From New York Times bestselling author CD Reiss: Protecting a celebrity in Hollywood isn’t easy, but protecting Emily could break his heart.As a world-class dancer at the height of her career, Emily enjoys all the perks of fame—the parties, the glamour, the tours—but they’ve also attracted the attention of a dangerous ex-boyfriend hell-bent on getting her back.Enter Carter Kincaid, a bodyguard so … Carter Kincaid, a bodyguard so crushingly sexy he takes her breath away.
Carter’s the best in the business, and Emily is—professionally speaking—off-limits. But when it comes to stirring his desires, she’s making all the right moves. What’s happening between them is so hot it could get both of them burned. As Emily’s past gets closer, Carter is willing to break every rule of the job to save her. But letting Emily into his life also means letting her in on the secrets of his own past. For these two, falling in love could be the greatest risk of all.
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I was super excited to read this book since I really enjoyed Bombshell. I thought Emily and Carter were great characters. I loved the storyline with Carter and his son. I felt really bad for Emily and all the crazy she had to go through. Not gonna lie, towards the end I had I Will Always Love You by good ol’ Whitney going through my head. I couldn’t help it, Carter is just so sweet when he finally got his head out of his rear. I loved the author reviews at the end of the book, I was chuckling hard at some of them.
liked this book better than the 1st book of this series
My first thought when I see that another CD Reiss book is releasing is, Ohhhh I can’t wait to get into this one and see what journey she will take me on. In Bodyguard, the 2nd of the Hollywood A-List books, we get such a well thought out story that continues the series in such a magnetic way. I have been a CD Reiss fan from the beginning and I just love how her writing has grown with such complexity over the years. She can write anything from a steamy erotica to a romantic love-story like what we find here in Bodyguard.
In Bodyguard, we get the story of Emily and Carter. Emily is living in California working with her best friend and famous performer Darlene, as a choreographer. She is a very spunky and fun personality that is lovable from the beginning. She begins her journey in this story as she is tackled by Carter in the parking lot as she is headed to work. Her past is one that includes a very dark and twisted ex, Vincent. Her instincts tell her it’s him, but something about the voice calms her. There is attraction between the two immediately, but as soon as he is put on her as her bodyguard, she becomes off limits to him; which only makes their attraction grow.
Carter has a past as well and is keeping a few things from his close ones as well as Emily the closer she gets. His secrets are something he has guarded for over 10 years and he won’t allow a relationship to interfere with protecting his loved ones. But their chemistry is so fiery that it is only a matter of time before the two give in to their mutual attraction.
Once things pick up between them, nothing can put out the flames they ignite. They are so well written and have such a great connection that simply feels natural. But when her past threatens to endanger Emily, and even Carter’s family, lines will have to be drawn in the sand somewhere to protect everyone involved.
As expected from Christine, this book is packed with so much emotion that you truly will feel as though you are on an emotional roller coaster the whole way through, while falling in love with the characters and their story.
5 size of my fist stars! I enjoyed Bombshell but I’m singing my heart out over Bodyguard. This story is filled with everything you can imagine, we have the creepy stalker tendencies of Emily’s Ex wrapped which results in her bestie Darlene giving her one on THE TOP bodyguards to look after her, hello Carter. Their chemistry is straight off the charts instant but what we find out little by little is the real gem. I was engaged throughout their story and everything that took place. Carter is an incredible man on so many levels with everything that he has taken on in his life. Seeing Emily break barriers little by little was empowering and to have Darlene there through it all is wonderful, more often then not people tend to rise up and forget those they knew before but that’s not the story here. What an incredible read that you need to grab. I think this is favorite book yet by this author. This is my unbiased and voluntary review.
Bodyguard is a standalone and is part of the Hollywood A-List series AND is a single dad book, which I love! I was not disappointed and really enjoyed this book!
Emily needs protection and Carter is the one assigned to her. Emily is trying to move on with her life after finally seeing her ex boyfriend for the scum he really was. Unfortunately for Emily, her ex isn’t ready to let her go just yet.
Carter is the sexy, caring alpha male trying to protect Emily and his family at the same time. Carter has his own issues from the past and is desperately trying to keep them there. As Carter and Emily start to become more than they imagined, little bits of their pasts are revealed, with Emily actually being more open and honest then Carter. As far as Carter’s secret..multiple secrets I might add..it was more than I expected and I loved it.
Bodyguard is full of suspense, action and is a beautiful love story with sweet and sexy moments. The ending was just as I expected, full of action, forgiveness and growth.
I enjoyed every moment of this book!
Sexy, captivating read delving into the darker grittier side of the Hollywood glamour life. Fast paced and well written with characters that were well developed and likable.
Emily is a dancer and choreographer and as she’s about to go on tour discovers she has a stalker. A bodyguard is hired to protect her and their attraction is mutual and instant.
The chemistry between Emily and Carter was chemistry was off the charts. Their mutual insta attraction puts Carter in a position where he takes protecting Emily to a whole new level. But Carter’s own mysterious past and secret keeps him from pursuing anything with Emily. The sexual tension added some angsty twists and turns.
Carter was an intense and interesting character and I wish we learned more about his past. Emily had some quirks that had me scratching my head. However overall it was an enjoyable read. It can certainly be read as a standalone, even though it’s part of the Hollywood Series.
4.5 Stars
If there is one thing about C.D. Reiss books, her words are unlike any other. Something about her writing style, it pulls you in from the get go. Bodyguard is no exception.
Here we have 2 best friends who moved to California to live the dream. The dream that so many head out to California for. While Darlene is a Rockstar, Emily is her choreographer. Being in the spotlight, security is mandatory.
Carter is that bodyguard with baggage. Like bigtime baggage… He chose the security field after leaving the police department so that he could handle his baggage on his terms.
When Carter and Emily meet, they both feel the sparks. But neither one is in the right frame of mind to be in a relationship. As we travel through their back and forth of wanting a relationship, to denying the relationship, the story unfolds and we learn what is included in their baggage.
Bodyguard is the 2nd book in the Hollywood A-List Series and each book can be read as a standalone. Which is fortunate for me since I have not read Bombshell (Book 1).
This is Carter Kincaid and Emily’s story. Darlene McKenna is Emily’s best friend and they met at gymnastics camp while they were kids. Emily couldn’t continue with gymnastics since she blew out her knee while at a practice. Emily stayed friends with Darlene and she now choreographs Darlene’s (now a pop star) routines.
I can’t say much here because I don’t want to give away any of the story. But, I love Carter’s son Phinnaeus hopefully that isn’t too much info.
Darlene hires another bodyguard (Carter) for Emily (her ex is abusive and is stalking her). I will let you find out about the rest of this hot and sexy story.
Oh and I don’t feel like I missed anything by reading the second book first.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book. I give Bodyguard 4.5 stars.
“Hold me closer tiny dancer” Elton John, “Tiny Dancer”
The first thing I must make clear from the outset of my review is that I am an unabashed, complete and utter fan of C. D. Reiss. While “Bodyguard” can be appreciated at face value for its enticing and well developed characters, steamy romance delivering all the lovely “feels” and of course an interesting story that simply would not let me go until I finished the book….The reader can also find the difference between good writing and “inspired” writing in Ms. Reiss’ language, themes, subtle allusions and quiet references that create a soul stirring experience.
She begins by bringing the reader inside the “gilded cage” of a talented superstar singer, Darlene, whose whole life is the focus of many adoring fans and some dangerous “twisted” fans. She, however, is not in the most danger presently, it is her equally talented forever “bestie” since childhood, Emily, who is dangerously stalked by an ex-boyfriend who will not let her go.
With a “breathtaking thud” our Hero, Carter Kincaid makes his introduction to Emily and it is that delicious tingle a reader gets when the heroine gets (in this case Emily) aroused at the touch, voice and smell of this man. Of course Carter Kincaid is ” the most gorgeous man” Emily has ever seen with “blinding blue eyes”. He is also a “world-class security system”. Fearing for the welfare and safety of her best friend, Darlene selects Carter to be Emily’s principal bodyguard from among her security team.
Emily is Darlene’s choreographer/dancer in the stage production of her new tour show. Emily is a talented dancer and she is even a singer in her own right. She gave up her singing and even most of her dancing on stage because of the relationship she had with her former boyfriend. He did not like sharing her with the world. In a real way she lost of part of herself for the seemingly “focused” attention of this man. He was not even “in her league”, yet he fulfilled something she needed inside of herself until he became insanely, intolerably and dangerously jealous.
With language that pushes, pulls and dances itself using words and phrases such as “gravitational pull”, “centripetal force” and “torque” sprinkled in the narrative…the love story of Carter and Emily is brought to life for us. Beginning with the intense furtive looks that Emily and Carter share. Each of them trying to play it cool. Carter desperately trying to remain professional to insure Emily is secure at all times.
I just love it when I know how a hero and heroine smell. Carter smelled like the 5th of July to Emily…the day after the 4th when the smell of fireworks and gunpowder linger in the air. Emily smelled like lemongrass to Carter, so much so that a visit to a Thai restaurant brought her to mind. Interestingly enough Emily also reminded Carter of the 4th of July. The bang (Emily) the aftermath (Carter).
Something interesting to think about…
Of course the “tiny dancer” as Carter has named her, brings with her too much that he desires for Carter to ignore his impulse to kiss her, hold her, possess her. The more he indulges the more he wants. Yet, for all of his desire, he retreats at times. He is like a wave coming to shore than going out again. He has his reasons and one of his reasons is the protection his very “unique” son that he is raising by himself.
Emily is unaware of Carter’s life circumstance apart from when he is with her and the plot climax that begins to build with her discovery and subsequent errors surrounding this situation is masterful writing. Woven in the drama is this adorable adolescent boy, Phinneaus (Phin), Carter’s son. While “Dad” is trying to raise him well; Phin has much to offer Dad in that sweet, down-to- earth awareness of a child that wants the best for his Dad. The reader will love the way this boy is taking steps into manhood. The author captured in the narrative, the emerging goodness of a boy growing into manhood…the reward in watching this growth.
In the end it was the in the infinite spectrum of love itself that was the final answer to every question and solution to every dilemma. Could it just be that the love of your own person and the care you take with this person may be the starting point for real deep and true love as it was for Emily to sing again and for Carter to finally make his life complete with Emily? One click to read about the answers Emily and Carter found in love.