num_pages: 312
description: After scientists stumbled across an anomalous human hormone present during moments of emotional intimacy further research created the ability to harness the direction of living energy and pinpoint when two lines will merge. Personalized chips are now implanted beneath the thumbnails of every infant where glowing numbers count down to the moment they will meet their soul mate. Fate is now a calculation.But loving someone isnt.When Shannon Wurther the youngest detective in Southern California finds himself face-to-face with Aiden Maar the reckless art thief Shannons precinct has been chasing for months they are both stunned. Their Camellia Clocks have timed out and the men are left with a choicelove one another or defy fate.Handcuffed by fate this cop-and-robber duo will steal hearts; a strong start to a promising series.-Kirkus Fortitude Smashed is a pleasant read that will pull on the heartstrings of readers and make them reevaluate what love truly means.-RT Book Reviews The refreshingly fluid view of sexuality and Brookes implied off-page steamy scenes will fuel many fantasies about her two leads.-Publishers Weekly
language: English
title: Fortitude Smashed
publisher: Interlude Press