Haven Ward only had one job as a personal bodyguard – keep Mackenzie Stiles alive and unharmed.After making a monumental mistake, his billionaire boss is livid and ready to send him packing. Haven begs Mr. Stiles for a second chance to prove himself; and surprisingly enough, he gives him one…with one small catch.Befriending Mr. Stiles’ shy, recluse daughter seems like a piece of cake especially … a piece of cake especially since Haven needs his job to provide for the people depending on him.
Mackenzie is a beautiful girl with an ugly darkness in her that Haven slowly begins to unravel. As he helps her slay her demons, she becomes an irresistible force he can’t resist.
Despite the consequences, Haven believes Mackenzie was always meant to be his to protect. He’ll do anything to be with her, even come clean to his boss about their relationship.
When Mackenzie finds out her father paid Haven to be her friend, the betrayal has her questioning every second with the man she thought loved her, sending her spiraling out of control.
In the end, Haven realizes too late that no matter how hard he tries, there’s nothing he can do to keep Mackenzie safe from herself.
But that doesn’t stop him from risking his life to save hers.
Haven can be read as a standalone, however it includes characters first mentioned in Alex (Cocky Cage Fighter, Book 9).
Warning: The characters in this fictional story struggle with serious emotional issues like depression and suicide which could be a trigger for individuals who have experienced similar situations.
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He is a bodyguard and he failed so he gets for a second chance. He is surprised when he gets that second chance. He thought it would be easy. It becomes more than just being her protector. She finds out the man she has fallen in love with was paid to be a friend. What will she do? Can she ever forgive him? He knows no matter what he will protect her with his life. See how things end up as
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Safe Haven
Haven Ward “Ward” is ex military now a bodyguard. He works for Mr. Stiles, a wealthy widower with two adult children. He’s just been reassigned to guard Mackenzie, his 21 yo daughter.
Mackenzie is a recluse, almost agoraphobic and never leaves the house. She self harms and is looking for her peace. Ironically, she’s pretty normal and well adjusted except for the black hole inside her.
Ward has a new task.
Be Mackenzie’s friend.
And he’s being paid to do so.
Will he be her Safe Haven or her final downfall?
Recommend
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Lane once again has given us a story that pulled me in from the very beginning and had me devouring this book in hours. Haven is the sexy as sin bodyguard asigned to Mackenzie, billionaires daughter who can’t be trusted to be alone. Haven’s assignment, befriend the recluse…Mackenzie; however, what happens when it becomes more than friends? The bond, the chemistry, the love these two form with one another was breathtakingly beautiful and a story that must be read.
Loved Book 12 Even More than Book 1
“Haven” is the twelfth and final book in the Cocky Cage Fighters series by Lane Hart, and it is emotionally riveting. We first met Haven Ward and Mackenzie Stiles in Alex and Whitney’s book, and this was a wonderful way to answer the questions that may have come up for readers in the earlier story. Haven is tasked with guarding Alex’s younger sister, the vulnerable daughter of a tech billionaire. Mack is battling the pressure of being tabloid fodder for the masses and doesn’t trust easily. She’s also battling some internal demons that rear their ugly heads in this tale, and Hart deals with these sensitive issues so well – addressing them head-on with respect and honor. Haven is a protective, gorgeous military vet who puts the people he loves ahead of his own needs. Falling for the damaged heiress was never in his plan, but they soon begin a relationship that tests everything they know. In fact, he may be my favorite hero of the entire series. And holy crap! The last couple of chapters nearly broke me! As always, we are treated to all the feels with this one. Now onto the legacy spinoff. Cannot wait for more!
Covers the bases 4 ¾ stars – Haven and Mack’s relationship progression covers the bases and teases the reader into waiting for the completion. This love story has a good mix of romance, sex, and drama. The conflict provided by Mack’s mental health, while not very detailed, still provides a very realistic problem. Kudos to the author for creating a protagonist like Mack. [I received an advanced copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it.]
Wow, this book was so good, it was hard to put down once I started reading it. Loved Haven and Mackenzie, great chemistry.
An amazing sweet heartfelt romance. This standalone story within a series had me on the edge of my seat page after page. These two from two different worlds build a fantastic friendship that builds to more. Told from dual POV this fun, flirty, romantic, hot sexy journey was addicting and a wonderful conclusion to a great series. I voluntarily read and reviewed this ARC.
Loved this dirty, sexy read!
This is a great story and I loved the characters. It’s got a hot, sexy and oh so yummy body guard that wants to do way more than guard her body. Definitely a must read and I highly recommend it!
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Oh my, oh my!!!! Haven is absolutely a gull and completely enthralling read! I loved that even though it started as one thing it very quickly became so much more! This was such a hot and dirty sexy read! The feels had me all mixed up and loving it!
If you are looking for a book that the plot
draws you in and won’t let you out until
the last word then this is definitely one you
don’t want to miss.
At times it’s a bit of an emotional read but other
time’s it’s quite steamy.
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This was a great story and was very entertaining. Once I started I could not put it down. The chemistry between the hero and heroine is sizzling hot. I would recommend this to anyone that loves a great love story.
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Oh heck what can I say except that Lane Hart has really gone DEEP in this emotional love story.
Where we have ex military man/Bodyguard Haven Ward, who’s been set upon the daughter Mackenzie, of Billionaire wanna be congressional man Sligo Creed.
Haven was initially the guard for Mackenzie’s older brother Alex until he suddenly was sent off his way.
But we see that though things seem to at first to be an easy gig, until that is when Haven sees how DEEP Mackenzie’s tormoil is inside her & finds that the only person who can help her come out of it, is the person who thinks he’d be the worse person.
Heck we have such deep strong emotion & more areas that we see but then we also see the deep love connection that happens.
Lots of different emotions. Be careful as you could start streaming not just in your lower groin area but through the head & middle area of your body. All emotions will be exposed to you. Great Beautiful Emotional Love Story…
Mackenzie has lead a privileged life yet she has issues such as depression and social disorder. Haven is sent to be her bodyguard and to try and befriend her and get her to come out of her shell. These two are polar opposites yet there is still an attraction between them. But both have secrets and both have issues. This story was very interesting and I loved how Haven didn’t give up on Mackenzie and saw her inner person. He truly wanted to protect and help her. This book goes deep into some issues so it may not be for everyone. But I loved this story and appreciate how not everyone has to be perfect.
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Haven is Mackenzie’s story, Mackenzie is Alex’s sister who we knew a little bit about in Alex’s book. We see his bodyguard named Haven Ward but simply referred to as Ward. We are told from the get-go that Mackenzie has a mental illness but we don’t exactly know what it is. Haven tries everything to get Mackenzie out of her room and home which works. As with all of Lane’s Alpha’s and their ladies, Haven has to get Mackenzie to realize his feelings for her are real.
I’ve never read any books where the heroine has a mental illness. As a person who has suffered from a mental illness and has managed it well in the later years than I ever did as a teen, this book will have a very special place in my heart!!
This book was exceptional and I thoroughly enjoyed Haven and Mackinzie story and it was a real eye opener as well. This is a great read
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Haven was a great, well-written, emotional romance. Loved Haven and Mackenzie together. They had undeniable chemistry. Enjoyed their story.
Wow just wow you say a little of Haven and Mackenzie in “Alex”. Well this instalment into this wonderful world Lane Hart created, is one of tears so many tears and happiness. You get a glimpse into some hard subject matter.
This is book 12 in the Cocky Cage Fighter series and it features Haven and Mackenzie. This is another fantastic book in an equally fantastic series. This story is filled with responsibility, lies, darkness and love. The sacrifice Haven makes for Mackenzie is so shocking, it left me with my mouth hanging wide open. That is the kind of love you hope no one EVER has to put to the test.
What started out as a lighthearted bodyguard romance that was all about feeling good, turned into a very special kind of love between a woman who has a hard time finding her way out of the dark and the man who is her light. The kind of love that last a lifetime. The story line was fabulous and the characters were amazing. I can’t wait for Alex‘s story.
Haven is a bodyguard assigned to protect Mackenzie and befriend her,too.She’s suicidal and needs to be watched.
This is opportunity for Haven since he has the feelings for her.
When they both start to have real feelings for each other what will happen now?
Haven is afraid because he was paid to become her friend. He has fallen in love with Mackenzie, and is afraid to lose her.
When all secrets are revealed, will their love survive? She really feels betrayed..
Really enjoyed this sweet, loving story.
This story addresses deep depression, and does it in a sensitive way
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Safe Haven
Mackenzie is a young lady who is a recluse & needs constant supervision due to her bi-polar thoughts on suicide. This story does not go too deeply into it & focuses more on Haven, her bodyguard, having deeper feelings for her & spending more time with her to keep her happy rather than depressed. She seeks his love & enjoys the attention he flourishes onto her. Ms. Hart has written an excellent novel touching upon a difficult topic & to work it into a HEA.
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