Lights. Camera. Action.Gwenevere Solomon is the current “It” girl in Hollywood. The star of a dozen films, she seemingly has the world at her feet. Gwen’s problem? She also has one very dangerous stalker at her door. His attacks are getting bolder, and Gwen is becoming more and more afraid. Because this stalker… he knows secrets that she’s fought hard to keep buried. The kind of secrets that … secrets that can destroy a woman’s life.
A ghost from her past can save her.
Gwen needs protection, and she needs that protection now. So enter her new leading her man… Simon Forrest. Tall, dark, and ever-so deadly, Simon is the lover she left behind. Or rather, the lover who left her behind. He went off and became a SEAL, saving the world and riding one adrenaline high after the other. But he’s back now, and as part of Wilde Securities, he’s supposed to offer the best, most discreet protection service in the business. He’ll pretend to be her lover so the press won’t realize her life is going to hell, and Simon will stop her stalker.
He can keep his hands off her… and keep her shielded at the same time.
Simon never got over Gwen, and the fact that she’s been filling the big screen with her gorgeous self? Yeah, it’s just made her even more tempting… and put her even further out of his reach. Simon was never good enough for Gwen, and he knew it. But this time, he can help her. He can catch the stalker, unmask the jerk, and keep Gwen shining in her spotlight. Easy as pie. Or, it should be.
Except… Simon might not be able to stop himself from falling for her all over again.
Because when the cameras stop watching, that’s when the real action begins…
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Lots of unexpected turns and twists. However, love indeed conquers all.
I always enjoy Cynthia Eden’s intriguing stories. She knows how to write suspense with romance and I especially love her alpha heroes. Guarding Gwen is a fast paced, second chance romance filled with passion and heart pounding action.
Simon and Gwen were in love in high school but Simon knew he had nothing to offer Gwen and he left her to join the navy and became a Navy Seal. Simon and Gwen meet again years later when Simon is working for Wilde Security. Over the years, Gwen has become a rich and famous actress but now she has a stalker who is terrorizing her. Gwen goes to Wilde Securities to seek Simon’s help because she knows she can trust him.
Simon is a big, tough, protective guy and he will do anything for Gwen. His feelings for Gwen have never changed. He cares about Gwen and he is willing to protect her with his life. Simon doesn’t realize that underneath all the glamour, Gwen is still the same small town girl. She still cares about Simon but worries his feelings have changed. They have scorching heat simmering between them but are afraid of getting hurt again.
MY NEW FAVORITE!!!
Title: Guarding Gwen
Series: Wilde Ways
Author: Cynthia Eden
Designation: Book 2 of Series, Full-Length Novel, Standalone, No Cliffhanger #contemporary #romanticsuspense #secondchanceromance
My Rating: Five Sexy, Suspenseful Stars*****
Wow! I loved, loved, loved Guarding Gwen! I adore romantic suspense and one of my top five authors in the genre is Cynthia Eden. I own almost every book she’s ever published, and she still manages to lead me on a merry chase – every single time! I’ve been a fan for 10 years, and I may have correctly guessed the identity of the killer twice – maybe. Apparently, I’m just not criminal mastermind material! Thank heavens! lol… However, I do enjoy reading about them and no one weaves a wicked web of suspense, intrigue, and romance quite like Cynthia Eden, and Protecting Piper, the second release in her exciting new Wilde Ways Series, is another example of Eden at her best. There’s so much I enjoyed about this book. It’s well crafted, as always, with a perfectly paced and beautifully written third person narrative. The dialogue is smart, snappy, and flows effortlessly. The entire story arc is masterfully executed with a compellingly intricate conflict that will keep you on the edge of your seat, and a plethora of unexpected plot twists you’ll never see coming. But without a doubt, my favorite component of every Eden story is her large cast of complex and engaging characters.
I was immediately smitten with the two protagonists, Simon Forrest and Gwen Solomon. Simon was handsome, smart, and successful. He’d come a long way since his days of having nothing to offer anyone. He’d been nineteen, determined to save the world and make something of himself. And he had. He was now vice president of Wilde Securities in Atlanta and pretty much had everything a man could want – except the girl of his dreams, the only woman he’d ever loved. Unfortunately, he’d lost the girl. He’d walked away, without a backward glance, and became a Navy Seal. But that girl – beautiful Gwenevere Soloman – she was now America’s sweetheart, the ‘Hollywood It Girl’, fans falling at her feet, men vying for attention, her image plastered across every magazine and movie screen in the world. Yup, he’d really messed up when he walked away from Gwen. He didn’t realize how much she’d meant to him until it was too late. But beautiful Gwen Solomon wasn’t currently in Hollywood, she was in Atlanta – in the offices of Wilde Securities requesting his services. Gwen was in big trouble. Someone was stalking her, blackmailing her, playing dirty with secrets from her past, and she desperately needed Simon’s help. After all, Wilde Securities was supposed to be the best in the business. It had nothing to do with Gwen wanting to see Simon again or that she’d never stopped loving him, right? Oh so wrong! It had everything to do with him, their shared past, and her dark, long thought to be buried secrets. Simon finally had a second chance to win back the only woman he’s ever loved, but he’ll have to save her first. But someone is determined for her to die. Oh my, here we go again! And if you read the first book and thought Eric Wilde was gruff, growly, sexy, and all alpha, you ain’t seen nothing yet! Simon Forrest is the man! I loved Simon! It was so much fun watching Simon and Gwen try to deny their true feelings for each other, but the heart wants what the heart wants and these two lost souls wanted each other! Their chemistry was off the charts hot! Sigh… So dreamy!
So, did I like this book? No, I loved it! Would I recommend it? You bet, and I am but only for adult readers. It does contain graphic violence, profanity, and explicit sex. If you enjoy dark, intense, edge-of-your-seat romantic suspense, then this is the book for you. Will I read this author again? Absolutely! Just as soon as she releases her next book. I can hardly wait for the release of the third book of the Wilde Ways Series, Before Ben, which is scheduled for release on April 30, 2019! I’ve always claimed that Eden’s Lost Series was my favorite romantic suspense series of all time, but Wilde Ways just knocked it out of first place! And finally, was I entertained? Completely! I was glued to my seat, white-knuckling my e-reader, my heart beating wildly in my chest, the pages flying as I made a mad dash for the end to discover the identity of the villain – or villains! Nuh-uh, no spoilers from me! Fabulous entertainment and an awesome read!
This is the 2nd book in this series and I loved it. Ms. Eden is a go to author for me and she did it again. Just an awesome job!
Gwen and Simon were in love with each other many years ago but he left her, thinking he didn’t have anything to offer her and off to the military he went. Gwen becomes a famous actress. Years later, Gwen is in trouble and she goes to Simon for help. Simon is the only person she trusts and despite how much she still loves him, needs his help. Simon realizes seeing Gwen again he made a serious mistake when he left her. Now….the angst was just a bit too much, just admit you are STILL IN LOVE AND FORGIVE. Sometimes I just can’t stand the back and forth, lol. It is very apparent they are still in love with each other. They were both virgins when they had sex and fell in love. Sometimes it’s hard to forget your first, even if they hurt you. Filled with suspense, murder, hot alpha loving and sexy fun times, Simon and Gwen finally get their act together and a HEA. 4.5 stars****
P.S. I have to say I cannot wait for Ben’s book. I totally adore that dude!!!
******I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book provided by NetGalley*****
Such a great read. I love a book that keeps you in suspense all the way to the end. I am normally good at figuring out who did it quickly, but I did not see this one coming! I don’t normally enjoy second chance books, but I couldn’t put this one down. This book has everything I look for; great characters, great plot and great steamy/suspenseful scenes.
This is the next installment of the Wilde Security series. And it is as heart wrenching and suspenseful as the first one. We met Simon in Protecting Piper as one of the bodyguards and it was great to get his story. His past is not something he wants to share but the one girl who is his past has suddenly become his present and more importantly, his future. But they have to find out who is trying to stop her and no one is going to hurt Gwen again.
You don’t have to have read the earlier book but this looks to be an exciting and addicting series so I would encourage you to follow each story.
Loved the characters and all the suspense