Bøger af Cecilia Aubrey

Countermeasure: Bytes of Life and Bits of Life are tie-in/sideline series to the Countermeasure Series novels. Countermeasure: Bytes of Life Volume 2 Boxed set includes: Blindsided, Lost to Rapture, and Christmas Wish. NOTE: These short stories and novellas give the readers glimpses into the day-to-day life of the Countermeasure characters. They are voyeuristic glimpses into their married life, proof that the heat of romance begins with I do. These short stories and novellas can be read as standalone Romantica, they are character-driven, NOT plot-driven. Please be advised that ALL shorts in these series contain MATURE content. They are NOT recommended for younger audience. Some of the events taking place in the short stories are referenced in the novels and vice-versa. Although the three series are interconnected, the short stories are not a necessary read for the unraveling of the mystery in the series, yet each book pushes boundaries in the development of their intimate relationship and that reflects in their behavior/actions in the novels. For more information about the series and how the books connect, reading order and upcoming stories, please visit the series' official website. BLINDSIDED There are always two sides to every story. In BLINDSIDED, the fifth installment of Countermeasure: Bytes of Life, you will see the events of the early morning in Vyborg through Nathan Nelson's eyes. Behind a stony façade, the CIA agent hides a troubled past, one he hasn't disclosed to anyone. When Nathan finds himself in a compromising position with Nikol Petrovna, things heat up on a grand scale. Presented with a tempting offer, Nathan has a choice to make. Will he lay his cards on the table or keep them close to his heart? LOST TO RAPTURE In the sixth installment of Countermeasure: Bytes of Life, it's been a year since Trevor and Cassandra Bauer tied the knot. A year filled with adventure and surprises. Now, in celebration of their first anniversary together, Trevor takes Cassandra to his hometown where memories abound. Will she help him face his demons and create new joy filled memories to enrich the existing ones? CHRISTMAS WISH In the seventh Byte of Life, newlyweds Stephan and Jessica Connellan are solidifying their relationship while expecting their first child. Nothing will stop Stephan from protecting the dream he's always yearned for-a family-but his concerns for Jessica and their baby's health could be more harmful than the eye can see. Jessica's joy in the new life they are creating together is crumbling. As her pregnancy progresses, Stephan appears distant, detached. Worried that their whirlwind romance is about to explode in her face, she's anxious to bridge the distance between them. Will she be able to remind him of what they have together before his promise of forever slips through her fingers?

En la primera novela de la SERIE CONTRAMEDIDA, la tenaz ex agente de la CIA, Cassandra James, se encuentra metida en un gran lío. Un ladrón cibernético ha robado información confidencial del principal cliente de su padre - información que ella debía salvaguardar - y ahora podría perder su trabajo, incluso si es la hija del jefe. La única persona que puede ayudarla a recuperar los datos robados es el sexy analista de la NSA, Trevor Bauer - un genio de los ordenadores que se ha abierto paso a través de su seguridad personal y que podría también abrirse paso hasta su corazón. Trevor está buscando respuestas al misterio que rodea la desaparición de sus padres. A raíz de una pista prometedora en los archivos sustraídos de Bristol, accidentalmente se cruza en el camino de una mujer demasiado complicada con la que tratar... y un mercenario dispuesto a hacer cualquier cosa para impedir que ambos recuperen esos archivos. Para localizar al ladrón, Trevor y Cassandra deben embarcarse en una desgarradora aventura que les llevará al otro lado del océano a un mundo de intriga, peligro y pasión. Pero al acercarse a su objetivo, su relación comenzará a hervir, poniendo en peligro su misión, así como sus propias vidas. ¿Aprenderán a confiar en sus instintos - y entre sí - con tal de sobrevivir?

Countermeasure: Bytes of Life Volume 1 Boxed set includes: Ecstasy by the Sea, Cuffed at Midnight, and Passion at Dawn. The short story prequel to the Countermeasure series, UNCHARTED, can be downloaded for free from Amazon and several other online stores. Please visit the authors' website for direct links. WARNING: Contains scenes of mature subject matter, graphic situations and language. Reader discretion is advised. ECSTASY BY THE SEA (Book 2) The second story in the steamy spinoff to the COUNTERMEASURE series sees Trevor Bauer and Cassandra James having just tied the knot and moving across the pond to their new digs in Ireland to begin their life as a married couple. Unbeknownst to Cassandra, Trevor plans the perfect honeymoon getaway down to the daintiest swatch of lace. His detail-obsessed wife won't know what hit her when he sweeps her away for what will result in nothing less than a weekend filled with pure ecstasy by the sea.... CUFFED AT MIDNIGHT (Book 3) In the third short story in the COUNTERMEASURE: Bytes of Life series, Trevor and Cassandra Bauer's romance continues to burn even after a near death, their wedding, working cases for the NSA, and their own personal investigation into the disappearance of Trevor's parents. Trevor's birthday is on the horizon and Cassandra is beating her head against the keyboard trying to find the right gift. Inspiration finally hits in the form of a house-warming gift from a friend. Little does Trevor know what surprise awaits him at the stroke of midnight.... PASSION AT DAWN (Book 4) In the fourth Countermeasure: Byte of Life, Trevor and Cassandra Bauer have settled into married life after facing the bumpy road to the altar. While Cassandra looks for ways to spice up their love life, Trevor questions his efficacy as a husband. His insecurities are compounded by the constant threat of Nathan Nelson, her old friend and past lover, who can't accept their marriage as final. A brand new marriage, personal uncertainties, and a good dose of alpha geek jealousy make for a volatile mix. When a phone call spurs him to lay claim to what is his and give Cassandra the fantasies she craves, Trevor reacts like any hot blooded man would. The result is a steamy room, slippery bodies, and Passion at Dawn. NOTE: Countermeasure: Bytes of Life is a tie-in series to the Countermeasure Series full length novels by Chris Almeida and Cecilia Aubrey. This new series of shorts gives the readers glimpses into the day-to-day life of the Countermeasure characters. Although the main novels in the Countermeasure Series are action-packed plot-driven stories, the short stories in the Bytes of Life Series are character-driven and a way to develop the characters as the main series moves forward. Please be advised that ALL short stories in this series contain EROTIC content. They are NOT recommended for younger audience. Some of the events that take place in the short stories might be referenced in the novels and vice-versa. You can find the direct buy links for the published books in the series on the authors' website. The chronological order is as follows: 0 - Uncharted (Short Story - Published) 1 - Countermeasure (Novel - Published) 1a - Ecstasy by the Sea (Short Story - Published) 1b - Cuffed at Midnight (Short Story - Published) 1c - Passion at Dawn (Short Story - Published) 2 - To Russia With Love (Novel - Published) 2a - Blindsided (Short Story - Published) 2b - Lost to Rapture (Short Story - Published) 3 - Alternate Connection (Novel - TBA) 3a - Bound by Love (Short Story - TBA) 3b - London by Moonlight (Short Story - TBA) 4 - Locked and Reloaded (Novel - TBA)

The second novel of the COUNTERMEASURE SERIES finds Trevor and Cassandra Bauer starting a new life across the pond, where they continue their search for Trevor's parents. When George Miller, Trevor's best friend and colleague at the NSA, comes across a new piece of information on his parents' case, they embark on an adventure, following a digital trail to Saint Petersburg. Encumbered with the dangerous task of infiltrating a Russia Mafia's stronghold and recovering stolen files in exchange for the new clue, Trevor finds himself bound to a Russian mafia crime lord. What started as a simple data file recovery turns into a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse, deep in a world of betrayal, hidden identities, and secret agendas. When plans veer out of control and Cassandra finds herself on the run, her sole focus is ensuring Trevor's safety-even it if means depending on those who might not have their best interests at heart.... Back in Ireland, Jessica Forrester is busy at her new job helping Cassandra on the case-and even busier trying to find a way into Stephan Connellan's heart. Little does she realize that her greatest obstacle may be Stephan himself....

Countermeasure is The TBR Pile's 2012 Book of the Year. COUNTERMEASURE is a recipient of the indiePENdents's Seal of Good Writing. WARNING: Contains scenes of mature subject matter, graphic situations and language. Reader discretion is advised. The suspense driven COUNTERMEASURE SERIES combines full-length novels and Bytes of Life short stories about sexy, technologically inclined men and women. The series is filled with heart-stopping danger and enough twists and turns to make a hair-raising rollercoaster seem tame. In the series, Trevor Bauer, a tough as nails NSA geek, and his even more tenacious love interest, Cassandra James, are on a quest for clues in the mysterious disappearance of Trevor's parents. Joined by fate, their search drops them into the mysterious and violent world of data espionage, one that tests their love as they sweep the world with romance, sex, and ingenuity to find answers that will have the power to change their lives forever. In the first novel of the COUNTERMEASURE SERIES, Trevor Bauer, an NSA analyst, is searching for answers to the mystery surrounding his parents' disappearance when he crosses paths with Cassandra James, an ex-CIA operative with a big chip on her shoulder. By a stroke of luck, he becomes the key to her own mission while she becomes the center of his attention. Fighting an attraction as intense as their overwhelming instinct to keep each other at bay, together, they embark on a harrowing adventure that leads them across the ocean and into a world of intrigue and danger they had never foreseen. When faced with death defying choices, will they learn to trust their own instincts and each other to survive? Must Read by Book Addict - 5 Stars "Always searching for a new, grab you by the collar and drag you along for the ride series, I was not disappointed when I stumbled across Countermeasure...I had to walk away several times because the characters are so well written you become emotionally involved with them. They kept me guessing up until the end and then left us hanging in anticipation for the second book in this series." Countermeasure: A Smart, Sexy Start to the Series by Jamey Rodgers - 5 Stars "The first book in the highly-anticipated Countermeasure series does not disappoint...The dialogue is intelligent and witty, the action is authentic and well-paced, and the romance is hot...Countermeasure leaves the reader deeply satisfied, but also hungry for the next adventure." Countermeasure Rocks the 5-star category by Mrs. Condit Reads - 5 Stars "I laughed at the funny repartee among the characters. I cried at their losses. I cringed when they witnessed gruesome horrors. I cowered when they were chased by truly awful bad guys. And I was aroused when they made love. Mr. Almeida and Ms. Aubrey had me from the first paragraph. I could not put this book down, reading non-stop at home, on the treadmill at the gym, and staying up all hours to see how things turned out... The authors are very adept at description and dialog, bringing the reader into the story powerfully... I can hardly wait for FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE, book 2 in the COUNTERMEASURES series, promised at the end of book 1. Bring it on, Mr. Almeida and Ms. Aubrey! Just... bring it." Micki's Bounce on Books - 5 bounces "What a better way to come back after the holidays than to review a really awesome book. A story of betrayal, survival and love with the luck of the Irish. This story is engaging and the characters are as approachable as your best friends."