Criminal Prosecutor Hires Wanted Man in Escanta, a Romantic Suspense from Brooke Sivendra--Present Day, New York City--James Thomas is a dangerous man with a past full of secrets, the skills to keep them, and a singular purpose...survival.Makaela Ashwood doesn't have a nine-to-five job. As a criminal prosecutor, she seeks justice for grieving families. She also has enemies--lots of them.When Makaela takes on the mob in a triple murder trial, she needs protection-she needs the services of James Thomas.James knows he shouldn't get involved with a woman, especially one who upholds the law. He needs to focus on his own situation, the clandestine organization who wants him dead and known to him only as Escanta.But James just can't seem to stay away from the beautiful, blond firebrand and Makaela doesn't want him to, even though she hardly knows him; in fact, she doesn't even know his real name.Publisher Note: Escanta is the first book in a series that follow an ex-CIA operative in search of justice, revenge and love. Best suited for readers who like strong characters, intrigue and smoking-hot romance.The James Thomas SeriesEscantaSarataniSarquisLucianSorinThe Favor