The Handler

Believe in Love at first sight? CIA Special Agent Dean didn't think he did until he saw the sweet but sassy Jesse Hardin, manager of Reed's sandwich shop.  After observing her in action, he knew he had to have her on his covert Civilian Beta operation team. Due to national security and for her protection she was prohibited from physically seeing her handler, so they communicated through an intricate two way communication system. Lurking in the shadows, Dean helps her navigate through obstacles, dangerous missions and betrayal. Although in his position he has the power to manipulate many things, would her affections towards him be one of them?Jesse Hardin was your average hardworking young woman, so when the CIA approached her to be a civilian agent she was terrified, but intrigued and accepted the assignment. Dean, her handler soon became the voice of reason in her head and when misfortune hit, he and his team were there to help her navigate the emotional turmoil she found herself in. Forbidden to fraternize with other agents, Dean embarks on a secret mission to win Jesse's heart.  Just when he thought he had a chance to be with the girl of his dreams, she moves into a new apartment where the handsome and ever available downstairs neighbor threatens to steal her away. Twists and turns keep you guessing as to who will ultimately win her affections in this complex and layered love story. Misty Ballantyne penned her first book, Faith Love and Forgiveness in early 2014. Since then, she has followed up with its sequel, Fragile Moments which was just released in July of 2015. She is a native of Florida but has lived in North Carolina, Georgia, and currently calls Easley, South Carolina home.