When six musicians come together to form an all-girl country band, The Sweethearts of Country Music are born. But can they balance their musical worlds with their personal lives?Lead singer, Katie Lyn Bishop, is ready for her first holiday in her new home in Nashville and she can’t wait to spend it with her three-year-old daughter, Madison. Unfortunately, her ex-husband, Trevor shows up after a … Trevor shows up after a four-year absence, suing for custody of their daughter, not to mention a hefty chunk of Katie Lyn’s profits.
The band’s attorney, Alec O’Donnell, assures her that’s not going to happen. But Alec’s interest is more than professional. He and Katie Lyn have a past—and there are skeletons in his closet that are best left in the dark. As he goes to battle against her ex, he worries his personal feelings will interfere with protecting her in court—and that if she finds out the truth, it could ruin everything.
Swirling rumors have the media targeting Katie Lyn wanting answers. Can Alec protect her? Will the secrets destroy not only her relationship with Alec, but the entire safety nest she’s built for her and Madison? Or is Alec exactly what she needs to truly make her new house a home?
The Sweethearts of Country Music series includes six books by six different authors. Each novel features a member of the band as she struggles to balance music and love.
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Katie Lyn’s Guarded Heart by Marie Savage is the fourth installment in The Sweethearts of Country Music series. Katie Lyn Bishop is the lead singer of the Lipstick Outlaws and a single mother. She has raised her daughter, Madison with the help of her mother. Her husband asked for a divorce when Katie Lyn told him she was pregnant, and she has not seen him since then. Now he is suing for custody of Madison plus a chunk of her earnings. Katie Lyn was looking forward to moving into new home and having a special Christmas with Maddie and her mother. Alec O’Donnell, the band’s attorney, assures Katie Lyn that her ex-husband will never get custody. Alec has been attracted to Katie Lyn for years, but she does not remember their first encounter. He also is hiding a secret that he worries will prevent them from having a relationship. Alec is baffled as to why Katie Lyn signed certain documents and soon discovers that Katie Lyn has a secret of her own. I thought Katie Lyn’s Guarded Heart is a sweet story. I loved the characters which were developed and relatable with my favorite being Katie Lyn’s adorable little girl. I especially liked the relationship Katie Lyn had with her mother. Katie Lyn is working hard to balance her work life with her personal one. She wants to make sure she has time to spend with her daughter and mother. We also get to see how she is adjusting to fame and having money. The story is well-written with steady pacing. It can be read on its own, but I recommend reading The Sweethearts of Country Music series in order. The story addresses dyslexia. We see how Katie Lyn is embarrassed by it and how it affected her life. Katie Lyn’s Guarded Heart is my favorite so far in the series. Katie Lyn’s Guarded Heart is a touching story with a special ending.
This is a sweet, clean romance. Katie Lyn and Alec’s story is a fairytale come true where the girl gets to be saved by the prince and live happily ever after.
I love this series!
This book has it all, love, suspense, a terrible ex, and surprises.
This author knows what her readers want and supplies it well.
The characters are real and you want to be right there with them, esp. the ex so you can smack him.
The plot is so engaging you can’t put it down.
I can’t wait for the next one.
A great clean series. Katie is the lead singer of Lipstick Outlaws and Alec, the band’s attorney, has been in love with her since he gave her a ride to the hospital four years ago when she gave birth to her daughter, but Katie doesn’t remember him. Will she ever and will they ever have a relationship?
I have loved the Lipstick Outlaws since book one. Everyone is living their dream including Katilyn. Thar is until the ex husband shows up and add to the stress in her life. The band lawyer comes to help but will she have to leave the band?
A fun enjoyable sweet romance with realistic characters in tough situation. I have really enjoyed this series so for and I am looking forward to the next book.
I volunteer to read an ARC copy and this is my honest opinion.
I enjoyed following the story of Katie Lyn and Alec. This inspirational love story was a fairytale come true. She found her prince and received her happily ever after.
I received this copy free from the publisher and am under no obligation to leave a review. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and am freely sharing my opinion.
KAtie Lyn’s live has been a tough one. Raised by her single mother, married, pregnant and divorced at eighteen. Now that she is famous his ex-husband wants a shared custody and money. Alec has been in love with Katie Lyn since he helped her while in labour, and have been taking care of her in the shadows as a lawyer and protector, paid by Katie’s father. But she doesn’t remember him. Can they have a fairy tale with a happily ever after with everything is going on in their lives? A sweet love story.
great characters
wonderful addition to the series
Loved the whole story/backstory.
Loved this story of Katie Lyn and balancing her life as a lead singer in a band and being a single mom to young daughter. This story was so real feeling when it came to her dead beat ex showing up after hiding away for four years and wanting their daughter and of course the money. Loved the writing style of this story and enjoyed the characters very much. Make sure you grab your copy today and catch the previous stories about the other band members.
It was a great read and addition to the series.
A wonderful, clean story from beginning to end, with great characters and good story line.
Highly recommend.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
An emotional story about single mom Katie Lyn, lead singer for the Lipstick Outlaws, being sued by her ex husband. Alex, the groups lawyer, steps in to help. He was there when Madison was born and has been in love with Katie Lyn since then. Katie Lyn has a famous father who hasn’t been acknowledged nor does she want to as she wants to make it on her own. Unbeknownst to her he has been helping from the background. All work together to stop Trevor and end up finding themselves a family
Katie Lyn, the lead singer of the all girl group Lipstick Outlaws, has been hurt by every man in her life. Raising her young daughter with the help of her mother and the Outlaws, Katie Lyn is trying to keep her hectic life running smoothly. Her besotted lawyer is working on getting her to open her heart. This is one of the sweetest love stories I have ever read. I swear I felt everything Katie Lyn did. I highly recommend this book.
Katie Lyn’s Guarded Heart is a sweet, fairy tale romance. Katie Lyn, her mom, her daughter and the rest of the Lipstick Outlaws are so well written by all these author’s. I loved this story from page one! I am not going to rehash the plot. Let me just say that this was a straight through read because I could not put the book down! Great things are finally happen for Katie Lyn – and she deserves them. This book hit all the right notes for me. Waylon was a bonus! Alec really was a prince. Do not miss this well written book.
Characters that you will love and other’s you will want to crack upside the head. Emotionally moving story.! 5 #Lipstickoutlaw Stars.
Book #4 in the Sweethearts of Country Music series.
I recommend it to all
Katie Lyn’s husband left her the moment he found out she is pregnant, now few years later when band she signs in is famous, he is suing her for rights to his daughter.
Alec is band’s attorney, but he was there with Katie when she gave birth. He was always looking for her. Now is their chance for HEA.
Very good book. Love this series. Can’t wait to read the stories about the others.
Hope there will be a last book that tells all their stories after being famous.
I received an advanced ebook and I am voluntarily leaving my review.
A sweet, charming addition to the sweethearts of Country Music series. All the trials and tribulations of a dyslexic single mother in pursuit of happiness for herself and her child keep you turning the pages toward the HEA.
Once again Marie Savage hooked me from the first page with this amazing story. It’s a sweet second chance romance that I couldn’t put down. You go through so many emotions, love, heartache, fear, joy, hope. You get the sexy sweet Prince charming Katie Lyn deserves. I adore the relationship between Katie Lyn, her mom and her daughter. She has endured so much in her life and deserved the HEA she received. I can’t wait to read more of this series. This is a definite 5 star read.
Single mom and lead singer for the Lipstick Outlaws, Katie Lyn, is finally given a chance for a happily ever after. Marie Savage writes about every single mom’s biggest fear, loss of custody. Unknown to Katie Lyn, she has help from people who care about her. This is a great story and Katie’s big secret is one that is dear to my heart, my daughter is severely dyslexic. I hope that in the future she might make that her special cause. This is a heart-warming story as Prince Charmin slays the dragons.