When I opened the file and saw her face, I knew I was in trouble. The first time she put her hand in mine, I should have simply taken her home and continued to keep her safe from a distance. But her pull was too strong, her beauty too irresistible,and before I knew it was happening, she’d brought me to my knees. I wasn’t the only one who was falling, though. She loved the man I pretended to be, … I pretended to be, and it killed me to know that when she found out who I really was, the hurt I caused her was something I couldn’t protect her from.
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“Great characters with a hot and explosive chemistry that made this story incredible! Well written and perfectly developed, chapter by chapter you will be dragged into this story full of unexpected twists and turns.” ~Breen
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I enjoyed this story. Q and Maddy’s journey had it’s ups and downs but they were made for each other. They were good for each other. The connection, their chemistry, it was strong. They were good together.
OMG, I love this series, it’s full of hot alpha men who make your panties melt. This book in the series is just ahhhhh-mmmaaaaa-ziiiiiiingggg. Like it’s everything. I really really really really enjoyed it.
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This was my first read in this series abut I have to say I will be going back and reading the earlier ones There is a ton of suspense and drama This is the perfect romantic suspense bodyguard story. The story flowed well and kept me angaged unti, I turned the last
Q is tasked with tracking down Maddy but something doesn’t ring true for him so he decides that he will hang around as protection for her To do that he needs to fabricate a story the only problem is the attraction between him and Maddy is off the charts and when is lies come out she is devastated Will she give him a chance to explain you will have to read to see
This is my first book by Anna Brooks, but it won’t be my last. It is well-written, however the book starts and I feel as if I missed something. Q is such a wonderful, protective, incredible hero. However, when I first meet Maddy she’s not impressive and she makes a very bad decision that could have seriously harmed her, when Q points it out, she gets really defensive, instead of being thankful that he kept her safe. She does end up growing on me. And together they are such a sweet couple. I do wish there had been an epilogue. I liked the ending, but I wanted to see more of their HEA.
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Good romantic suspense novel about Q and Maddy. Interesting story line that keeps you hooked and reading more! Enjoy!
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This is a well written book with strong characters and an intriguing story line. The author does a great job bringing Q and Maddy together and giving them an instant attraction. She had me glued to the pages with all the twists as well as the suspense throughout and had me guessing right to the end. Loved and would recommend this book.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own and freely given.
A very well written story. The story flowed well and I loved all the characters. I will be going back to read the rest of the series.
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I’m so sorry Anna for the late Review, but I loved this book so much!!!! Like I love all of your books!
Q and Maddy meet on a night out, unexpectedly for her, but not for him! He feels this need to protect her from her mother as she’s doing some digging and trying to find her. Q has a bad feeling about it, and wants to protect her.
Maddy doesn’t know that Q actually knows who she really is, and what she’s been hiding from.
A chance meeting at the bar, and they hit it off, and Q takes her home, her home. He can’t let himself get too close to her cause he knows that he will get attached. He knew from the moment he seen the photo of her, he needed to be close to her. Just. A. Photo.
Maddy is running from her past, and her mom hasn’t been able to find her for years. For a good reason too. I don’t blame Maddy at all! She’s not had the best life growing up thanks to her no good mom!
Maddy and Q hit it off, and things progress. But he’s hiding something from her. When she finds out, she explodes at him, and again, I don’t blame her at all!!! She deserved to know. He should have told her sooner. Then mother dearest comes back into the picture. Q does all he can to protect her.
I really enjoyed the storyline, and I love that Q went with his gut and knew something didn’t feel right with her mom wanted to find her. I love that you get to see the other boys from the other books appear, and how they all work together like a well oiled machine. Those boys aren’t messing around Anna. I also love how Q calls her by her full name. She secretly loves it!! I love their chemistry too!! I love when it’s an insta attraction!!
Some of my fave quotes:
1. “He’s in my kitchen right now, drinking juice from the jug. – Leading up to this, I died laughing cause she was in for a night of fun, and Q had other plans!! LOL!!!
2. “You hook that man with some strong-ass fishing line and don’t let go, that’s what.” – I love her best friend!!
3. “And it was your driver’s license photo, so that’s saying something.” – Q Cracks me up!!
Brace yourselves, we have Q and Maddy’s story!
They have such an undeniable attraction from the offset but their story is not a straightforward one that’s for sure. This was another fantastic addition to the series that did not fall short of twists and turns and I loved every word!!
Q is on a mission to find out everything he can about Madeline. Madeline is a teacher trying to move on with her life. She ends up taking Q home with her the first night she meets him. The relationship starts off as fake but quickly turns into something real. A good read, now I have to go read the other books in this series.
This is book 6 in the Guarding Her series, and it can be read as a stand-alone.
It’s my first book by this author – so in this series – and I was totally fine reading it. I caught up with all the important things during reading this book.
Q got hired to find Maddy for her mother, whom she hasn’t seen in a long time. But he sensed there was something shady about her mother, so Q decided to up on Maddy’s security. They both fall head over heels it feels like, and it all crashes when Maddy finds out the truth.
This is one fast paced, sexy read. It was definitely enjoyable, had twists and turns you might see coming, but it keeps the story interesting!
I kindly received an arc and voluntarily left a review
3,5 to 4 stars
Q and Maddy are two really awesome characters. From the get-go there’s something so very vunerable and likable about them both. Q is a man on a mission who falls in love despite himself. He knows he’s on a crash course to hurt the woman he loves but can’t stop it. Maddy is a woman who has every reason not to trust anybody. People, men in particular, have never been great to her. Her mom never protected her from the world even when she really needed shielding. Q protects Maddy even when she doesn’t know she needs protecting. Their love story has a lot of bumps and twists but it makes the HEA all the better. I will definitely be reading more in this series and from Anna Brooks in general.
5 out of 5 star read.
I received an ARC of this story in exchange for an honest review.
I would not “Hesitate” to recommend this book!!!!!
I love all the books in this series! The men of Royal are spectacular. They are instinctually protective, loyal and love fiercely!
Q and Madeline’s story was everything we have come to love about this series. Although their meeting might have been a little unconventional by most standards it was perfect for these guys. Q has a lot of groveling to do, but let me tell you this boy can do just that like no other. I loved both him and Madeline so much, their story was great and I loved the surprises along the way!
Can’t wait to see what’s next from these guys!
This was my first Anna Brooks read. While this is book 6 of a series, it can be read as a standalone.
Wow. What a read. This book is full of so much suspense I didn’t know what kind of turn it would take next.
Q meets Maddy under false pretenses so the entire time I was holding my breath for the reveal and how she would react.
The fast pace with twists and turns keeps you turning the pages until you reach the end. Highly recommend!
This is part of a series that I did not know existed and now I wish I would have read all the previous books consisting of this series.
Q and Madeline were definitely a story that you do not want to miss out on reading. The story, the plot, the characters — you will fall in love with all of it!
Q has a mission and that mission is to find out everything about Madeline and even though he knows that she’s just a job, he comes to realize she is more than just a job. He knows he is not supposed to cross the line but when you can’t help it, what are you supposed to do — tell your heart that it can’t love a person!!
Madeline from the get-go was drawn to Q and even though she made the stupid mistake of taking him home with her the first night she met him, she realized that there was much more to this man that had her wanting to really get to know him.
Their relationship may have started off as a lie, but the importance here is if Madeline and Q can survive what they already built together.
A well written book that will have your head spinning with all the twists and drama that is brought on to us.
Can a relationship that begins based on lies survive? Q and Madeline’s story shows you that as you struggle showing that other person the real you true love can overcome. Anna Brooks writes a story of love and redemptive. And in the end finding yourself amongst the wreckage. Another 5 star read from this talented author.
I absolutely love this series.
This book in The Guarding Her series follows Q and Maddy.
His desire to protect is strong. After making a decision that doesnt sit well with him, Q knows he has to take things into his own hands to keep his clients daughter safe.
Maddy is a super sweet teacher, trying to live her life away from all the crazy she grew up with. Crazy tends to follow her it seems. Growing up with a famous mom doesn’t always have a positive outcome.
There are some crazy twists and turns to this fantastic book. Super hot and sexy scenes and an ending everyone will love. I absolutely love the books in this series and cant wait to see who gets the next installment. These super hot Royal Ace Security PI guys will for sure keep your blood pumping.
5/5
Can a relationship that begins based on lies survive? Q and Madeline’s story shows you that as you struggle showing that other person the real you true love can overcome. Anna Brooks writes a story of love and redemptive. And in the end finding yourself amongst the wreckage. Another 5 star read from this talented author.
Don’t hesitate to pick up this book!
Anna Brooks is a new to me author. She won’t be from now on. This is a standalone and I didn’t feel lost with the other characters. Q & Madeline come together under a perfect storm. The chemistry between them is palpable and leaps off the pages. The character development and storyline is engaging and I read it in one day! I thoroughly enjoyed this book & I think you will too!
A few twists to keep you turning the page…
This is my first Guarding Her story, but I don’t feel that I missed out…even if I wasn’t already jonesing for Q’s story. Q is hired to find Madeline, but once he gives the information to his client – luckily he senses all is not right with her story and decides to infiltrate Maddy’s life to protect her from what he doesn’t quite know. Unfortunately, Maddy falls for the man Q is pretending to be.
He seems like the perfect man because he is playing a role. So when the truth comes out – you know it won’t be pretty. “She stares at me, thinking I could give her the world. It’s bittersweet, because she’s what makes mine spin, yet I’m going to be the one who shatters hers.”
This book had romance, suspense, intrigue, and will keep you guessing. Watching these two fall in love, but knowing the betrayal is coming was hard. Seeing if these two can reunite and find real love – keeps you turning the pages.
I voluntarily requested and read an advance reader copy.