A hardworking, competitive, and skilled hockey player, Garrett is the cornerstone of the Burlington Dragons hockey team and one of the league’s most popular playmakers. Blessed with a face that delivers millions in endorsements, he has a legion of fans, and a future so bright that he is the envy of many.
When his internet fame puts him in danger, and a stalker threatens his life, the team hires … team hires Jason, a quiet but deadly former marine, to protect him. Danger is always close, but forced proximity means sparks fly, attraction burns, and somehow, resentment turns to love.
When Garrett’s stalker ups their game at a charity bachelor auction, there is a real chance it could mean the end for Garrett, but Jason refuses to leave his side whatever the risk.
These two stubborn men will have to fight to walk away from this alive, but their newfound love is worth every sacrifice.
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When Garrett, the face of the Burlington Dragons hockey team, starts to receive weird gifts he is in denial about being stalked. When other stuff, bigger stuff, starts to happen the team steps in and gets him a bodyguard. Against his wishes, Garrett has to be nice to Jason and is pretty much ordered to make sure that Jason is with him at all times… not that Jason even gives Garrett the opportunity to not be in his sight. For Garrett his focus has always been hockey, and he never thought that it would be any other way.. until now. Jason is now almost his every thought, and even though he thinks he hides it well, Jason has realized it and made it clear that he is also feeling the pull. Can Jason break the first rule of being a bodyguard?
In a super quick, but entertaining read, RJ Scott pulls us in with Jason and Garrett’s story. I ended up really enjoying this story and give this 4 stars.
This series Hockey Allies Bachelor Bid has such great authors and this book by RJ Scott is fantastic!!! Garrett is a professional hockey player but someone is out to get him, he doesn’t take the little things seriously until the team hires a bodyguard for him. He thinks it’s nothing, blown out of proportion. Jason knew as soon as he met Garrett he was in trouble, not necessarily the threat against the man but his heart was in trouble.
Spending time together, it was a rough start, Garrett didn’t want to give up his routine, his freedom but Jason wasn’t going to give the stalker chances on his watch. The All-Star game, the auction, and this threat hanging over his head but Jason is there for every freak out, every question, to guide him, making him feel safe and secure. When they finally kiss, holy hockey sticks it goes from hot to explosive. Can they make it work once the threat is neutralized? Such a great story, intense, laughs, friendship, hockey and so much love in such a short time but when you know, you know he’s the one, grab on and don’t let go!!
3.5 stars After receiving treats from a stalker hockey player Garrett has to accept a bodyguard 24/7
Not willing to give in, he argues everything about the bodyguard who is way to sexy.
Jason is one hell of a super qualified bodyguard. It doesn’t take long to win Garrett’s trust and submission.
Still there is danger around the corner and approaching fast.
A fast paced story, captivating and entertaining, the whole security side was well elaborated. It was enough developed and had a good focus.
I would have loved some more romance and chemistry.
Overall an enjoyable experience.
Garrett is a hockey player with the Burlington Dragons. He’s the face of the team and is very involved in the LGBTQ community. He’s has a stalker and is getting gifts that are set to rattle him. After being attacked, the Dragons managers and owner decide to hire a bodyguard. In steps Jason an ex-marine turned bodyguard, who’s all business. As the stalking gets more intense, Garrett is getting more worried and scared. It’s affecting his hockey game and social commitments. Just before the charity bachelor auction it all comes to a head and the stalker is unveiled.
This was a short read. The all business situation to lovers was a little fast. There wasn’t as much chemistry between the 2 MC’s that would make falling in love fast believable. I guessed the bad guy from the get go. The stalking was bad but not scary or intense. It’s written as an intense/scary book but I just didn’t feel it. The book needed a better editing job. It has way too many run-on sentences. Otherwise it was an easy, fast read.
I loved this addition to the series. I wouldn’t want to go up against Jason who totally knows his stuff. I was impressed by the warnings and information he gave Garrett, and to be honest a little scared. The author has done her research on the subject, and it shows.
I liked the friendship between Garrett and Kyle and enjoyed seeing it from the opposite side, after already read Kyle’s story. I love series where characters pop in and out of each other’s books. I’m also enjoying the year later check ins with everyone from the auction and seeing where these guys are at then, yet not giving away the HEA of any of the other books. Very nicely done.
Although I guessed who was behind the stalker, it didn’t detract from my enjoyment of the story as I quickly got caught up in Garrett and Jason’s growing relationship, and learning more about both of them. I enjoyed seeing them both learning about the other, and their attraction and determination not to give in to that attraction. Kyle’s assessment of that made me smile.
The scene where the stalker ups his game is exciting and showed loud and clear how much these guys have come to mean to each other.
Another fabulous read from a favourite author.
Garrett has a stalker, Jason is a bodyguard. I like the chemistry between these two. The mystery of who the stalker could be and why is a surprising twist. I like the hockey scenes and the camaraderie among the players from all the teams. There’s quite a lot of humour, a few arguments and suppressed sexual tension. A satisfying conclusion and a HEA. Just what is needed in these trying times.
Hot hockey player and a hot bodyguard. Who could possibly ask for more? Throw in some danger, a fateful meeting, adjustment period to being protected , confusion as to who and why, a beloved car, a hot hockey player charity auction that benefits the LGBTQ community and last but not least…love and you have a great story. I did want to smack someone very hard for Garrett’s sake but sadly couldn’t.
This was a great story to start off this 5 book series with different authors. I am looking forward to the remaining books so I can meet the guys and watch them fall in love…a favorite pass time of mine. . Congrats to Ms. Scott on another fantastic read.
I received an Advanced Readers Copy for my honest review.
5/5 Dragons.
This is the first book in the mutli-author Hockey Allies Bachelor Bid series. I love RJ Scott’s hockey books, so this was a no brainer for me. Unlike her other hockey books, this also had some suspense to it. The characters were spectacular and the pace made it hard to put down. A wonderful start to the series, I can’t wait to read the other authors books.