Real bodyguard. Fake boyfriend. Unexpected benefits. Trouble guaranteed.
Tucker: Autumn Sato is a happiness influencer. And I’m…well, let’s just say my brand is more big, gray storm cloud. If life were going according to plan, the closest I’d get to her would be scrolling past her posts as fast as my thumbs could fly.
But my sister needs help, so I agree to bodyguard Autumn at her sister’s wedding. One thing leads to another, and suddenly I’m pretending to be her new boyfriend in front of all her friends and family.
It’s a hot mess, made worse because I swore I’d never do this again. Never get close to someone I was guarding. Never fall for someone whose safety was in my hands. Never let distraction get in the way of my job.
Unfortunately, this entire week is nothing but distractions: trapped in a car with my smoking hot client, only one bed in our hotel room, only one tent on the wedding camping trip… all before the bachelorette prom. Meanwhile, someone seems to have it out for Autumn… or my family… or both.
As things heat up between us, I’m left with one question: Can I keep my heart—and the people I care about—safe?
A spicy, small-town, bodyguard, fake relationship, grumpy-sunshine romantic comedy with a hint of danger and a lot of heart.
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Review:
Not me, crying quietly over in the corner because this series has come to an end…
Tucker and Autumn’s story is an AMAZING send-off for this series! We even got some Wilders (almost all of them, actually) on-the-page action, just to make everything extra *extra* special. The reason behind why they all showed up might have been a bit upsetting (the author’s note at the beginning explains that there is some added danger in this rom-com, but it is still very much a rom-com at its core), but you can’t argue with the results… <3
I’m never going to say no to a fake dating story, and when you add in the fact that one of them is actually acting as a bodyguard for the other on top of that? All the grabby hands over here. Tucker and Autumn’s story is a stellar example of why those tropes are always going to be my jam. Their chemistry is off the charts, and their dialogue–both the words that come out of their mouths and the ones that only they and the readers know about–are chef’s kiss. I was alternately snort laughing and tearing up over here.
And then there were the scenes that made me want to break out the fan…
If you’re one of those readers who has to wait to start a series until it’s all been written, here you go! I’m almost jealous of people who will get to binge read and get to watch all of these characters find their HEAs for the first time all at once. Just don’t forget that these books are a spin-off of Wilder Adventures and start there, if you haven’t read them yet either. I promise, you won’t be sorry.
If, on the other hand, you’re one of those people who like to pick and choose the books you read regardless of their position in a series, I do have to say–of course you can just read this one with zero background. BUT there is an overarching series plot point–the Hott family’s grandfather’s will–that will give you a much more rewarding payoff as a reader if you read them all, in order. You have been warned–but, you do you. Choosing to read a rom-com is never a bad idea, IMO.
Rating: 5 stars / A+
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
About the author:
USA Today bestselling author Serena Bell writes contemporary romance with heat, heart, and humor. A former journalist, Serena has always believed that everyone has an amazing story to tell if you listen carefully, and you can often find her scribbling in her tiny garret office, mainlining chocolate and bringing to life the tales in her head.
Serena’s books have earned many honors, including an RT Reviewers’ Choice Award, Apple Books Best Book of the Month, and Amazon Best Book of the Year for Romance.
When not writing, Serena loves to spend time with her college-sweetheart husband and two hilarious kiddos—all of whom are incredibly tolerant not just of Serena’s imaginary friends but also of how often she changes her hobbies and how passionately she embraces the new ones. These days, it’s stand-up paddle boarding, board-gaming, meditation, and long walks with good friends.
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