The Bodyguard Situation Lyra Parish Publication date: May 19th 2025
Being a bodyguard for my billionaire cousins comes with many perks. One of my favorites is rescuing gorgeous, sassy-mouthed damsels in distress…
There are a few problems with that: Harper Alexander isn’t a damsel or distressed. Oh, and I can’t forget to mention that she doesn’t want to be rescued.
Too bad she doesn’t have a choice.
Right now, I don’t give a flying you-know-what that she escaped the city with her brand-new fiancรฉ and plans to marry him next week…I will find her. I may have to throw her over my shoulder, kicking and screaming, but she’s coming with me. She has no idea how much danger she’s in.
Unfortunately for her, I’m the only one who can save her. But I have a feeling, she might be the one who saves me.
The Bodyguard Situation is an action-packed, grumpy/sunshine, forced-proximity, bodyguard rom-com with suspense elements. It includes tons of witty banter, touch her and eek vibes, with lots o’ spicy tension. It can be read as a stand-alone, but for the complete Billionaire Situation Series experience, please start with The Wife Situation. Happily Ever After is always included!
Harper didnโt understand why everyone that she loved didnโt see her fiancรฉ for the man she believed him to be. As a result, her decision to support him and their relationship has created a distance between them and everyone else. It is only when they are alone that she realizes there is a lot about him she doesnโt know and isnโt sure how to extricate herself from the escalating situation until Brody comes to her rescue.
Due to his past Brody thought he had closed himself off from love until he comes to Harperโs rescue. Now he is conflicted as they are both dealing with healing from their last relationships while finding themselves on the run for their lives. Let the complications begin!
The combination of humor and intrigue was a perfect balance as well as the pacing of the relationship between Harper and Brody as they did have some turmoil to overcome. The characters draw you in and the cast of secondary characters only make this story better.
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๐ฆ ๐ช๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ผ ๐ฒ๐ ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ ๐ฆ โ๏ธ Small Town โ๏ธ Blue Collar โ๏ธ Frenemies to Lovers โ๏ธ Accidental Pregnancy โ๏ธ Best Friends Little Sister โ๏ธ No Third Act Break Up โ๏ธ Deadliest Catchยฉ vibes ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐บ๐๐ฐ๐ต ๐บ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฒ…
In High School, Daphne Elliot was voted โmost likely to become a romance novelist.โ After spending the last decade as a corporate lawyer, she has finally embraced her destiny. Her small town steamy novels are filled with flirty banter, sexy hijinks, and lots and lots of heart.
Daphne is a coffee-drinking, hot-sauce loving introvert who spends all her free time in her garden. She lives on a small farm in New England with her husband, two kids, two dogs, twelve backyard chickens and a hive of Italian honeybees.
On the run, injured, and out of options, I had no choice but to go back to him.
Back to the one place I swore I wouldnโtโbecause staying away was the only way to keep him safe.
Jude Hebert.
My one-night stand turned unexpected protector.
A rugged, guitar-playing lumberjack with broad shoulders and blue eyes that could light up the darkest Maine night.
And the man determined to keep me safe.
When weโre forced to hide out in his cozy cabin, we make the best of it by playing Scrabble and sharing stolen laughter, pretending the world outside isnโt closing in. He carries me like I weigh nothing, cleans my wounds with gentle hands, serenades me with his guitar and makes heat bloom beneath my skin with every stolen glance.
He insists I take the bed every night. Eventually, I ask him to stay.
The way Jude looks at meโlike Iโm worth protectingโbreaks down my defenses. Soon, heโs my protector and confidant, and in these stolen moments, I begin to imagine a life Iโd long ago given up on having.
But the danger Iโm running from is catching up. Though the answers Iโve been chasing are within reach, so is the threat that could destroy us both.
In the depths of the Maine wilderness, love can be wild, unexpected, and terrifying. And sometimes it takes a burly, stubborn lumberjack to help a woman find her way home.
Authorโs Note: Axe-ing For Trouble is a standalone small-town romance featuring a protective lumberjack and a daredevil heroine fighting their attraction while seeking justice. If you enjoy swoony banter, found family, an awesome dog and forced proximity, you will not be disappointed. Donโt worry, Clive makes an appearance!
๐ชReview๐ช Jude may not look like a fierce protector but looks can be deceiving. When Mila, the woman he spent one unforgettable night with a year earlier, appears at his door hurt yet determined the two things he knows is that he is not going to let her face it alone and that he isnโt about to let her walk out of his life a second time.
Mila will do anything for those she cares about, and it is this trait has placed her in danger. She is going to do whatever is necessary to uncover the truth, despite any consequence it might mean for her, and isnโt about to let others handle what she views as her fight.
Mila is strong, independent and doesnโt back from any one or any situation and Jude knows that the best way to keep her safe is to be by her side. I enjoyed seeing them finally give in to the feelings and the combination of suspense and family was perfect.
A.J. Ranney lives in Maryland with her ever-growing zoo, including two kids, two cats, an attention loving dog, a bunny, a cricket eating lizard and her lovable well-meaning husband. She likes to leave the chaos of her real world behind and lose herself in a steamy romance novel. Her passion for reading romance prompted her writing journey, leading her to create relatable happily ever afters that come from her own dreams and experiences.
She loves coffee, sushi, wine, and her family. Not necessarily in that order. Her inner peace comes from the water, always relating to her zodiac sign the Pisces. Itโs no wonder the small town she created in her stories is situated on a lake.
Thereโs a long list of reasons why I shouldnโt crush on the sexy firefighter.
Logan Murray is not only my brotherโs teammate, heโs more than ten years older than me and seems to curse my very existence. I shouldnโt care but I do.
Oh, and did I mention Iโm now the nanny to his twin daughters? I need this job and I canโt risk messing it up.
But the more time I spend with the single dad makes me think that his growly exterior might just be hiding something more.
Iโve always been taught not to play with fire. But for him, it might be worth the burn.
๐ฅReview๐ฅ Logan is conflicted as the woman that his ex has hired as a nanny for their children is not only a woman he has been trying to deny his feelings for but his friendโs sister. He knows that crossing the line could impact all areas of his life when she is with him and his children it feels so right.
Izzy is happy to be hired as the nanny for Loganโs children however she is confused by Loganโs action and attitude towards her at times. She fits into his and his daughtersโ lives seamlessly and the chemistry between them only intensifies the more Logan tries to deny it.
The interplay between them is humorous, the romance between them heartwarming and there is a little intrigue which only makes the story more enjoyable as despite all the reasons Logan believes they shouldnโt be together only reinforces they belong together.
Kennedy lives in Dallas with her husband, son, and 80lb Goldendoodle who still believes heโs a lap dog. A bookworm at heart, Kennedy loves to snuggle up in bed or by the campfire with an unputdownable book. She began writing two years ago with Falling for the Chance and has no plans of stopping. Her novels are witty, action-packed, and offer enough steam for a great facial. If you like strong heroines and sexy, tattooed men who canโt keep their hands off them, then this author is the one for you.
I never imagined love like thisโlet alone with two men who wonโt make me choose.
Needing distance from my cheating ex, I escape to a small Alaskan town, not realizing the danger that waits for me. An unknown threat targeting women hunts from the shadows and turns its evil focus to me the moment I arrive.
On the way to the resort, I draw the intense focus of two hotter-than-heck locals who decide they’ll keep me safe while I photograph the adorable town and breathtaking scenery.
Miles, the brooding, overprotective former Navy SEAL covered in tattoos that I want to trace with my tongue. Aiden, the sweet, mischievous joker who makes me feel loved and seen in a way I’ve never felt before.
The two best friends share everything and want to do the same with me.
Um, yes, please.
Our wild, passionate nights and fun days exploring the beautiful landscape bring us closer together, making me want to stay forever.
But when an unexpected attack strikes the heart of the poly community and pulls me into the mix, will the two men who have stolen my heart save me in time, or will our happily ever after end with my last breath?
๐ฅReview๐ฅ Needing to escape a difficult situation Aspen decides to head to Anchor Bay where she can immerse herself in what she really loves which is taking pictures. She wasnโt expecting to meet one man let alone two who capture her heart and fulfill her in ways she had never experienced before.
The personalities of Aiden and Miles are very different however there is a lot they share which includes their history of serving their country, their deep friendship and women. When Aspen comes into their lives they know she is possible and what they have both been looking for to complete their triad.
The chemistry between them is intense and the characters are compelling. The suspense part of the story keeps you on edge and looking forward to seeing what will unfold in the next book in this series.
I let her go once because she wasnโt mine. This time, Iโll die before I give her upโฆ
I want her.
That smileโฆ those curves.
But Ava doesnโt belong to me.
Then she arrives in my clubhouse, seeking refuge. My gut churns at the sight of the bruises on her face, the fear in her eyes.
Before I was the president of the War Brothers Motorcycle Club, I was a sniper in the military who hunted down evil men like her husband. Now I avoid relationships because the wounds I have are more than skin deep.
But Avaโs different, and when I find her in the wrong bedroomโmy bedroomโone night, what happens next changes everything.
I let her go once because she was married, but I wonโt make the same mistake twice.
Iโll die before I let her dangerous husband, the jealous women in our club, or the enemy our club didnโt see coming lay a finger on her.
Alder Duke was my high school sweetheart turned husband, then he became a stranger who wanted his freedom. I gave it to him.
Fifteen years later, I’m a single mom who desperately needs a place to live. He’s a powerful CEO who needs a wife in order to get the house he grew up in, thanks to a trust his grandma left behind.
He makes a deal with me: get married to himโagainโand live with him for a year. Once the house is in his name, we can divorceโagainโand he’ll rent the place to me.
Just one year. No strings. No feelings. Simple.
But nothing about my ex-husband is simple. Gone is the man who wanted to stay out all night drinking with his buddies. This Alder cooks and cleans and unclogs sinks in gray sweatpants. He gets my stubborn daughter to like him. And with me? He looks at me like I’m the only woman in the world.
I can’t fall for his sweet daisy whispers. I know how it ends. This time we planned it. My life was already derailed by him once, and I barely came out intact. Heโs had my heart forever, but he only gets one year.
From USA Today Bestselling Author Kat Savage, comes a brand-new spinoff series: Family of Misfits! If you fell in love with the found family in the Men of Bird’s Eye series, travel south to Nashville, where the second studio location is up and running under the ownership of a familiar face with a new crew of artists!
Ridge Jessup is many thingsโan award-winning tattoo artist with celebrity clientele, the manager of the Birdโs Eye Tattoo Studio Nashville locationโฆ oh, and a thirty-five-year-old single father to a rowdy little girl.
With work getting busier, convention season coming up, and his daughter booted from her third daycare this month, heโs in desperate need of summer help. Forget about having a personal life or datingโheโs just trying to survive.
Darcy Anderson is a handful of credits short of her degree and broke. The college fund her grandmother left her didnโt withstand the test of time or inflation.
When she sees an ad for a summer nannying job, it seems perfectโone kid, weekdays only, and compensation well above average. It almost seems too good to be true.
The moment Ridge lays eyes on Darcy, he really doesnโt want to give her the job. Sheโs hot, smart, and funnyโa dangerous combination that feels disastrousโespecially with the ten-year age gap between them. But of all the candidates interviewed, his daughter only likes her. It’s a real dilemma.
Despite his best efforts to keep their relationship professional, things get hot and heavy as complications continue to mount. Darcy finds herself tornโher practical brain still preparing for the perfectly planned future she envisioned for herself while her fairytale-loving heart is looking to override everything for a single dad and his little girl she doesn’t want to walk away from.
Iโm pretty in pink dipped in sunshine and sweet Southern smiles.
Heโs blue collar wrapped up in a gruff summer storm with a scowl.
He also happens to be my ex-boyfriendโs dad.
Not only is Conway Levine grumpy, arrogant, and entirely too handsome for his own good, with the salt and pepper scruff lining his sharp jawline and his thick, corded arms, but he also had a front row seat fourteen years ago to a drunken night so mortifying I canโt look him in the eye without feeling the shame all over again.
Living in a small town makes avoiding him impossible, even more when you add in the fact that his daughter is friends with mine.
When a little tardiness and a whole lot of bad luck lands me partnering with him at our childrenโs school, Iโm certain I wonโt survive.
Before I know it, the dread from having to work with him turns into a burning desire impossible to ignore when his once stone cold demeanor shifts into longing, heated stares, and somehow, he knows all the right things to whisper in my ear to get under my skinโฆ and my dress.
Between his filthy mouth and stifling need to devour me any chance he gets, the chemistry we share between the sheets quickly becomes something out of my wildest dreams.
Except Conway doesnโt do relationships, and Iโm not built for casual.
But I couldnโt quit him even if I tried.
When all is said and done, will I be able to protect my already tattered heart or will it end up shattered into a million beautiful, messy pieces?
Tilly Dayne is passionate about two things: saving the ocean and avoiding unnecessary drama. But when she signs up for a quirky radio contestโspooning in onesies with a stranger to raise money for charityโdrama finds her in the form of Mike Cornhill, the annoyingly attractive skipper of the US Sailing Team.
What starts as a ridiculous publicity stunt turns into late-night conversations, stolen glances, and a chemistry neither of them expected. But just as their connection deepens, a devastating loss on the water and Tillyโs unexpected link to the winning team threatens to sink everything.
Mikeโs walls are up, and Tillyโs caught in the crossfire. With both their hearts on the line, can they navigate past pride, fear, and misunderstandingsโor will their happily-ever-after drift out of reach?
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*Previously published in a shorter version in the Just Add Love anthology*
When I first saw Aria at the auction, it was like some twist of cruel fate bringing us together.
Thereโs just something about her that I could not resist. I had to make her mine.But now that sheโs under my power, I quickly realize Iโve gotten more than I bargained for.
Aria isnโt just a pretty doll to play with. No, sheโs so much more than that.And no matter how many times I try to bend her, she just wonโt fully break.
When I find out the truth about Ariaโs family and where she came from, I know my feelings for her will bring an all-out war against me and my empire.
But Iโll do anything to protect and keep my little captive. Sheโs mine now, and Iโm never giving her up.
Why you will love this bookโฆ๐ฅOpposites Attract ๐ฅProtective MMC ๐ฅFriends to Lovers ๐ฅAccidental Pregnancy ๐ฅEmotional Scars ๐ฅNot good enough for her ๐ฅOne Night Stand ๐ฅSworn Off Relationships
Dayton Calloway and I wouldnโt have gotten together if it werenโt for two pink lines.
After getting divorced, Francisca Dawson is attempting to find out who she is and how she wants her life to look. One thing she knows is that there isnโt room for a man in that equation. But then she meets Dayton Calloway. A man who is charming, funny, and unbelievably gorgeous. Unable to deny their connection, she gets lost in the moment and gives into his dirty mouth and skilled hands.
Actions have consequences.
Dayton knew that he never wanted to get married or have children. His upbringing before he entered foster care showed him that. So he took all precautions to make sure that wasnโt a possibility.
But like they say nothing is ever one hundred percent.
Now, heโs picturing life as a father and coming to terms with the possibility of having everything he never knew he wanted with a woman who is not only taking up space in his life, but that empty space in his chest.
Before you go, do you take a chance and risk it all, or do you just let go and possibly miss out on the most beautiful love youโve ever known? Thatโs what Dayton and Francisca will have to figure out.
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