Gabriele Torrente~“Mr. Torrente? You need to come down here.” My receptionist isn’t one to make demands, so I hurry down the stairs to see what all the fuss is about. Little did I know, the moment I walk down those stairs, my life is going to change in ways I can’t begin to fathom.The boy and girl seated in the lobby come as a surprise, but the man bursting through the front door moments later … front door moments later has me nearly swallowing my tongue. He’s beautiful, funny, and infuriating. He says he’s a dancer with a job lined up on a cruise ship, but he’s crazy if he thinks I’ll admit to being the father of these two adorable kids I’ve never seen before in my life. His name is Dexter Carrington.
What the hell is happening to my once serene life?
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Dexter Carrington~
A call from my mother informs me that she has my niece and nephew for the summer because my sister, a mediocre hair stylist from Jersey City, has decided to take a job that requires her to travel.
The unexpected call a few weeks later telling me my mother passed away is devastating, and a social worker says my niece and nephew will have to go into foster care, which only compounds my problems. I’m able to work out a deal to take the kids until my sister is found or their father is identified. Should be easy since I have a photo of him, right?
The handsome man I meet claims to be a wedding photographer, but when I catch the flash of a gun holster while he’s kneeling down to talk to my niece and nephew—who he looks nothing like—I have the impression there’s a lot more to him than he’s letting on. He’s unlike any man I’ve ever met, and his name is Gabriele Torrente.
What the hell is happening to my once dull and peaceful life?
This book is approximately 103,000 words in length, and doesn’t end on a cliffhanger. It is the second book in the series entitled, “The Lonely Heroes Series.”
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MM contemporary romance, gay/bi, insta attraction, dark themes and violence throughout the story. I found their story to be fast paced with action throughout, easy to read and a definite page turner. I would recommend reading in series order for maximum enjoyment as some side characters are in the previous book as was Gabe. Dexter and Gabe’s lives are changed forever when a photo mistakenly leads Dexter to Gabe for help with his neice and nephew.
Gabe is thirty-nine, he works at GEA-America, as a personal protection professional, a bodyguard.
One day there are two young kids, about seven and four years, at his office Dylan Carrington, and his sister, Searcy. Gabe is stunned when they tell him he is their father and their mother, Imogen, is missing.
Their uncle, twenty-seven-year-old Dexter Carrington who’s btw a gorgeous man, is with them. The man is a dancer with a gig on a cruise, he has to find his sister or the kids’ dad so he can leave for his job. Unfortunately, Gabe has to tell them it’s impossible he’d the dad.
He can promise to find their mom and sister.
Dexter’s sister was a homophobic woman who bullied Dexter because he’s gay.
They have two weeks before the kids will go into the foster system.
What follows is the search for Imogen. It’s a rollercoaster of events. All intriguing and quite dangerous. Gabe has many helpful connections. On this journey, Gabe and Dex get close before they weren’t. Gabe was quite the big bear who wasn’t afraid of anything, except maybe Dex or the kids got hurt. Gabe has a big team of people who all helped with the case. Guns, bullets, dead bodies, kidnapping, safe-houses, family drama, you name it, it’s there. There’s also some sweet and sexy time, thank you!
Just when I thought I could breathe there was danger again.
To be honest I had a bit of trouble with all that came on to me. Many different characters are involved and a lot is happening. My head was spinning.
The plot was great put together, complicated and intriguing maybe a bit on the long side. At some point, I thought it was ready but there was more.
The story is super fast-paced, full of action, had a romance and was entertaining, when I finished I was exhausted but satisfied!
This book kept my attention the whole time I was reading it. There were things happening all over the place and their eventual HEA was such a relief. Gabe and Dexter’s romance was angsty and hard-fought. But Gabe’s protectiveness of those in his life was the show stopper. I haven’t read book 1 yet, but will be doing so.
So much action and drama and I absolutely loved it. Gabby was a bit heavy handed at times and I got so mad at him for dropping all the info on Dexter and not allowing him to process it. Dexter was dealt a bad hand with this but his resolve is something special and he really grew a person. Emotional and a lot of tele novella drama level but underhandedness and some crazy plotting. I loved how everyone interacted and had a specific use but also how they were one big happy family. Fantastic chemistry and the kids were just too precious, looking forward to more from this series.
I loved this series! Ms Kraemer wrote a captivating story with an intricate plot, full of action, danger and intrigue, in between Gabe and Dex’s love story. I enjoyed a lot how both discovered in their own way the importance of family and friends while finding their pace to happiness together. Also it was wonderful to see again characters from book 1 and witnessing their life now. A book even better than book 1 if possible!
Another great read, how family is important, complex loveable characters, adorable children, exciting, at times gripping, the mother of hell, drug deal went south and hot steamy scenes between Gabe and Dex.
I voluntarily reviewed an arc of this book for my honest opinions of which I’m under no obligation to do so. I definitely recommend this book.
Guardian Gabe is the seconds book in the Lonely Heroes series by Sam E Kraemer , Dexter and Gabe story is fill with suspense, drama, twists and turns a lot of thinks we didn’t see coming…. this boom keep me on edge and I really want to watch them finally get together and be happy but nooo!!! We watch dexter and the kids get in trouble… Dex is definitely a magnet for troubles! Lol…I was happy when everything works for them and everyone get their HEA. I like Gabe’s family and friends and the way they accept both Dez and the children. I can’t like the book and I enjoy the story! gave and Dex have a great chemistry and the sexy scenes were hot! Looking forward to the next book!
I received an ARC for the author and this is my honest review.
Oh gosh I’m giving this 2.5 rounded up to 3.
I found book 1 a mess plot and Trope wise and TBH this one I was expecting more.of the same and yep, plot just felt never ending. I thought we got close and then twist, close to end and another change in direction.
On a positive note, I loved the kids, I just wanted to hug Dylan and Searcy but the 2 MCs, Gabe and Dex, not so much and these are the characters I should have loved as the book is about them.
And again for a re release I did think the typos and errors would have been corrected.
It’s all about family! Romantic, steamy, thrilling mafia-almost, bodyguard M/M
Yes, it is steamy, romantic and a thrilling escapade but so much more. Family becomes the most important element. To Gabe Torrente family is his brothers-in-arms from his Ranger days or his crazy outrageous biological family or the sweet affection he finds with Dex, Dylan and Searcy. Gabriele the proverbial 39yo playboy who plays both sides, finally finds love with Dexter and his sweet children. Dexter the 27yo dancer who’s waiting for his big break to Broadway, suddenly finds himself caring for his niece and nephew. His sister Imogen has a lot to account for and Dex doesn’t even know the full extent yet.
There are twists and turns. Just when I thought we should be seeing their HEA, there was another hitch. Such a thrilling roller coaster ride of a story. I loved how every time Gabe or Dex need something or someone, suddenly that person/persons appear. Wonderful ending too. I’ll admit that I’m a softie and cried in several parts because the writing brought these characters to life for me. I loved the first book, RANGER HANK too so I’m truly looking forward to the third book, COWBOY SHEP. I volunteered to review this book for the author and feel privileged to be asked. If you like M/M romance with steam, thrills, chills and some soft spots, read this book!
Phew the chemistry! Gabby and Dexter have so much angst and steam between them. This is my second book by Sam E. Kraemer and I’m in absolute love.
There were so many twists and turns throughout this whole book that I was never bored. I would recommend reading this book in the moments where you are able to focus and not be pulled in different directions. This is definitely a book that you don’t want to miss a single moment. Two kids, sexy times, belly laughs and gunfights.
This was great and I cannot wait to continue the story!
Be prepared. This one kicks up the danger big time. We met Gabe in the previous book and we will see some familiar faces here as well. I think I know the real reason they call him Gabby. The man even gabs in his thoughts lol. Seriously, you do get a lot of information but it has a purpose. When Gabe meets Dexter it throws both of their lives in a spin. With Dexter and his niece snd nephew in danger, Gabe is going to need his team, his band of brothers, and his family to keep them safe while they figure out what is really going on. I was on the edge of my seat for most of the book. This one has some dark moments and it will stir up many of your emotions. A very good read and I look forward to reading the next one.
Gabe is a mercenary and is fearless. Dexter is trying to take care of his niece and nephew after his mom passed and don’t know where his sister is. The moment they meet they are instantly attracted to each other and Gabe is very protective of Dexter. There’s so many twists and turns in the story that you have to keep reading to make sure that you don’t miss anything. I love the kids, Gabe crew and how they all stick together to protect the kids. The book is romantic, funny, some very intense moments, angst, action-pack, likeable characters and the sexy times are hot. Looking forward to the next book.
This story is action packed. Just when you think it settles down… another bullet flies.
I have to say at the beginning I think Gabe gave Dexter a hard time. My head was hurting at how he was hot and cold and so judgemental!
Dex had been through a lot and Gabe was pretty jerky, especially for being such a love em and leave em kind of guy.
And Gabe fell for Dex and kids awfully fast and with not having a lot of time together. BUT, after that I totally got into the story. It was super good with the disappearing sister, drug deal gone wrong and just who is the kids Daddy???
It all comes together happily in the end. I liked this book more than Ranger Hank.. I do think some of the detail could be pared down and nicknames should either be used at all times or only full name someone when they’re in trouble. It hard to keep up with who is who. Those are my only picky observations :p great read
There are 6 books scheduled for this series. This is book 2. I don’t think my heart will survive them all!
Book 1 was a study in Murphy’s law, this one? If it can happen, you can be sure it will!
Gabe takes centre stage this time he meets Dexter and mayhem ensues. There’s family drama on both sides. Gangsters and gunfights. Cute kids and pets. It shows the value of having a close knit, totally reliable work family and surrounds our two guys falling in love.
So much happens in this book, it’s a rollercoaster ride. But what fun!
The first book in this series was good but this one is a stunner. I’ll be rereading this again, just to savor how the author kept all those plates spinning in the air and never bobbled one. From Gabe’s stunned reaction when two adorable kids and their uncle show up in his office with a story and a picture this becomes a maze. There are questions of loyalty, identity, responsibility, desperate parents and families of blood and of the heart. I came because it sounded like a twisty plot, and it certainly was that, but I stayed for the characters who grabbed onto my heart and wouldn’t let go.
Guardian Gabe by Sam E Kraemer is the second book in her Lonely Heroes Series. Emotion, suspense, drama, twists, turns and surprises – this story kept me on edge of my seat and had me loving every page. There was that sense of mystery and danger, mixed with heat but also the building of a family. I am going to like this series a lot.
I seriously loved Ranger Hank but this one I felt was even better! Dexter’s mother has dies and his sister has disappeared, so he’s left with the care of her two kids, Dylan and Searcy. So he goes looking for their father Gabriele Torrente. Gabe has been extremely careful and knows that the kids are not his. He’s willing to help find their father. Lots of drama, action, suspense and steam fill the pages. Such a good story, highly recommend! I’m voluntarily reviewing from an advanced copy I received.
I really enjoyed reading the second book in the Lonely Heros series by Sam E.Kraemer it was so good. I have been working for my Uncle’s security firm since I got out of the military and now I’m head of the US division. When I got a call about seeing a new client little did I know how much this was going to change my life, although I am not the father to Dylan and his younger sister Searcy, I’m more then willing to help them search for their missing mother and maybe even find their missing father, especially after meeting their gorgeous Uncle Dexter. Now to figure out how to how to make this all come together and get back to my normal life, but is it really what I want or the possibility of something more.
This was a very enjoyable read! Gabby and Dexter were awesome! Plenty of action, drama, suspense, and steamy moments! This really brings out a lot of emotions! Everything these characters had to go through! Especially the kids! All the characters are great and it’s a wonderful story! There were a couple times things were a little confusing but it really didn’t take away from the story. Great series! Received arc and am voluntarily leaving an honest review