All I ever wanted was family. But one mistake cost me everything I’ve ever worked for.To get it all back, I’ll have to return home and protect the most stubborn woman on the face of the planet. To do that effectively, I’ll need to go undercover as…a Manny.I didn’t mean to fall for her or the kid. I really should have known better. When you get this close, it’s easy to get burned.But I’ll do … burned.
But I’ll do anything to protect them, even if it costs me everything…again.
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All I kept thinking while reading this book was just do it already. That was the most long drawn out sexcapade ever.
And that ending … why do you leave me hanging like that? Goodness, I can’t wait to see how Jax gets out of this mess.
I love little Mayzie. She is the star of the show. I can’t wait to see what other escapades they have. With her. And Bex is a hoot. God bless the crazy woman. Neela needs her to keep her balanced.
Definitely worth reading but if you’re not a fan of cliffhangers wait and binge read after the next book comes out.
This book wonderfully weaves familiar and new characters, mystery, humour, multiple story lines, and sizzling chemistry together for a very entertaining read.
You can’t choose your family. Doing what was necessary if not desired, Ariel is adjusting to the repercussions of her father’s betrayal. She’s been busy setting up her company, while recruiting top notch talent.
Jax Reynolds a former Royal Guard comes highly recommended. He walked away from the Guard, Ariel is the ticket to get back in. His first assignment is guarding an heiress who chews her toes and wears a diaper.
Businesswoman Neela is dealing with personal and business setbacks, when she receives a completely unexpected surprise. Her childhood friend Willa has died leaving her precious baby Maysie to Neela! Willing, but ill equipped she takes on help in the form of an incredibly attractive manny. The chemistry between Jax and Neela is electric as they bond over their care over Maysie. Neela is unaware of the menace that is stalking Maysie, and who Jax really is.
I can’t wait to see what happens next. I was happy to read a complimentary copy of this story. **Does end in a cliffhanger.
Hunky Jax was the last person you’d expect to be a MANNY. Neela sure didn’t think so. That is when her brain woke open and her libido backed off–a little. She’d have never considered hiring him If she weren’t so tired and felt so useless taking care of the sweet cute but little one who wouldn’t eat for her. Wouldn’t stop crying and sure would cooperate in any other way. Neela wasn’t prepared to become an instant mother to a baby and the fortune that came with her. When the gorgeous sexy giant got up and took the baby from her receptionist, changing her and then cuddling her to his chest she was ready to hire him. When she stopped crying the deed was done. He had to stay.
But Jax was more. He was undercover to protect Neela and the baby. The temporary trustee wanted her to have bodyguards she refused. His way of getting around her objection was Jax and the new company he just started working.
Jax wasn’t worried about the baby. She was a cutie and he had nieces and nephews galore. His problem was the gorgeous new mom. His conversations with his libido make his struggle quite clear.
The two are both characters you’ll love and laugh at their struggle to maintain boundaries, knowing it won’t be long. The baby is a cutie. Even though she doesn’t talk she makes her feelings of love and orneriness clear. She’ll steal your heart. The friends are a riot, pushing them together. The tension is twofold. Sexual and danger. We also get a visit with some old friends from previous Royal Stories.
Another amazing story from the author. Waiting for part two is going to be a rough one.
Another fabulous book by Nana Malone. I loved every second. Didn’t want to stop reading it. Sooo good. I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
OMG!!! Where can I get a Manny for me??? This is Book one of Nana’s new duet. Ariel is starting her new security business. Jax has been hired. First assignment protect the baby. Neel now has guardianship over her friends baby xsince she unexpected died. Mr. Bipps, Willa’s lawyer has hired Royal Elite to protect the baby. Who is now extremely rich. Jax goes Undercover as the new manny. Oh how heart stopping. A big strong alpha male and this tiny baby. When Jax and Neel meet for the attraction was so strong. They both try to fight it. This book has action, mystery, suspense and lots of sexual tension. Already loving the new characters. Can’t wait to see how these stories play out. I’m hanging on the edge of the cliff just waiting.
I loved it! I think this could be my favorite couple in this series so far. I’m anxious to read the next book.
A new series called The Heiress Duet a well-written story that held my interest throughout. Ariel left The Royal Guard and started her own protection agency she meets Jax Reynolds who also left The Guard. For their first job they are entrusted with protecting baby Mayzie who is a heiress her mother has just died. Neela was the mother’s best friend and has been appointed Mayzie guardian. Jax goes undercover to protect them both as a Manny. I enjoyed reading Neela and Jax’s story. I received a copy of this book and I am voluntarily reviewing it.
Nana Malone does a fantastic job of keeping us on our toes with Protecting the Heiress. Protecting the Heiress by Nana Malone is Book #1 in The Heiress Duet. This book begins the story of Jax Reynolds and Neela Westbrook. We are once again back to the Winston Isles which some of you may have read about in Nana’s other royal series. It is filled with mystery, intrigue, sweet and funny moments, twists and turns, and lots of steam!
This is a page turner from start to finish. The plot kept me engaged and has wonderful characters. t is a little bit of a slow burn but I loved it! You do not need to have read the other books in the Royal Series to understand this book. It does end in a cliffhanger but it is more than worth the read! I can’t wait to see what happens next!!!
****ARC generously provided in exchange for an honest review.****
This is the novel that all Royals fans needed! Protecting the Heiress picks up where Teasing the Princess ends. We find Ariel tracking her first recruit for her new firm, Jax Reynolds. Jax is a former Royal Guard in need of some direction in life after losing the life he was willing to give up everything to have. Ariel and Jax are just a few of the colorful characters you will find in Protecting the Heiress. We also get a visit from the King and the Queen, thanks to a return to island life and adventures! In addition to our favorite royals, we get to meet more of the royal guard as well as some Winston Isles natives, one being Neela Wellbrook. Neela brings with her lots of unexpected surprises for Ariel and her crew, one of which is a baby. Is Jax up to the task? He sure is!!! In Protecting the Heiress, Nana Malone brings the best of all worlds together: sexy people, suspense, thrills, and island life. My only complaint is that I want more of Ariel!!!! Nana scratched the surface of her story, and I am so excited to see where it goes! I can’t wait for part 2 of this duet, Tempting the Heiress!
This is the first book in The Heiress Duet. I love the Royal Series by Nana Malone! Neela and Jax are great characters, and they share a sizzling chemistry! I love the little one, Mayzie. I also love Ariel, with her red hair and her badass attitude! In fact, all the characters are great and interesting. This story is well written, sweet, funny, sexy, and filled with mystery, drama, and suspense. The story ends with a cliffhanger, and now, I can’t wait for the next book in the Series, Tempting the Heiress, to know what happens next!
New Nana Malone? Oh hell yes!
Protecting the Heiress by Nana Malone was an amazing book. This is the 1st book in her Heiress Duet Series. This is the 4th book that I have read by Nana Malone and she doesn’t disappoint. I couldn’t put my kindle down while I was reading Protecting the Heiress. This book had me on the edge of my seat until I could see what happened throughout the book. Nana Malone is becoming one of my go-to authors because of the awesome books she writes.
Protecting the Heiress begins with Ariel following Jax Reynolds to see him in action because she wants him on her team with the Royal Guard. At first, Jax was hesitant to but he took a chance that Ariel was his chance to be a part of the Royal Guard. Neela Wellbrook owns a company and she was just given guardianship of her friend’s Willa daughter because she was dead. Jax and Neela meet when she needs someone to care for Mayzie. Jax takes the job as a Manny because someone is trying to harm Neela and Mayzie. This is Jax’s assignment to guard and protect them. The chemistry between the two is spontaneous!
Do Jax and Neela give in to their desires? Does Jax figure out who’s trying to harm Neela and Mayzie? Do the pair get their happy ever after? You will have to read Protecting the Heiress by Nana Malone! Protecting the Heiress has everything you want in a romance. It has romance, suspense, and steamy sex scenes. Make sure you get Protecting the Heiress by Nana Malone! You won’t be disappointed!
Rating: 4.5 Stars
Ariel Scott needs some very specific type of help. Jax Reynolds seems to think he has her number. He made a decision that he’s come to regret. Neela Wellbrook may not see it now but she bit the bullet. She’s a very bright woman who has a job that had me going “huh?” But don’t worry; our author reveals things in time.
If you liked the movie The Pacifier you should enjoy this story. Vin Diesel is a good inspiration for Jax. The only thing I couldn’t decide was who would be a good choice for Ariel and Neela. There was one secondary character that has a connection to Neela and once you get to know him, you may know what animal I connected him with. This is not all serious. There are moments where a good chuckle is warranted – something our author is very good at. You can expect plenty of tension, which I think is a great way to hold a reader’s attention. Expect plenty of roadblocks that just add to what’s going on between our couple. Don’t expect an ending because there’s more to come.
One thing that’s great about this book is that you get two stories for the price is one. You can tell how good the author is at her job because neither story overtakes the other. It’s nice getting to hear the thoughts of all the characters, even those that are secondary. Nice way to make a reader curious about what where they may have “seen” them before. If you don’t recognize them than you may not have read Cheeky Royal and the follow up Cheeky King – so make sure to go back and check it out. Someone else to check out is Roone and his story can be found in Royal Tease and his follow up Teasing The Princess. I’m going to leave it there because I think I’ve given you plenty of reading ideas. If you’ve come to love this author’s work, you’re going to want to anyway. The good news is that you don’t have to read any of those first in order to enjoy Jax and Neela – as well as Ariel.
I was not compensated nor was I required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
In Protecting the Heiress, we follow Ariel start her new business and are introduced to new peeps. I love when we meet new characters in Ms. Malone’s books. We are guaranteed fierce, independent, a little broken, and overly sexy people. Jax is no exception. He’s been hurt, left his life and now just wants to be left alone. Then we meet Neela who is left to protect the ultimate heiress in Mayzie. What a story there!
I flew through the pages, as I usually do when it comes to this writer’s books, until there were no more pages and I was left with of course, yearning for more. I love that these books are broken in to duets and series because I don’t think I could handle all the sexiness and suspense in one long book.
Protecting the Heiress is fun, story that is packed when sexual chemistry. Ashley @ Carolina Chic’s Read
Nana Malone sure knows how to make us loves these Royals and their guards. Neela and Jax are no exception to what Nana can do. Can these two deal the struggles and what they have learned? Can they be safe? Can they be together? Have to wait and see what the end will bring. Bring on book two!
Nana Malone has done it again! I have been hooked since her very first book introducing me to the Winston Isles Crew and this one did not disappoint.
Protecting the Heiress is book 1 in the Heiress Duet and I am dying to get my hands on book 2. If you are new to this series I highly recommend that you go back to the beginning and start with The Cheeky Royal because all of these stories build upon each other and involve the same characters. I promise you that you will LOVE this book even more if you have the background to what is going on.
This story has several different layers going on throughout the book and centers on a few different characters. First, is Ariel who is working to recruit team members for her new business after leaving the Royal Guard. While this is going on we get to meet Jax, one of her new employees as well as Neela, their first client. One thing I love about this authors writing is how her chapters switch between different characters points of view. All of these characters lives are intertwined and it keeps you hooked wondering what is going to happen next.
Full of mystery, drama, suspense and some super steamy moments, this book took my on one heck of an emotional roller coaster. I wasn’t able to put it down and can not wait to find out what is going to happen in the next book. – By Alisa
Need protecting and someone who’ll cook, clean and take care of the baby, call Royal Elite. Haha.
When Jax Reynolds gave into Ariel’s pestering and joined her new agency the last thing he expected was to become a manny.
Neela Westbrook got the shock of her life when she was suddenly given custody her friends daughter, Maysie.
When Neela steps into her new role as guardian she quickly finds out that she’s in over her head and could use a little help.
In walks Jax, manny and answer to all her needs.
Compassionate, strong, spirited and all round kick-butt Jax and Neela are. They’re a great addition to an already amazing cast of characters. I can’t wait to find out what happens in the second half of their story.
Loved the Manny!!!
Ok. So, Neela gets the surprise if a life when she unexpectedly finds herself responsible for her bff’s 13 month old daughter.
Jax’s life goals was to be a royal guard until some decisions lead him away from his goal.
Enter Ariel… who’s opened up a private sector elite guard service blessed by King Sebastian.
Love the interaction with Penny, Sebastian, Ariel and the foreshadowing with Tristan!!
Be warned in classic Malone Royal fashion, ends on a cliffhanger!!
Smoking hot. Very sweet. Highly recommend
Nana Malone
I absolutely adored this forbidden romance! This latest in the Royals of the Winston Isle saga is funny, sweet, suspenseful and very sexy! Ariel is setting up her new business after leaving the Royal Guard. Her first employee is Jax, a cocky, ex Royal Guard who was recommended by Roone. He takes on their first undercover assignment to protect Neely, and the new baby she became guardian of. Jax makes a perfect manny, he is so good with the adorable little Mayzie, and the chemistry between Neely and Jax is off the charts. But someone is threatening Neely and Mayzie, and they don’t know why. This is a fun and suspenseful romance that Malone does so well. The banter between friends is hilarious, it has loads of sexual tension, and a thrilling mystery that keeps you turning the pages to find out what will happen next. This is a great setup for Ariel’s new business, Royal Elite, new sexy stories about her diverse group of elite security specialists and her story as well. I cannot wait for the next book in this series!
This book has so many different elements in it from drama, love, suspense and comedy. I enjoyed the storyline of Jax and Neela with Maysie. Jax use to be in the Royal Guard he can’t go back to that after leaving it. But Ariel offers him something he can’t pass on. He becomes a undercover Manny to protect Neela and Maysie. While protecting Neela and Maysie he is growing a need for Neela. Neela believes Jax to be a Manny what happens when she figures out the truth? Really enjoyed this story and loved the characters.