When hope is lost, truth is blurred, and your life is on the line, it’s time to call in the Guardian Agency…Actress Lauren Marie Woods just witnessed her agent’s murder. Now his killer is after her and the police are sure she pulled the trigger. More alone than ever in Hollywood, Lauren needs the kind of help only the elite Guardian Agency can provide.Mike Stone is beyond jaded when it comes to … jaded when it comes to actresses and Hollywood. But one thing is immediately clear: rising star Lauren Marie Woods will end up dead without his help. The real question is whether or not the former Navy SEAL can guard his heart from the beautiful actress.
Lauren must give the performance of her life to survive and help Mike catch the killer. But what will it take to crack the tough shell of the man who makes her want far more than his protection?
Author note: Previously published as Too Far Gone, this novel has been updated and revised for your enjoyment.
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Another good book from Regan. Lauren is an actress, but when her boss is found dead and she’s accused of his murder, even though the murderer is after her, she calls for help. Mike is not happy about guarding an actress, until he finds out she really is in danger and not to bad too look at either.
Actress Lauren Marie Woods went to have it out with her agent but got there in time to witness his murder by Russians. Now his killers are after her and the police think she was the one who killed him. She has no one she can turn to for help because if the cops won’t believe her who will? One of the policeman hands her a card with a telephone to call for help. The call is to the Guardian Agency Enforcers with whom she is in desperate need of their kind of help.
Mike Stone is assigned to her case but he is not thrilled with protecting an actress and dealing with Hollywood. But he does realize that Lauren is in serious trouble and could end up dead unless he helps her. As a former Navy Seal he knows how to protect her but she is more than he thought she was…She is determined even more than he is at times, which can makes things for him more complicated if she won’t follow his instructions.
On the run from the Russians and the cops the couple doesn’t know who to trust. In addition, they have stumbled upon a human trafficking ring which only intensifies the danger that they must face to stay alive….. Can both Mike and Lauren survive long enough to bring the criminals to justice and confront their attraction for each other?
This book is fast moving with lots of action to keep the reader engaged. I loved that Lauren was a strong-willed woman, much more than just an “actress” and Mike while tough was also a caring man who had strong values. I highly recommend this romantic suspense by Regan Black.
Note: Previously published as Too Far Gone, this novel has been updated and revised for your enjoyment. I received an ARC of this book from the author for an honest review.
Regan Black wrote a fast-paced, suspenseful, action-packed book. The characters, Mike Stone and Lauren Marie Woods had great chemistry. Mike couldn’t cross the professional line since he was assigned to protect Lauren. Lauren wasn’t going to make it easy for Mike. The characters were well-developed and believable. I received a copy of the book, and I am voluntarily giving this review
Mike is an ex-SEAL who now enjoys being part of the Guardian Agency. He can swim and Surf before his assignments in the area – the best of both worlds. When he receives his new assignment he expects to find an entitled starlet with a prima donna tendencies. What he finds is Lauren Marie, who may be an actress but is no brainless bimbo!
Lauren Marie has been living a lie for the last few years. She could no longer put up with her boyfriends cheating but he could have harmed her career. So she lived with him in a faux relationship, only putting on a good face for the press. But when she finally decides that she has had enough of the rubbish scripts he keeps presenting to her, she interrupts a business meeting which ends terminally for her agent!
Now she is on the run from the Russian Mafia who killed him and the cops who think she may be guilty. Her only hope is Mike. Add in the trafficking ring they stumble across and even Mike might be stretched to save her.
I loved Lauren as she was level headed and a bit stubborn. She was a caring person and I loved the way she took up the crusade for the trafficked girls. She had no blinkers where her ex was concerned, even when she didn’t want to believe he might be up to his neck in it! Mike was the perfect alpha hero, which a caring core. He was willing to give Lauren the lead and support her rather than railroad her into his way of thinking.
Great read
Another good book from Regan. Lauren is an actress, but when her boss is found dead and she’s accused of his murder, even though the murderer is after her, she calls for help. Mike is not happy about guarding an actress, until he finds out she really is in danger and not to bad too look at either.
Lauren is a actress who watches her agent/boyfriend get killed when she is question by police one of them gives her a buisness card with the name The Guardian Agency for her to call so she does. Mike is the one that is assign to protect her. The story drew me in and I could not put it down till I finished it. I recemmend this book!!!!!
Regan Black knows how to keep readers on the edge of their seats.
Actress Lauren Marie Woods witnesses a murder, the Guardian Agency sends Ex-Seal Mike Stone to protect her. His job is what he plans on doing, what he doesn’t plan on doing is falling for his client. Can he protect her and remain professional? There is plenty of suspense with a dash of romance and a happily ever after. I received an ARC of this and volunteered to review it.
With an energetic, fast-paced plot with constant twists this story of Mike and Lauren Marie flows effortlessly off the pages, with such smooth ease, it was a pleasure to read.
I absolutely adored Mike and Lauren Marie. They had this tangible sizzling chemistry between them from the start, but not only the physical attraction, they genuinely seemed to like each other, respect and admire each other’s gifts and talents, smarts and personality.
And Lauren Marie is a delightful heroine, making a difference with her intelligence and bravery. She jumps in, to help to capture the villains, yet there is not one single TSTL moment — she listens to the experts, she does what she is told to do, keeping herself safe without compromising the case.
Mike has a bit of a chip on his shoulder from his military days, yet it is a tiny chip, nothing that he will let come on the way of the case, nor does it put Lauren Marie into a harms way. He is a good guy, a true alpha with highly protective, commanding side, but he has a good heart, he has a sense of humor, he is smart, kind, loyal, and capable.
The attraction and romance are moving on lightning speed, even though they do not have that many opportunities to get to truly know each other. Yet somehow it is believable, or should I say suitable, for Mike and Lauren Marie.
The dialog is brilliant, the banter between Mike and Lauren Marie is filled with puns and humor, flirting and play. It managed to make me smile in spite of the heinous, dreadful crimes, and the fact that Mike and Lauren Marie are doing everything they can just to stay a step ahead of the criminals – and alive.
The vivid, intense, constant danger present in the story is alluring, making the book unputdownable. Add to that the enticing attraction between the hero and the heroine, that burst into an all-consuming inferno, and you get the best kind of entertaining romantic suspense.
~ Four Spoons with a teaspoon on the side
Lauren Marie is a actress who see’s her agent/boyfriend killed by the mafia . From the beginning to the end this book is action packed non stop action. Can Mike save her? This is a fast paced read Regan Black wrote another great book.
The second installment in Regan Black’s Guardian Agency series, Mike: Brotherhood Protectors World, is as much fun to read as the first. Claudia remains a presence behind the scenes, but otherwise the characters are all new. Mike Stone is a jaded former Navy SEAL. Lauren Marie Woods is the mid-A-list actress being framed for murder. Together they are explosive in more ways than one. I really enjoyed this installment. I’m interested to see where the trilogy goes from here. I’m also hoping that Claudia gets her own book before we are finished. This is a must read for anyone fond of fast-paced romantic suspense and great story-telling.
This was originally published as Too Far Gone by Black and Debra Webb.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this novel.
When Lauren Woods goes to confront her agent about another lousy script, she gets caught up in the illegal business of human trafficking and ends up running for her life. Mike Stone is a Guardian Agency Protector, who’s assigned to protect Lauren from a Russian mobster’s threats. What starts as a routine protection becomes so much more.
This is an exciting and engaging tale, full of intrigue, drama, and suspense, with a delicious build to some steamy passion. The characters are well developed, and the story is packed with fast paced, near lethal action. It’s a quick, exciting read that will keep you turning the page from start to finish. I recommend this very appealing and highly entertaining romantic suspense!
Exciting read with lots of twists and turns to hold your interest. Every time I thought I had something figured out, Black took me another direction and kept me guessing. Great characters and storyline; kept me entertained from start to finish. You get a bit of everything in this story from action, drama, suspense, murder, mystery, witty banter, sass, laughs and romance. Good addition to the series, looking forward to more. *I received an ARC from the author and am voluntarily providing my honest review.
Thank you Regan Black for a chance to read this Arc. Alpha ex seal – yum, talented actress with guts and gumption, murder, mystery, romance and suspense. It has it all. For me though Regan took a serious subject that happens all to often in the world and wove it through the plot. Your not bashed over the head, its not shoved down your throat, but its there, just enough to make you grateful for your own life, and hopefully raise awareness. Thank you!
Lauren Marie Woods, a successful soap opera actress aspired to more, and she finally saw the light: her on and off live-in boyfriend, her agent Desmond Trinity, was keeping her from getting the roles she really wanted. Besides, it had been a long time since the love had died. So, on that fateful day, Lauren drove to Desmond’s office to tell him they were through. She never got to tell him, because she witnessed his murder! The police seem indifferent to her plea for help, apart from an officer who surreptitiously gives her a Guardian Agency card. Mike Stone receives his call to protect Lauren, and he appreciates his new client’s beauty. But he can’t let himself be distracted, her life is as stake, he has a job to do.
Wow, this was a wild ride! Regan Black barely gives us time to breathe as the intrigue starts right off the bat and never lets up. MIKE flows exceptionally well, and the Hollywood-Malibu setting was most welcome on the cold and snowy day when I read the book what a great movie it would make! The plot is quite complex, no little detail goes to waste; both characters are fully developed and make a fabulous team; the premise is quite timely as well. I loved that Lauren got involved, and it felt like the natural thing to do, and she always acted responsibly. And to say the least, when Lauren and Mike first meet was most interesting.
Ms. Black packs so much into this novel, that I was almost worried that it would be hastily wrapped up, but no! Everything is wrapped up neatly and convincingly, like everything else. I struggled a little bit with the romance, and this is a personal pet peeve of mine: Mike’s thoughts and insinuations of him being into bondage did not sit too well with me – although Lauren seemed OK with it. I thought it was a bit awkward, considering the criminal activities as well as the behaviour of a secondary character. Speaking of secondary characters: Claudia, the Guardian Agency’s technical assistant, intrigues me more and more. She is a very strong presence, even though she interacts with the Protectors electronically. She is a sort of tech wizard slash Miss Moneypenny to the Protectors, and I hope that she will have her own story eventually because I love her so much! And there is also the wonderful Vanya. And of course, MIKE stands completely on its own; no need to have read any of the previous instalments. Once again, Regan Black has crafted an exciting romantic suspense that will keep you glued to your reader for a few hours.
Guardian Agency:Mike
Regan Black
From the beginning to the end, a nonstop thriller that keeps you wanting to nothing but read it until the end.
Can Mike protect the actress, Lauren Woods, from the mobsters she witnessed killing her agent.
What he doesn’t know is what a spitfire he is dealing with and how much she is going to drive him crazy.
Another Guardian Agency story with strong characters who fight for what is right.
Can’t put it down until you know what happens.
Regan Black delivers again.
Mike, a hot ex Navy Seal answers the call “Protect. “ His assignment, a young, beautiful actress caught in the crosshairs of the mob. This is an exciting adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Can Mike keep Lauren alive? Will there attraction to each other endanger Lauren’s chances of survival? Read it and see….
I love this series. The characters and the stories are wonderful.
Dallas Winston, a Bodyguard
He planned to take some time off.
But Got a call from the Guardian agency. The Brother hood is always ready to help, were help is needed.
And guarding this one has been a tough one to start…. no Trust but when your running for your life.. testifying on a high profile of human trafficking..
This Book is a fast paste Book from page one to the very End …
Regan Black is a Great Author….
Love her Work…. you will to….