Elizabeth Chapman is saved from an armed robber by a giant Kodiak bear who shifts into a large, well-muscled, and fully naked human male. But when it’s revealed that the robber is the brother of a dangerous criminal, Elizabeth finds herself the target of a vendetta.
Ronan, the Bear Shifter, takes her to Shiftertown for safety, where Elizabeth learns that the mateless Ronan, alone in the world, … the world, takes care of Shifters who have also been left on their own. Having grown up in foster care, Elizabeth can only admire how protective Ronan is.
But Ronan will only let Elizabeth leave the confines of Shiftertown if he becomes her 24/7 bodyguard. Elizabeth chafes at her restriction, but agrees. The trouble is, the sassy human Elizabeth is triggering Ronan’s long-buried need to find himself a mate.
A short novel of the Shifters Unbound series (46,000 words; sixteen chapters).
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I love this universe, full of care, passion, protection, unfairness, staunchness. It has smart writing and fantastic storylines, where a happy ending appears basically impossible, but through sacrifice, love, teamwork and cleverness still eventuates. This is a treat.
Bodyguard is a part of the Shifters Unbound series and is best read after Primal Bonds. I just absolutely loved getting to reenter this amazing world. I just always have so much fun reading these stories. I just loved getting to see some familiar characters as well as meeting some new one’s you just can’t help but fall in love with. I was so disappointed when I turned the last page. I can’t wait to see what’s next for this series.
Jennifer Ashley is my favorite of the shifter authors.
My first by this author. enjoyed it very much and would definitely read more
Ronan was such a sweet teddy bear. I was so happy to see he found someone that would be there by his side and support him. Both characters had alot on their plates to manage and it was extremely sweet to see them fall in love with each other.
This is one of my favorite paranormal series! You will be drawn into an amazing world of shifters, dark fae and humans.
This is a typical shifter-romance book, and while I enjoy reading these occasionally, I would like to see some differences between them.
A great paranormal romance series
Lots of action in this addition to the Shifters Unbound series. Ronan has been popping into all the books and finally gets his own story and mate. He’s every bit the good guy that he seems; always helping anyone in need. He takes in shifter cubs with no one else and gives them a home, love and a family. Elizabeth is a survivor. She made it through growing up in foster care and raising her baby sister alone, she’s escaped an abusive relationship and built a life for herself. When she needs him most Ronan steps into her life and gives her everything he has.
Highly recommended author and series
Normally, kind-hearted men are not my thing. I like them personally, don’t get me wrong, but in novels I’m always squealing over the bad boys. I just do. The badder, the grumpier, and even the more violent they are, the more I swoon. I don’t know why. It’s my thing. That doesn’t mean I don’t like the good-boy bear shifter in any way. I do. He’s one of my favorite characters in the series, but I don’t gush over this type of protagonist. However, I was excited to see him get his own story even if it was a novella. And despite the length and introducing a new protagonist, Jennifer Ashley did amazingly well with the character development. Nowhere in this story did it feel rushed and nowhere did I feel any part of the plot or development was lacking. It was extremely well done, I loved Elizabeth and Ronan’s tale and I’d bet my left kidney any fan of the series will too! Sadly, it’s still not on the list of favorite Shifters Unbound stories, but only because Ronan is more of the “awwww, how cute the big guy is”, less of a “Oh my god, I’d totally do him if he were three-dimensional.” This is a definite 5 stars.
Liked this short sweet book!!
~ 5 Bodyguard Stars ~
Bodyguard is #2.5 in Jennifer Ashley Shifters Unbound series. Each novella can be read as a stand-a-lone, but they fit perfectly in the book series. I get goosebumps every time I read Bodyguard. It is my favorite novella next to Hard Mated in the Shifter Unbound series. I just want a sexy lovable bear shifter all too myself.
Jennifer Ashely knows how to write a story. The written flows, the characters are interesting, and the world building is exquisite. She knows how to pull you into her world and shows you that shifters have much more power then humans believe. The mate-bond is explained remarkably well. The Romance between Elizabeth and Ronan is sweet and there love making is sensual.
I just want to eat Ronan up. He is delicious and oh so caring! He adopted a bunch of cubs that have had traumatic experiences and are facing problems like Cherie with her PTSD, Rebecca’s PMS, and the boys Olaf and Scott’s night terror dreams. He knows just want to do to help each one out and makes a loving and caring home for them.
Olaf is adorable! When he is introduced you can’t help but fall in love with this cub. I just love seeing him and how he attaches himself to Elizabeth.
Elizabeth is cautious and does not trust easily, but when she meets Ronan he knows just what to do to break down her walls. Experience has taught her you don’t trust anyone for any reason. People will turn on you once they are done with your problems. She longs for security and safety.
I loved this part in Bodyguard where Ronan is trying to make Elizabeth feel comfortable on their ride to shiftertown. She has just dealt with a man trying to robe and kill her, going to the courtroom to help Ronan out and getting a call that her sister is in danger.
“”You’ve heard the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears?”
“Sure, but what has that got to do with–”
“That story is total bullshit.” Ronan laughed, the rumble of it filling the truck. “At my house, nothing’s too hard or too soft. Everything is just right.””
I also adored how Elizabeth describes Ronan “He had one tatt, a Celtic interlocking pattern that laced across the small of his back. His buzzed short hair was dark brown, almost black, but highlights of light brown. His bear’s fur had the same rippling, rich brown color.”
I recommend picking up Shifters Unbound series. The novellas are heartwarming and easy to read. We are introduced to shifters of all kinds in this series, we get heartwarming romances, and a little action. It’s a fun light romance read!