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She would trust him with her life. But can either of themtrust their hearts?
Rory Sutton Whitfield isn’t a princess, even though her wealthy family insists
on treating her like one. Fresh from her travels and finally achieving the
independence she craves, the last thing she wants is to become swept up in
family problems. But her half-brother has disappeared and her grandfather
insists on hiring a bodyguard for her. Rory won’t be controlled by anyone,
especially not a taciturn detective like Vince Maroney, a man of few words who
nonetheless arouses disturbing emotions.
Vince Maroney has learned his lesson about playing the hero; he stepped up once
and it cost him everything. But when he saves the granddaughter of one of
Sydney’s wealthiest men, he finds himself embroiled in events beyond his
control. Rory is beautiful, smart, independent. But her family is all secrets
and lies, money papered over injustices. Rory makes him feel things he thought
long dead, but the pains of the past create distance, and she comes from a
completely different world. How can one of Sydney’s pampered princesses ever
find common ground with her reluctant bodyguard?
Facts:
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Publication Date:
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December 8th 2015 by Escape Publishing
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Series:
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Genre:
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Romantic Suspense
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Pages:
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210
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eBook
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Available at:
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My Review:
I just knew I had to read this book. A story about a rich girl and a handsome
bad-ass bodyguard.. Sigh.. I was hooked. So I couldn’t wait to start reading
this book.
written from both main characters their point of view, which gives the reader a
good sense of their character. The story is from the beginning very interesting
and keeps you want to keep on reading. Both main characters were also really
likeable. We have Rory Sutton Whitfield, a privileged young woman who doesn’t
take her wealth for granted. And Vince Maroney, a detective who has had a
troubled past and makes sure he lives his life without getting close to anyone.
The chemistry between Rory and Vince was really fun to read about. I loved
their interactions and the moments when you just wanted them to kiss already.
thought of. I didn’t expect what was going on until the very end of the book,
and it definitely kept me on the edge of my seat. It was also really fun to
read about a privileged character who really didn’t act like she was a
‘princess’. Rory really cared for other people and never took her wealth for
granted.
to do a lot of bodyguard worthy things. I mean, it would have been better is he
was just someone who looked after her, instead of a professional bodyguard. I
mean, Rory didn’t seem to be in real danger for most of the book. But the whole
bodyguard idea definitely sounded good.
book is very descriptive but when Rory and Vince finally give in to their
feelings it felt a little rushed. And man I just wanted more details! And the
second thing that was a little disappointing was the way it ended. I really
wanted to know more and it felt like we didn’t really get to find out what
everything that really happened. Especially with Rory’s brother, Jamie.
to the pages and I really loved the characters. Definitely a fun read I would
recommend, especially on a cold winter night!
My Rating:
About the Author:
writer, book blogger and creative writing tutor who founded the Australian Women Writers Challenge.
She reviews books under her own name at Devoted
Eclectic.
genres, including romance, romantic suspense, fantasy and psychological
suspense. Her unpublished manuscripts have earned recognition in a number of
competitions, including New Zealand’s Clendon Award and Australia’s Emma Darcy
Award (now “Emerald”).
River Man, was published on 22 February 2015. Her
second novel is By
Her Side, a romantic suspense out December 2015.
Sydney. She is a trained counsellor and also teaches creative writing by
distance through TAFE (NSW) Oten. She
spends her time between Sydney and the Blue Mountains.
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