I will live by the code of conduct…but rules are meant to be broken.Speed junkie and bodyguard Lars Ivanov steps in to guard a famous race car driver just in time to rescue a beautiful French-American press agent from a bullet too. Guarding Lillian with his body is the easy part, but discovering who is out for her blood is another story. Personally, he thinks someone is just trying to shut the … trying to shut the irritating woman up…and who knew that’s as easy as kissing her?
Lillian Delphine is only doing her job when she finds herself in the line of fire. Now she’s got a big, grumpy-looking bodyguard claiming he’s trying to keep her safe. What he means is ordering her around. While he’s great at impersonating an impenetrable stone wall, she only sees an overbearing brute. But he does have very nice eyes. Occasionally he makes her laugh. And he’s good at using that muscular body for more than blocking bullets.
While Lars fights to save her, he realizes he’s getting far too close to the woman. And Lillian would rather take her chances with the men who want her dead than spend one more minute with the infuriating, self-important and… Oh who is she kidding? The real dangers lie in losing her heart.
Smokin’ hot chemistry, speed and danger. Fans of Susan Stoker will love this series! 1-click HIS TO DEFEND and BINGE now!
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The second book in the series brings Lars and Lil’s story. The author once again brings strong , well developed characters , gives them a combustible chemistry and takes them on an action packed journey filled with danger and suspense that had me glued to the pages. It’s a steamy and thrilling story and I loved reading. Highly recommend.
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The story line was good, the character work was great and the book had a fairly smooth flow to it. This was a great addition to the series and kept me entertained from beginning to end.
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Another riveting story from Em Petrova.
When I first started this series, I wasn’t sure if I was going to like it but I loved it.
This is the second one in the series. Two wonderful head characters who I enjoyed very much. Loved their banter.
Can’t wait to see where this series goes!!!
“His to Defend” (The Guard Book 2) by Em Petrova is a terrific read. I loved Lars and Lillian’s story. This is a fantastic addition to this series. This story is packed with romance, suspense, entertaining characters, action, passion, military heroes, and more. I can’t wait to see what happens next in this series in “His to Protect” (The Guard Book 3). Highly recommend to all fans of romance, suspense, military, and series.
His to Defend is the second book in Em Petrova’s The Guard series and readers are delivered another convincing and emotional romantic suspense as Lars Ivanov, the man his peers believed a traitor, is faced with the toughest battle of his life; honour his oath or follow his heart.
Lars and Lillian are equally strong-willed and independent people, who have so very much in common; both are multilingual, have a dedicated work ethic and a determination to dive into any challenge headfirst, but they are also very different too. As a woman who makes her living using her unique gift of the gab, Lillian is never quiet and always outspoken. While Lars is the epitome of the stoic, formidable warrior who keeps his feelings buried deep. But there’s no denying his passionate and emotional side that those he calls family have rarely ever seen.
When thrown together (literally), they are not only forced to flee the danger that looms over Lillian’s life, but also her beloved France. On the run and moving from place to place, this exceptional couple will face an unknown enemy and the sizzling attraction that continues to grow and threatens to tempt Lars and destroy his future.
The Guard is a series packed with action, mayhem, sexy warriors and unique scenarios, and all this and so much more keeps the reader perched on the edge of their seat and totally enthralled in the story within the pages. This series is totally different from anything Ms Petrova has written in the past, yet thoroughly additive and memorable. I can’t wait for the next book in this series, and all that will come after.
Lars and Lillian, he’s her bodyguard after she was shot at.
The story is mostly their tale of ‘on the run’ and hiding in one spot after another. He’s on the hunt for the person behind this criminal act.
A fast paced action story with plenty of sizzle, great for a weekend read with no interruptions.
Lars and Lillian were a fun couple to read about.
Lars is a man who is already being scrutinized by members of the Guard and he just wants to do his job and do it well. His next assignment is right up his alley, protecting a playboy race car driver. However while doing so, he wasn’t expecting to meet Lillian. Lillian just happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. Thank goodness for a big brute of a man.
I liked both of these characters. I liked the bantering between them, the fighting, the chemistry and the sexy times. I liked that Lars was always aware of his duty to protect Lillian and not cross the line but I also liked that the author showed him as being human and male. He was attracted to this woman like no other. This wasn’t just a one night fling situation.
The only part that I couldn’t understand was Lillian’s lack of self preservation. I get that right away she just wanted to pretend this wasn’t happening and just go home but I couldn’t get why she kept wanting to switch safe houses and outrun Lars because she had feelings. I know that it added suspense to the book but for a highly intelligent woman, she wasn’t asking like one.
I really enjoyed reading His To Defend .
Lars Ivanov is a member of the Guard an Elite group that protects and defends .
When assigned to protect a race car driver that has a hit placed on him . Lars goes Undercover as the racer . Lars comes to Press agent Lillian Delphines rescue when a killer shoots at her . Lars finds himself guarding Lillian because the hit is Ed on her now . Lars moves Lillian from safe place to safe place . Attraction and affection between them grows but danger escalates as does chances of broken oath and hearts . Lars will do whatever it takes with the help of The Guard to keep Lil safe . Even with a broken heart . This story is Suspenseful and intriguing. It has great characters with romance and definitely steam . I highly recommend taking the time to read.
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This is a new to me author and I am glad I took the chance I was not disappointed. I love the series so far and the characters are wonderful. I look forward to more stories from this author.
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This is book two from The Guard series and it’s Lars and Lillian’s story. Holy Cow!!! Awesome book. I loved Lars story. After reading book one I’ve been not so patiently waiting for the release of this book. It didn’t disappoint. I couldn’t put this book down. It’s 1:27am as I write this review. Sleep is so overrated. Lars and Lillian are hot.
Lars ends up guarding Lillian when she’s targeted after a failed attempt on her client’s life. Lars is still trying to earn back the trust of his fellow Guard brothers and sisters after what he did in book one. Both Lillian and her client are put set to separate locations and put into protective custody while the Guard tries to get to the bottom of things. Lars and Lillian have major sparks flying between them from the get-go, but Lars tries to ignore them because of the no messing with your ward rule. Breaking it will get you banished but the attraction is to powerful and they succumb to their attraction. Can Lars have it all or will he need to walk away from Lillian?
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Guard duty never looked so good
While I didn’t find this novel to be as good as the first on this series, His to Shield, I was still a really good story. Lars and Lil aren’t your conventional couple, and presumptions and a lack of communication breakdown their relationship. Fortunately, there’s a happily ever after in the end.