From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Lexi Blake comes a new story in her Masters and Mercenaries series…
The Bodyguard…
Nate Carter left Australia’s elite SASR unit after a tragic accident. Shattered by the experience, he thought taking a job in the States might be a good way to start over. His father’s former employer, McKay-Taggart, has a position for him in the bodyguard unit. He never imagined himself risking his life for celebrities and the wealthy, but it will do for now. It will also give him a chance to reconnect with old friends, including the girl who’d been like a little sis to him ten years before.
These days, however, his feelings for Daisy O’Donnell are anything but brotherly.
The Bombshell…
Daisy O’Donnell is a girl on a mission, and it does not include falling for one of her brother’s best friends. She has plans, and while chaos always seems to follow her, she’s determined to see this through. Daisy finds herself in need of a bodyguard when a job goes terribly wrong. She’s sure her dad will find someone suitable, but she didn’t expect a big, gloriously masculine Aussie to show up ready to take a bullet for her. Maybe spending some time with Nate Carter won’t be so bad after all.
An explosive match…
Thrown together by danger, Nate and Daisy can’t resist the insane chemistry between them. But when his past and her present collide, they must decide if they can hold it together or go their separate ways forever.
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Review:
Phew, what a ride this one was!
The Bodyguard and the Bombshell is a they’re-destined-from-birth-even-if-only-one-of-them-knew-it-all-along romance, with a hefty dose of chaos and a side of BDSM activities.
In other words, it’s exactly what you’d expect from a Masters & Mercenaries spinoff novella. 😉
Daisy and Nate’s story is so much steamy, sexy fun! As you’d expect if you’ve read other New Recruits books, Daisy is a unique character. She always has the best of intentions, but doesn’t always understand her own limitations. Fortunately, she also tends to be really, really, REALLY lucky (see: the posting of the selfie) and now she’ll have former SASR Nate to help keep her safe–and (finally! as of the epilogue) a job that she really loves, so hopefully no more busting drug cartels for her? 😉
Only one problem, though–now that Daisy’s gotten her HEA, I’m even more anxiously awaiting Adain/Carys/Tristan’s book…
Rating: 4 stars / A-
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.