a heart that belonged to the man of her dreams. But danger menaced them both, and her chance for love -- and a future with Sam -- became a race against time....