Under Pressure — Laurie Roma

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?