A brilliant scientist out to save the world. A jaded agent looking to save the one he lost. And a conspiracy that spans oceans, reaching into the deepest parts of American national security. Lennon is a genius. He’s devoted his energy and his time to designing products to save lives. He’s gotten rich doing it, too. This time he’s created something to revolutionize war, crime, and policing -- a bullet that heals. He’s on top of the world and the one thing he needs is someone to share it with. The one he loved disappeared without a trace years ago, and until he gets closure he can’t commit. Ben is an agent with an agency so secretive for years people didn’t know it existed. He screwed up years ago and fell in love with the man he was supposed to be guarding. Now his lost love is in danger again. He’s developed a product bad actors all over the world will want to get their hands on. When Ben’s superiors order him back to Lennon’s side, he goes without hesitation. There’s only one catch -- Lennon can’t know he’s there. When one of those bad actors strikes, all the rules go out the window. Can Lennon overcome his mistrust once he knows the truth about Ben? When the enemy turns up the heat, will Ben manage to save Lennon from people who want him to kill?

Under His Skin

Ben didn’t seem to feel the same compulsion. “I’m glad you’re enjoying it. Do you think the chef’s on Valentina’s payroll?”


“She’d have had to buy off every chef in Kendall Square.” Lennon made himself smile. “Loosen up. We can be vigilant and still enjoy a night out. Tell me about some of your adventures.”


“Adventures?” Ben raised his eyebrow in challenge. “They’re not adventures. It’s not magic. I’m there to do a job.”


“Okay.” Lennon pushed forward. “But you still went to places I’ll never go and did things I’d never think about. I’m sure some of your cover stories were at least interesting.”


Ben sighed and got a faraway look in his eye. “I got to be a cowboy once.”


“See? I’d have paid money to see that.”


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